Delighted to see on Twitter yesterday that my favourite designer, Lee Broom, has won the coveted title of Designer of the Year 2011 in the British Design Awards, we voted for him here š Lee's designs are a fabulous combination of everything which is elegant, quirky, fun, cool, relevant and beautifully crafted. We'd be happy... Continue Reading →
How NOT to fit Ikea Strecket handles
How? How did he make this decision? Did he think it would look more attractive if we could see the screw heads, quite apart from the fact that you have to turn your hand upside down to grasp the handle?! This is the reason why project managers have to visit sites regularly š
Ugly House Special #1
Built 2010/11 and it's a beauty. Plastic windows with weird vertical & horizontal detailing, gaudy red brick, a pitifully attempt at detail with some random waves, silly stone work, a dormer above the front doors. Ahhhhh, the front doors, They blend, don't you think. Really work with the Manchester vernacular, especially with that stylish security... Continue Reading →
Origin at Old Spitalfields Market, contemporary craft at London Design Festival 2011 Part 1
The image above is cheating a little for the opening shot, as it was actually taken as Mr M and I enjoyed a well-deserved glass of red or 6 in The Real Greek after we'd wandered around Origin 2011, the Contemporary Craft Fair held annually and this year within the vibrant and buzzing Old Spitalfields... Continue Reading →
Rave on with a Smiley seat :)
I was a little peturbed to read the other day that some bright sparks have made a feature film of the 80's rave years using original footage. Bang goes keeping the kids in line if I appear anywhere in it, having spent many a late-80's evening waving my arms in the air, chewing gum and... Continue Reading →
A 102 Stool give me ideas for my 102 stools. Wooden ones!
Not already?!! Can't quite believe summer is over and September is here with it's driving rain & howling gales, but there's also tonnes to look forward to if you're obsessed with design & interiors. The end of this month bringsĀ 100% DesignĀ at Earls Court,Ā Tent London at the Old Truman Brewery and Decorex InternationalĀ at the Royal Hospital... Continue Reading →
Project Lauren / Modiste Designs launch night, finished bang on time!
Our work was done! The old shop false ceiling had come down (see here) as had the dividing wall, new changing rooms had been built along with a dividing wall between sofa and desk, the new lighting and sockets were fitted, everywhere was freshly painted in a taupe shade called Lauren and all the walnut... Continue Reading →
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