home: trend [ woodland wonder ]

home: trend [ woodland wonder ]

Although we might be having one of the warmest Autumns ever, the Winter season will soon be upon us and its time to get cosy at night with blankets and throws.

This trend for 2018/19 is all about embracing nature and with quite a rustic touch. Animal motifs on cushions and plates are back and subtle check or tartan feature.

Colours to look at are rich plums and damsons, mixed with neutral earth tones and lots of wood.

Guide:

Top row: desk / westelm.co.uk [ £399 ], cushion / hm.com [ £6.99 ], basket / hm.com [ £19.99 ]

Middle row: cushion cover / hm.com [ £6.99 ], dining chairs / habitat.co.uk [ £160 ], blanket / zarahome.com [ 199.99 ]

Bottom row: Brinjal paint colour / farrow-ball.com [ from £4.50 ], throw / trouva.com [ £190 ], lampshade / johnlewis.com [ from £35 ]

home: made [ headboard ]

home: made [ headboard ]

It may just be part of your bed, but the headboard has the opportunity to stand out creating a focal point and lift the room. It can also be as functional as it is attractive.

With various options, why not try making / adapting your own. We have found some tutorials to inspire you and guide you to creating your perfect headboard.

Plywood headboard / burkatron.com

Padded headboard / by stylebyemilyhenderson.com

experthometips.com

apartmenttherapy.com

home: favourite thing [ dog bed ]

home: favourite thing [ dog bed ]

Today we feature something for our furry friends, with this stylish dog bed from made.com.

Sometimes homeware brands surprise us with something unexpected, and in this case it’s this rather lovely bed made from ash wood, with a soft grey cushions. Perfect for any modern home.

[ £159 ]

home: featured [ Okla ]

home: featured [ Okla ]

Beautiful, bright and eclectic – the wonderfully curated collection of artists, brands and makers at Okla, brings together great shopping for the home (and more).

For the home, there is lighting, ceramics, art, mirrors, cushions, throws and more.

They say;

We opened our doors in 1997. Today we’re the biggest independent gift shop in Manchester. Showcasing independent artists and makers; it’s important to us that we work closely with independent companies and individuals – celebrating handmade, fair trade and ethical goods.

Our aim is simple — to provide you with a fun, vibrant and inspiring collection of gifts and homeware to suit every pocket.

Okla is a sister company to the famous Oklahoma Gift Shop located in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter. It’s your one-stop shop for everything from handmade jewellery, exceptional home & kitchenware, retro tin toys & novelty items, beautiful stationery, books, wrap & cards, plus much, much more. With an emphasis on seeking out more unusual products & working with smaller independent makers & designers, as well as larger more established producers, we’re able to bring you an eclectic & unparalleled collection of products.

Manchester’s biggest independent gift shop has become a firm favourite with locals, day shoppers and tourists. With thousands of different products in-store at any time, there’s always something new around the corner; keeping our customers surprised, amazed and inspired.

Spread out over 2000 sq ft of floor space and packed to the rafters with vibrant & colourful homeware & kitchenware, handmade jewellery, cards, books & stationery, tin toys, novelty items & curiosities from around the world.

home: event [ Modern Couples ]

home: event [ Modern Couples ]

A new exhibition launched this month at The Barbican, London is Modern Couples – Art, Intimacy and the Avant Garde.

It explores the working relationships of couples in art and design. Those that were long lasting and others that were just fleeting. This exhibition explores how love and emotion is transfered from the personal to the working relationship.

Including Dora Maar & Pablo Picasso; Salvador Dalí & Federico García Lorca; Camille Claudel & Auguste Rodin; Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera; Emilie Flöge & Gustav Klimt – plus many more.

Oct 10th – Jan 27th

Tickets available from barbican.org.uk [ £16 ]

home: found this [ city prints ]

home: found this [ city prints ]

If you love travelling cities and need a reminder, these city illustration prints might just be the thing. Modern, minimal and beautifully drawn.

YourType have three available – London, Paris or Amsterdam.

Available in sizes 30x40cm, 50x70cm or 70×100 with prices starting at £25

home: trend [ new Nordic ]

home: trend [ new Nordic ]

It’s calming and quiet, with soft tones of greys, pink, sage green and lilac. The new Nordic trend has the usual Scandi feel but with more relation to the earth with textures of leather, wood and influences from global prints.

Don’t over complicate with too much fuss but choose pieces with purpose and need. Keep minimal but textured for a warmer less clinical environment.

Top row

Cushion £21.25 Ideas4Lighting / Ceramics from £14 NOTHS / Cushion £91 Made In Design

Middle row

Storage £24.00 Hurn & Hurn / Plate £10.20 ScandinavianShop / Shelving £937 Tylko

Bottom row

Print £34.99 Scandivis / Pots from £5.50 Rose & Grey / Rug £665 Skandium

home: made [ Christmas wreaths ]

home: made [ Christmas wreaths ]

It’s coming up to that time of year again. The ‘C’ word is getting closer.

The wreath is a symbol of Christmas and one of the first decorative items to start appearing on homes in the lead up to the big day.

Beautifully crafted ones aren’t cheap to buy so if you want to invest and have the satisfaction of making your own why not try a wreath making class? Be taught by the professionals and come away with a beautiful wreath ready to adorn your front door.

Head to EVENTBRITE and explore by area to find a class near you!