Velvet Fever

Trying to find that a lush, luxurious look for your interior? Choose velvet. Occasionally referred to as velour, velvet is classy, but very definitely catches the eye. Yet it lends itself incredibly well to combinations with other fabrics and materials. And happily, Mars & More now has a large number of velvet items in stock. Looking for inspiration? This article aims to help you on your way.

Eclectic Style

If your goal is style that is a warm, eclectic blend, it is important to combine different materials and style from past style periods. Add some products in natural materials, and voila: a Pinterest-worthy result. No idea what to do with granny’s odd heirloom? Find a place for it in an eclectic interior to turn it into a stylish eyecatcher.

Mix & Match

In a quest for a classy, sophisticated style, the possibilities are endless. Combine velvet with gold, brass, or silver accent...

Do you order furs and skins from us for your company? Then it is useful to know how you and your customers can maintain the furs. For animal skins will last longer if they are given the right care. Fortunately, skins are not difficult to maintain. We will give you tips & tricks to keep your furs beautiful and saleable!

Sheepskins:

Combing sheepskins

It may sound strange, but we recommend you comb a sheepskin every once in a while. Especially long-haired skins may felt after a while. This tends to happen when people sit or walk on the skins. You can prevent and solve felting by using a brush or comb. A comb with thin teeth works best, untangling the small tangles as well. You may use a small brush especially for pets. Brush slowly and with the hair direction, and your fur will look as good as new!

Washing sheepskins: why you don’t need to

Like cushions on a couch or a carpet on the floor, a sh...

Atmospheric photos are inspiring. They bring home accessories to life. So it is no surprise that we at Mars & More attach so much value to them. Before our new products are for sale, they go through the hands of our stylist Benita. She conceives, stylizes and creates until every home accessory comes perfectly into its own. In a word: creating the perfect picture takes a lot of time. Want to know how Benita works? Take a peek behind the curtain!

Last week we received our long-awaited bubble vases and candle holders in our range. The hand-blown glass is provided with hundreds of small bubbles that create a wonderful effect. Available in four warm colours: chocolate, amber, smoke and jade. Of course we wanted beautiful photos of these. Our stylist and photographer went to work together to create the finest pictures.

Accurate to the centimetre (Photo: Maureen Brinkhof)

Endless variations on gre...