home: featured [ Nkuku ]

Nkuku is a name we have come to know and love in recent years, seeing their products in various stores, but today we share a little bit more about this Devon based company.

‘We create beautifully handmade home and lifestyle products. We work with artisans throughout the world, combining timeless design with traditional skills and natural materials’

Nkuku has a strong idendity within its product range, celebrating artisans from around the world and emphasizing the importance of their values; Ethical, Eco friendly and Handmade.

Nkuku’s website is full of gorgeous pieces including and extensive range of picture frames, terrariums, soft furnishings and lighting. There is a strong rustic & industrial feel throughout the range with materials such as brass, zinc, mango wood and recycled glass. A rawness to each product which is beautiful yet practical at the same time

If you hadn’t heard of Nkuku then you have now, and they are definitely worth a visit. Keep up to date with their blog and Instagram to see their latest products and inspiration.

nkuku.com

home: event [ west elm x 91 magazine workshops ]

home: event [ West Elm x 91 Magazine workshops ]

West Elm champion small brands and supporting them with pop ups and workshops held regularly at their central London store on Tottenham Court Road store.

This November there is a collection of workshops and brands brought together by the fabulous 91 magazine. This pop up collaboration, inspired by the A/W issue of the magazine, unites lovely brands and makers in a four day event combining selling, talks and workshops.

The four day pop up event includes learning how to make a wall hanging, basic weaving, produce clay decorations and talks include learning all about bringing hygge in your home.

Visit to see brands including:

91 Magazine, Blue Bird Tea Co, Botanique Workshop, Lollipop Designs, The Lovely Drawer, Nancy Straughan, Reste and Roco.

17-20th November 2016

West Elm

209 Tottenham Court Road London W1T 7PN

home: found this [ plant hanger ]

As lifestyle store Resident launches it’s new larger shop, the brand continues to grow it’s collections and we are loving the new arrivals including this gorgeous copper plant hanger for evergreen air plants. The great addition to this item is that you get to make it yourself.

Available at residentstore.co.uk [ £22 / £24 ]

home: trend [ bohemian ]

The boho trend in interiors is broad ; with colour and styles – but the layering and the type of fabrics or patterns is always key. Look for deep colour palette in weaves and wall hangings, hand crafted woods, worn leather, kilim and ikat patterns, lace, crochet and paisley.

It should be an effortless look that evolves and can be built on, with it benefiting from nik naks, flea market finds, homeware from world travel, heirlooms and collectables.

For online highstreet shopping try Urban Outfitters and La Redoute for a huge range of soft furnishings, cushions, throws, hangings, dishes and more that really fit this trend.

1 Faux fur rug / The Rug House £11.95

2 Gold planter / La Redoute £49

3 Afaw Rug / La Redoute from £59

4 Sea Grass Basket / Peastyle from £20

5 Vintage Rug / BohemianDesign £450

6 Tapestry Fabric / Urban Outfitters £35

7 Chair / IKEA £40

8 Kilim Cushion / Urban Outfitters £38

9 Planter / Urban Outfitters £15

(Head to LaRedoute now and take advantage of big discounts with code XMAS at the checkout)

home: made [ printed doormat ]

First impressions are important and so is the entrance to your home. Doormats are usually an essential item which until recent years were pretty boring. Now stores are doing fun slogan and more colourful versions. But instead of having something others may have, why don’t you design your own. Still as popular as ever is typography, using words like ‘hello’, ‘welcome’, ‘hey ya’ whatever you want. Keep it monochrome or stencil your mat with colour.

With a basic doormat [ try ikea.com or homebase.com ], cardboard stencil and waterproof paint or permanent marker you are ready to go. This simple idea takes no time at all, and we have some tutorials to help.

home: nice price [ marble bedding ]

Perfectly on trend and at a great price, this marble patterned duvet set from Urban Outfitters is the perfect update for a fresh look monochrome bedroom. Compliment with a mix of white, black wood and copper furniture and accessories to create a beautiful style look.

The soft cotton duvet set includes two pillowcases

Prices from £30

home: favourite thing [ Vitra dolls ]

If you are looking for some fun accessories for the home, and something with a bit of history then you should take a look at these wooden dolls from Vitra. we love the vibrant colours and charm of these dolls, originally used as toys, now hugely popular as ornaments for collectors.

‘Together with his friends Charles and Ray Eames & George Nelson, Alexander Girard was one of the leading figures of postwar American design. A key source of inspiration for his wife-ranging oeuvre, which primarily focused on textile design, was.his passion for the folk art of South America, Asia and Eastern Europe.

The Decorative wooden dolls, design and made by Girard in 1953 for his own home in Santa Fe, were likewise inspired by his extensive personal collection of folk art.

Based on the originals found in the Girard Estate by the Vitra Design Museum, the whimsical assortment of doils, both joyful and grim, is now available as a charming enhancement to any interior’

Pick from a large range of fun and colourful designs at reallywellmade.co.uk [ £83 ]

home: featured [ Dunelm ]

Often cropping up in interiors features and reports with surprising on-trend finds, we took a look at affordable highstreet brand Dunelm to see what treats we can find.

Dunhelm is a long established home brand that core base is well made, traditionally styled, affordable, classic homeware, furniture and soft furnishings. Recently their designs have reached new levels with Scandi, industrial and vintage trend influences.

They are a store worth a scour for certain pieces that often much lower priced than its competitors.

They say; Dunelm is the UK’s No. 1 Homewares retailer offering over 26,000 quality products across more than 28 different departments. The business operates from over 150 ‘out-of-town’ superstores, and provides further ‘multi-channel’ convenience through online, mobile, catalogue, telephone ordering and reserve & collect propositions.

We had a hunt around the huge site through the various department and picked out some favourite finds. Plus there’s a bonus of free delivery when you spend over £49!

Spitalfields Coffee Table with wheels £149.99

Skandi Geo Yellow Bedlinen from £11.99

Harley Table Lamp £24.99

Green Pyramid Wool Rug from £59.99

Royal Doulton 1815 Set of Dishes £34.99

Birds Butterflies Highball £1.99

Hotel Ombré Highball 4pk £12.99

Tanner Table Lamp £19.99

home: event [ Christmas crafting ]

It’s nearly time to start prepping the home for Christmas and we have found a great little workshop to get you in the mood.

At London Craft Club you can take part in making your own Christmas crackers. Create personalised crackers each with specials gifts inside. Enjoy crafting your crackers with a choice of patterned papers, ribbon and beads making them totally unique to you.

‘Spend a wonderful crafty afternoon with London Craft Club at Makers and Friends pop up shop in Greenwich, making your own unique luxury Christmas Crackers’

Nov 12th – 14:00 – 16:00

Book tickets at londoncraftclub.co.uk [ £42 ]

home: found this [ portrait art prints ]

To compliment deep rich tone interiors, to work well with botanical, illustrated or traditional style prints we love these art print portraits from Rockett St George.

When you want something more beautiful, traditional and artistic than the masses of prints of quotes, typography and minimal monochrome works, try exploring the range at Rockett St George.

The Elisabeth and Mary female portrait prints (each £16) are beautiful works, ready to frame at 30 x 40cm, would work well in a pair, solo or amongst a gallery style display. Explore the rest of the store to find other homewares to complement.

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