Fashion: I’m only happy when it rains With our trip to Scotland just around the corner and the sunshine not *quite* on Leith, we have decided it’s time to invest in a decent waterproof. This Reclaimed Vintage Rain Jacket is the perfect colour clash we need to brighten up our ‘Summer’ holiday. An exclusive to ASOS,…
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Fashion: Shwe love them We weren’t too sure what Shwe Shwe was – it turns out it’s a fabric which was manufactured in Europe in the 18th Century and exported to South Africa and to this day it’s still used for traditional South African clothing. So there’s your textiles lesson. Why are we giving it?…
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En route back from a much needed power nap on Wandsworth Common we were deep in flat planning thoughts when we spotted a lonely lamp with a little disclaimer… Now, it’s not the most desirable of shades, however, David weirdly was mentioning how we needed to get a floor lamp for the new flat so…
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;…
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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…
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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…
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It’s wonderful when a piece of interiors tells a story. We’re huge fans of old fables and children’s stories (David actually collects old Edward Gorey books), and there’s just something about these pieces from Lush Designs that evokes the child within us! David was first introduced to this brand a couple of years ago when…
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