The other day I wrote a post over on Freshome about the most fabulous lighting collection by Zenza. The lights, which are made from silver-plated copper, have been punctured with thousands of tiny holes that create stunning effects when the light filters through them and casts shadows on the surrounding surfaces. I absolutely love those
Interior Accessories
Interview: Keith Stephenson of Mini Moderns
Mini Moderns is an interior brand that I have been following with great interest and admiration for some time now. Specialising in applied pattern across a range of products including wallpapers, fabrics, cushions, rugs and ceramics, this creative duo never disappoint and every new design that they bring to market is equally as good, if
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Flooring
Celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
It’s been a lovely weekend here in Devon and we had a delicious tea party yesterday afternoon to honour the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. I must say I felt pretty sorry for those soggy souls lining the Thames as I watched the festivities from the comfort of my living room. However, the unsurprisingly diabolical British weather
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Furniture
Sustainable Cardboard Furniture by Karton
The search for ever more sustainable materials has become increasingly important over the past few years as society has become more and more aware of its impact on the planet. Combine this with the trend for cheaper goods and the rise of the throw away mentality and this furniture by Australian company Karton Group is
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Furniture
Doodle Sofa by Front for Moroso
In my youth I used to love everything that could be described as dark or edgy, but I must say the older I have become the less attracted I am to these kinds of things. It’s not that I like them any less, it’s just that I don’t feel the need to surround myself with
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Wallcoverings
Graphic Wallpaper by Evil Robot Designs
The last time I featured the work of Evil Robot Designs on the blog, my traffic went through the roof. I’m talking a month’s worth of traffic in a day! So it was immediately obvious to me that you guys loved what they do and I’m wasn’t really that surprised to be honest. So imagine
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Bathroom
Creating a Victorian Bathroom on a Victorian Budget
Today’s post is brought to you by the guys over at Victorian Bathrooms, one of the largest independent bathroom retailers in the UK. Formed in 1993, the company specializes in traditional bathrooms and I was delighted when they asked me if they could write a piece for the blog all about how to achieve a Victorian bathroom
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Events
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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Events
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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Events
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