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  • Flooring

    Interview : Simon Goff of Floor_Story

    December 7, 2020December 7, 2020

    Simon Goff, founder of Floor_Story, tells us how he got involved with selling designer rugs and how he has grown the business by working with up-and-coming and established designers.

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  • Handmade wooden tree decorations made by Forge Creative who handcraft custom wooden furniture and home accessories

    Interviews

    Interview : Oli & Josh of Forge Creative

    April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

    Josh & Oli of Forge Creative tell us about the custom wooden furniture and home accessories that they create in their workshop in Sussex.

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  • Interviews

    Interview : Nick Brandt of Ramsign

    February 28, 2020February 27, 2020

    Ramsign Founder Nick Brandt talks about his passion for design, craftsmanship and typography and reveals how he got a contract with a global company before he’d even launched his business.

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  • Duravit bathroom products on display in the premium bathroom showroom, The Showroom Ltd

    Bathroom

    Premium Bathroom Showroom : The Showroom Ltd

    January 22, 2020January 22, 2020

    At the end of last year, I was invited up to London to visit The Showroom, a premium bathroom showroom that specifies and designs bathrooms for consumer and commercial projects using Duravit products.

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  • Interviews

    Interview : Designer Maker Nihal Shah

    November 21, 2019November 26, 2019

    Nihal Shah designs and hand-makes solid wood furniture and homeware for people who want durable, long-lasting and timeless pieces for everyday living.

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  • Interviews

    Interview : Dan & Rosanna of Shekåbba The Danish Home

    November 11, 2019November 14, 2019

    Shekåbba, an online retailer of Danish homewares, is run by Dan & Rosanna Chapman who share a passion for the people-centred happiness of the Danish home.

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  • Avobar in London is a source of inspiration for Maison Flaneur when it comes to interior decor

    Interviews

    Interview : Dionas Sotiriou of Maison Flaneur

    September 23, 2019September 23, 2019

    Dionas Sotiriou is co-founder of Maison Flaneur, an online destination for travellers and home enthusiasts looking for a unique and ever-evolving collection of homeware products.

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  • Interviews

    Introducing Kuldea : The Furniture Comparison Site

    September 10, 2019August 13, 2020

    An interview with Deirdre Mc Gettrick, founder of furniture comparison site Kuldea.

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  • Monstera Leaf-shaped green recycled leather placemats by LIND DNA

    Interviews

    Interview : Preben Lind of LindDNA

    September 3, 2019August 13, 2020

    Here I interview Preben Lind, founder of LindDNA, a Danish design company that produces tableware, furniture and homeware accessories mainly from recycled leather.

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  • Interviews

    Exploring the Circular Economy

    August 5, 2019August 4, 2019

    I recently wrote an article for Designer Kitchen & Bathroom magazine about the Circular Economy. If you’d like to find out more, this is worth a read.

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  • Martha & Me artisan collection - ceramics

    Interior Accessories

    Interview : Marcelle Chownes Dove of Martha & Me

    March 12, 2019March 12, 2019

    Martha & Me is an online shop selling interiors and lifestyle pieces. Here, I interview founder Marcelle Chownes Dove

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  • Bertazzoni built-in appliances in a modern kitchen

    Appliances

    Interview : Valentina Bertazzoni

    February 26, 2019April 28, 2019

    On a press trip to Casa Bertazzoni in Italy I was able to meet the sixth generation of the family now in charge of driving the appliance brand forward.

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  • Alison Gibb - the Interior Design Toolkit

    Interviews

    Interview : Alison Gibb, Inventor of The Interior Design Toolkit

    December 11, 2018December 10, 2018

    As I’ve explained before I’m not generally a big fan of Instagram, but I do love how it can help you find and connect with some really inspirational people. And it was on Instagram that I was first introduced to Alison Gibb. I posted a photo of myself and my husband at the Vuelio Blog

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  • TEDDY AND WOOL contemporary woven wall hanging - Circular Sunset2

    Interior Accessories

    Interview : Fibre Artist Rianne Aarts

    November 26, 2018December 2, 2018

    When it comes to Instagram, I count myself as one of the lucky ones. Not because I have a huge following and can make money from my account, (far from it actually as I haven’t even reached 2000 followers yet) but because I don’t let myself get hung up on it and I don’t let

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    Interviews

    Sustainable Kitchen Design from Reform

    November 23, 2018November 23, 2018

    Danish design brand Reform is a really interesting company. It was founded back in 2014 by Jeppe Christensen and Michael Andersen who had noticed a growing interest in custom-made wooden kitchens. However, they were also aware of the fact that such kitchens are not particularly affordable and are often over budget for most people. They set up Reform

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  • Darlings of Chelsea - Stirling Midi Sofa - Oscar Velvet Vintage Green

    Colour

    Autumn/Winter 2018 Colour Trends

    November 5, 2018April 18, 2019

    October is turning out to be really lovely. I don’t know about where you are, but here in Devon it’s been pretty sunny and dry. It’s still really cold but I don’t mind that so much as long as it’s not wet. And can we just talk about all the beautiful colours that we’re seeing

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  • Bench - Vincent Trading

    Furniture

    Interview : Emma Vincent of Vincent Trading

    October 28, 2018November 5, 2018

    Today I’d like to share another exciting design find with you guys and this one is a lovely new company that has sprung up recently in Devon. Vincent Trading is run by Emma and Mike who make and sell beautiful handmade and reclaimed wooden items alongside beautiful gifts and homewares. Based by the sea in

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  • Loft Conversion - Bedroom Dormer - Karen Knox of Making Spaces Loft Bedroom Conversion. 10 Tips for preparing your home for sale - bring in natural light

    Interviews

    10 Tips for Preparing to Sell Your Home

    May 17, 2018April 18, 2019

    Spring is a great time to look at getting all those jobs done around the house that have been accumulating over winter. I’ve got plenty to be getting on with. I need to do some work on our brick shed, get the roof looked at before winter and there is still lots of work to

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  • Fringed Cushions from Wanderlust Wares

    Interviews

    Interview : Wanderlust Wares

    April 5, 2018March 29, 2018

    When I first started this blog, back in 2009, I never thought that I would regularly be featuring local Devon-based businesses. But over the past few years I have come across an increasing number of inspiring companies right here on my doorstep. The latest company that I want to introduce you to is called Wanderlust

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  • Interviews

    Interview : Freddie Blackett, Founder of Patch

    February 21, 2018February 22, 2018

    Recently, I feel like the universe is imploring me to buy new plants. Everywhere I look there is fabulous foliage and stylish planters trying to tempt me into an unnecessary impulse purchase. It’s getting extremely hard to resist, but I must be strong as space is so limited in our flat. I’m currently up to

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  • Interviews

    Interview : Karen Knox, Co-Founder of the Interior Design Collective

    January 10, 2018February 4, 2018

    Drawing room design by Karen Knox of Making Spaces Today I want to share with you, an interview I have done with a really inspiring designer. Karen Knox of Making Spaces is based in Leeds and I’ve been following her design work for a few years now. Her projects are bold, brave, exciting and always

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  • Interior Accessories

    Interview : Textile Designer Jenny Evans

    November 24, 2017November 22, 2017

    I love coming across really talented individuals who are from or who are based here in Devon. From my time working on magazines I became accustomed to the design scene being very London-centric. That is, understandably, where everything seems to happen. But over the past few years I have noticed a lot more creative activity

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  • Interior Designer Niki Jones sat at a desk smiling

    Bedroom

    Interview : Textile Designer Niki Jones

    May 2, 2017April 22, 2019

    Hi everyone! How are you all today? I hope you’ve enjoyed the long Bank Holiday weekend if you live in the UK. Traditionally, this is a time when lots of us take part in DIY and try to get our homes ready for the greatly anticipated summer season. I’m happy to say that I actually

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  • Interviews

    How to Make the Most of Stunning Views

    April 12, 2017April 18, 2019

    As you’re probably aware by now, I am based in Dartmouth in South Devon and I count myself lucky every day to be able to live in such a beautifully stunning location. I have grown up here and spent most of my life living here, except for a brief period of study when I moved

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    I have long admired the work of @lukearthurwells. I love his minimal, no-fuss style and his DIYs blow me away. They are so simple yet so effective. So I was really excited to hear of his latest brand collaboration with @Swyft_Home and the new collection of bouclé sofas that they have launched together.⠀
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    I love discovering new independent shops and my latest favourite find is @spicerandwood This gorgeous online shop stocks the most beautiful homeswares and home accessories all of which showcase a love for natural materials, California, Mid-Century style and the great outdoors. ⠀
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    I have watched the journey of @floor_story for a number of years now and I really love the approach of founder Simon when it comes to rug design. There have been a number of fantastic designer collaborations over the past few years that really caught my eye. From the likes of @2lgstudio @camillewalala  @adamnathanielfurman and @eleykishimoto1 the collaborations are all so different and individual in their own way.⠀
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