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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.

MY STYLING INSTALLATION FOR LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL 2017 WITH STRING SHELVING AND SKANDIUM

September 28, 2017

STYLING FOR LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL 2017 WITH STRING SHELVING AND SKANDIUM.

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As someone who has shopped with Skandium for many years for special investment pieces around the house (and coveted many, many more items!), I was really thrilled to be asked to curate some of my favourite items on a String shelving unit for an installation as a part of London Design Festival at the new flagship store in South Kensington last week.Read More

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Shopping Secrets: Premium Scandinavian Interiors Finds from Homesense

September 25, 2017

Scandinavian Interiors Design Secrets Homesense

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You may have heard of Homesense in hushed voices before, it’s a bit of a trade secret for interiors addicts and I’ve been meaning to make a trip to the store for a long time.Read More

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Design Crush: Fika with Stelton

September 18, 2017

Stelton Danish Designed award winning scandinavian coffewares, emma, theo, collar coffee, minimalist interiors ideasImage: Design Soda

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I love the change of seasons, each one brings with it new rituals of change. Autumn is all about comfort, hibernation and warmth for many of us. Read More

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House Tour: MADE.COM Shoot

September 14, 2017

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I don’t like to bestow the house with too many compliments (it’s starting to blush!) but, as it’s proud parent, can I just say, I love our home.Read More

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New Store | Nordic Kind

September 11, 2017

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I admit it, I am more than a little smitten, I may have just found a one-stop shop to fulfil all my wishes for beautiful Scandinavian natural homewares. Read More

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