Lighting in the 21st-century can be made from all kinds of repurposed ephemera – and I’m not just talking mason jars… From spectacles to drinking … Read More ›
Category: Curiosities
Archived features and design curios from earlier explorations in creative reuse and unconventional materials.
Remember the days before Google maps? The paper variety may now be stashed away in the depths of the attic, but could be given new … Read More ›
My latest obsession is watching YouTubers reveal their journey towards a simpler, greener and more streamlined lifestyle (currently Use Less and The Girl Gone Green). … Read More ›
The cost of gutting, purchasing and installing a new kitchen can vary enormously, but I recently learned that some of us really are prepared to splash … Read More ›
This is the first in a new series on vintage shopping, and this month I’m putting the spotlight on the renaissance of rattan, in particular, vintage rattan furniture. … Read More ›
I might strive to limit the number of objects in the home to the strictly beautiful and useful, but when it comes to things like … Read More ›
If there’s anywhere that prompts you to contemplate exactly where your food is coming from, it’s Silo – an award-winning zero waste restaurant, bakery and coffee … Read More ›
Possessing an ethereal and enchanting quality, the moment you come across a piece of textile art work by Karen Nicol, you’ll be curious to see more. Karen is a … Read More ›
Depending on the scale and theme of your wedding, decorations can be one of the biggest things to tick off the to do list. Pinterest … Read More ›
Embroidery seems to be having a moment. Not only is there a plethora of contemporary cross stitch kits appearing on Etsy (depicting anything from ‘more gin please’ to llamas), … Read More ›
There is no shortage of decorating inspiration for kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms or living rooms. But what about the awkward in between spaces? Hallways can offer … Read More ›