So unless you are a recent reader of my blog, it couldn’t possibly have escaped your notice that I was chosen by Modenus as one of the bloggers who took part in BlogTourNYC. If you haven’t been following my blog for very long then you can read all about my adventures in New York here.
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New Designers 2012: My Highlights
Part 2 of New Designers is always one of my favourite design shows to attend. I have been for the past couple of years and I always find it immensely exciting to see what the new generation of young designers is bringing to the table. When you walk into the room, you’re faced with stand
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BlogTourNYC : Day 2 (Part 2)
On the second evening that we spent in NYC as part of BlogTourNYC we went straight from the Architectural Digest Home Design Show back to the hotel to get our glad rags on before heading off to the glamorous DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) Dining by Design event. DIFFA’s 15th annual fundraiser, which raised
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BlogTourNYC: Day 2 (part 1)
For our second day in New York, the BlogTour gang was fortunate enough to attend the 11th annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show, which took place at Pier 94, 55th Street at Twelfth Avenue. With over 400 brands exhibiting there was plenty for us to take in, explore and discover. We even got to meet some
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Exhibition: British Design 1948-2012
I probably should have posted this a while ago considering that the exhibition opened at the end of March, but with all the wedding planning I had on, I have got slightly behind with my schedule. However, as the exhibition runs until August 12th I thought it was well worth posting. BRITISH DESIGN 1948–2012: Innovation in
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BlogTourNYC : Day 1 (Part 3)
The fact that it has taken me three posts just to tell what happened on our first day in NYC is testament to the fact that we had a pretty hectic schedule. But that meant we got to see loads of great things that I am now able to share with you. After leaving the
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BlogTourNYC: Day 1 (Part 2)
Following our lovely brunch hosted by BlogTourNYC sponsors Poggenpohl and BLANCO our first day in NYC continued with a trip to the D&D Building on Third Avenue. The D&D Building is one of the world’s pre-eminent destinations for high design and luxury decor. Home to 130 premier showrooms, the building welcomes over 20,000 design and architectural professionals every month.
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BlogTourNYC: Day 1 (Part 1)
Our first full day in New York for BlogTourNYC was Wednesday 21st March and I was so excited about the day’s activities. Having met everyone either on the flight over to the States or at the welcome party the Tuesday night I was really looking forward to spending some more time with the fabulous group
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BlogTourNYC: Arrival Day
If you follow me on Twitter and read my blog you are sure to know that it was a week ago today that I left for New York City as part of BlogTourNYC organised by Modenus. I had an absolutely marvelous time and I can’t even begin to tell you how much fun it was
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MARK holds INPUT exhibition at Coexistence
I don’t often post about exhibitions here on the blog, but every now and then a really great one comes along and I can’t resist sharing it just in case any of you lovely readers can actually make it along. And I would recommend that you try to go along to INPUT if you are
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BlogTourNYC 2012
This post about BlogTour is long overdue but I wanted to wait until I had more details before I actually announced it to the world, although I’m sure for many of you this will come as no surprise as there has already been so much buzz about it on Twitter. It all started for me
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HOME: The trade event for homewares & interior accessories
Today sees the launch of HOME, a new retail trade show taking place in London alongside the successful giftware event Top Drawer. Taking place at Earl’s Court from the 15th to the 17th January, HOME features an inspiring selection of stylish, high-quality interior accessories, lighting and occasional furniture, from hundreds of the best design companies
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Helsinki Design Week 2011 – Part 3
The Old Customs Warehouse in the Katajanokka district of Helsinki was the venue that was chosen for this year’s main Helsinki Design Week events. The 100-year-old industrial building, designed by Gustaf Nystrom, had been abandoned and left to lay dormant for the past 40 years, only occasionally used by the city for storage purposes. In its
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Helsinki Design Week 2011- Part 2
One of the main reasons that I wanted to visit Helsinki this year for Design Week was the fact that back in November 2009, the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) designated Helsinki as World Design Capital 2012. This unique initiative promotes and supports the cultural, social and financial uses of design and
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Helsinki Design Week 2011 – Part 1
From 9th – 18th September, Finland’s capital city hosted its annual Design Week. Now in its 6th year, the city-wide event aims to bring design-minded locals and visitors together to celebrate the social role of design in a city that prides itself on its people-oriented and open approach to design. Helsinki is one place I
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Imm Cologne 2011
So unfortunately I am not at Imm Cologne at the moment, as much as I would love to be. But I still intend to cover it in as much detail as possible from the comfort of my teeny weeny home office here in Bristol. As I logged onto Facebook this morning I was excited to
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Interior Trends 2011
So firstly I would like to wish all my readers a Happy New Year!! I hope you all had a great Christmas and enjoyed all the festivities. I realised today that I haven’t posted anything yet this year and I apologise for this but I have been pretty busy working on some articles that I
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Grand Designs Live
Grand Designs Live London is based on the successful Channel 4 show hosted by Kevin McCloud. It is one of the UK’s leading consumer events for home, build, interior designs and cutting edge technology and building advancements, making it the perfect place for sourcing information on any home build or renovation projects. The show is
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International Design Events Calender
Don’t forget to check out the events page of my blog by clicking the link on the right. Here I am compiling a list of all the international design events and exhibitions that I come across. I am constantly updating it and hopefully I won’t miss anything crucial.
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Polska! Year
Polska! Year started in Spring of this year and will continue through to 2010. It is a joint initiative of the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The purpose of the Year is to bring the communities of Poland and Great Britain closer by strengthening cultural relations and