Early Autumnal hues
It might still be August, but it’s feeling decidedly Autumnal already. So if thoughts are turning to cosying up under a blanket or two, this gorgeous Bordeaux Edge throw and Gradient cushion are worth considering. The throws are made in Spain by Teixidors from 100% ecological Merino wool, £235 and the lovely linen cushions are […]
Time for a reste
I stumbled across this lovely shop, reste, on a recent trip to Hastings and it is well worth a visit. Owner, Jacqui Martin, has sourced a great selection of functional and well designed homewares and beauty products; each made with skill and care by craftspeople using traditional methods and materials. Tired of the ‘pile it […]
Minor Matters?
I was recently introduced to the gorgeous online shop, Minor Goods, which offers simple, stylish homewares, stationery and accessories made by small, traditional suppliers and artisans. It’s refreshingly affordable and I’m particularly taken with these lovely Natural Kitchen Candles, which are going into my ‘shopping cart’. Made from beeswax, rapeseed wax and essential oils, they’re […]
Create an urban jungle
House plants are having a moment, so whether it’s succulents, cacti or luscious ferns that are taking your fancy, give them an urban edge by displaying them on some industrial style shelving. This 4-Tier Shelf Unit created with steel pipes is just the job, (w51.5xD17xH89.5cm), £60. rockettstgeorge.co.uk
Sup up..
This quirky little shop, Smug, in Camden Passage, Islington has been going from strength to strength since it opened six years ago. One of the reasons is the owner, Lizzie Evan’s eye for the unusual and gorgeous. She has a carefully curated selection of homeware products and stationery both in the shop and online that […]
Going green is easy..
Well it is if you’re considering this beautiful Joyce cabinet by Pinch. Now available in this verdant Mint Green finish, it will inject a luscious lift into any room. Pinch’s simple yet elegant furniture and lighting is designed and made in its Clapham studio and fits perfectly with the ‘buy less, buy well’ mantra. The Eugene table shown in the picture […]
Cocktails in Sydney
Another discovery in Australia was the fabulous Coogee Pavilion, a bar and restaurant with a difference. It’s a short hop from Bondi, overlooking Coogee beach in Sydney and was designed by the super talented Amanda Talbot, designer, author and former homes editor at Elle Deco and Livingetc. Set over two floors it has host of quirky […]
Simple ceramics from Mud Australia
I discovered Mud Australia on a recent trip to Melbourne and fell in love with their gorgeous ceramics. Wondering aloud how I could stuff one of their beautiful pastel pink porcelain pendants in my suitcase and get it home in one piece, I was delighted to discover they have just opened a shop in London […]
English Wines at Albury Organic Vineyard
I attended a Supperclub recently at Aria, the lovely design shop, just off Upper Street in Islington, where we were served delicious Silent Pool Rosè from Albury Organic Vineyard in the heart of Surrey. Now I’m no connoisseur, but I’ve drunk enough wine to recognise a good one when I taste it and this was top notch: light, […]
Compagnie Des Vins
Must admit Covent Garden isn’t usually the first place I think of when it comes to a night out – moving statues and being bashed by backpacks etc not being my thing but I am looking forward to giving Compagnie Des Vins a whirl this weekend. It’s a wine bar that sprung up late last […]