Marks & Spencer
William Morris At Home 2 Pack Pure Cotton Frieze Double Bough Pillowcases Blue Mix
£30
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Description
Welcome an elegant Arts and Crafts feel to your bedding with these pure cotton sateen pillowcases by William Morris At Home. The 250 thread count design features trailing pinks, thistles and chrysanthemums in a timeless porcelain blue palette. Printed Oxford edging showcases Morris’ flowing Vine and Leaf design, while a statement stripe taken from one of his original drawings features on the reverse.
Our Stylist Says
I really like this William Morris at Home pack for its classic, timeless appeal and its versatile botanical pattern. The blue mix colourway makes it easy to layer with other bedding pieces, whether in a traditional or more contemporary interior. It works particularly well in bedrooms with a classic country or vintage aesthetic, but could also coordinate nicely in a more eclectic or modern space when paired with neutral tones. For styling tips, try mixing these pillowcases with textured throws or cushions in soft linens or velvets to create a relaxed, layered look. They’ll also add a welcoming touch to guest rooms, bringing a bit of traditional charm with practical cotton fabric that's easy to care for.
Adrian Wells
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.
