Monthly Archives: May 2011

Moody Moodboard……….

Posted on May 31, 2011 by deardesigner 2 Comments

Inspired by yesterday’s post.  Just a few bits and bobs… Sources here.

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Dark Wonderland……….

Posted on May 30, 2011 by deardesigner 2 Comments

A new location has been added to the 1st Option website and I couldn’t wait to share. Appropriately titled ‘Wonderland’, it’s a stunning combination of gold and black with pops of red and pink.  Even the ceilings have been given … Continue reading →

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Magical Marrakesh……….

Posted on May 29, 2011 by deardesigner 15 Comments

I’m so in love with Marrakesh! It was my second trip and it most definitely will not be my last.  Just everything about it is inspiring… From the shopping…  To the architecture… To the food… And especially the magical Peacock Pavilions… … Continue reading →

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All Aboard the Train to Marrakesh……….

Posted on May 21, 2011 by deardesigner 4 Comments

Today my lovelies I am off to Marrakesh with my very good friend and business partner Arianna. Source: None via Lena on Pinterest It’s been a long hard week, starting with the blog launch of our new business venture of … Continue reading →

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I Spy – Harlequin Towels from Christy……….

Posted on May 20, 2011 by deardesigner 1 Comment

It’s always nice when some gorgeous images just land in your in-box. Look what I got today… Beautiful photographs from Harlequin who have joined forces with Christy to produce some luxurious towels derived from three of their best selling fabrics.  Each … Continue reading →

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I Spy – Denise O’Sullivan……….

Posted on May 18, 2011 by deardesigner 3 Comments

I’ve been a fan of Denise O’Sullivan for like ‘ever’ but for some reason I’ve never featured her on ‘I Spy’ before.  Well today I am going to re-dress that balance. She is based in Staffordshire, the home of English … Continue reading →

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Obsessed with Marilyn Monroe……….

Posted on May 17, 2011 by deardesigner 11 Comments

I’ve always been obsessed.  Ever since I was a little girl.  It’s always so tragic when someone so beautiful and talented dies young. And she was so very beautiful. And it seems her popularity will never die.  At the Grand … Continue reading →

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The Secret’s Out……….

Posted on May 16, 2011 by deardesigner 8 Comments

The time has come to share a piece of news with all you lovely readers. For the past few months I have been working on a project with fellow bloggers Arianna from Arianna Interiors and Daniel from Atelier Tally.  We have … Continue reading →

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Saturday Share – 14.5……….

Posted on May 14, 2011 by deardesigner 2 Comments

Some of my favourite images this week from all of those lovely blogs out there. (Click on the image for the full post) House of Turquoise Desire to Inspire Plum Siena For The Love of Gold Mochatini Bloesem Decorology

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I Spy – Liquidesign……….

Posted on May 12, 2011 by deardesigner Leave a comment

One of the products that caught my eye last weekend at Grand Designs Live was the Bagalight from Liquidesign. So simple yet effective. “The idea for the Bagalight was born through wanting to create a product using an everyday item … Continue reading →

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