Well it was finally time to put my money where my mouth is and after several posts about the joys of grey paint and the acquisition of a coordinating grey kitten, it was time to paint the kitchen grey. Despite…
My Kitchen is Painted Grey
Objects of Design #83: Festoon Lights
Whisper it quietly, but I think fairy lights might be a little bit over. They do add atmosphere but you need hundreds of them to make a great effect. I know this because we installed in them in our last…
Objects of Design #82: Twisted Metal Lamp
These gorgeous vintage lamps look like they’re made from willow branches but are, in fact, metal. The other great thing about them is that the tall one is 49cm high, which is a good size. I get so sick of…
Mad About … Blackboard Paint
I have already written about my love of black doors and windows so it will probably come as no surprise that I’m not averse to a black wall as well. But this time it’s practical. We may have reached the…
Objects of Design #81: Giant Outdoor Cushion
Outdoor cushions can sometimes be covered in oilcloth, which, while pretty, can make for a rather sticky lounging experience on a warm day. This giant outdoor version is made from material which has a showerproof finish which allows the water…
Objects of Design #80: Emu Ivy Sofa by Paola Navone
Outdoor sofas. The ultimate garden seating. For me anyway. The problem is that however weatherproof the manufacturers claim they are, you can’t help worrying that rainwater will collect down the back and in the sides and end up ruining what…
Objects of Design #79: Recycled Garden Chair
So, garden chairs. Jewel colours, recycled plastic, high backs and arm rests. What’s not to like? I can totally imagine whiling away a sunny afternoon in one of these in a one-more-glass-of-rosé-well-if-you-insist kind of way. They come in five colours…
The Househunter 17/5/13
This week The Househunter headed first of all to Buckinghamshire to see a 1930s modernist property, before carrying on west to Bristol to have a look around one of the country’s most celebrated eco houses before returning to London to…
Objects of Design #78: Cane-Line Garden Furniture
Doesn’t this look inviting. It’s all from the Danish Design Company Cane-Line and I’m not expecting you to buy the whole lot but take a look at the elements, see how it’s been styled and think about how you can…