Having experienced the cramped and claustrophobic conditions that come with sharing a studio when Mark lived in Walthamstow, the thought of renting a studio flat gets us less than excited. However, we couldn’t help but spot this quirky and cosy studio space on Dalebury Road. Living in the roof space of a property is quite…
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Suns out, taps aff, here’s a sunshine inspired Friday Finds. Hooray for Summer! Fashion: Florals? For Spring? Ground breaking… Ideal for adding a summery touch to any outfit, we’re coveting this bag by Junya Watanabe (image below). With a price tag of £308, it’s sadly a little out of reach. There are however some great, cheaper, alternatives…
Read MoreOmbre you stay; dip-dye away…
After spending the weekend splishing and splashing in Tooting Bec Lido, we thought we’d take a dip into an ombre inspired trend post. For those who are not familiar with ombre, it’s basically graduated/fading colour, or dip dye if you will. Basically the same thing which most girls did with their hair last year except…
Read MoreThree’s a crowd, six is a freak show
Walking past local curry house The Cardamon Club in Tooting we notice a poster in the window. It’s a flat, so naturally, eyes peeled we investigate further. It’s a three (generously sized) double bedroom flat located above the Indian takeaway. We ask for further information and find that it’s a newly refurbished, furnished, two storey…
Read MoreGifts from afar
We were gifted this a while back now but completely forgot to blog about it. After going to the newly opened Imperial Durbar with its ‘British Indian’ interiors we were reminded about this lovely photo that Mark’s flatmate Anna got us from her trip to India. It’s dated back to 1967 and it’s a photo…
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Refreshed from a long weekend in Glasgow we thought we’d include some of our favourite things from the city (see fashion and food) amongst the mix of usual London based Friday Finds. Thanks for having us Glasgow, we had a wee belter of a weekend! Fashion: more Mr Benn then Uncle Ben, FYI… We love our…
Read MoreThe brick effect
We’re slightly undecided on this one. You may remember us not long ago raving about exposed brick walls, and our feelings on that one certainly haven’t changed but on skimming through a weekend supplement Mark pointed out brick effect wallpaper. Now, the first downfall to this one is that once in a blue moon would…
Read MoreInspirational Places: Glasgow
While most tourists to Scotland may revel in the medieval landmarks of Edinburgh, Glasgow is also not lacking in inspirational architecture and design. From converted carpet factories to lush green spaces, Glasgow should not be seen as the poor cousin of it’s Capital counterpart. And we’re 100% not bias by the fact Mark is Glaswegian.…
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Fashion: Going beyond retro Tucked behind Oxford Street, just on the cusp of Soho, lies Beyond Retro. A haven for vintage and vintage style clothes for men and women, we’ve spent a lot of time (and money) in here. While on the hunt for the perfect summer shoe, Mark came across these woven sandals for the…
Read MoreGreen fingers
When living in London there are certain fixtures and elements which are a luxury, a balcony for instance or a 24-hour porter or a second single bedroom that isn’t the size of a coffin. A garden is the ultimate luxury for London living. Being able to pop out a sun-lounger and catch some rays, get that…
Read MoreKeeping our eyes on the prize
As we’re looking at our provisional room date in September, we can’t really start looking for our flat just yet. However, we think it’s a good idea to keep one eye on the property market – the rent prices in the Balham and Tooting area in particular. Imagine our dismay at seeing recent headlines such…
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Fashion: Taking a leap You might wander past The Great Frog on the end of Newburgh Street, but you may not know that the brand has actually been around for over 30 years. The patron saint of Rock & Roll jewellery, you’ll find a huge collection with everything from skull rings to nautical pendants and…
Read MoreArt Attack
We like our art. We might not the most knowledgeable but we like to visit exhibitions, galleries and installations. David, is a massive fan of Frida Kahlo so when we came across these eggs cups from Hunkydory Home we were inspired to put together an art led post. We hope these inspire you to create a…
Read MoreBrickin’ it
After spending what seems like a lifetime (actually one day) painting Mark’s current room, we’ve gotten a little bit obsessed with exposed brick walls. After seeing this flat in Tooting, we’re considering holding out for a property that incorporates this unlikelly design feature. Combining New York loft with Parisian bohemia, an exposed brick wall brings…
Read MoreWhites and brights
As we’ve expanded our search for a flat South, towards Tooting Broadway, we spotted this quaint two-bedroom terraced house on Lessingham Avenue. Just a five minute walk to both Tooting Bec and Broadway stations, the flat is still in our perfect location in this South London bubble! The large kitchen in this property is made…
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