Let's repaint the porch. Such an innocuous phrase. Just a Sunday afternoon job, you might think. Yep..... not here! Seven days later and I must confess that he's done all the stripping whilst I've been off working on client jobs and styling for ad campaigns and the like. One of us drew the short straw,... Continue Reading →
Creating A Funky But Heritage Worthy Cafe On A Budget
It's hard to believe Team LWB have only been 'in charge' at Withington Baths for a few short weeks and SO much has changed already! This week we had a little trial run in the new coffee stop and it was absolutely lovely to see it filled with flowers, cake and happy customers. Betty, Pat... Continue Reading →
Sourcing 2015 Salvage At Arthur Swallow Fairs In Cheshire
Having a good rummage around interiors & home shows is one of my most favourite things and after the success of last year's trip to the Decorative Home & Salvage Show at Tatton, I gave the Cheshire one a whirl yesterday. The Arthur Swallow FairsĀ have heaps of events all around the country each year, attracting... Continue Reading →
Competition : Design a fabulous Bert & May patterned tile
Just because I'm busy designing and rebuilding Moregeous Mansions doesn't mean I won't have time to share with you fab things I see, read about or am sent details of. How about this competition to design your very own tile with super tile company Bert & May? Patterned and encaustic tiling is gathering speed to... Continue Reading →
Some Gorgeous Ideas & Inspiration for our Summer Banquet
I'm keeping an eye out for colourful picnic style ideas at the moment, ready to pounce on the most gorgeous as inspiration for our Summer Banquet down at the Baths in a few weeks. As most of you know I was involved in a campaign to keep open our local Edwardian pool last year and... Continue Reading →
Interior I-Spy: Granger & Co, Clerkenwell
Visiting stylish restaurants is a constant source of interiors inspiration and a way of keeping your eye on the latest trends as often the very cream of design experts are called in to help create a unique feel for new eateries. Whilst working our way around design venues at Clerkenwell Design Week, we called into... Continue Reading →
Cages, cinematography and cable at Urban Cottage Industries
It seems to be all things lighting so far this week as I source products for not only two client jobs but also my own home, our Moregeous Mansions refurb. I've enjoyed pouring over the Urban Cottage Industries site, a treasure trove of industrial and vintage style pendants, lighting, bulbs and electrical fittings in a... Continue Reading →