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Fermoie has enchanted us with its delicate new plain fabrics in colours taken from natural dyes. They’ve been used for its pretty, ready-made Bedwyn Empire lampshades, diam4.5in, £80, which have a clip fitting, making them perfect for wall sconces. Clockwise from top, Plain PG046, PG048 and Trapani PG051. Other imaginative fabrics include Sicily, a graphic print inspired by seaside stripes, and Plash, based on the foam patterns left after a wave has broken. Contact 01672 513723, fermoie.com.

This winter, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, ysp.org.uk, presents the largest solo exhibition to date by artist, illustrator and printmaker Ed Kluz. Sheer Folly – Fanciful Buildings of Britain runs from 11 November to 25 February and celebrates fantastical...