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 . . .
Wedding mood board | Industrial chic
Another wedding mood board for you today: industrial chic. I love the idea of holding weddings and other celebrations in industrial venues - for me they have real beauty, and they provide blank canvases for all sorts of interesting decoration. They also have a lot of history to tell, as so many lives have played out within their walls over the years. This is the look we'd aim for if we . . .
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 . . .
Wedding mood board | Rustic romance
A little dose of mid-week prettiness for you today, with the second of my wedding mood boards (you can see the first one here). This is the look and feel we'll aim for if we choose a rustic venue - perhaps the beautiful old stones of Almonry Barn in the tiny Somerset village of Muchelney, or the stunning orangery at Hestercombe Gardens. This take on rustic is inspired by Italy - a country we've . . .
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 . . .
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