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Lighting
Anglepoise Type 80 Collection
The Anglepoise type 80 lights have a striking, graphic profile, which is further enhanced by an attractive ‘halo’ light-escape feature in the shade.
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Lighting
Introducing HouseOf Lighting Collection
The HouseOf lighting collection features a range of minimalist lighting designed to help consumers bring more colour and personality into their homes.
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Interior Accessories
Getting Cosy with Realistic LED Candles
Over the past five years or so I have found myself increasingly featuring local companies here on the blog. I suppose this has been a conscious decision as I really do love living in Devon and like to champion local companies and designers where possible. When I first started my blog back in 2009 it
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Bedroom
How to Design Your Own Happiness
Happy by Design (affiliate link) is a relatively new book written by Victoria Harrison, who you may know as the Editor of Houzz. She is also a columnist for the Metro and i newspaper and has over 14 years experience writing for consumer magazines like Ideal Home, House Beautiful, The English Home and Real Homes. I received this book to review
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Flooring
MADE.com TalentLAB
You may have noticed from quite a few of my product round-up posts that I’ve always been a bit of a fan of MADE.COM (affiliate). Ever since I first discovered MADE.COM back in 2010 and interviewed their co-founder Ning Lee in 2011, I have been a big fan of the company and the products that
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Furniture
Trend : Natural Materials
Natural materials is not a new trend I’m predicting by any means, however it is a strong trend at the moment so I figured it deserves its own post. I kind of covered it a little in my post about the Global Nomad trend, but the trend for natural materials in interiors could stand on
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Furniture
Trend : Fancy Fringing in Interiors
Happy Monday guys! Today we’re talking about fringing in interiors. As I’ve explained here before, I do like to share all sorts of interiors trends with you guys, but that doesn’t necessarily mean I like them myself. I can appreciate them for what they are of course and the reason I feature them here on
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Lighting
Anglepoise Collaborates with Paul Smith
Some time ago now I wrote a blog post about how the Anglepoise lamp was my 20th Century design icon. I decided this after having interviewed Simon Terry, Innovation Director at Anglepoise, for an article I wrote for World Interiors News. The story of the Anglepoise lamp and the traumatic struggle that Terry faced in trying
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Lighting
PREN Lighting by Louise Tucker
As you all know I love discovering new designers to share with you guys. This particular designer came onto my radar back in March and I just know you are going to love her work as much as I do. Louise Tucker is a lighting designer and maker who is based in Cardiff. Her work is
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Interior Accessories
How I Overcome the Winter Blues
The past few days have felt decidedly warmer down here in Devon. We even had to turn the central heating down one evening as we were feeling a little balmy. To me, that is a sure sign that Spring is edging ever closer and I can’t wait. It’s hard trying to get through the winter
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Furniture
Made About The House Capsule Collection
I’ve been blogging for about seven years now and in that time I have met some absolutely amazing bloggers, many of whom I now consider to be friends. What I love most about the interiors blogging scene is how friendly and supportive everyone is. I am inspired on a daily basis by how wonderfully talented
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Furniture
AW16 Industrial Chic from Harley & Lola
If I had to choose my favourite interior design style I would have to say it is Industrial Chic. This particular design style is one that I never tire of and that I have tried to bring into my own livingroom. What I really love about this style is the fact that it takes inspiration
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Interviews
Interview : Mario Joakim of Mushroom Designs
I have been meaning to tell you guys about Mushroom Designs for so long, and now I have finally gotten around to it. I was first introduced to it by a friend who spotted the shop on Totnes highstreet. She told me all about it because she knew I would love it and she wasn’t wrong.
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Lighting
Review : Cubert LED Lamp with Integrated Power & Charging
Speak to any lighting expert and they will tell you just how important it is to make sure you have a variety of lighting available in your home in order to create an atmosphere that is both comfortable and practical. The general advice seems to be that you should have a mix of light sources
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Lighting
Review : Sengled Pulse LED Bulb + Wireless Speakers
When I first received the email asking if I would be interested in reviewing the Sengled Pulse LED Bulb + Wireless Speakers I have to admit my first reaction was a bit of a scoff as I immediately thought it must be just another useless gimmick that nobody really needs. However, I decided to visit
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Furniture
IKEA Launches Wireless Charging Furniture
I can’t even begin to tell you all how excited I am about this huge news! IKEA has launched a range of furniture that is designed with integrated wireless charging points in it. Granted this is not the newest technology around, but what makes this announcement so exciting is the fact that the majority of us will
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Furniture
Danish Design Brand MENU
I am a big fan of Scandinavian design. I love its simplicity, its elegance and its minimalism. It speaks to me on an emotional level and when I see Scandinavian interiors I am filled with an overwhelming sense of inner peace and calm. Perhaps its the earthy or monochromatic colour schemes or maybe it is
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Furniture
Hübsch Occasions 2014
I first discovered the Danish company Hübsch back in 2012 when I featured the Ocassions 2012 range here on the blog. I have been an avid Hübsch fan ever since and I was very excited to discover the recently launched Hübsch Occasions 2014 range which hits shops in August/September. The new collection takes inspiration from navaho patterns and colour combinations,
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Furniture
IKEA PS 2014 Collection
I discovered the IKEA PS Collections two years ago when I featured the PS 2012 collection here on the blog. The PS 2014 collection, which launched in stores on 01st April 2014, reflects the growing trend for compact, changeable spaces that feature furniture that is flexible, moveable and affordable and that helps us to maximise every
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Lighting
The Sheppard Lamp by Morten & Jonas
We got a tad over-excited when we found this one – our namesake – The Sheppard. It’s a nifty neo-industrial lamp by Scandinavian design duo Morten & Jonas, made of aluminium and rubber, with the rigid power cord providing the bulk of its body. It’s a simplistic idea, reminiscent of New England pontoon lighting, but
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Events
My Top Picks from imm cologne 2013
Firstly, I would like to apologise that is has taken me so long to get this imm cologne post up on the blog. I’ve had articles to write, other blog posts to compile, interviews to organise and pictures to edit…so many pictures. But then that is what is so great about BlogTour. You see so
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Interior Accessories
Interview: Guy Chenevix-Trench of Antiques by Design
Morning everyone and happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend and are well rested and prepared for the week ahead. Today, I am bringing you an interview with Guy Chenevix-Trench of Antiques by Design. Operating under the motto “Reclaim, Recycle, Reuse”, Antiques by Design is an innovative company that uses a combination of antiques,
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Lighting
My 20th Century Design Icon
At the moment Little Greene is running a bloggers’ competition to celebrate 20th century design. The company’s recent research into authentic paint colours from the 1950s, 60s and 70s lead Little Greene to think about the huge impact of changing materials, technology and manufacturing techniques on the shape of modern design. So they launched a competition