There's no getting away from all things proudly peacock at the moment, the vibrant, iridescent jewel-like colours of one of nature's biggest show-offs. Blue, green & bronze tones are shimmering everywhere, from the feathers captured Christmas decorations I picked up in Anthropologie last week and amazing peacock chair by UUfie above, to the beautiful peacock... Continue Reading →
Last year I was asked to revamp a dining space which was already full of potential but hadn't quite been pulled together properly. There was an exposed brick wall, oak flooring and a period style fireplace but the walls were white and bare, simple spotlights studded the ceiling and there were no window dressings at... Continue Reading →
I'm helping a client redesign her cute new house in Chorlton and having laid out the plans, have redesigned the kitchen & bathroom for her to get cracking with her builders. Clients often now create a Pinterest moodboard filled with things they've spotted which inspire them, dreamy interiors and must-have products and it's a great... Continue Reading →
Normally my X-word shopping starts sometime on December 23rd with a frantic dash round local shops so I'm besides myself with pride that I've nailed some gifts in November! All thanks to a lovely afternoon spent at Somerset House on the banks of the Thames, wandering in the fairy lit arcade filled with handmade gifts... Continue Reading →
To eat the most exciting food at the best prices, sometimes a little tramping of the streets is required, down cobbled streets and through industrial archways. Thus we found ourselves in East London, on the hunt for a Marmot hidden behind a man with a clipboard under a violet street light. We knew it would... Continue Reading →
It's been quite a few years since Mr M and I escaped away on one of those things known in our house as an H word, life as a self employed workaholic in a property credit crunch isn't that conducive to long breaks away. I've never been much of a traveller, some people can't cope... Continue Reading →
It's so easy now to customise and personalise furniture, with all the awesome fabrics available and UK upholsterers offering their services. The revival in upholstery interest and sewing is fabulous and I've done a course in the former myself, however I have to admit in not having a single Sewing Gene in my body. Easy... Continue Reading →
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