A key part of my recent living-room makeover was updating our two sofas, but I knew the budget wouldn't stretch to brand-new ones. I was also wary of throwing away furniture which was still perfectly useable, albeit a little tired-looking - after all it's not a very sustainable approach, and getting rid of large items is a huge hassle. So, I was delighted to team up with Swedish company Bemz to . . .
Simple, Scandinavian-inspired Christmas decorations (+ giveaway!) with Cox & Cox
[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Cox & Cox, but all words and opinions are my own] I know it’s only November, but there’s a distinct chill in the air and I can’t help getting a little bit excited about the approaching festive season. This year is going to be particularly special as we’ll be hosting Christmas for the first time, and I can’t wait to start decorating the . . .
My minimalist yet warm dining-room makeover | Mood board & plans
Now that the living-room makeover is complete, I've moved on to sprucing up our dining room - another space that's in need of attention, having been decorated in a bit of a rush when we first moved into the house in 2014. I'll be revealing the results soon, but first I want to share my plans and the inspiration behind the new scheme. . . .
Home tour | A Swedish apartment with a soft green bedroom
A lot of the homes I’m drawn towards at the moment seem to feature soft green interiors – maybe it’s because of some deep-seated desire to retain a connection with the natural world as the cold weather and dark autumn nights set in! The subject of today’s tour is no exception: located in the Swedish city of Gothenburg, it’s decorated in a muted palette of sage green and white, offset by beige, . . .
Focus on: Menu’s ‘JWDA’ lamp
It's time for the second post in my new series exploring the stories behind iconic designs and looking at how they can be styled in real-life homes. Today I'm focusing on a piece which was created as recently as 2014 but which has already become a contemporary Scandinavian classic: the 'JWDA' table lamp from Menu. The work of Stockholm-based designer and architect Jonas Wagell, the 'JWDA' was . . .
New finds | October 2018
I've already shared my favourite discoveries from London Design Fair and Design Junction, but there are plenty of other new launches that have caught my eye over the past few weeks. So, here are my top picks this month, together with details of some other interesting bits and bobs on my radar... . . .
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