Absolutely loving this upholstery course I'm on and thought I'd share my latest project with you. As usually happens, the Moregeous rotational system of furnishing has meant our oak kitchen chairs have disappeared into a tenant's flat! Rather than buy some more, I've rescued 4 rather dilapidated chairs from the Cellar of Shame and am... Continue Reading →
Linen Restaurant, Manchester taster night & falling in love with toffee popping apples
We were invited to a taster evening last week at Linen restaurant at the Manchester 235 casino as Head Chef Jaromir Hlavsa - Jarda to his friends 😉 - & the team were launching their new autumn / winter menu. Step right up Mr M & I, plus several other happy Manchester food lovers. Drinks Enthusiast rustled up... Continue Reading →
Upholstery Project No 1: Re-padding a linen box lid
Really pleased with my first official attempt at upholstery, albeit very basic! Having recovered four dining room chairs for our Exeter Half Build House using a combination of determination, adrenalin and staples, I was determined to improve my skills for Series 2 (if we are lucky enough to get one, the team are searching for... Continue Reading →
How to use Cork in your interior design scheme
The word 'cork' used to conjure up two feelings for me, happiness at the fabulous pop of a champagne bottle and revulsion at the slimy hideousness of a unloved bathroom floor! Although there have been some products reinventing the material itself, they've generally been focused on alcohol consumption and bathing. I do like the products below found... Continue Reading →
Sartorial Seating – Furniture’s getting all Dressed-Up for 2013
Each visit to September's London Design Festival reveals certain trends (for want of a better word) which stand out as new for that year. Sometimes it's a type of material used, a colour which is everywhere or a general movement in style of design and this year was no exception. I find it fascinating how designers... Continue Reading →
Moregeous Blog Diary: LDF 2012 – 100% Design, Designersblock, Tent London AND Design Junction – phewf!
Every year whizzes by faster, I'm sure of it! For Team Moregeous, September means a trip to London to get inspired - to source products, see new designers & their work, formulate new interior schemes and generally absorb in what new directions design is heading. Having been a visitor for over a decade now, it's... Continue Reading →
Fitting some Baroque style window film
The autumn nights are drawing in again (Boooooo Hiss!!!) and as big windows plus Mr M's love of walking round butt naked is not a good combo, I decided to order some opaque film for our south facing bedroom windows. I love the light coming in during the day but until the house is renovated,... Continue Reading →
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