Monthly Archives: June 2017

Style Notes | A Mood Board of Visual Impressions of Brighton

June 30, 2017

Brighton sea view, cool colours, natural history photography

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If you are a regular around here (thank you btw) then you will know that at about this time each year I break loose from the city for at least a day to see the sea and take in some of the vibes of one of our coastal towns. I always come back inspired and wanting to share my visual memos on these towns with you. On Tuesday this week we visited Brighton for the first time in forever, Read More

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Design Crush #14 – Eley Kishimoto X Kirkby Design

June 26, 2017

using textiles to create mood in an interior scheme, scandinavian monochrome bohemian decor

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Not for the first time (it’s in fact the second) a design crush appears on the blog which is the result of a collaboration between two greats of the design world. Read More

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Design Hotels: Thoughts on The Sanderson (Plus Amara’s Tipsy Tea Party)

June 22, 2017

Sanderson London Design Hotel philippe starck atrium seatingImage: Design Soda
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Today I want to show you the interior of a design hotel I visited recently which really challenged and inspired me, and which I’ve been thinking about ever since.Read More
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A Simple & Un-fussy Outdoor Tablescape Idea

June 10, 2017

simple relaxed outdoor tablescape ideas, scandinavian linen, vintage silver, botanical, cut glass, tea lights Image: Design Soda

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Welcome to the weekend friends, we made it through another beautifully warm week and the election at the end of it (UK) proved to be more interesting than expected. Read More

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Pinterest Interiors Awards & My Five Golden Rules for Pinterest Success

June 7, 2017

Pinterest Interiors Awards succulent logo living wall terrarium

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So I’m not naturally a Gwenyth Paltrow type full of self modesty and gushing sentiment overwhelmed at the arrival of an award. Luckily for me not too many have arrived in my life (unless we’re counting the household award for faultless ability to consume inordinate amounts of jelly beans whilst pretending to work, that one I comfortably hold the lifetime achievement for). As you may, or may not, have noticed, I was pretty thrilled this month when Pinterest UK announced the winners of the first ever Pinterest Interiors Awards and my name was on the list. Read More

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