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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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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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 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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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 MoreWith London Design Festival kicking off this weekend, it’s hard to see it all. We wanted to edit down the list of the biggest and best event’s we’re excited to see – and even found a few that will continue long after the festival has ended, so you won’t be too sad if you miss out this…
Read MoreAlong with copper, jewel tones and the colour grey, marble has been the trendy material of choice for the past couple of years. However, sitting on the horizon is Terrazzo, a refreshing new choice. Like Mid-Century furniture, kitsch enamelware and parquet flooring, Terrazzo is a throwback trend making its way back into the world of…
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 MoreUnless you swallowed a dictionary, as a design novice, it’s pretty hard to know your Chaise Lounges from Feng Shui. What’s even worse is that these words aren’t always the easiest to pronounce. Simple options you could do to expand your mind is to do crosswords, play Scrabble or watch Countdown. However, we’ve got great…
Read MoreRecently we found ourselves taking a stroll around the ExCeL centre for Grand Designs Live. Showcasing the latest in interiors as well as hosting talks with design experts, there’s a lot to do and see. However, with that said, it does get quite samey and some sections, doors, conservatories and scaffolding, for example, are a…
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Any fan of colourful interiors is bound to know of blogger Will Taylor from Bright Bazaar. His first book, Bright Bazaar: Embracing Colour for Make You Smile Style, was a huge hit and now, with more design inspiration, Will brings us Dream Decor: Styling a Cool, Creative and Comfortable Home, Wherever You Live. View this post on…
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 MoreIt’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) –…
Read MoreWhether 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 MoreYou 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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