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the fig store | 76 walcot street

I’ve been to Bath twice now: my introduction to the city was a whirlwind day trip showcasing the best of the city, courtesy of my host, Cereal Magazine‘s über-chic travel savant, Editor-in-Chief Rosa Park. Even at our not-enough-time frenetic pace, I could sense Bath’s laid-back vibe and fell in love with the city’s gorgeous Georgian architecture.

Earlier this month, my husband and I returned to Bath to continue the exploration at a more leisurely pace. One place I was eager to get back to was The Fig Store. The home and garden shop opened on Walcot Street in summer 2014 after an initial run on Milson Place as Fig and Pinker. To me, the new location is perfect, as Walcot Street feels like Bath’s art/design district (although truthfully, much of the city feels like an art/design district).

the view from the shop entrance

What made me fall in love with The Fig Store was its uncanny ability to read my mind and stock everything I need/want to bring my dream home to life: this refectory table on the shop’s ground floor showcased utilitarian luxe® goods perfect for entertaining simply with great style.

stoneware

A charcoal-black cabinet was filled with covetable creamy-white stoneware.

a range of plants for sale in the newly-opened garden

New this summer is The Fig Store’s courtyard garden area, elegantly showcasing a range of outdoor furnishings and plants. I rued the fact that we’re renters, as I wanted to scoop up one of everything and start a simple pretty London city garden.

a view of the newly-opened garden from inside the shop

The shop is open Monday through Saturday, with the exception of Bank Holidays. If you visit the UK, a trip to Bath (and The Fig Store) should be high on your list. (A glimmer of hope: online shopping seems to be in the works.)

The Fig Store / 76 Walcot Street / Bath

Monday-Saturday, 10:00 – 5:30

+44 (0) 12 2542 8031

all photos by jane potrykus