My socks were completely knocked off when I discovered these Wallcoverings and Decor by Timorous Beasties. This incredible studio is the brainchild of Glasgow duo, Alistair McAuley and Paul Simmons, who met studying textile design at the Glasgow School of Art. Although not considered specifically children’s textiles, I find many of their designs, especially the ones with insects and birds would be incredible in children’s rooms. They also design and produce ceramics, lampshades, furniture, rugs and fabrics.
By the way, Timorous Beasties takes its name from a line in the Robert Burns poem, ‘To a Mouse,’.
And not only do they create gorgeous home furnishings, this award winning shop has brand clients which include Famous Grouse, Nike, Fortnum & Mason, and Philip Treacy. The Studio’s collection of cultural design commissions includes the Edinburgh International Festival 2009 graphics and book covers for Penguin, Magna, and Granta.
Timorous Beasties opened their first retail shop in 2004 on the Great Western Road in Glasgow and London showroom opened in 2007.
