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About Design_Soda_Ruthie

I write Design Soda, a design blog with a focus on interiors. My blog aims to be an unpretentious, stimulating, fun and naturally curious delve into inspirational design and Londoncentric culture. I describe my style as boho-eclectic and am open to most design which doesn’t look too serious or composed. As a design geek with a love of vintage and upcycling, I am passionate about my home and love blogging ideas and looks that I find inspirational. Since the time when my teenage bedroom was an Aladdins cave of upcycled furniture, Cecil Beaton photography and Situationist slogans I have been interested in the way the home environment can make you feel and inspire your inner life. As a new mummy, trying to negotiate my passions with my lovely new baby's schedule can be difficult, but in my spare time you will often find me snapping the things that catch my eye in my wonderful home city London. Or, reading, upcycling, spending longer on Pinterest than I should, baking and watching old movies. I have a lifelong passion for French New Wave cinema.

Design Soda Travel Guide : Antwerp

April 11, 2018

Antwerp Design Tour Bloggers Travel Guide Art Deco and Nouveau architecture10) (2)

If you saw my post on the prettiest cafes in Antwerp last week then you will have gathered that we absolutely loved our recent city break to Antwerp.Read More
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Design Soda Travel Guide : Five of the Prettiest Cafes in Antwerp

April 4, 2018

Antwerp Design Tour Bloggers Travel Guide Barchel Cafe (1)

 

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Antwerp is having a bit of a fashion moment appearing on people’s radars as a ticket destination for design-filled city breaks where one can still discover a city that isn’t already saturated in our minds. Read More

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Makeover Reveal: My Relaxed Mid-Century Living Room with West Elm

March 30, 2018

Scandinavian Living Room makeover, muted pink, neutrals, mid-century simple design, West Elm, Farrow Ball Dead Salmon, Craft luxe, interior design ideas and inspiration (28)

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All good things come to those who wait, or so the saying goes. And after probably the longest makeover in the Design Soda house ever, our new living room is finally finished and I’m able to share it today.Read More
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A colour forecasting Supper Club with Mapleton Crescent SW18

March 19, 2018

Pocket Living Mapleton Road Supper Club at Flotsam & Jetson (1)

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Last month I was delighted to attend the Mapleton Crescent SW18 Supper Club hosted by Pocket Living at Flotsum & Jetsam on Wandsworth Common, with a side order of colour psychology!Read More

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Flower arranging tips and Mother’s Day gifts with the white company 

March 1, 2018

The White Company Mothers Day Gifts, Skincare, Blanc Perfume, make up case (1)Image: Design Soda


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Spring is on its way, I mean if you’re prepared to look past the cold snap we’re currently having (excuse me, did somebody say -4 overnight in London, that seems a little cruel for March!).Read More

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