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…
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Fashion: Reigning vintage In the heart of Soho, you’ll find Reign Vintage. Stocking vintage finds from Austria, Germany and Italy, the store has a quirky interior and we’ve found a few amazing pieces in there. You’ll find everything from designer labels to unknown gems and there’s always a friendly atmosphere. We love how the store has…
Read MoreArabian nights
When you’re dealing with rented accommodation it’s easy for your flat/studio/house to feel cold due to the decorating restrictions – you’re unable to paint the walls, flooring is, and stays, a grubby cream carpet, door knobs are dated and wallpaper is a big no-no. It’s not an unknown fact that interiors can help to warm…
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 MoreWhistle for me
You may have realised from our love of floral upholstery and cat tapestry that, although we’re all for contemporary prints and patterns, we certainly favour chintz interiors – coming across photographer Retts Wood’s canal boat home on The Selby and her adorable duck stovetop reaffirmed our love and with that said, one of the items…
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 MoreAre we on acid?
The Summer months are around the corner and what better way to lighten up the home then with some neon brights. Happy Jackson have a great range of whimsical slogan kitchenware – David even has the ‘Yay lunch’ lunchbox! – and Oliver Bonas have great accessories including these wire candleholders which are ideal for jazzing up…
Read MoreBeautiful bedsides
After spying this cute little industrial-inspired bedside table in Mark’s friend’s flat, we started to think about how a bedside table can really change the aesthetic of a room. In this situation, the whole place could have gone a little bit Laura Ashley with a white wrought iron table (but potentially not the “Best Bitches”…
Read MoreConverting to Victorian…
Controversial as it may be, we actually spotted a Victorian conversion flat outside of Du Cane Court that we really loved. Sticking to the SW17 postcode, this find is quite a quick walk to Tooting Bec Station – ideal for commuting. We also love this flat for its proximity to Tooting Bec Common. With its…
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We’re diving in head first for this week’s Friday Finds with a nautical themed post. Splish and splash with our top picks of fashion, food and interiors… Fashion: Walk the plank Glaswegian brand Abandon Ship recently opened their first London shop in the Capital’s fashionable Newburgh Street. The brand has has an array of tees, jackets…
Read MoreThe A’s and Z’s
Ever since we saw the L & A letters decorating the apartment walls of Lauren Conrad on The Hills, we knew we wanted to incorporate something like this into our flat. However, we want to make it a little extra special, so we are on the hunt for reasonably priced vintage-style fairground letters! We first…
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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