For our first foray into London Design Festival 2017, we took a stroll to the V&A for the usual cavalcade of installations, exhibitions and talks. Always a fan of what’s on offer, we took a wander down to the museum – cameras in hand and found some fantastic displays and unique creations that didn’t disappoint.…
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Ok, so summer’s officially over. We put our first jumper on the other day and it was a little bit soul-destroying. However, rather than being glum – we’re all about embracing those Autumnal colours, textures and sensations in preparation for cosy nights in. Pumpkin spice latte anyone? (Yes, we are that basic.) With that said,…
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Say hello to Heart Wood, Dulux’s Colour of the Year 2018.
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Interior lovers rejoice! It’s September which means it’s time, once again, for London Design Festival. The capital is about to become a hub of design, trends and new launches and if you’re feeling a little perplexed about the amount of places to visit (and there’s a lot). don’t fret – here’s our guide on where…
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From the bright lights of Las Vegas to the streets of East London, neon lighting is here there and everywhere – and a trend which is brightening the home, one strip at a time. Discovered in the late 19th Century, it wasn’t until 1910 that French engineer and inventor, Georges Claude first demonstrated neon lighting…
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Well isn’t the weather a bit dreary? It’s supposed to be August, but we feel like the umbrellas have been out more than ever this year. As we also opted for a Staycation (read: Glastonbury), we kind of feel like we’ve been cheated out of the good stuff. However, it’s given us a little bit…
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Good golly, how quickly a year goes by. It was at this time in 2016 where we published a similar post. Our voting campaign began and amazingly (we still have to pinch ourselves) we went on to be shortlisted and win the Best Design Inspiration category in the Amara Blog Awards. What a year it…
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We’ve all been there. There are those annoying jobs around the house that you say you’ll always get to – but in reality you know that you can put up with the problems enough that you just keep going about your daily life. Sure, you might have the odd grumble, but it’s not annoying you…
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Are you as sick of us as seeing holiday snaps on Instagram yet? Between that and smug teachers on holiday, we’re craving a bit of foreign sun and a dive into something cool and blue. However, if a exotic excursion is off the cards this year or you just want to inject some wanderlust into…
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The votes have been counted and verified and G. F Smith can announce that Marrs Green has been voted the World’s Favourite Colour. Following a global survey by the renowned papermakers, the teal hue, named Marrs Green in honour of Annie Marrs who participated in the survey, has won. The shade will now join the…
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In a world of UKIP, Brexit and Broken Britain, good old Blighty sometimes gets a bit of a raw deal – it’s called GREAT Britain after all. That’s why we’re excited about the latest collaboration announced by two iconic British brands this summer; introducing a partnership between The White Company and British Airways. Now, it’s…
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As we all know, marble is the material of the moment. There’s a huge appeal in using the natural stone within interior design. From coffee table tops and lamp bases, through to printed rugs in the swirling design, or even headboards (we’re pretty obsessed with our blogger pal, Bianca’s from French for Pineapple!), it’s hard…
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What is the future of design? It was architect, Zaha Hadid who once said, “I really believe in the idea of the future”. That was, and still is, completely evident in her architecture. From the Rivserside museum in Glasgow and her work on the London Aquatics Centre, through to Samsung’s latest collaboration at Milan Design…
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Summer is definitely here, and we’re thrilled about it. That’s why you haven’t heard off us much lately, we’ve been gallivanting in the sunshine! However, we’re back and ready to keep you updated with plenty of design news, so here are our top three new launches for the month of July. Soak&Sleep launch the Boho…
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Supper clubs have become hugely popular in the past year or two. Great food, a brilliant atmosphere and plenty of flowing conversation in an intimate setting – what’s not to love? However, undertaking your own supper club or dinner party can be a daunting task. Enter the effortlessly cool duo, Jackson & Levine.
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