Back in December whilst doing a spot of Xmas shopping in London, we called into the very glamorous Heal's festive bash and I spotted a new stand called Dyke & Dean selling lighting bit & bobs: cable, vintage style ceiling roses, and all the things needed to design, create & configure your very own bespoke lighting. I... Continue Reading →
Spring time birdsong in a Tweetie light
How cute is this to kick off Spring time March? Jake Phipps, he of the very cool bowler hat light fame, has created the Tweetie light with a golden bird inside, note the light source cleverly and subtly incorporated at the base? Gorgeous! Comes in black or, for Russian oligarchs, 24 carat gold. These would... Continue Reading →
Using velvety Mole’s Breath and springtime Yellowcake
I boxed off decisions for Project Pad today, a small hotel style rental for short term let which we're getting ready to pop on the market in March. As it's a compact room, all the elements have to work brilliantly together for the scheme to work as a whole, the bed & headboard, the flooring,... Continue Reading →
Sugar coated pastel sockets and switches
Yep, Spring is definitely here when your eye is drawn to pastels and Easter Egg shaped stuff. I was checking out some sockets and switches for a client and spotted these on the VariLight site. I don't think they're brand new, but it's the first time I've seen them and they made me smile, much... Continue Reading →
Anyone up for crispy squirrel with the Manchester Gourmet Club?
Purely in the name of research for potential events at the all new Withy Baths, last night was spent enjoying the delights of the Parsonage, a beautiful building in Didsbury recently taken over by a community group, where the newly formed Manchester Gourmet Club was holding it's inaugural event. Chef Rob Owen Brown, ex-Mark Addy &... Continue Reading →
A little Heart Art goes a long, lovely way
Thought you might like to see some images from our fab Valentine's event in aid of the Love Withington Baths campaign, which most of you know Mr M & I have been involved with for a little over a year. A group of us are currently working on a business plan which will hopefully see... Continue Reading →
Farewell Faktum, hello marvellous Metod
I've had to bid a fond farewell to a loyal friend this week after an 18 year close working relationship. We've been through thick and thin, long days and piles of cardboard, missing bits and too many legs. Faktum has been a stalwart since my very first property, many client homes and virtually all of... Continue Reading →