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Modern Vintage Interiors and Curated Home Inspiration

Category: Curiosities

Archived features and design curios from earlier explorations in creative reuse and unconventional materials.

Curiosities

11 Eco Chic Recycled Plastic Garden Furniture Designs

If your outside space calls for tables and chairs that are durable, lightweight and easy to maintain, recycled plastic garden furniture is one of the … Read More ›

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Curiosities

Eco Friendly Duvets by The Fine Bedding Company | AD

More of us are contemplating the environmental impact of products we buy for the home. But have you given any thought to duvets? Mostly made … Read More ›

Linen napkins by VED Cooks
Curiosities

Interview: Verity de Yong Dyes Linen Napkins With Food Waste

During lockdown, Verity de Yong set up her homegrown business, VED Cooks – a range of linen napkins, table cloths and placemats made from vegetable … Read More ›

Uk cabins to rent with stunning views
Curiosities

12 of The Coolest UK Cabins to Rent This Year

Yearning for fresh air, country walks, stargazing and rejuvenation? You’ve come to the right place. With many of us choosing not to book a foreign … Read More ›

Woman as Vessel by ceramic artist Liang Wanying showcased at Collect 2021
Curiosities

6 Favourites From Collectible Craft Fair Collect 2021

Like pretty much everything at the moment, the Collect 2021 craft fair – now in its 17th year, has gone digital. We may not be … Read More ›

Reclaimed oak canal gate table by Jan Hendzel
Curiosities

13 Beautiful Reclaimed Wood Furniture Designs by Artists and Makers

Salvaged, repurposed and upcycled furniture are terms that seem to be used interchangeably, either because an item is built from waste materials, or because an … Read More ›

Kovac Family wooden pendant light
Curiosities

12 Beautiful Wooden Pendant Lights for The Modern Interior

If there was ever a good time to acquire a new home accessory that will brighten the mood, it’s now. So let’s talk about lighting. … Read More ›

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Curiosities

9 eco friendly Christmas decor ideas that don’t compromise on sparkle

When David Attenborough was asked about the one thing we can do to help protect the planet, his message was clear – ‘stop waste of … Read More ›

Green leaves overlapping
Curiosities

Interview: Lessons in Biophilic Design from Oliver Heath

As we stay in our houses, to protect our health and that of others, the idea of home as our sanctuary is taking on a … Read More ›

White hand-crocheted hanging plant pot by Heather Orr
Curiosities

Interview: Upcycled vintage lampshades and crochet by Heather Orr

After graduating in Constructed Textiles from the Royal College of Art, Folkestone-based textile designer Heather Orr forged a collaboration with fashion designer and fellow RCA graduate Jane … Read More ›

Founder of Buy Me Once Tara Button
Curiosities

Interview: Tara Button founder of Buy Me Once

Tara Button is an author, eco-campaigner and entrepreneur. In 2016, she founded Buy Me Once, a website selling high quality products that are built to … Read More ›

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