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"NICE NAPKIN"!

"NICE NAPKIN"!

Napkins are one of our most popular items for sale in the Pink House Boutique on-island. Lotty's pretty prints and embroidered designs from island scenes are an essential for a beach picnic or outdoor dining, and make a perfect gift too!

Today the Beach Cafe opened again after the summer's break and I was very please to see the napkins I designed in use.  Finally they have made it to the table! 

laid beach cafe table

I started this project more than a year ago with a Cotton House 'Toile de Jouy' in mind,  so my first job was to sketch a few key Cotton House scenes before putting them together into a repeat print.

sketch for napkins

Look carefully below and you'll see five scenes from around the Cotton House Hotel on Mustique: The Great Room, Spa and Gym,  Beach Cafe,  Sugar Mill, and fountain in the turning circle.

illustrations and designs

And here they are on the table!

Napkin on table mat

We had them printed on 100% cotton in England. Emilie, the Cotton House manager, chose the colours; turquoise and orange on a white background.  So far we only have enough for the beach cafe but we hope to make them available in the shop soon!