I always make a note of the little pieces I love for an interior so that I can share it with my readers … and this week it was a rocking sheep which caught my eye. Normally one would place a rocking horse as a traditional toy within their child’s room, but StoryNorth have designed one which is slightly different … If you have a chance go and take a peak at the Story North website. It’s an online shop with a collection of products from around the world, mainly from […] Continue reading →
There is no doubt that technology is becoming ever more important in our day-to-day lives – most of us check our mobile phones first thing or switch our laptops on whilst making morning coffee to see what emails have come in over night. I’ve been thinking about how technology has started to impact on the world of interiors, though. Home entertainment centers are becoming more affordable as technology advances, and the temptation to enjoy your favourite flicks in the comfort of […] Continue reading →
As mentioned in our recent article on trends, we’re moving back to an appreciation for natural materials. Some see it as a sign of the times, but there is definitely an emergence and appreciation for wood – a natural material which is simple and humble. Wood is a great material – flexible in it’s use and versatile in it’s colour! Take a look at some inspired interior products made using wood … What do you think about the re-emergence of wood within […] Continue reading →
A client of mine is very keen on the Mah Jong sofa range by Roche Bobois … so I went to check it out yesterday; if I’m honest … a little sceptical at first because so much colour is not really my thing but I have to admit I was completely won over … The chairs are very casual and pretty comfy too – but the coverings give them quite an expressive style. The snaps I took above are chairs covered in Missoni fabrics; bright, bold and at the least […] Continue reading →
With the Queen’s Jubilee ever nearing each day there is a new find which has been designed to celebrate the big event. Today The Design Fairy is loving this wallpaper from Graham and Brown … The wallpaper has been created to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. It mixes some of London’s most iconic landmarks alongside elegant 1950s Fashionable Images. It can be bought from Graham & Brown now! The Design Fairy x […] Continue reading →
I was walking past French Connection yesterday and was thrilled to see that they have introduced a Homewares Range! I’m so excited about this …! French Connection is the latest fashion brand to make the jump from clothes to homewares, following brands like Zara and H&M. Their premium home and lifestyle range is available now online and in ten of their key stores (including Oxford Street, Regent Street and Kings Road in London as well as Manchester, Newcastle and Birmingham). […] Continue reading →
The festival season is well and truly underway … and the world of interior design has decided to become involved in all of the fun too. The Design Fairy is loving Mini Modern’s Festival Wallpaper this season … The wallpaper has been inspired by the 1951 Festival of Britain and you’ll be glad to hear that Mini Moderns have teamed up with Magpie to create a whole range of plates, mugs, cups and saucers depicting London’s landmarks in the style of the Festival […] Continue reading →
I love this collection of tableware which I came across in May’s Elle Decoration Magazine ‘Metroquadro’ is a collection of six dinner plates, bowls and dessert plates that are lavishly decorated on the outside. The set comes with wall hooks and brackets for display. The tableware was designed for Florence’s ‘Taste’ culinary exhibition – each plate is dedicated to a different food producer. They collection is available from Luxury Living. The Design Fairy x […] Continue reading →
Hookahs – the waterpipes traditionally smoked in the Middle East are fast becoming design items. They’ve become quite a familiar site in chic cafes in London such as Momo’s but now the Parisian brand Airdiem has launched a modern glass and porcelain ‘Oxygen’ hookah. It has also collaborated with the crystal house Baccarat on the reissue of this striking hand-cut crystal hookah which was originally created in 1896. The Design Fairy x […] Continue reading →