We can’t help but feel a little happier when the summer months start rolling in. Sadly though for us Brits, we haven’t had a great start to June and our days have been dominated by grey skies, rain and thunderstorms. That’s why we’re styling the season with some much needed petal power… Peonies and chrysanthemums are our…
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Lighting up the Home with Pooky
Quite some time ago, we were strolling down the street when we came across a floor lamp needing a good home. Never ones to pass up on a freebie, the adopted lamp now stands proudly in our living room corner. It has however continued to sport a boring shade, well – boring shade be gone! Enter…
Read MoreHomeless Bound
It seems we’re back to square one. It has been two years since moving into our flat and sadly, we have to move out. We took it for granted that the landlord would renew but annoyingly the property Gods are against us and so off we go again on the search for another part of…
Read More5 Minutes With… Bhavin Taylor
It’s been a while since our last 5 Minutes With so we’re thrilled to return with interior designer and stylist, Bhavin Taylor. Championing colour and pattern, Bhavin has worked on some amazing projects, with lots of exciting things in the pipeline. Here’s what Bhavin had to say… 1. Tell us about the first place you called…
Read MoreAW16 with Habitat
It’s that time of year when we head to the AW16 press shows to see what new and exciting collections the world of interiors has to offer. Last week we popped to Habitat to see what they were offering – here’s a sneak peek… The main theme for autumn/winter is a Jackson Pollock inspired ‘splatter’ print.…
Read MoreTake a Leaf Out of this Book
We’re a sucker for stationery, as many of us are. So when David came across this tropical notebook from Urban Outfitters, he just couldn’t resist. Stationery porn. Just look at it, flirting with you. It’s a collaboration with Ooh Deer x Urban Outfitters which is why it is damn fine. They also have some very…
Read MoreWe’ve got a Big Venus in the Bedroom…
Over a year ago we were having a big old moan about our boring white bedroom walls. As a reminder, this is what they looked like… Boring right! A year later and we couldn’t take it a minute more and so during a trip to the Botticelli Reimagined exhibition at the V&A, we spotted an…
Read MoreGetting au-natural with Earthborn Paints
It’s become a bit of a cliché to say that you’ve taken inspiration from nature with your latest product or collection, so we’re thrilled to see that Earthborn Paints have taken a little veer away from this and spear-heading a new trend that nods to nature’s more unusual inspirations. Natribes is a story that takes its…
Read MoreFurnishing with Fiction at Grand Designs Live 2016
Recently we found ourselves taking a stroll around the ExCeL centre for Grand Designs Live. Showcasing the latest in interiors as well as hosting talks with design experts, there’s a lot to do and see. However, with that said, it does get quite samey and some sections, doors, conservatories and scaffolding, for example, are a…
Read MoreA Simple Way to Update Your Sofa
Remember when we got that sofa from Freecycle? It’s been a permanent fixture in our little lounge, but as we make tweaks here and there – like including some jazzy new houseplants – we decided it needed a bit of love. Like we all know, cushions and soft furnishings can change the whole look of…
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Coffee Table Read: Dream Decor by Will Taylor
Any fan of colourful interiors is bound to know of blogger Will Taylor from Bright Bazaar. His first book, Bright Bazaar: Embracing Colour for Make You Smile Style, was a huge hit and now, with more design inspiration, Will brings us Dream Decor: Styling a Cool, Creative and Comfortable Home, Wherever You Live. View this post on…
Read MoreA Splash of Colour for Boxpark
Moving into summer, we’re getting ready to be bright and bold in our home. We’ve got the houseplants and we’re ready to crack the curtains and let the light in. That’s why we’re so excited that one of our favourite online shops, A Splash of Colour, has arrived in Shoreditch’s Boxpark for a two-week residency…
Read MoreThe Jungle Look
Lately, we’ve decided to give our living room a little refresh. The addition of a few small, simple touches can give the space a new lease of life. We’ve been speaking with the Farthing on how you can spruce up the living room and for us, it’s plants! Easy and affordable, introducing plants, flowers and succulents…
Read MoreFashion Meets Interiors with House of Holland x Habitat
Fashion in the home has suddenly become, well, fashionable. Whether it’s Matthew Williamson and Osborne & Little or Dolce & Gabbana Smeg fridges, bringing a little touch of the runway to your home is so vogue. The latest arrival is the vibrantly tropical collaboration between House of Holland x Habitat. A first foray into interiors…
Read MoreLooking at the Housing Crisis with The Observer
So what does the current housing crisis look like? Well, on Sunday, The Observer took an in-depth look into London’s current property problems, which also included a little look into our lounge and our thoughts on renting. View this post on Instagram Find a cheeky quote from us in The Observer today about our experience of…
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