Sunday, February 12, 2012

10 Best: ideas for a tree-themed room

January 6, 2012 by · 1 Comment 

  The branches may be bare at the moment, but I can’t help but think of spring and greenery. Although far removed from trad teddies and bunnies, trees are a fantastic unisex theme for a nursery – great if you don’t know what flavour you’re expecting. Designers love them as well – there’s a veritable [...]

Room Tour: Life Diary Play Room

October 20, 2011 by · 4 Comments 

Today’s room tour is from the supremely cool Heather from Quick Brown Fox of Dulwich who is sharing the play room of her two little foxlets. From the Mama-designed fabric to the family history there is a story woven into every piece in this room. I subscribe entirely to the belief that your home should [...]

10 Best: Ideas for an aviation-themed room

September 2, 2011 by · 1 Comment 

Neee-oowww! Planes and all things aeronautical are flavour of the month here in Brighton, so I couldn’t resist bringing you a round of goodies for your little high flyer’s room. We’ve raved about Paperboy’s wallpaper designs in the past and their latest, Spitfire (which celebrates the  75th anniversary year of the iconic World War II aircraft) [...]

Designers Guild Kurtas

March 29, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

Another sneaky spot from Kat, these Designers Guild kurtas are almost enough to make me wish I had a girl. Actually, what they really do is make me wish I was little again so I could wear one! Available in four scrumptious shades – blossom, cantaloupe, leaf and cornflower – the Daisy Patch design is [...]

My Best Friend range from Designers Guild

February 21, 2011 by · 2 Comments 

Hot on the heels of Lucy’s inspired woodland-themed room ideas we were asked if we had come across any rugs which might compliment the look. A little digging and we quickly stumbled upon the new My Best Friend collection from Designers Guild with this delectable Little Owl rug. Not only is the pure wool rug [...]

Designers Guild Going Places Rug

November 10, 2010 by · 1 Comment 

While I love our wooden floors they do get a little chilly at this time of year and my mind always turns to the thought of investing in some rugs. As soon as I saw this gorgeous going places rug from Designers Guild it shot to the top of my imaginary wish list. I love [...]

Designers Guild wildlife cushion

October 19, 2010 by · 2 Comments 

There’s not one thing about this cushion that I don’t love. It has absolutely everything going for it. Stripes? Check. Applique? Check. Embroidery? Check. Bird? Check. Cute-as-a-button long-eyelashed lion? Check. As I said, everything. And that’s before even mentioning the mouse, ladybirds, turtle and polka-dot tree. Go wild for £36 at Designers Guild.

Designers Guild Up to 60% Off Sale

August 4, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Brit home textiles institution Designers Guild, has their sale on with up to 60% off cushions, towels, blankets, candles, and bedlinen, with bargain buys like the Pond Street turquoise cushion shown now half price at £19.50 and some fabulous buys for your own bedroom as well.

Nursery Tour: Florence’s Contemporary Haven

March 25, 2009 by · 5 Comments 

Our latest nursery tour has us chomping at the bit with envy. We wish we had our own store to furnish our baby nursery’s with fabulous, modern design pieces like Amanda from Nubie! We moved house when our daughter Florence (now 2) was just 6 weeks. This isn’t something I’d recommend when you have raging [...]

Nursery Tour: Liberty’s Hubba Bubba & Peony Inspired Girls Room

March 18, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

One of our contributors, Twickenham based Becky who is based in Twickenham, west London,  has recently decided to change career path and has gone from legal eagle to embarking on an interior design course. She has shared pictures of her three year old daughter Liberty’s bedroom which is a mix of classic, often British detailing [...]

Designers Guild

November 14, 2008 by · 2 Comments 

Natalie writes… I’m actually a huge fan of Designers Guild so I’m shocked at myself for not featuring their kids range before. The boyf’s TV blankie is from there, plus we have some pillows that are always on our bed from there and my ma has lots of stuff too! They’re world renowned for their [...]