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home: event [ winter floral wreath workshop ] 

home: event [ winter floral wreath workshop ] 

We are very excited about the NIKKI TIBBLES WILD AT HEART wreath making workshop at Libertys, London, where you can learn and make an incredible 12” floral wreath plus have some nibbles and a drop of prosecco to accompany your wreath making fun. 

DATE & TIME : 15 November, 6:30 – 8:30pm

LOCATION : Heritage Suite on 3

During the run up to Christmas, Liberty will be holding wreath-making classes in partnership with florists Wild at Heart, giving you a chance to brush up on your festive flower arranging skills. Armed with everything need, you’ll make a bespoke 12 inch wreath consisting of beautiful berries, pine, cinnamon sticks and much more – and enjoy some seasonal canapés and a glass of prosecco as you make.

Tickets cost £120. Visit HERE for booking details 

home: found this [ Cissy Wears ]

home: found this [ Cissy Wears ]

Launched this week in Liberty department store, London is the exceptional Cissy Wears, with its kids pop-up store. Full of clothing, accessories, and toys for the little ones. This brand brings quality and style to kidswear with a fresh colour pallete of monochrome, greys and dusty pinks.  

Our favourites pieces include the must have Miffy lamp and Design Letters tableware and accessories. 

The pop-up will be around until just after Christmas and there will be lots of workshops and events coming up. Check out their website and Instagram for details.

Liberty.co.uk

home: trend [ jewel tones ] 

home: trend [ jewel tones ] 

For those who want the antithesis of monochrome interiors and prefer a richer more opulent look then using jewel tones for interiors can give a warm, rich, homely and welcoming feel to a home. 

A variety of jewel tones, including turquoise, teal, jade, ruby and burgundy can compliment each other and work well in a room together – but also varying shades of the same colour can be very effective and impactful. 


Currently other on-trend colours including navy and copper sit very well with this colour palette and act well to set off the rich tones. 

We love going bold with this trend and including floors, woodwork, furniture as well as soft furnishings all in the colour palette. Using high street brand Habitat paint is perfect as it works on both walls and wood to ensure matching colours throughout. And for fabrics opt for velvet, cord and satin to compliment the trend. 

1 Tivoli SOFA in kingfisher, Swoon £729

2 Chrome nesting TABLES in blue and green, MadeCom £109 

3 Metal STATUE in gold, H&M £7.99 

4 ColourMatch CURTAINS in fuschia, Argos £19.99 

5 Ruby CUSHION, RedBubble £14.99

6 Ted Baker RUG, Modern-Rugs from £679

7 HomeCollection CUSHION in teal velvet, Debenhams Was £15 Now £12

8 Lotus CHAIR in crimson red, MadeCom £289  

9 Dulux PAINT in sapphire salute, Homebase £12.49 

home: made [candle holders ]

home: made [ candle holders ]

A massive trend at the moment is animal candle holders, everything from zoo animals to woodland creatures. We have looked at how you can create something just as fun but for a lot less money. 

There are two popular ways to create this look, and it basically comes down to size. You can either opt for a party candle [ great for kids birthdays ] or a larger table centre piece for a dinner party perhaps. Either way involves the same preparation and materials; the chosen animal [ for plastic zoo & farm assortments try amazon ], a drill and some paint [ They look great painted black, white or gold btw ]. 

Below are a couple of tutorials to follow.

rainontheroof.com 

thesweetestoccasion.com 

[ Tiger, Bulldog and Zebra pictured are all from johnlewis.com ]

home: nice price [ shelf rack ] 

home: nice price [ shelf rack ] 

When something ticks so many boxes – practical, industrial, copper, vintage-style, and it’s half price …then it’s a must-buy, right? 

We loved this 3 tier basket unit from Urban Outfitters before, but now it’s down to £40 from £80 it has to be snapped up. 

Use for magazines, stationery, toys, toiletries fruit and veg or even vinyl. This great storage piece is versatile and will look great in any room. 

Only £40. 

home: favourite thing 

home: favourite thing

We love all the new items arriving at lukearthurwells.com this season, especially this palm print cushion. Designed by Australian brand Raine & Humble, the modern print is available in three colour options; black, mint and chartreuse, perfect for updating a sofa or chair.

Available now from lukearthurwells.com [ £32 ]

home: featured [ Argos ] 

On trend, on your high street and on your budget: these are the three things that are great to hear when shopping for all things interiors. 

Unexpectedly we stumble upon browsing Argos and find numerous lovable homewares and furniture that tick many boxes including amazing prices.

When we just focused on grey – our beloved colour of the year – we found many delights for the home (see picture) from lamps at only £24.99 to huge rugs at under £125! Argos have great brands under their belt, including Habitat, but their own designs are up there at the top with being cool and on trend.  

Our top picks after lighting and rugs include throws, dining sets and cushions! 

home: found this [ chair ] 

home: found this [ chair ] 

Historically, and in present day, Danish design is at the forefront in aesthetics, materials and style. 

We love how designs from the last century are as popular now as ever; and reproductions, official copies, modernised versions and inevitably scandalous rip-offs are everywhere, offering a range of prices to the consumer  who loves a particular style. 

Firm favourite Cult Furniture have a virtual and actual store bursting at the seams with modern models of incredible furniture from the last century. 

Our favourite find is the Hans J Wegner CH25 chair, with its curves and contours, it’s a beautiful edition to an interior. 

”Danish design is undoubtedly timeless and adds a touch of sophistication and charm to any space. The Hans J Wegner CH25 chair is no exception! 

Designed in 1950 by ‘the king of chairs’ Hans Wegner, reproduced by Cult Furniture for modern homes today. The CH25 chair is crafted from high-quality materials and will look great in any space. Think of a laid-back lounge, living room or timeless hotel. 

The Hans J Wegner CH25 chair features a curved wooden frame available in a variety of colours. The woven seat is available in natural or black cord.”
£349 

home: trend [ modern vintage ]

home: trend [ modern vintage ]

This Autumn see the revival of a trend which never really goes away in many homes. Modern vintage does what it says, combining old styles and past trends with modern interpretations. Vintage styles have always inspired us in the present, whether it’s mid-century furniture, 70’s glam, or 80’s modernism you can take elements and work with them in any room.

There are no rules to creating this trend, infact it’s entirely up to you what feel you would like to bring. Although when introducing vintage pieces into a room make sure you you don’t over clutter or over exhaust the look. Mix different items from different decades to create an eclectic look, but try and bring it all together with a base colour [white is always a good place to start ].

Let the furniture and soft furnishings bring the colour

The rich 70’s tones of orange, moss green, burgandy, and teal will be perfect for this time of year. Darker woods like walnut and mango will ground the room and give it more interest. Once you have some key pieces of furniture, or a statement light then start bringing in some modern touches with pattern and print on soft furnishings and art work.

Bring a retro feel with brick wallpaper

If you are looking to make a statement why not go retro with a brick effect wallpaper. Popularity has grown massively for wall or garden effect wallpapers and some are even textured to give a more realistic appearance. And don’t worry, you are not trying to kid anybody, they just look great and create a fab backdrop to a room. Check out Dunelm, Henderson Interiors and I Love Wallpaper

Although having original pieces from decades past is ideal [ sometimes it can be time consuming hunting them out and finding the right thing ], there is some great reproduction furniture available online now. Check out rockettstgeorge.co.uk, roseandgrey.co.uk and grahamandgreen.co.uk

Guide:

1.Bedside table – rockettstgeorge.co.uk [ £165 ]

2. Robin Day chair – johnlewis.com [ £233.75 ]

3. Ceiling light – habitat.co.uk [ £28 ]

4. Telephone – bloomsburystore.com [ £34.95 ]

5. Nest of tables – roseandgrey.co.uk [ £325 ]

6. Storage unit – made.com [ £199 ]