As we’re looking at our provisional room date in September, we can’t really start looking for our flat just yet. However, we think it’s a good idea to keep one eye on the property market – the rent prices in the Balham and Tooting area in particular. Imagine our dismay at seeing recent headlines such…
Read MoreBrickin’ it
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…
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 MoreFishing for a winner
With money on our mind, we were eager to see what we could get if we expanded our radius nearer towards Tooting Broadway. We had not really considered this side of the area because we don’t know it all too well and because the Balham side is just that little bit closer to work. Having…
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 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…
Read MoreForward Features Friday Finds!
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 MoreGrand Interiors Aspirations
At London’s Excel Centre, Grand Designs Live is just a short hop from Central London on the DLR (Be sure to get a seat up front and pretend to be the driver). As one of the UK’s largest consumer shows and with the friendly face of Kevin McCloud at the helm, the halls are split…
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…
Read MoreForward Features Friday Finds!
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 MoreIf you go down to the woods today…
Inspired 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 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 MoreFourth Floor Find
We recently spotted another ideal apartment in our favourite apartment building, Du Cane Court. This fourth floor flat would give us a great view, while not making the move in process too hard! We love that the building has a 24-hour porter – what else would you expect from this Art Deco slice of history.…
Read MoreForward Features Friday Finds!
Fashion: Branching out Seek No Further is the new premium label from Fruit of the Loom and it’s ripe for the picking, but hurry! The pop-up store at 30A Redchurch Street is only around for a short while so make sure you stock up for your Summer wardrobe. Interiors: Waste not, want not Practical, multi functional and…
Read MoreForward Features Friday Finds!
Every Friday, we’ve decided to round-up our favourite pieces – from interiors and fashion to places to go and see as well as restaurants and food. Drop us an email or tweet us if you have any suggestions – we’d love to see! Fashion: Spring in your step Beautiful, yet unfortunately not stocked in the UK,…
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