An Evening with Laura Ashley
Last week was a very sociable week. Tuesday saw the first birthday of the Laura Ashley blog and a bevy of bloggers were invited to help celebrate. Who else? We were treated to lavender scones and gin...
View ArticleEasy Easyart
As well as the Decorate Workshop book launch last week, us lucky London bloggers were treated to a night of cocktails and inspiration courtesy of Easyart. For anyone not familiar with this online...
View ArticleOne Stop Christmas Shop – Not on the High Street.
So now I’m starting to get into a festive mood, it’s time to start thinking of gifts. I must admit these days to doing a lot of my shopping online. Why fight the crowds, navigate the traffic and pay...
View ArticleOne Stop Christmas Shop – Rockett St George
Rockett St George is another one of my go-to shops at Christmas. I can always find something to buy for the family, especially my son (who has very good taste by the way). The trouble is I usually get...
View ArticleI Spy – Pens and Needles
Pens and Needles is an exhibition running from now until January 14th in the Print House Gallery, 18 Ashwin Street, London, E8 3DL. It has been curated by Jemma Ooi and Nathan Philpott, the duo behind...
View ArticleChristmas Wrapped Up
What are you doing at the weekend lovelies? Is it going to be a mad last minute dash round the shops or a mega bakeup? I think I am probably going to spend the weekend wrapping, and I’m definitely...
View ArticleLove is all you need…
Valentines day is only one week away my lovelies and I don’t want you to be unprepared. So here are just a few of my top picks for showing that you care… Sources:1.Vintage style flowers in bottles,...
View ArticleMake Mothers Day with a Gift from Etsy
It’s only a week away my lovelies! Do you have plans for Mothers Day? If you are looking for something a little bit special this year I recommend that you have a look at the independent sellers on...
View ArticleFloral Confections from Sarah Horne Flowers
Back in 2011 I wrote about the Interflora Flower Course and the inspirational lady who was our tutor for the afternoon, Sarah Horne. Well, Sarah not only does consultancy work, she also has a lovely...
View ArticleEaster Shopping – Decorations and Temptations
Do you decorate the house at Easter? I must admit that it hasn’t always been a big thing in my family. There’s always a few daffodils around and other potted bulbs but the emphasis is usually on the...
View ArticleA Walk on the Wild Side with Faux Flowers
Did you have a good weekend my lovelies? I spent the entire time relaxing with family, cooking, reading Pretty Pastel Style by Selina Lake, and dreaming of spring. And then I saw these pretty faux...
View ArticleLittle Rowen and Little Wren
Yes, I know I’m a little nursery/children/babies obsessed at the moment. But even if I wasn’t I would have rushed over to the Rowen & Wren site to have a look at their new children’s collection...
View ArticleA Cheeky Treat from Dupenny
The lovely ladies at Dupenny have a treat in store for all of you lovers of afternoon tea. They have adorned a bone china tea-set with some of their most popular, most cheeky pin-up characters. You...
View ArticleHooray for Heals
A few weeks ago I spent a very pleasant morning re-discovering the Heals flagship store at 196 Tottenham Court Road. A morning of shopping, coffee and design talk in the building that has been the...
View ArticleI Spy – Sara Newman
It always makes me happy when I hear of talented people who turn their hobbies and their passions into successful ventures. Isn’t it what we all dream of? Sara Newman is one such person. She started...
View ArticleThe Little Black Book from Rockett St George
Rockett St George has long been a favourite online store of mine and they have now produced a catalogue appropriately named the Little Black Book. Well, it is black. And it is a book. And it is...
View ArticleWebsite Wishlist, Ebury Home and Garden
I’ve been a fan of Ebury Home and Garden ever since we photographed owner Hannah’s house for Heart Home magazine. Well, actually even before then. So when Hannah emailed to say that her website had...
View ArticleOrange Wednesday
I know it’s a little early to be sharing Autumn/Winter collections but in my mind it’s never too early to share some inspiration. I am definitely inspired by these lovely images depicting just some of...
View ArticleUrban Road Comes to the UK
Urban Road is the creation of Australian based artist Suzy Atkin who is an entirely self-taught artist. She founded her company in 2010 with the dream of selling her original canvas art prints...
View ArticleAbigail Ahern in Debenhams
Have you seen the Abigail Ahern range in Debenhams yet? The collection actually launched on September 1st and Abigail happened to mention in conversation the other day (I know, shameless name drop)...
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