Did you have a chance to see the show gardens of the Garden Awards finalists at Grand Designs London 2013? Four garden designers were chosen as finalists by Kevin McCloud for their innovative use of a 40 s.m. (430 s.f.) plot. So basically a small garden which is what most of us in urban areas have Read Post
Grandly Designed Rooms
Did you get to Grand Designs London this year? As ever, it was a massive event. The Grand Interior Room Sets, are one of the highlights of the show. The room sets were put together by interior designers Jo Bailey, Kate Monckton and Lizzie Chambers, who were asked to reflect three principles: mood, personality and Read Post
Living etc House Tours: Get the Look
Did you like the look of the homes in my previous Living etc House Tours posts? Here are some of the products featured in the houses: Create outdoor rooms with living room style such as this plastic Kartell Bubble Club Chair designed by Philippe Stark The incredibly versatile Tulip Table by Saarinen (seen in all of its iterations, Read Post
Clarkson on Interiors, part II
So what was my favourite part of Shaun Clarkson’s house? I love the mirrored conservatory at Shaun’s house. It takes up the whole backyard of the house and the original structure was put in by the solicitors’ office. No worries about planning permission then. Shaun has glamorised the structure with lots of glass, mirrors and Read Post
Clarkson on Interiors, part I
Shaun Clarkson, that is. Residential interior designer, bar and club designer, owner of the store, Pitfield London, and the hometels, Carrington Hose and Cliff Barns. He’s responsible for the look of some of the coolest eating and drinking establishments in London – Dukes Hotel, Oxo Tower, Del Aziz, The Albion and the Atlantic Bar and Read Post
Happy Chic in London
I was pretty sure I was going to hate Jonathan Adler on Happy Chic Accessorizing just because of the bright cover. I can’t do Miami brights in London. It’s just a bitter reminder there are people who live in sunny climes. It was Jonathan’s dog, a Norwich terrier called Liberace, on the cover that lured Read Post
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme More
Abigail Ahern suggests decorating hallways, kitchens and bathrooms with items from the living room such as rugs, chandeliers, chairs and wallpaper. I completely buy this idea, especially in an open plan room. Kitchens have become part of the living space but still seem segregated by an invisible wall by their utilitarian look. In my own Read Post
AA to the Rescue: More of Abigail Ahern
As part of her masterclass, Abigail Ahern, let us wander around her home. Her house is beautiful and has been much photographed. Check out Todd Selby’s site for some masterful shots. Somewhat less professionally, I took some photographs of vignettes that appealed to me and portrayed some of her unique style. She has a great painting (of Read Post
Style crush: Abigail Ahern
Can I say I adore designer Abigail Ahern’s style? Me and a whole raft of other people. She’s the darling of the interiors world with her charming personality, fresh style, great store and cool books. You can find her website at www.abigailahern.com. I recently went to one of her style masterclass and came back even Read Post
Putting Humpty Dumpty together again
At long last, 1 year late, the building works are done. Now we start the fun stuff. Putting the pretty bits in place. It’s coming together slowly but surely… For a more detailed look at specific rooms, check out the My Home page link. This site generates income via partnerships with carefully-curated travel and lifestyle Read Post