It’s that time of year again when AkzoNobel presents ColourFutures 2015. Around about this time every year I really look forward to finding out what colour will be announced as Colour of the Year. In this short video clip, AkzoNobel explains how this year’s overriding trend invites you to find the magic in the everyday by exploring under-utilisized
Interior Accessories
Interview : Textile Designer Sam Pickard
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while now you may recall a very exciting post I wrote back in August 2013 all about the new magazine I was writing for. Devon Home magazine is a really great publication that provides inspiration and information for local residents who are interested in home interiors and
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Wallcoverings
Introducing Valspar Paint
Following my trip to B&Q in Torquay to meet with a rep from Valspar Paint, I interviewed a Valspar colour expert to find out more about using this paint
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Events
Giveaway : Copper Plated Wall Lamp
I’m pretty sure you have all noticed already but one of the biggest interior trends for Autumn/Winter 2014 is copper. I love this trend and copper is definitely my favourite metallic finish of all as it adds a real sense of warmth and elegance to interiors. I’ve been pinning all my favourite copper finds on
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Interior Accessories
Brabantia’s Beautiful New Laundry Bins
Have I mentioned before how much I dislike doing the laundry? I’m pretty sure I’ve told you that I don’t enjoy ironing and that I like hoovering even less. But these things are a necessity, especially when you have a baby. I think I have done more laundry this year than I have done in
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Bedroom
Limited Edition Stockholmsvit Bed from Hästens
As you all know, this past year since becoming a mother I have really discovered the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. And as the long dark evenings draw in, my thoughts start to turn to early nights, snuggled up in bed with a cup of hot cocoa and lazy Sunday morning lie-ins. Not
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Wallcoverings
Feathers Wallpaper by Mini Moderns
I am a huge fan of Mini Moderns and I really admire the approach that Keith and Mark take towards their work. I had the opportunity to interview Keith a while back and finding out more about the brand and how the guys work really did just cement Mini Moderns’ position in my list of
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Flooring
Alice in Wonderland Rugs from Rug Maker
Today I wanted to share with you the latest collection of rugs from Rug Maker. I have previously featured the Stamp Rug Collection by Rug Maker, so I’m already of fan of their products. This new collection has been created to celebrate 150 years since the first publication of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. I
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Furniture
The Lady B Armchair by Cécile Maïa Pujol for Roche Bobois
Roche Bobois furniture design project Designed by Cécile Maïa Pujol when she was still an MA student at Central Saint Martins in London, The Lady B armchair is now being produced by French furniture brand Roche Bobois. The chair is the result of a design brief that was set by Nicolas Roche, creative director of Roche Bobois, as part of Roche
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Wallcoverings
Remixed Wallpaper by Arthur Slenk for NLXL
I’ve been meaning to post this amazing wallpaper for months but sadly it has sat gathering dust in my drafts folder. It wasn’t until I saw my friend Ashley Sutcliffe of Live Like The Boy mention that he was now stocking it that I remembered that I had wanted to share it with you guys