Covetable technology why be black or silver?
Covetable technology why be black or silver It’s not often that I get excited over technology, whether it’s a printer or a phone or a laptop I just want it to work and be as streamlined and stylish...
View ArticleMy top 5 Car boot tips and A challenge for the boy
My top 5 Car boot tips and A challenge for the boy 7am and I’m heading to a cattle market, no I’m not becoming a farmer but rather this is the home of the Hoyles Promotions run car boot sale in...
View ArticleNkuku Rustic industrial chic for your perfect home
Nkuku Rustic industrial chic for your perfect home I read lots of blogs, magazines and websites looking at home furnishings as well as visiting a gazillion shops too and I see a lot of China made...
View ArticleThe car boot challenge: What did I buy?
You will certainly remember the challenge set recently by Hoyles Promotions to go and find the best that their car boot sale at Clitheroe has to offer. Now I want to show you what I bought and what I...
View ArticleClever ways to season proof your home
Clever ways to season proof your home I’m sure we are all guilty of it, you go out shopping and see a beautiful cushion, throw or vase and by the time you’ve got it home you’ve already planned to...
View ArticleA bit of rustic, back in stock this week
A bit of rustic, back in stock this week Just a quick post to let you know about a couple of old favourites that are back in stock in the shop on Friday. Firstly the very simple and stylish Pilo stool,...
View ArticleTick Tock Block Bleep Clock
Tick Tock Block Bleep Clock If its a bit retro, full of colour and functional to boot I’m gonna love it so the Bleep clock is right up my street! I am a fan of Block and their fun colourful approach to...
View ArticleBauhaus inspired design success from Content by Conran
Bauhaus inspired design success from Content by Conran When I heard the word Bauhaus I got excited, the design movement that started in Germany at the namesake school looks at design in its totality....
View ArticleCOMPETITION – Design your own wallpaper with Graham & Brown and Homebase
COMPETITION Design your own wallpaper with Graham & Brown and Homebase Are you a budding designer? Fancy getting your feet well and truly planted in the world of professional design? Well Graham...
View ArticleAdam Slade Textiles
Adam Slade Textiles I’ve been admiring the dark and delicious meanderings, musings and designs of Adam Slade for a while now and you only need to look at one of his designs to be whisked away to...
View ArticleWest Elm UK – #WEloveLondon
West Elm UK – #WEloveLondon I’ll let you into a secret, I’m not a big fan of the city, the hustle and bustle does nothing for me but that said every city has treasures worth the trip, last night was...
View ArticleEarth Inke wallpaper with charm
Earth Inke wallpaper with charm For anyone who has visited trade fairs and design shows you will understand how your eye is caught by particular design, designers and companies, this was the exact case...
View ArticleDesign wasn’t invented yesterday
Design wasn’t invented yesterday Speak to any designer, they have their favourite era, time and style because designers are decisive and have vision. Designers are a funny old breed though, they are...
View ArticleInteriors UK 2014 in Birmingham
Interiors UK 2014 in Birmingham Have you ever been to Interiors UK? I attended Interiors UK in Birmingham in 2013 and enjoyed the show but felt that many of the stands didn’t really appeal to me as...
View ArticleWest Elm UK now available online
West Elm UK now available online From this side of the Atlantic we admired West Elm and all it’s cool, crafted furniture, lighting, textiles and multitudes of home accessories until they came to...
View ArticleGavin Coyle British Design Talent
Gavin Coyle British Design Talent I met Gavin Coyle at Design Junction in September 2013 and I was instantly captivated by his work. When design is good it really speaks to you and I don’t just mean...
View ArticleFenton Art and Design
Fenton Art and Design Contemporary design and contemporary art are inextricably linked as they really should be, after all artists are working inspired by the world around them to reflect and record...
View ArticleGrim up North? Oh please… this is the new North
The sun is shining and it’s got me thinking; I LOVE Colne, I’ve never known any different as this is home, Lancashire, rolling hills, sheep and mill chimneys. Remember, if you will, London 2012 and the...
View ArticleBlackburn is Open with Wayne Hemingway
Blackburn is Open with Wayne Hemingway I was very lucky that my friend Verity who runs Layla Faye invited me along to the Creative Hive launch, part of Blackburn is Open, an initiative aimed at...
View ArticleWelcome to the home of tomorrow, today
Welcome to the home of tomorrow, today I am style obsessed, I always think first and foremost about what something looks like but I also like to think that it is in line with substance too. Design,...
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