We’ve been seeing a lot of this trend lately – indulgent, opulent and with a bit of a throw-back to the roaring 20s, the luxe trend seems to be popping up in stores and in the media. Think golds, marble, drinks trolleys and any barware to mix up a martini, or two. Here’s a few…
Read MoreGetting Cool with Cork
A trend we’ve been seeing a lot of lately is cork, from tableware and accessories to larger furniture pieces, this natural material is a great addition in the home. Particularly if you’re an advocate of the Scandi trend then cork is for you. Grouping accessories would be the perfect starting point or if you’re feeling…
Read MoreFinding Lola & SiDney
We’ve discovered a vintage gem and the best bit about it is that it’s a stones throw away from our humble abode in Tooting! Situated on Garratt Lane, Lola and SiDney is a retro retailer with an array of incredible vintage finds, from 20s through to 60s with an abundance of mid-century wares as well as…
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Making dining chic with Achica
When the summer sun makes an appearance the barbecues heat up, gardens are full with friends and the cocktails are flowing. With this in mind, we’ve been looking at ways to make the best of entertaining and dining throughout the warmer months, and Achica have just the stuff… With the rising trend of cork in…
Read MoreIt’s a Swedish Summer at Heal’s
Head to Heal’s this summer for a pop-up Swedish market – as well as events and workshops, the Tottenham Court Road store will also host 18 hard-to-find Scandi brands such as House of Rym, Jobs Handrtryck and Lujungbergs Factory. Swedish Summer at Heal’s ends this Sunday August 23rd so get down there while you still can!…
Read MoreBack to baking…
The Great British Bake Off is back! That’s our Wednesday nights sorted for the next couple of months! And, if like us, GBBO gets you in the mood to whack out the whisks and fill the room with flour then here’s our round-up of lovely baking goodies ideal for perfecting your pastries – with not…
Read MoreShopping for Wallpaper*
It was only a matter of time before someone took editorial coverage, e-commerce and merged the two into one. Uber-cool design magazine Wallpaper* have done just that and have launched the WallpaperSTORE*. Featuring design-led products for just about every walk of life and home, the store definitely has us salivating and our wallets trembling. With…
Read MoreAlessi have a heart for (Red)
Created by Bobo and Bobby Shiver in 2006, the (Red) campaign aims to raise social awareness and money for the Global Fund to fight AIDS. It’s a fantastic cause and we love how interiors brands are getting behind this. Meet Anna G and Alessandro M – classic figures in the Alessi range. However, this cute…
Read MorePatisserie Pendants
Oh macaron’s, those scrummy little treats. Last year they were hugely trendy here in London. Well, now we’ve come across a lovely interiors alternative which won’t rot your teeth! These light shades by Spanish designer Silvia Ceñal are inspired by the French sweets. The design is simple – a fir plywood base is linked together with…
Read MoreE=MC Bargain
It’s been a long time since we’ve heard the words “museum shop” and cheap in the same sentence, but now The Poundshop and the Science Museum have created something wonderful this summer. Kicking off on June 24th, the Science Museum opens their own Poundshop – a collaboration with the high street store of the same…
Read More5 Minutes With… Ella Doran
Beautiful prints and repetitive motifs are key within this designers style and we were thrilled to ask her a few questions on where to find inspiration as well as her newest collection ‘Rekki in Reykjavik’. Here’s our 5 minutes with designer Ella Doran… Tell us about the first place you called “home” and how did…
Read MoreHow to have a little Pride in your home…
It’s that time of year again where London becomes adorned with rainbow flags and everything gets a little more ‘fabulous’. Yes, it’s Pride in London this weekend and we’re getting ready to be loud and proud in Central London. Now we all know the preconceptions with Pride and we’re not about to suggest getting rainbow…
Read MoreHow to get your home beach-ready
It’s coming to that time of year where we get the sea salt spray out and try our hardest to get that beach-bum look. So who said this fashion-heavy trend can’t be translated to our homes. Whether you’re getting yourself in the mood for jet-setting to some tropical locale or trying to hold on to…
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Clerkenwell Design Week 2015
It’s that time of year again when our calendars go a bit nuts and we have to be in around twelve places at once… however, while we might find this stressful, it does mean that it’s time for Clerkenwell Design Week in London and we couldn’t wait to head up there and see what was…
Read MoreWhen life gives you lemons…
Here over at Forward Features HQ we like things sunny side up, that goes for the our interiors too – most of you know about our favourite yellow wall… So to celebrate some sunshine we thought we’d put together a round-up of our favorite citrus homewares to give your home a little bit of fizz…
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