Now without a crystal ball, it’s a little hard to know what’s going to be popular in the year ahead – but we can all have a bit of a brainstorm of what’s around the bend. Now traditionally, the flow goes a little something like this: high fashion > high street fashion > high-end interiors…
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When it comes to interior styling, the high-street is often overlooked. We ourselves have partaken in this snobbery, not wanting anything mass-produced in our home in favour of unique trinkets and special pieces. However, it’s time to dispel the rumours and speak to an expert on how to create a well-styled space with pieces from…
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Well isn’t the weather a bit dreary? It’s supposed to be August, but we feel like the umbrellas have been out more than ever this year. As we also opted for a Staycation (read: Glastonbury), we kind of feel like we’ve been cheated out of the good stuff. However, it’s given us a little bit…
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Last week, Mark and I got our glad rags on and headed to the Ham Yard Hotel for the Amara Interior Blog Awards 2016. As many of you know, we were shortlisted for the Best Design Inspiration award and we’re still pinching ourselves that our name was read out as the winner! Here’s how the…
Read MoreCuriouser and curiouser… We love new homeware brands and this one has the perfect amount of quirk! The Curious Department is new to the interiors scene and is perfect for fans of botanicals, bugs and beetles. We spent 5 minutes catching up with Chris, one half of the the design duo behind the department, finding out…
Read MoreWho’d like a sneak preview of the AW16 Neptune collection? Well, we were lucky enough to see what newness they have coming up. How does the following snapshot look? Not too shabby, right? This season, Neptune is mixing it up with splashes of bold colour and feminine prints. The colour of choice? Mustard yellow. Rich…
Read MoreMoving 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 MoreWhen 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 MoreCalling himself the ‘Glass Whisperer’, artist Michael Ruh has designed a stunning pair of handmade pendant lights for e-tailer Made.com – just in time for Christmas (can you quite believe it…) Jewel-toned and opulent, the joyful yellow ‘Marguerite’ and smoked-grey ‘Wolka’ designs add a touch of glamour to any setting and are reasonably priced too. Watch the video above to see Ruh…
Read MoreOn Thursday morning we popped down to the John Lewis Oxford Street store to see the grand unveiling of their new home department. The revamp was certainly no disappointment and there was plenty to see, buy and do. From new and exclusive design introductions as well as exciting services, the home store giant has everything…
Read MoreIn the world of interiors, florals never die. Florals in interiors tend to lean towards more feminine tastes but who’s to say that they can’t work for a man den, home office or bedroom. Here’s a few ideas on how to give flowers a harder edge… Firstly, forget roses and pretty pinks. Think more about…
Read MoreIt’s coming to that time of year where we get the sea salt spray out and try our hardest to get that beach-bum look. So who said this fashion-heavy trend can’t be translated to our homes. Whether you’re getting yourself in the mood for jet-setting to some tropical locale or trying to hold on to…
Read MoreLondon 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 MoreThe Tab Collective is one of our favorites – a lovely homewares e-tailer which offers a wonderful mix of British designers, what’s not to like? Now spring is here and so is their spring/summer ’15 collection. This collection is a delightful mix of new cushion designs, misshapen vessels, laser-cut lampshades and, the star of the…
Read MoreInspired by the clearer, blue skies we just saw at the weekend, we thought we’d pop together a round-up of the best sky-themed pieces for the home! 1. Place mat by Donna Wilson, £11 | 2. Shelf by ibride from Amara, £299 | 3. Cushion by Emily Patrick from Heal’s, £69 | 4. Scented Candle…
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