This is a very popular look from our collection of design ideas for the home. These sheer crossover curtains with a pencil pleat are hung on a wooden pole. The lightness of the ultra-fine Voile Plain Ecru is beautifully complemented by the rich dark finish of the wooden curtain pole and further complemented by the […]
Pret A Vivre are delighted to be exhibiting at this year’s Spirit of Christmas fair – with over 650 artisan and independent exhibitors we’re in great company. It’s been a hectic start, but the stand is ready, the doors have opened and the countdown to Christmas has definitely begun. This year we have chosen the […]
Whether in the bedroom or the living room, a bay window is perhaps the ideal focal point of any room lucky enough to have one. Taking the time to consider how best to dress your bay window is well worth the effort and can create a truly stunning effect. Silk is often used to achieve a […]
Britain’s beautiful spa towns are the inspiration for the Spa Town collection of curtain fabrics now available at Prêt à Vivre. This classically elegant collection of curtain fabrics pays homage to Romanesque Bath, Buxton in the Peak district, North Yorkshire’s Harrogate and Malvern. This collection of four companion curtain fabrics in two colourways is made […]
Prêt à Vivre founder gives her advice on great ways to adapt your bi-fold doors to the cosiness of winter! In an article looking at what’s in vogue in contemporary window dressing, Joanne Cassabois gives her views on current design trends, including the popularity today of floor to ceiling glass walls and bi-fold doors. While […]
Considering a home revamp? Let us inspire you at one of our 3 London showrooms! Even if you are not yet sure exactly what look or style you are after, a showroom visit can be the best way to get the process started. When you sit down in person with a member of our team […]
We are excited! Tuesday October 15th 2013 sees the launch of Covet Girl, which tells the stories behind London’s inspirational women entrepreneurs and gives an insight into their business and their London. This edition features our very own Prêt à Vivre founder Joanne Cassabois. The launch party is Monday evening, October 14th at London’s BB Bakery! Joanne […]
We are very excited here at Pret a Vivre about the upcoming Spirit of Christmas Fair at London’s Olympia. The Spirit of Christmas Fair takes place over 6 days from Tuesday November 5th to Sunday November 10th 2013. We are delighted to offer you a special 15% discount on advance ticket purchases. This offer includes […]
Prêt à Vivre Curtains, Blinds and fabrics is looking for an experienced sales person to join their dynamic London sales team. The role To manage all aspects of the order process effectively and efficiently for both retail and trade clients from initial enquiry; in person at the showroom, over the telephone or via email through […]
“Change your outlook Out with the heavy interlined drapes, in with the floatier summer fabrics. “If you start with a good material, which has been woven well, then new curtains do not have to cost a fortune,” says Joanne Cassabois from Prêt à Vivre, a company specialising in English fabrics and wool linens from third-generation […]
Committed to offering the best quality product at an affordable price we have gone one step further – announcing the 1-2-3 sale! Kicking off on 1st July 2013 our Fulham store, located on Wandsworth Bridge Road, will be hosting an exclusive sale which will see top quality fabrics sold for as little as £1 per […]
Sunday Times Style 23rd June 2013
