Spread your wings as ideas flutter into view

With spring finally breaking through after a long, hard winter, thoughts turn to brightening up our homes.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Apr 2010, 13:59 BST
Updated 14th Apr 2010, 13:59 BST

One of the predominant trends this season is for butterflies, which can be found on everything from bedding to cushions and wallpaper.

It's easy to see why designers have been captivated by these beautiful, elusive and short-lived creatures, and why the fad for butterflies (like the trend for birds before it) won't fade away and die.

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Investment pieces include gorgeous butterfly cushions from The London Cushion Company, 75, and the exquisite, etched tumblers from The Contemporary Home at 12.75 each.

Cheaper options can be found in QS stores, which have embraced the fashion wholeheartedly – their set of three butterfly pictures are just 4 and at French catalogue company Vertbaudet, which has a single duvet cover for 31.