One of the reasons I'm drawn to Scandinavian design is its timeless appeal. Rather than slavishly following the latest trends, it's often intended to last for decades and even be passed down through the generations. In fact many of the most popular Scandinavian pieces were created back in the 1950s and 60s, but they're just as relevant today as when they were first launched. Few brands embody . . .
Minimalist travel posters (+ discount!) from Bold Tuesday
[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Bold Tuesday, but as always all words and opinions are my own] I've aways loved travel, and I've always had a bit of a geeky obsession with maps and place names. I used to pore over my parents' Atlas as a child, and to this day I love looking up aerial views on Google Maps or tracing the route of any plane and train journeys I take. And I can . . .
New finds | September 2018
The start of another month – and in this case, another season – means it's time for my regular round-up of design news and other interesting bits and bobs. There's a lot to get through this time around, partly because details of autumn-winter 2018 collections continue to come through thick and fast, and partly because this week's Maison & Objet trade show in Paris has seen a raft of . . .
The autumn-winter 2018 collection from Menu
Another of my favourite Scandinavian brands, Menu, has just released details of its autumn-winter collection, and I couldn't resist sharing some of the images. Not only are they packed with wonderful new-season designs to lust after, they're also styled beautifully. I love the palette of soft beiges, browns, greys and taupes, and the brass, marble and bronze accents. The overall look is elegant, . . .
Home tour | A revamped New York brownstone
Today's home tour comes to you from New York, where a dark and dated apartment in a 1940s brownstone block has been given a very stylish makeover by design studio sheep + stone. Set in Gramercy Park, it has a gently glamorous air and is a perfect example of how minimalism needn't be stark or soulless. And, despite its high-end appearance and pricey furnishings, it's brimming with ideas that . . .
Home tour | A calm and considered London apartment
The beautiful apartment featured in today’s home tour belongs to Christina Thaisen, the founder of online interiors shop NABO. Originally from Copenhagen but now living in London, Christina is a big believer in sourcing meaningful, functional and long-lasting design, rather than following throwaway trends. It’s an admirable ethos which carries through her business and her home – a minimalist . . .
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