Thursday, February 24, 2011

Try Something New Thursday: Embroidery Hoop Pin Boards

Throw out that daggy cork board, because embroidery hoops are in the house! I did a shoot like this last year, with a cluster of embroidery hoops covered in Liberty print as a wall feature, but I never in a million years would have thought to use them as a notice board. And the best bit? They cost near nothing to make. You can jump some hoops, here, for next to nothing.


Table Tonic

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Nosy Parker: Tamara Mellon

Dear Tamara,
Just like your shoes, your home looks terribly impracticable, but totally irresistible. Big fan of your shameless opulence,
HouseMad








Monday, February 21, 2011

Obsession for the week: Furbish Studio

To say I'm obsessed with this online store right now would be a total understatement. Here goes my wish list for the week, courtesy of Furbish Studio.

1. Spotty coasters, for just 18 big ones.

2. Owl Pitcher: right now, I have an owl living in the tree outside my bedroom window, and he could do with a friend...


3. Bar Table: I've always said, every good party house needs a wet bar and this timber/bronze/glass baby is The One.


Furbish Studio

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Going to the chapel...

One of my nearest and dearest friends, Jess, married the love of her life yesterday. I wish them a lifetime of joy, adventures and a ton of happiness. Big love to you both.



oncewed.com

Friday, February 18, 2011

Oh Celine, you get me every time!

In my wildest dreams, I wear Celine top-to-toe. Except, before I even had time to register the clothes and bags in these shots, the little frustrated interior decorator that lives inside my head said, "Forget about the handbags lady, this range could make the perfect room!"

And he's so right. Just imagine all that orange, pink and blue fabulousness in cushion form? Heaven!

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

How to 'dress-up' your home

Like wine and cheese, fashion and interiors go hand-in-hand. This blog, The Coveteur goes inside the wardrobes and homes of stylists, designers, publicists and fashion editors, to see what they're currently coveting.

Think ah-may-sing clothes, sky-high heels and fabulous flea market finds and you get the pretty picture.





















Tuesday, February 15, 2011

So young. So cool. So stylish, it hurts.

Here's a sneak peak at the Parisian digs of actress, model, half-sister to Charlotte Gainsbourg, and daughter to Jane Birkin, Lou Doillon.


The girl eats style for breakfast.


East to Eden








R Du Jour

Monday, February 14, 2011

Perfect pops of blue

1. Take baby steps, with a cute-as picture amongst as sea of neutrals


Emily Henderson

...Or start a subtle theme by adding a vase, lamp, and vessel or two in varying shades of blue.

Elle Decor

...Or go for broke with all-out attention-seeking curtains.


Elle Decor

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Sunday She-Nan-i-gans

My Grandma (Nan), Dorothy Pearl, turned a fair age on Wednesday, so to celebrate, we're throwing her a high tea tomorrow.

To Dotty, you're the softest, most gentlest creature I've ever met, this side of a lady beetle.