David loves to cook, Mark loves to host, we both love to drink, so it’s only a matter of time before we start having plenty of dinner parties. We’ve already thought of the perfect cutlery now we need the perfect plates! At the moment we have some random dinner plates which are Mark’s and David’s…
Read MorePosh loos
Sorry for the lack of posting, we’ve been away in Glasgow followed by a brief trip to Portsmouth and now we’re finally back in London. Today has been spent continuing to pack up David’s flat ready for the move on Saturday. Everything is pretty much all ready to go now – the plan from here…
Read MoreWash your hands
There are plenty of lovely touches you can make to your bathroom to ‘jazz’ it up. Shower curtains can become a piece of hanging art, a change of toilet seat can add humour and towels and bathmats can completely change the mood and feel. With this mind, we’re looking to bathroom sets; toothbrush holders, soap…
Read MoreAlmost Period Living…
As you’ve probably seen, our new flat is going to come with a few ‘period-esque’ features. We want to make the most of these and ensure our interior design works with them and not against them! We spotted these handy hints from Achica and we’re so glad those clever people have put together their ‘do’s…
Read MoreSigned, sealed, delivered
On a sunny Saturday morning, we went to the estate agents to sort some admin out for the new flat. On the way we had to make a pit stop at Tooting Bec’s new addition Imperial Durbar for a much needed iced latte and pastry following a rather boozy Friday night with friends. The Imperial…
Read MoreHandi Skandi
Now that we’ve secured our flat (still bouncing off the walls) we’re compiling a list of things we need which we can slowly tick off one by one, from pots and pans to towels and plates. One of the things on the list are tea towels, a simple kitchen textile which easily gets overlooked. There…
Read MorePeep show
I spy with my little eye something beginning with… Today’s trend post is going to be all things beady eyed and inspired by our friend Sara’s lovely Zara dress. So whether it’s eyes on the floor, walls, office desk or table, here are a few printed pieces we’ve spotted which people won’t be able to…
Read MoreLichfield inspirations
Season 2 of Orange is the New Black has come to an end. We know… we know. Fret not. Here are some cheery orange accessories to add a little ‘Piper couture’ in to the home. Now back to work inmates. David & Mark x
Read MoreTime for a fiesta
As fans of skulls, colour and Frida Kahlo, and seen as David has just started reading ‘The Lacuna’, we thought why not put together a Mexican inspired interiors post? We first got a penchant for Mexican interiors when Mark took a trip to Seattle in 2009 and stayed with a friend. Their house had a…
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 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 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 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 MoreArabian nights
When you’re dealing with rented accommodation it’s easy for your flat/studio/house to feel cold due to the decorating restrictions – you’re unable to paint the walls, flooring is, and stays, a grubby cream carpet, door knobs are dated and wallpaper is a big no-no. It’s not an unknown fact that interiors can help to warm…
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