You know how it goes; the letterbox clatters and you raise your eyes to the ceiling and think – what bad news have we got today? Thanks to emails, whatsapps and other forms of digital media, the most that comes through the door these days is bills. Good old fashioned monotonous white envelopes. However, if…
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Scandi design, you either love it or hate it – but let’s face it – we’ve all got a bit of Ikea somewhere in our homes… But even to the side of the yellow & blue behemoth, the design talent coming out of Scandinavia is incredible. We’ve just discovered a fantastic project that put the students of…
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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…
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 MoreWe 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 MoreYou 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…
Read MoreOur ideabook numero dos is live on Houzz and this time we’re looking at 10 ways to make bedroom’s bold – on a budget, of course! So pop the kettle on, click here, forget about work and spend your Monday morning with some interiors inspiration. David & Mark x
Read MoreThere’s that age old saying that less is more… however, when have we even been the ones to stick to tradition? We can appreciate the need for a bit of calm in the midst of a loud interior, but don’t you think a basic white wall is a just a bit boring? Take a look…
Read MoreYear after year we see interiors trends roll on by, from big themes like Scandi and Shabby Chic (ugh!), to smaller trends like owls and the one which seems it will never quite die – copper! Here’s what we think will be coming to a living room near you in 2015… Mid-Century Modern Think Mad…
Read MoreIf you’re a regular reader, you’ll know we *love* a freebie. So, when David spotted this quaint little coffee table on the side of the road in Notting Hill we were over the moon. Having had buying one on our mind for a while, we thought this must have been fate! However, being the cheapskates…
Read MoreOne thing which we’ve noticed a lot of lately is convex mirrors and now guess what we want… And it’s not just a convex mirror, it’s a FOXED convex mirror we’re after. For anyone who isn’t too sure what foxed glass is, you can see some examples here. Think creepy old mirror in the attic.…
Read MoreAnother one from London Design Festival, last week we went to 100% Design, a design show held at Earl’s Court London. Mark had previously been the night before for the launch party where Gary Powell of The Libertines was spinning the decks… The next day, with a coffee in hand and trying not to get…
Read MoreAfter gutting David’s room, we took a little stroll down to the charity shops in Northwood with some of his less prized possessions… While there we spotted these fantastic solid bar stools for £9.99 each. Now we know the fabric on them is just a little bit rancid, but with a little love, these could…
Read MoreInspired by one of David’s most recent purchases, we wanted to round up some of our forest favourites! The woodland trend has been around for some time now. Owls, foxes and hares have all had their 15 minutes of ELLE Deco fame. It is however, a trend which we still love. What better then whimsical woodland interiors…
Read MoreMark’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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