Ric rac is back!

Scallops, wiggles and wobbles have taken over the world of interiorsfl Playful elements add an irresistible touch of jollity to your schemes and show that you’re not taking life too seriously. It’s really simple to add these cutting-edge looks to your textiles using a surprisingly old-school haberdashery favourite: ric rac. Available in a huge range of colours and sizes, ric rac can be sewn straight onto table linens and curtains or placed into the seams of cushions that you’re stitching up yourself. This will create a super-cute scallop effect in a flash. Head to John Lewis & Partners for more inspiration; there’s a haberdashery department to explore toofl

Scallop-edge napkins, £12 for set of four; wiggle stripe table runner, £14; scallop bowls, £4 each; striped bowls, £4 each, Coastal Retreat tapas plates, £10 for set of four; colour pop highball glass in Teal, £6, tumbler, £5, all John Lewis & Partners