As you might have gathered from my ‘Urban Jungle Bloggers’ posts, I love having plants around the house. I also love having lots of interesting art on display, so when the two come together I’m a very happy lady. Some of my favourite plant-related artwork to date is the ‘Botanics’ series of prints by Dutch graphic designer and watercolour artist Maaike Koster, supplied by My Deer Art. It’s now . . .
Home tour | A rustic Greek villa with a contemporary edge
For my latest home-tour post I’m heading to sunnier climes; specifically, to the beautiful Greek island of Ithaca and the equally beautiful Villa Kalos. Set amid a sea of olive and almond trees, with only bleating goats for neighbours, this rambling old farmhouse has been completely transformed by South African photographers Robbert Koene and Gerda Genis. When they first purchased the building . . .
The ‘VIKTIGT’ collection from IKEA
IKEA has just announced a raft of new limited-edition collections and I wanted to end the week by sharing a few images of my favourite: the beautiful ‘VIKTIGT’ range, created by renowned glass designer and ceramicist Ingegerd Råman. It follows on from successful IKEA collaborations with other famous names – including Isla Crawford’s cork-based ‘SINNERLIG’ collection, which caused huge excitement . . .
Profile | Corotos Market
I love stumbling across people who share my passion for design and craftsmanship, and Alexandra Vasquez is one such person. Based in Berlin, she’s the brains behind newly launched website Corotos Market, which stocks a beautifully curated range of unique home accessories from around the globe. Alexandra’s aim is to help people create a home which reflects their life and personality by offering . . .
Home tour | A Swedish apartment with splashes of spring colour
Adding accent colours to a muted scheme without overpowering it is always tricky, but this three-bedroom corner apartment in Gothenburg is a perfect example of how to do it well. Throughout, it mixes minimal monochrome décor with touches of spring-like blues and greens, creating a space that’s both fresh and calming. The lounge is my favourite room. The mint-green sofa works brilliantly next to . . .
Egg-themed spring styling
There's a definite hint of spring in the air this week. The sun is shining (for the most part), blossoms and daffodils have started to emerge, and there's a touch of warmth in the breeze when I leave for work each morning. It feels as if the world is awakening around me, and it's making my spirits soar. Homeware brands also seem to be embracing the fleeting beauty of this time of year, and in . . .
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