After more than two years of cancellations and postponements, design events are back in force, and last week I headed over to Copenhagen for its annual 3 Days of Design festival. It was my first time travelling beyond the UK since Covid kicked off, and it was such a joy to be back in one of my favourite cities (somewhere I used to visit every few months) after so long away . . .
Launching my scatter-cushion packs with British Design Shop
[Advertisement - this is a collaboration with British Design Shop] Today I'm really excited to share with you a project that I've been working on behind the scenes for several months: a collection of scatter-cushion packs created in collaboration with British Design Shop, who supplied my beautiful 'Douglas' low-arm sofa . . .
New finds | June 2022
It's time for my regular round-up of minimalist design news, and the return of industry events such as Clerkenwell Design Week and Milan's Salone del Mobile means there are plenty of interesting launches to share with you this month. There's also a bit of a sustainability theme, with most of the brands that have caught my eye using innovative techniques and recycled materials . . .
A weekend aboard Blackbird – a luxurious houseboat rental in North Devon
[Advertisement - this post is based on a press stay] More and more, I find myself craving time immersed in nature. There really is nothing like it for lifting my mood, calming my mind and chasing away stress. So, when Chris and I were invited to try out Blackbird, a houseboat rental on a peaceful North Devon lake, we jumped at the chance . . .
The Duux Whisper Flex Ultimate – a minimalist portable fan for use indoors and out
[Advertisement – this is a paid partnership with Duux, but all words and opinions are my own] Over the years, there have been many battles over fans in our house. I’m particularly sensitive to temperature changes, so as soon as a heatwave hits I bring out an old electric fan and plonk myself in front of it. Worried by electricity bills, noise and the hazard of trailing power leads, Chris . . .
Home tour | A Brutalist-inspired Victorian renovation in East London
Concrete isn't the first material that springs to mind when you think of welcoming spaces, but today's home tour is proof that it can be used to create warm, elegant and very appealing interiors. Situated in Hackney, East London, and home to a young family, this formerly dark and cramped Victorian terrace has been redesigned inside and out by DGN Studio . . .
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