You know it and we know it, Scandi style is here to stay. It’s the epitome of cool and an achievable way to get a minimalist look in your home without it looking cold. However, sometimes if you’re on a budget it’s quite hard to pull this look together. We gave our two-pence to The…
Read MoreBirthdays & biscuits with Arlo & Jacob and Bee’s Bakery
We love birthdays, who doesn’t? Anything which involves cake is a-ok with us, and on this occasion biscuits were also the sweet treat of choice. This month marks the 1st birthday of sofa brand Arlo & Jacob and we can’t believe how quickly the time has flown since we were toasting their arrival. To celebrate…
Read MoreGet gooey with Kelly Hoppen
We all know that an iPhone case is basically an extension of personality. That’s why we’re so excited to see that the Dragon of Design Kelly Hoppen MBE is launching a range of unique iPhone cases with the geniuses at gooey. Not only do these cases look stunning (David’s got his eyes on the left…
Read MoreSofa.com collaborate with Anna Glover for Design Lab 2016
We love a brand collaboration. Sofa.com, with its two Design Labs a year, work with some of the best and most creative in the design industry. Championing home-grown talent, their first collaboration initiative of 2016 is with Anna Glover. Sitting perfectly with this summers tropical trend, the collection includes two patterns; Paradise and Raindance. Both…
Read MoreTrend Alert: Making Waves
When the summer trends come around there’s always one look which you’ll never fail to see – coastal. Whether it’s obvious seaside accessories or cool, industrial lighting, there are many ways to bring a nautical vibe to the home. This year, we’ve noticed a more natural and organic feel to the look through the use…
Read MoreGiving Plastic the Green Light
Nearly a year ago we headed to The Ham Yard for a private screening of The Plastic Age, a film in collaboration with Pharrell Williams, G Star RAW and Parley for the Ocean which raised awareness of the damaging effects plastic is having to our oceans. With a strong focus on fashion, it made us wonder what…
Read MoreGetting into Bed with 2LovelyGays & The Secret Linen Store
It’s always exciting getting to visit the home of someone in the interiors industry and when we were invited to a Slumber Party at Russell and Jordan’s house – aka 2LovelyGays – we just couldn’t resist. However, we weren’t there to have pillow fights and talk about boys (although we kind of did the latter) –…
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Biba Bathroom with House of Fraser
Bathrooms, especially when renting, are usually quite basic. We’ve lucked out with ours – not only does it have a lovely waterfall shower but it’s also decorated with white tiles and deep blue walls. Don’t get us wrong, we’ve had our problems – mould-gate is still ongoing with the same ‘leave the windows open’ answer…
Read MoreNoting in Memphis
In the latter part of 2015 and into this year, we noticed that the Memphis trend was making a comeback – see, called it. You’re all welcome. That’s why we’re so excited that Nathalie du Pasquier, one of the founding members of the Memphis design movement, has designed a set of fun and funky patterned notebooks…
Read MoreIt’s Nicer with an ISA
Buying in London definitely seems like the impossible dream, however last weekend, whilst at David’s brothers wedding, amongst family members who live in 3 bedroom homes, surrounded by friends with children and adults doing all these grown-up things – we thought that it might be time to get our shit together. We’re sure pretty much…
Read MoreThe purrfect pet bed
If, like us, you’re a cat owner then we’re sure that what we’re about to show you will go straight to the top of both your and your pet’s wish list. Is this cat teepee not the sweetest thing? Available from sofa.com, the Tiger Lily teepee can be customised in an array of fabrics starting…
Read MoreRetro enamel from Orla Kiely
Enamel seems to be growing and growing in popularity – it’s definitely one of our favourites. Combine that with kitsch retro designs and you’ve got yourself the new collection from interiors heavyweight Orla Kiely. The collection, which compromises of a saucepan, teapot, a very cute milk pan as well as 2 casserole dishes, features acacia…
Read MoreTrend alert: think ink
Whether it’s deep murky blues or dot patterns a-la a dalmatian, think ink this season. Splodges and splashes are an organic refresh this year from the previous ikat and uniformed polka dot prints we have seen. Leaky splashes of painterly designs give an artistic feel with darker tones of blue offering a whole host of…
Read MoreIcons of Norway at Skandium
Those fine folk at Skandium are looking to Norway this season for their ‘Icons of Norway‘ exhibition. Having provided London shoppers with their Scandinavian designs for the last 17 years, Skandium are now championing Norwegian products and designers from 1940 to the present day. The exhibition will be taking place at the Brompton Road Skandium…
Read MoreLighting Up London With Heal’s
You might think the prospect of a walking tour around Central London on a cold January evening might not be the most exciting, but we were thrilled to be invited by Heal’s to take a stroll and take in the stories of gas-lit London. Meeting up in Somerset House, our excellent guide Peter from Discovering…
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