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 ›
Tag: decorating with vintage
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 ›
Patience and Gough are a dynamic design duo, reviving found furniture in the stunning surroundings of Cumbria’s Lake District. Their upcycled furniture range was presented … Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
The bathroom may not be an obvious setting for some of your flea market finds, but then again, an element of the unexpected always makes … Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Set in the Street, a collaboration between Justin Bettman and stylist Gozde Eker, is a Wes Anderson inspired photography project involving the salvaging of furniture and … Read More ›
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 ›
Love these Library Letters made from vintage hardback books from Anthropologie. Spell out meaningful words or names and you have the perfect decorative addition to … Read More ›
These great upcycled pieces are by British designer Mel Made This. Mel reinvents unloved lamps and furniture, transforming them into chic bohemian objects d’arts. Trained … Read More ›
A great way to add a pop of colour to your interior. There is something very modern day Gatsby meets Alice and Wonderland about these … Read More ›
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 ›
Looking for an iconic piece of furniture to brighten up your home? Londoners with a passion for interiors should head to Midcentury Modern at Dulwich … Read More ›
Welcome to the fantastically designed Oh! Fico, ma eco (meaning “Oh! Cool but green”), a bar-restaurant created by Andrea Minoni Gino Forti in Brescia, Italy. … Read More ›
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 ›
For fantastic home interior inspiration check out Recycled Home by Mark and Sally Bailey. This book demonstrates the very best in stylish, modern interiors created … Read More ›
Katie Thompson is a South African designer who ‘transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary’ by repurposing broken and unwanted furniture. Her company REcreate is home … Read More ›
“We’re living in a powder keg and giving off sparks” sang Bonnie Tyler – A powder keg referring to a barrel of gunpowder of course, … Read More ›
Want to decorate your interior with a piece of NYC history? UK retailer Felix Lighting sell the original Walk Don’t Walk signs – a batch … Read More ›
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 ›