This coming week marks the start of London Design Festival. It’s a big day in any design blogger’s diary. It can be very daunting too, as our email inboxes become flooded with hard to choose from previews and party invites. Last year, I was away overseas during the festival, but managed to […]
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Etsy Difference Makes Us.
I am so excited to participate in Etsy’s global campaign #DifferenceMakesUs. It’s all about individuality and how certain Etsy pieces could define one’s personality. I have been spending a fair bit of time exploring Etsy UK, to find those pieces that define me as a person. In doing so, I got pleasantly drawn into that amazing […]
Autumn Fair 2016. My curated finds.
A fortnight ago, I wrote about the Autumn Fair, one of UK’s largest Home, gifts and lifestyle trade show. Last Monday afternoon, I did a little Instagram takeover for them. I had so much fun exploring the stalls and even got to attend the keynote speech by Jo Malone. I thought I’d show you […]
Green velvet sofas from Habitat. Trends forecast.
This Summer, we will continue to see all things pastel in the interiors market, in shades of pinks and blues. As Autumn / Winter 2016 approaches, I am predicting the new season trend of green and all things velvet. Green has been making its appearance for quite some time now, especially […]
Farrow and Ball Peignoir.
Are you considering repainting your home and not sure what to pick? I was asked by Farrow and Ball to pick my favourite colour, from their collection. For those who know me, it probably came as no surprise, that I gravitated towards the one with a pinky hue. I picked Farrow […]
3 colourful interiors trends for a home makeover.
Happy New Year! I’m starting 2016 with an interiors post. Every year, I spend the Christmas holidays decluttering. Do you do that too? It’s my way of announcing a fresh start. Once I finish, I get that urge to redecorate, to create a new look in my home. Maybe it’s just my desire to say goodbye to […]
Pantone Colour of the year 2016 rugs ‘Inspired by nature’.
Recently, I was asked by Modern Rugs UK to pick my trend predictions for rugs as we go into 2016. I was given a choice from their 5 key interiors trends and I picked ‘Inspired by Nature’. 2015 saw the popularity of outdoor greenery being brought indoors. There was certainly an explosion of […]
Announcing Pantone Colour of the Year 2016.
It is an honour to be asked by Pantone this year to announce their Colours of The Year for 2016 on the blog. Yes, you heard right. It’s not just one colour but it’s a pairing of colours. I have kept this secret knowledge for weeks and have been bursting to tell […]
Top 50 Christmas gift guide, Etsy Made Local & giveaway.
I was most delighted when Etsy UK asked me to get involved in their Etsy Made Local 2015 campaign. I am honoured to be 1 of the 5 bloggers chosen to do a pre- Christmas curation for their event. A further edit of 10 items from my curation will be showcased on a feature wall, […]
Camille Walala at Aria – The Memphis trend.
With all the rain in London last week, I thought I’d post something bright to give you all a mid-week cheer. I was overseas for most of London Design festival this year, but I was so pleased to have at least caught this exhibition. Introducing you to Aria’s London Design week […]
The London Design Festival 2015, 5 colourful design picks.
Here is a sneak peek of my London Design festival 5 colourful design picks. A special little preview for you. I can’t believe how time has flew and the London Design Festival is approaching again. Introducing you to my first curated talent, a collaboration between Kirkby Design and Jon Burgerman. […]
Farrow and Ball mood board for Autumn Winter 2015 – My FAB moodboard.
Farrow and Ball recently commissioned me to produce a mood board for them. I absolutely love their paints, so it was an instant yes. My whole house is actually painted in Farrow and Ball. Although my home is colourful, the backdrop is neutral. My walls are Farrow and Ball Strong White, the skirting boards […]