In an alternative universe somewhere, or maybe just in a Russian oligarch's daughter's world, there's a chef under strict instruction to always coordinate stunning food with designer tableware. Such was my delight at the realisation my 'new' rose pink vintage bowls were in fact not rose pink at all but prawn pink, that it made... Continue Reading →
Sometimes a job comes through which you know will totally have you up against the clock but will also be great, great fun. In my world of designing, specifying and creating, such jobs also generally mean confident, forward thinking brands. That's often quite easy for smaller companies, but for larger established brands taking a design-risky... Continue Reading →
I know. It's been a few weeks since I wrote a post on what we've been up to here at home with our reno. Like Mondays haven't existed, when actually of course they have, like the other six days of the week we try and cram as much into as possible. I've been working away... Continue Reading →
You've all been so unbelievably patient with me, it's quite astonishing. As Mr M and I have taken on cold winters, a battered house and endless dust, you've stalwartly put up with years of my brick, sand, sawdust and grim-filled images. And you're still here! Honestly, thank you. I faithfully promise more glamour, colour and... Continue Reading →
We can't simply call it the 'first' can we? Not with a venue as super posh as Chatsworth House, Derbyshire home to the Cavendish family since 1549, seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and 105 acres of glorious English countryside featuring a spectacular ancestral home and world famous gardens. Nope, it has to... Continue Reading →
Boy, what a response to that Instagram poll 🙂 You lot have some really strong opinions and know exactly what you like, I love that! I guess this means that when some people visit they'll love the fireplace but others, not so much. We've made - in the interiors world - the controversial decision to lift some... Continue Reading →
So we went for it! The yellow patterned tiles you can see in the fireplace above have been carefully lifted ready to be laid elsewhere at Moregeous Mansions. I finished hanging the wallpaper this morning now the floor is fully sanded, plus sealed and ultra matt coated the boards twice, in this please god-send-a-thunderstorm heat. Sweaty lady-builder.... Continue Reading →
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