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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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 MoreOur chosen few Man Thrones in ShortList Magazine
Mark has been chatting with ShortList and picked his top three statement armchairs, from the Mid-Century style of Hopper + Space’s Bloc Chair to cosy comfort with the Wallis brought to you by Arlo & Jacob… Here are the details for the chosen few, as well as some favourites which didn’t quite make the edit… Which…
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Getting Out There
Our next project is our garden – now the weather’s improving we’re looking forward to spending a lot more time out here. A garden is a bit of a luxury when you rent in London so we’d like to make the most of it. Neither of us are green fingered so we thought we’d get…
Read MoreIntroducing Arlo & Jacob
We found ourselves in Putney on Wednesday night for the launch of new sofa and furniture company Arlo & Jacob. It was a lovely evening where the cocktails flowed, the canapes were devoured and the popcorn and sweeties which adorned the room were very much welcomed. David especially found himself far too at home… It’s…
Read MoreGetting charged with IKEA’s new smart range
Now most of us hate wires, the hassle of plugs and the annoyance of losing chargers. But, hallelujah, because those clever sausages at IKEA have created a range of furniture with built in wireless charging spots. So it seems the future of furniture has landed. They’re the first to do this in the UK and…
Read MoreNorthern Delights
Our latest TV obsession is Fortitude – so with the current love of all things Scandi, why not bring in those frosty motifs, clean lines and beautiful shapes in to the home. Here’s our pick of Nordic homewares for a living room. 1. The Killing boxset from Play.com, £32 | 2. Lampshade by Orwell and…
Read MoreHow to give a makeover to a simple chest of drawers
Last weekend we decided to upcycle an old chest of drawers. David had purchased these several years back when he first moved to London from IKEA however, as handy as they are, we’ve hated them since we moved in to our South London hub – they stick out like a sore thumb in the bedroom.…
Read MoreWhat are your home’s New Year Resolutions?
Is it just us or is your Facebook feed flooded with people showing disdain for “New Year, New Me” posts? We can’t help feel the same, but we also have a little bit of a kindred spirit with the posts as there’s nothing worse than dragging last year’s mess into 2015. Mark’s dad has drilled getting the house…
Read MoreGetting streetwise…
If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know we *love* a freebie. So, when David spotted this quaint little coffee table on the side of the road in Notting Hill we were over the moon. Having had buying one on our mind for a while, we thought this must have been fate! However, being the cheapskates…
Read MorePutting some funk in our trunk…
You may remember we found a cute little trunk on Gumtree a while back? You know, the horrid black painted number with the weird Chinese Dragon? Anyway, we’ve finally got around to giving this little piece a lick of paint and a complete makeover. Over the past month of being in the flat, the trunk…
Read MoreHitchcockian homewares
Dark, sinister, suspicious, creepy… today’s trend post is inspired by Alfred Hitchcock. From the man himself to his impressive and iconic film repertoire, here are some Hitchcockian inspired pieces to bring in to the home. You’d be a psycho not to like them! David & Mark x
Read MoreFrom the Emerald City to the home
Christmas is fast approaching – we’re already popping some wish lists together – and now, amongst all the Christmas decorations, pop-up gift shops, festive markets and events, you’ll also notice Christmas creeping in to the home. December issues are full with Winter-wonderland style shoots and cosy layouts. From all this, the trend we really love…
Read MoreOur wishlist from Burlanes
Now that Halloween is out of the way, it’s time to utter the C-Word… No, not THAT one – Christmas. We’ve just returned from the hell hole that is Oxford Street and we’re already not looking forward to the present-buying process. Couple that with the fact we both travel home for the festive period, an…
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