You know those things you don't ever see, even when they're right under your nose? I've been in and out of one of my rentals countless times, through it's huge black and white door and never, ever noticed the letterbox, which was painted black. Decades of thick gloopy gloss slapped on over and over again... Continue Reading →
More mafia madness and unsuitable rental candidates
Further to last week's craziness with Ms X, I learned from the agency who advertised the apartment that she still hadn't picked up the holding fee and in fact had been even more bonkers with them, constantly ringing to speak to various staff and even the owner of the agency, all of whom had politely... Continue Reading →
Channel 4 love the Moregeous Blog *swoon*
Although I found out about this last week, a little part of me figured it must be a mistake so I've kept popping back to see if the page changes daily... but it hasn't!! Channel 4 really have named Moregeous as one of their favourite interior design blogs, saying: Sian has her fingers in many... Continue Reading →
I want a Tweeting Seat!
It's interactive, every time someone sits down, hidden cameras take a photo of the sitter and send it to the seat's own Twitter feed - how cool is that 🙂 Via DesignMilk and 100% Design Despoke
Marathon bonkers texts – would you rent to Ms X?
Carrying on from yesterday.... So. Existing tenant gives notice a month ago. Advertise flat. Ms X decides to take it. I get a funny feeling. Ms X goes away without paying holding fee, though I say that I have more viewings. Ms X rings, I tell her if she wants it she must pay the... Continue Reading →
Dulux Trade photography shoot at Rose Cottage
Twitter facilitates collaboration and new relationships in a way that only years at a top school & several expensive lunches out used to. After a few tweeting conversations earlier this year, we organised a photography shoot with Dulux Trade at Rose Cottage last week to highlight our use of the gorgeous Gardenia shade of their... Continue Reading →
Project Tofu – Finished travertine and walnut bathroom, with separate shower
Trying to get inside a client's mind with regard to their bathroom loves & hates and do's & don'ts can be very difficult, not least because there's so much choice out there in stores, on-line and on TV, often clients aren't sure exactly what they want and how to describe it. I find it useful... Continue Reading →