It's been an extraordinarily busy eleven days transforming the old and a little dated Jack Spratt's restaurant in Manchester into the bright, breezy Splendid Sausage Co but we managed it and they are now open for business! One of the recurringĀ TripAdvisor gripes from previous customers concerned the poor quality of the loos and they were... Continue Reading →
Boring knobs begone, shake up your drawers with a Rockstar vibe
I must confess to having a bit of a kitchen door handle fetish and am very happy to see that things are on the up design wise in that area. Most clients play it safe with handles and in recent years many have opted for handleless, touch sensitive doors, but I really like an eclectic... Continue Reading →
Book Review: “Lost The Plot” by the Allotment Junkie
This book in 3 words: Accessible, Friendly, Practical. Step by Step books are often a little prescriptive & bossy and can feel a bit like being back at school with an overbearing biology teacher on a long Thursday afternoon, but this book, written by Manchester's Allotment Junkie - Paul - is far, far from it.... Continue Reading →
Never mind meatballs & tealights, now you can buy Ikea Solar Panels!
Readers of the Moregeous blog know that we're big fans of Ikea here, having spent beyond a fortune over the years on cool rental furniture & kitchens for clients & tenanted properties, as well as the obligatory candle & orchid splurges. However instead of the new furniture range many people have been cooing over this... Continue Reading →
Ten interior design tips to get perfect subway tile style
One of the most popular blog posts I've ever written was on subway or metro tiles and it's safe to say they're pretty much everywhere, in every cool store, cafe or lifestyle interior. But somehow the more I see them, the more I like them and it seems many other stylists, designers and homeowners feel... Continue Reading →
Trying a Brit alternative to imported extra virgin – UK Rapeseed Oil
One of the reasons I enjoy going to foodie pop-ups and ad hoc local events is the fantastic information, conversation and suggestions which abound. Food combos I wouldn't have thought of likeĀ beef & mackerel,Ā Ā inspiration for seasonal eating, or in recent weeks, mention of an ingredient I'd never bought before. Whilst at the Manchester Gourmet Club's... Continue Reading →
A style step forward with Timorous Beasties new carpet range
Have fallen in little in love today with the new Timorous Beasties by Brinton Carpets collection - a collaborative range of the most gorgeous UK designed and made carpets featuring TB's trademark dramatic designs and colourways.The growing trend for personalising our homes, as we nest in and stay put rather than neutralise and sell on,... Continue Reading →