As promised, some fantastic non-tapestry blankets – plaids, soft cashmeres, stripes, diamonds and even an Oregon mountain scene. Yes, you read that right. Blankets out! _______________________________________ *Blankets from top to bottom: Blue Check Wool Blanket from Paul Smith, emerald cashmere blanket from Brora, orange cross from scandinaviandesign.com, Merino wool and linen throws from Volga Linen, [...]
Archive for November, 2009
Blanket Round-Up – Part 2
Posted in Gifts, Shop, Textiles, tagged Atlantic Blanket Company, Brora, Eleanor Pritchard, Melin Tregwynt, Missoni, Paul Smith, Red Direct, scandinaviandesign.com, SCP, Volga Linen on November 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Blanket Round-Up – Part 1
Posted in Gifts, Shop, Textiles, tagged Blankets, Donna Wilson, Jane Beck, Jen Jones, Melin Tregwynt, Retrouvius, SCP, The Great English Outdoors, throws on November 11, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Now that the first cold snap of the season has arrived it seemed an appropriate time to do a blanket round-up. Blankets make great gifts – they’re practical and last forever, and aren’t something a recipient feels pressured to always have on display! In my quest for blankets I came across too many to include [...]
Wai Lin Tse
Posted in Inspirational, Interiors, Photography, tagged Apartamento, Wai Lin Tse on November 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Love these understated, interior images from Wai Lin Tse for Apartmento magazine. Some truly unique print and colour combinations in this place. Very cool, no?
mouse and bean Cushions
Posted in Gifts, Shop, Textiles, tagged mouse and bean on November 11, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The lovely ladies from mouse and bean have some new cushion designs. Ch-ch-ch-check them out!
Renovated Petrol Station in Berlin
Posted in Architecture, Inspirational, Interiors, tagged Guido Hager, Juerg Judin, New York Times on November 10, 2009 | 3 Comments »
The New York Times has a fascinating feature about a petrol station conversion in Berlin. Not sure I’ve ever heard of anyone living in a petrol station?? Owner Juerg Judin converted this abandoned 1950′s space into a stunning, urban retreat. The garden design by Guido Hager is particularly beautiful – all set underneath the old [...]
Mark Weaver Print
Posted in Art, Gifts, Illustration, Shop, tagged Mark Weaver on November 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Mark Weaver has a lovely new print up for grabs here.
Alice Stevenson and Natsko Seki Exhibition
Posted in Art, Illustration, News, tagged Alice Stevenson, Natsko Seki, Zetter Hotel on November 9, 2009 | 2 Comments »
The talented Ms. Alice Stevenson and Natsko Seki have a joint show on at the Zetter Hotel in Clerkenwell until the end of the month. It’s all personal work inspired by London town – including watercolour paintings, prints and collage. Check out some of Alice’s lovely work that will be featured.
Lisa Stickley London
Posted in Gifts, Shop, Textiles, tagged Lisa Stickley on November 6, 2009 | 3 Comments »
I’ve been keeping an eye out for new cloth napkins, and Lisa Stickley’s are currently leading the pack. Any other recommendations? I’m trying to avoid stuff that’s a bit twee. Check out Lisa’s work below, including some great tea towels. And on that note – have a great weekend!
St Stephens Terrace
Posted in Inspirational, Interiors, tagged Light Locations on November 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Light Locations has uploaded some new pics of one their properties, St Stephens Terrace. I am loving the marble shower and fully tiled kitchen. Enjoy.
Everything Simon Evans Has
Posted in Art, Inspirational, tagged Nigel Peake, Simon Evans on November 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The folks at It’s Nice That posted this fantastic work by Simon Evans today – and I had to share it immediately. It’s that good! It reminds me of Nigel Peake’s Fifty Nine Fields (another favourite of mine). Make sure to check out more of Simon’s extraordinary work here.
