Interior Design Ideas

Since giving up work some eight months ago, I decided it was high time I put myself to work, but ‘doing what I want to’. When you have a job you long for the time when you are not working, then when you give up work you’re bored to death. There are only so many luxurious baths and glasses of wine one can consume without worrying about one’s health. [Read more...]

I found a lovely little feature over at ‘rated people’ to offer you some solutions if you’re kitchen’s a little on the small side or you’re searching for a little extra storage space. Aside from the more conventional recommendations such as ‘use glossy paint or high gloss kitchen units’ to reflect the light and consider installing a sky light to open up the room, I liked the other slightly less well known insider tips. [Read more...]

We’re following friend and guest blogger, Rosie O’Donnell, as she embarks on her first upholstery course. [Read more...]

I don’t know why I haven’t done this sooner but I’m going to introduce a new weekly feature ‘Favourite Finds’ that will be posted every Tuesday. Hopefully you’ll love them too. If you haven’t got one already why not start an amazon wishlist where you can cunningly put an ‘add to wish list’ button on your bookmarks bar and add all your favourite products from all over the web.  No more ‘errrr, I’m not sure’s’ when your friends and family ask you what you’d like for your birthday or Christmas.  [Read more...]

Image: Grosvenor Leather Sofa

1. Care for leather floors by using a toluene free polish or wax. Toluene is toxic and a narcotic in higher concentrations. Note that toluene is commonly found in nail polish (consider switching to natural/organic nail polishes). [Read more...]

I noticed these little blue beauties over at adore your place (a must subscribe to blog) thanks to Cathy Wolfram.  The designers behind these batik cushion covers and fabrics are husband and wife team Katherine and Rally (the company is called Katherine Rally) . [Read more...]

I don’t often feature architectural design feats, in an attempt to concentrate on the interior aspect of design but I was not going to let the Shadowboxx by Olson Kundig Architects pass unnoticed. [Read more...]

We’ve sampled some blue skies and warm rays of sunshine over the last couple of days but that biting cold is still lingering. It’s made me long for the warmer months of spring so we can dispose of all those layers and cracking hands and lips if you’re anything like me (I believe I was destined for hotter climates – born in the wrong country clearly!) So let’s throw those doors open to Spring and invite the sun in. [Read more...]

You simply must spend a couple of minutes unravelling this beautiful collection of ‘cartas de amor’ or love letters. Is there any better way to show someone how much they mean to you? [Read more...]