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…
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Fashion: Making backpacking stylish We can’t get enough of our friend Euan’s backpack from Cote&Ciel. A Parisian brand, the shape is unusual but strangely practical. It has almost no shape, but a defined structure. This kind of oxymoron makes it the kind of design statement we like. They’re not cheap, but the bag certainly gets a…
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 MoreParqueting spaces
It’s only once something gets cleaned do you really appreciate it. After spending a Saturday afternoon giving Mark’s flat a deep clean, we couldn’t help but notice how well the floor comes up after a bit of a hoover and mop. Parquet flooring is the kind of design feature that is sometimes overlooked because you…
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…
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Refreshed from a long weekend in Glasgow we thought we’d include some of our favourite things from the city (see fashion and food) amongst the mix of usual London based Friday Finds. Thanks for having us Glasgow, we had a wee belter of a weekend! Fashion: more Mr Benn then Uncle Ben, FYI… We love our…
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 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 MoreA Veranda for Verano…
Despite the wet weather, we are still aspiring for a sunny balcony in our prospective flat. There’s nothing better than sitting out in the sunshine with a cheeky glass of vino, some snacks and soaking up the rays. With the lack of green space in London, we think a balcony is the best way to…
Read MoreLighting up at Clerkenwell Design Week
Another week, another design show. Tuesday’s schedule included Clerkenwell Design Week, a three day design festival which showcases the best creative brands. We saw some amazing things, from design-forward lighting to flat-ready furniture, as well as exciting new retailers and home accessories. One of the things which we couldn’t help but notice was the incredible lighting;…
Read MoreSetting sail for nautical interiors
Ahoy me hearties! The nautical look is quite a simple one to achieve. Palettes of blue and white with hints of red give you a starting point and from there it’s easy for the finished article to come together. We were inspired with this post after we discovered the below killer chair from Made.com and decided to…
Read MoreOn the pulse
On Monday 12th we visited Earls Court for Pulse London, a design show which hosts over 500 brands showcasing the latest in interiors, fashion and accessories. There’s quite a mix at Pulse, from established brands to up-and-coming designers. Asides from the great fashion pieces and jewellery we spotted, the homewares were wonderfully inspirational. Travel-inspired homewares…
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Fashion: On our watch We spotted May 28th at this years Pulse London design exhibition and now can’t get them out of our heads. This watch brands specialise in wonderfully design led pieces mixing patterns, texture and colour and are fantastically affordable (average £25). Here are a selection of our favourites, but the great thing…
Read MoreGrand Interiors Aspirations
At London’s Excel Centre, Grand Designs Live is just a short hop from Central London on the DLR (Be sure to get a seat up front and pretend to be the driver). As one of the UK’s largest consumer shows and with the friendly face of Kevin McCloud at the helm, the halls are split…
Read MoreStriping us happy
Mark’s wardrobe is where the breton print goes to die – he is never one to turn down a nautical striped tee or jumper and his love for stripes continues in the home. Here’s our round-up of products that keep us on the straight and narrow… As you can see, stripes don’t need to be…
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