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Happy New Year

31st December 2014

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As 2014 draws to a close, I would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year and thank you all for your support over the last 12 months. metallic doily plates from rowenandwren.co.uk It has been a year of ups and downs: the blog received over a million hits, I was rather unwell.

Five Bulb Pendant Lamp

27th November 2014

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It is a truth widely accepted in journalistic circles that two is a coincidence and three is a trend. So I shall have to say that as two of my clients have expressed an interest in these lights then I can't, yet, tell you that it's a burgeoning trend. I have to admit that it's

Still Mad About … Grey Paint Colours

19th August 2014

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grey bedroom walls by little greene

Just when you think you've checked all the shades of grey paint, along comes a whole new collection. With pictures that are so stunning you feel inspired all over again. walls in scree 227 by Little Greene We have already looked in detail at how to choose the right grey paint. We have pored over

Wall Mounted Coat Stand

28th June 2014

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wall mounted coat stand from rowen and wren Meet Henry - no, I don't know why either, but that's his name - a traditional coat stand with a twist. Firstly, it fixes to the wall which solves an inherent problem with these stands which always look like they'll topple over if you put too much

Brass Wall Planters

21st May 2014

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brass wall planters from rowen and wren

brass wall planters from rowen and wren Well it wouldn't be Mad About The House if there was a little weekly dose of brass and, as I did a talk at the May Design series at the weekend in which we spoke about which interiors trends are here to stay and which are fads, I

Fluted Glass Table Lamp

4th April 2014

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fluted glass table lamp from rowen and wren Remember the days when a bulb was something that had to be hidden in a lampshade at all costs? The outrage when the very first eco bulbs came in and they were so big they stuck out of the top of every shade? And how in the

In Praise of the Glass Jar

2nd April 2014

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mason jar light from uniche interior furnishing

cookie jar lamp from Graham and Green When it comes to versatility the humble glass jar might just be the winner. I, perhaps rather boringly, have them on my shelves for storing things. But it turns out that they're so much more than that. Recently I have seen them in hotels where they are used

Objects of Design #283: Mason Jar Cocktail Shaker

9th December 2013

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mason jar cocktail shaker from rowen and wren £34

mason jar cocktail shaker from rowen and wren £34 Now I don't know about you but at this time of year a little festive holiday spirit feels like the right thing of a cold winter's evening. Mind you, these days I tend to prefer my cocktails of the non-alcoholic variety (I only really drink water,

Objects of Design #277: Charcoal Velvet Armchair

3rd December 2013

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charcoal velvet armchair from rowen and wren

charcoal velvet armchair from rowen and wren Now I don't know about you, but there do seem to be a few houseguests floating about at this time of year. Some of them are definitely of the parental variety and this can often necessitate a bit of a furniture rethink. I have previously looked at ways

Objects of Design #246: Tapas Set

2nd November 2013

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alma handmade serving and tapas set from rowen and wren

alma handmade serving and tapas set from rowen and wren Now I don't know about you but come those cold winter evenings I find that salad definitely isn't on the agenda. It's all about hearty meals - thick stews and soups with crusty bread, glasses of warming red wine and well, if you're opening the

Objects of Design #193: Baa Baa Book Shelf

9th September 2013

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baa baa black sheep have you any books There's a definite fairy tale theme to this series of Objects of Design, but why not indulge it when they're children. This wooden shelf, which also comes in white, is part of the new children's collection at Rowen and Wren. Mary had a little lamb, it's fleece

Objects of Design #134: Marble Board

12th July 2013

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Amory marble board from rowenandwren.co.uk My mother had a cookery book in which one recipe famously began with the phrase "First chill your marble slab". Well that was the end of that. Whatever it was we never had it. Years later when refurbishing a kitchen, she did include a marble slab set into the workshop

Objects of Design #111: Wall Vases

19th June 2013

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wall-mounted Alben vases from rowen and wren I love a vase of flowers as much as the next person but there's no doubt that with an over excitable kitten and two growing boys who can't seem to work out what size they are or how much space they take up, there's a certain amount

Objects of Design #37: Byron Indoor Outdoor Bench

6th April 2013

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byron indoor outdoor bench from rowen and wren There is something about the shape of this bench which is just incredibly pleasing to the eye. I like the curves on the back and arms and the way the legs gently flare out underneath. As I said, this month it's all in the detail. This would

Mad About … Stripes

14th January 2013

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In this mini-series on trend predictions for the year ahead, it's time to think about stripes. According to the theinknest.com: "Stripes will be everywhere in 2013. Stripes in all sizes and colours were a huge runway trend during Spring/Summer 2013 Fashion Week. It is predicted that home decor and graphic design will not be escaping

Objects Of Design #296: Dahra Etched Silver Tray

21st December 2012

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a silver tray is not just for Christmas If there's one thing that will come in useful at Christmas, or when you're throwing a party at any time of year come to that, it's a tray. And this is a particularly fine example. The matt silver finish with its etched motif is perfect for ferrying

All I Want For Christmas … A Gift Guide Part I (£50 and Under)

28th November 2012

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monocrhome wrapping paper from The White Company It's that time of year again and, since it's no longer possible to ignore it and hope that it will go away, here, for lovers of all things house and home, are some suggestions of things you might like to buy for friends and family. Or just yourself

Objects Of Design #231: Leather Strap Breadboard

17th October 2012

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perfect for warm bread straight from the oven Winter means warm comforting food, which often means hearty soups and stews. I am not a massive fan of soup but I love heating a loaf of bread in the oven and spreading it with unsalted butter and I'm also a sucker for a well-presented table so

Objects of Design #39: Cushions

8th April 2012

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All right boys calm down, we know you hate cushions. We know you don't understand the point of them. We know you get wound up when you have to throw a pile of them onto the floor before you can sit down (or get into bed). We know that and guess what - WE DON'T