Month: September 2017

home: favourite thing [ armchair ] 

home: favourite thing [ armchair ] 

Fall in love with the John Lewis Draper armchair in chloe emerald. With greens being such a big colour influence this season in the home, this chair could be the perfect introduction to this colour in a lounge design. It’s a modern midcentury style with its classic lines. 

£1299
The Draper is a contemporary sofa with elegant, classical lines. Featuring a button effect seat and back cushions that provide a comfortable yet supportive sit. Modern proportions take on vintage design and offer a deep, inviting lounging experience. Thoughtful design details combined with tailored arms and slender legs will make this a stylish yet functional addition to your home.

home: featured [ House Curious ]

home: featured [ House Curious ]

Launched by Sommer Pyne, and based in London, House Curious is a gorgeous curated collection of homeware, stationary and gifts. If you are looking for something a bit special and unique then you will be love this site.

We love the art prints, furniture and vases amongst other pieces. With so many lovely items it’s hard to choose a favourite.

‘House Curious is the brainchild of Sommer Pyne. Based in London for the last 12 years, Sommer grew up in the sunny climes of Sydney, Australia. House Curious is a coming together of the Australian lifestyle she experienced and the rich creative tapestry of London living. A keen traveller with a passion for food, interiors and design, Sommer wanted to bring all these passions to one place to share with other like-minded people’

Head to the website to explore their blog and workshops, plus keep up to date with instagram.

housecurious.co.uk 

home: event [ party ] 

home: event [ party ] 

To celebrate the start of London Design Week and their new and exclusive Morten range launch, Heals are hosting a free party, all welcome. 

Shop + party, together with opportunities to do Scandinavian themed creative workshops, gin tasting and nibble on Danish delights. All this in the comfort of their Tottenham Court Road store in central London. 

Click the link to find out more 

20th September 6-9pm 

home: found this [ lamp shade ]

home: found this [ lamp shade ]

With all the options of lighting available sometimes it’s nice to find a traditional lamp shade, an easy way to update an old base. We have spotted this lovely example from ikea.com.

The cut out detail on the shade casts a pattern of light when on and when off it’s an attractive addition to any room.

Head to ikea.com to see the full range [ from £18 ]

home: trend [ green & pink ]

home: trend [ green & pink ]

This year has seen an array of colour in the home including yellow, blue, berry red, green and pink.

Sometimes a combination of colours seems so random but somehow works and this time round its green & pink. They have had their moment as stand alone accent colours, but now try and mix the two and witness the gorgeous result.

[ image from Pinterest ]

Pale, moss, apple, olive, whatever the shade of green, there is a pink to compliment. Paler shades of pink can look great next to richer greens.

[ image from Pinterest ]
Add some metalics like gold and brass to bring a lux feel, in accessories and chair legs. There are no rules to colour, it’s a very personal choice. We can only inspire and share what we are loving right now, and this colour combination is one of the best.

Guide:

1. Wallpaper from joyfulhomecompany.com [ £99 ]

2. Armchair from made.com [ £599 ]

3. Bowl from roseandgrey.co.uk [ £18 ]

4. Brass wall hanging from miafleur.com [ £68 ]

5. Image from Pinterest

6. ‘Calke green’ paint from farrow-ball.com [ from £43.50 ]

7. Image from Pinterest

8. Chair from rockettstgeorge.co.uk [ £580 ]

9. Plant pot from hm.com [ £17.99 ]

home: made [ tie dye cushion ] 

home: made [ tie dye cushion ]

Tie dye has made many comebacks over the years, but it still manages to stay popular. If you are looking for an easy way to jazz up some cushions and bring some fun to a space this is definitely worth giving a go. 

With different techniques to get various patterns tie dye is great fun. We have found a fab tutorial from abeautifulmess.com for you to get inspired. 

home: favourite thing [ floating shelves ]

home: favourite thing [ floating shelves ]

With their simple design and matt black finish these floating shelves will look great in any room. Fill them with vases, ornaments and plants, with the 3D shape acting as a frame to show your processions off.

Available from One World these shelves come as a set of two in square or rectangular.

Square – £50

Rectangular – £95

www.one.world

home: featured [ PIB ] 

home: featured [ PIB ] 

A haven of perfect vintage, midcentury and Scandinavian design under one roof. The range of superb condition vintage pieces at PIB is extensive and includes chairs, tables, lighting, storage, and more. 

They say: 

Style, Quality, and Everlasting: The PIB Concept

PIB was founded because we couldn’t find furniture which combined style & quality online. The products were either of bad quality, badly presented or in the middle of long lists with no coherence of styles.




Currently there are great ‘back to school’ special discounts on various pieces running until 25th September.