Last week you may have spotted David in ShortList Magazine talking about Ship Lanterns on The Chosen Few… With lights made from salvaged cargo ships to ship inspired styles, here’s a round-up of our ShortList chosen picks as well as a few more nautical finds ideal for achieving that perfect coastal look both indoors and out……
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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 More5 Minutes With… Freddie Oke
London is a crowded city and independent retailers are popping up all the time so when you find an interiors store such as Do South it’s worth raving about! As the name suggests, you must head South of the river to the bustle of Crystal Palace to find Do South. It’s there you’ll find a…
Read MoreIt’s time to air our not-so-dirty laundry…
When it comes to putting your priority list together when finding a flat in London, where you’re going to hang your washing is probably not exactly in your top ten. However, from speaking to friends and other renters in the past few weeks, we’ve noticed that this can be an issue for many. You could…
Read MoreAll About That Base
Marble has become increasingly trendy this year – on a recent peek around Sainsbury’s home section we noticed beautiful marble and wood chopping boards, it’s such a gorgeous combination of rustic yet keeping it luxe. For us though, it’s lighting which is a winner this season. From floor lights to table lamps, marble base lighting…
Read MoreWe’re 1 year old!
Happy birthday to us! Today, Forward Features is a year old! We can’t believe how quickly time has flown since starting the blog. Forward Features was simply a way for us to document moving in together and to speak about renting in London, and now, a year down the line, we have our lovely little abode…
Read MoreThe Plastic Age with Parley for the Oceans, G Star RAW and Pharrell Williams
Before we get in to this post just ponder over this for a second… the world produces 288 million tons of plastic a year. None of that is biodegradable. So where does it go? Last week we had the pleasure of heading to The Ham Yard in Soho for the screening of The Plastic Age,…
Read MoreHouzz ideabook #4: 10 Ways to Refresh Your Bathing Space on a Budget
Rub-a-dub-dub, it’s our latest Houzz article. This month we’re looking at penny-saving ways to refresh the bathroom – from a new shower curtain to bang-on-trend macramé plant hangers, there’s ideas for one and all! Click here to have a read and drop us a comment or a tweet if you have, or will, be using any ideas!…
Read MoreWhat’s hiding under the bed…
While sitting in the garden we suddenly had a realisation. We were in t-shirts and not chittering… Maybe Spring has actually sprung? Maybe it’s time to hang away the thick winter coats and crack out the lighter clothes and – dare we say it – put on our shorts? But while we had LOADS of…
Read MoreWe Made.com quite a find on Gumtree..
When it comes to our lounge we’re pretty content. However, there is one little corner that could potentially do better. We’ve been looking for something to fill this space for a while and it just happened that one day David found the exact thing on Gumtree for it… He called Mark and the response he…
Read MoreWho’s had enough chocolate?
Happy Easter, y’all! Full service will resume Wednesday! Have a good one, David & Mark x
Read MoreWe’re about to blow a fuse…
While our flat is a little haven in South London, we have had our fair share of home improvement bothers… however, we’re lucky enough to have Mark’s dad on speed-dial for everything from a lack of hot water to doors that just won’t shut properly! This time we had a problem with a fuse that’s…
Read MoreEgg-cellent Easter ideas
It’s that time of year again when a creepy bunny breaks in to your home, litters it with teeth-rotting treats and then slyly hops away leaving you with a handful of sugar fueled children and a heap of recycling. Hooray for Easter. On the flip side, ours is always spent snuggled up back at David’s…
Read More5 Minutes With… Sarah Campbell
You may remember a while back when we went to Habitat’s Design Reunion launch. It was there we first set eyes on the lovely textile designs of Sarah Campbell with her ‘Fifty Leaves’ rug. We’re delighted that we got to speak with Sarah, so here it is, our 5 minutes with Sarah Campbell… Tell us about the…
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