Marks & Spencer
East End Prints Palm Springs Pool Day Framed Art White
£47
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Description
Add a relaxing holiday feel to your home with this large, rectangular Bethany Young piece from East End Prints. This portrait-orientated photographic print features a Palm Springs poolside complete with a rainbow-striped ball. It comes framed and ready to hang, in a range of sizes.
Our Stylist Says
I love this print because it brings a fresh, summery vibe that can brighten up any space. It works particularly well in casual, relaxed interiors such as coastal, modern bohemian, or even eclectic schemes. The bright colours and playful pool scene make it ideal for inserting a pop of colour and personality into a lounge, hallway, or outdoor patio. For styling tips, pair it with simple, light-toned frames or lean it against a shelf with complementary accessories like wicker baskets or tonal cushions to keep the look relaxed and cohesive. It’s an easy way to add a sense of leisure and vibrancy without overwhelming the room.
Evan Carter
Flitch Interior Stylist
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About Marks & Spencer
History and Expansion
Marks and Spencer, often lovingly called "Marks and Sparks" or "M&S", has been a staple in the UK market since its founding in 1884. Over the years, the brand has seen tremendous growth, with 1,064 stores across the UK and an additional 406 locations worldwide as of 2023.
Historically, M&S was celebrated for its commitment to selling British-made goods, pioneering the "St Michael" brand in 1928 which honoured its co-founder Michael Marks.
As they grew, M&S maintained its reputation for quality, fair value, and innovative customer policies, even allowing returns with full cash refunds regardless of purchase date.
Clothing & Home Business Endeavours
In recent years, M&S has focused on modernising its Clothing & Home business, striving to offer contemporary, stylish products that resonate with their 22 million customers.
A noteworthy move was their acquisition of Jaeger in 2021, a brand that shares a founding year with M&S. Under M&S's umbrella, Jaeger remains an independent brand, renowned for its timeless elegance, and is now available on M&S's website and in select M&S stores across the UK and Ireland.
Sustainability and Innovations
Throughout its existence, Marks and Spencer has demonstrated commitment to improving customer experience and sustainability.
In the 1950s, they introduced hygiene training for canteen staff, and by the 1960s had implemented thermostatically controlled refrigerators for enhanced energy efficiency.
M&S has been at the forefront of many retail innovations, from introducing "sell by dates" in the early '70s to enhance food quality, to banning smoking in all their stores as early as 1959 due to fire hazards.
The brand's long standing dedication to quality, customer relations, and sustainability remains evident in their practices today.
