Well guys, we made it! January and it’s blues are just a distant memory. We’re all back on the booze now Dry January has gone to bed, we’ve just started the Year of the Rooster and, yes – Donald Trump is officially the leader of the free world. But we’re all about staying positive, so…
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Currently making a big splash on the art scene, the word on everyone’s lips is David Hockney – he’s even making waves with Red-Top newspapers after redesigning The Sun’s logo for a one-off special. With a new exhibition at Tate Britain celebrating Hockney’s life and work, why not bring some Hockney-esque style into the home.…
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The Great Interior Design Challenge returned to our screens in January and the GIF-fest started again! We loved Tweeting along and we loved chatting with you all too. However, we spied one designer in particular early on who we gelled with – and loved her style! Skip forward to the final and let us present…
Read MoreWe haven’t blogged about our renting story for a while. When we last left you we wrote a very polite and calm post on how our letting agent didn’t tell us that our flat was simply moving to a new agency and therefore we could of stayed – why not catch-up here. Since then, we’ve…
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2016 was a whirlwind year – we’ve seen Brexit and Trump somehow being elected to the most powerful position in the world. Loved celebrities have been dropping like flies. Phones have been exploding mid-flight. We’ve said good-pie to BBC Bake Off and became obsessed with Stranger Things. To finish the year, we ended on a…
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We all need somewhere to chill out in our homes. Whether it’s a nook in a bedroom or a cosy window-sill to read a book on, there’s something to be said for creating a little haven where you live. However, this isn’t a new concept – yep you’ve guessed it – we’re talking about Man…
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Tube strikes? No thank you. Rainy weather? I’d rather not. Spent your whole January wage in two weeks? Help me, I’m poor. If you’re anything like us then these things will ring true. Well let’s put those January blues at bay with a few things that have launched this month. You may have to wait…
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On one of our recent trips to Bruges, as well as canal walks and drinking our fair share of beer, we of course had some retail therapy and one of the places we came across is Sissy Boy.
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A place of wonder for even the most seasoned Londoner, The Barbican is the beautiful brutalist village right in the heart of the city. We sometimes find ourselves here, just for a wander, on the odd weekend just because it’s so – weird – and amazing. Intentionally designed to look slightly medieval, the buildings are…
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Since moving to Peckham, we’ve been poking our heads about and seeing what’s cool in the area. And cool we found – in the shape of the GastroGays! This culinary couple, Russell & Patrick, originally hail from Dublin but have created a highly successful blog and brand using humour and good food! We caught up…
Read MoreIt’s that time of year when colour trend heavyweights, Pantone, announce its Colour of the Year and for 2017 it’s a fresh and vibrant hue. Please welcome, Greenery…
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So, unless you’ve been under a rock, you will know about the Danish trend we’re all embracing this time of year. That’s right, we’re talking about Hygge. Pronounced Hue-gah, the trend is all about embracing life’s little moments; embracing the cold and wrapping up warm, having a hot chocolate and snuggling up on the sofa.…
Read MoreTaking inspiration from nomadic craft and cultures, the good people at Earthborn paint have launched a new trend-led collection of shades to make that period between September and March feel not-so-grey.
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As we’ve recently just moved we’re still making additions here and there to our bedroom. Everyone wants a little haven to escape to and we’ve got plenty of white walls and little nooks to play with. We’ve decided to tackle one little corner of the room and create a botanical spot to display our nik-naks…
Read MoreAt this time of year with X Factor, I’m a Celebrity and Bake Off still fresh in our heads, we’ve just about had enough of TV talent shows for 2016. That’s why we’re especially excited for it to be 2017 and for the return of the Great Interior Design Challenge. What makes the show is…
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