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Inspiration for conscious + creative interiors

Tag: decorating with vintage

Decorating with personal objects for mindful living
Styling

Interview: Joanna Thornhill on interior decor for mindful living

This year, Joanna Thornhill published her fourth home interiors book and the topic couldn’t be more timely. The New Mindful Home* explores interior design through … Read More ›

Chateau de Dirac exterior
Home tours

Interview: Isabelle Dubois-Dumée opts for simple natural style in this idyllic French chateau renovation

A quick glance at the images here and you’ll see that stylist and photographer Isabelle Dubois-Dumée has an impeccable eye for interiors. After a successful … Read More ›

Limerence velvet fabric by House of Hackney
Furniture

Interview: Dawn Crabtree on how to hire an upholsterer

A beautiful vintage chair reupholstered in a fresh and modern fabric can be the statement piece that transforms an interior. All the better when the … Read More ›

vintage chairs on the street
Furniture

20 of the best furniture repair specialists in London

We see many examples of tables and chairs that have been freshened up with a coat of paint, but in some cases, its worth preserving … Read More ›

Fairylights on garden shed
Home tours

Interview: Photographer Anne Schwalbe and her love for a derelict farmhouse

Anne Schwalbe is a Berlin-based photographer with a myriad of creative interests. As well as taking photos for her gardening column in Zeit Magazin, she … Read More ›

Detail of acrylic epoxy upcycled coffee table
Artisans

Interview: In conversation with furniture upcyclers Patience & Gough

Furniture upcyclers Patience and Gough are a dynamic design duo, reviving found furniture in the stunning surroundings of Cumbria’s Lake District. Their upcycled furniture range … Read More ›

White hand-crocheted hanging plant pot by Heather Orr
Artisans

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 ›

Vintage teak sideboard
Decor

17 best vintage home decor shops on Etsy

Etsy is a goldmine of handmade art and craft from around the globe. Lesser known however are the abundance of Etsy shops selling beautifully curated … Read More ›

Detail-of-Tonge-Mill-renovation
Home tours

Interview: Inside the renovated mill and home of Elvis & Kresse

In 2005, Kresse Wesling and James Henrit launched Elvis & Kresse*. A certified B Corporation, their sustainable luxury line of bags and accessories is made from genuine de-commissioned … Read More ›

Garden view from an east london kitchen
Home tours

East London home decorated with greenery and vintage

Ignoring the cold spell currently hitting London, the budding crocuses are proof that we are indeed almost at the end of winter. The prospect of … Read More ›

Bert and May Bolonia tiles styled with vintage accents
Styling

8 stylish vintage bathroom decorating ideas

The bathroom may not be an obvious setting for your flea market finds, but is actually one of the best spaces to experiment with. Even … Read More ›

Grey floral sofa by london studio Urban Upholstery
Furniture

17 furniture upholstery specialists in London

Stripes, velvet or digital print? Reupholstery of a tired old chair, stool or sofa could make some big changes to your interior. Whilst there are … Read More ›

Chair upcycled with woven fabric
Artisans

Interview: Jo Elbourne transforms furniture with contemporary textile weaving

One of my favourites from London Design Fair was a collection of furniture that immediately stood apart for its elegant and distinctive graphic aesthetic. The … Read More ›

Living room seating in a modern rustic interior
Home tours

Modern rustic interior design at The Estate Trentham

If you’re fortunate enough to visit or reside in Melbourne, Australia, The Estate Trentham, should get straight on your radar. The three bedroom house, surrounded … Read More ›

vintage rattan coffee table with plants
Furniture

Create a bohemian interior with vintage rattan furniture

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 ›

Modern kitchen with marble island and green accents
Home tours

A Victorian house renovation in London with a modern botanical interior

With Peckham increasingly becoming one of the coolest London hangouts, I was all the more intrigued by this Victorian house renovation on JJ Media‘s locations site. … Read More ›

vintage Thonet chair in the bedroom
Styling

16 vintage bedroom ideas that will inspire you to shop second hand

I’m beginning to think, those who have an eye for styling vintage furniture are the most eco of all. Being able to see the value … Read More ›

potted plants centrepiece for eco friendly wedding
Styling

Brilliant ideas for natural and eco-friendly wedding decorations

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 ›

Detail of lace etching on slate tiles
Artisans

Interview: Artist Jo Gibbs transforms found objects with pattern

Born and raised in Battersea, Jo Gibbs is a London-based artist who started off her creative career in textiles. It all began with her first … Read More ›

Renovate Innovate book by Antonia Edwards
Home tours

Renovate Innovate: Reclaimed and Upcycled Homes book

New homes and interiors book There are many reasons to be joyful about finally entering March 2017. Snowdrops and daffodils are now gracing our London … Read More ›

Stylist Marij Hessel
Styling

Interview: Marij Hessel on styling flea market finds

Marij Hessel is an interior stylist with a taste for DIY, travel and thrifting. As you’ll see from her blog and web shop My Attic, she … Read More ›

neon vintage signage
Furniture

25 places to shop for vintage homeware in London

The joy of hunting for vintage homeware comes from that element of discovery, a chance encounter and the knowledge that you’ve salvaged a piece of … Read More ›

Laser cut plywood tabletop Christmas tree
Decor

The best Etsy shops for Christmas decorations

There is something about ‘handmade’ that goes so well with Christmas. Perhaps it’s the thought of all those elves in Lapland busy making toys… how … Read More ›

Chairs recovered with vintage paintings by artist Leslie Oschmann
Artisans

Interview: Leslie Oschmann reimagines found objects sourced from markets

Founder of Swarm, Leslie Oschmann specialises in making homeware and accessories from found objects. Seeking out vintage treasures from Dutch markets, French homes or Belgian antique … Read More ›

Decor

Reworked plates by Little Owl Design

Based in Amsterdam, Bruce Wayland and Marcello De Simone are the designers behind Little Owl Design. Their Altered Perspectives collection combines painting with transferware plates to … Read More ›

Decor

Lighting made from found objects by Louis-Marie Planquette

These whimsical lights by French designer Louis-Marie Planquette are made from objects found in flea markets and antique shops, “…created from recycled objects‚ in an … Read More ›

Outdoor decor at Derriere Paris
Hip hangouts

Derrière Paris boasts a wild interior filled with vintage details

Recently returning from holidays in France, I am keen to share Derrière Paris – a restaurant introduced to me by a friend. The name Derrière … Read More ›

Artisans

Look Again: Upcycled antique plates

Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of LA artist, Angela Rossi.  Her ‘Beat Up Creations’ range from  macabre assembled sculptures (we’re talking dolls heads … Read More ›

Upcyclist shares interior decor ideas that celebrate restoration, repair and reuse. Meet homeowners, designers and makers that sensitively renovate rooms, restyle vintage finds, restore furniture and repurpose materials. Read more >

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