Monthly Archives: November 2011

One Stop Christmas Shop – Rowen and Wren………..

Posted on November 30, 2011 by deardesigner 2 Comments

The second favourite website I am going to divulge from my little black book is the delectable, the tasteful…Rowen and Wren. All of the products on this website have been handpicked by the lovely Lucy.  An ex-stylist and talented buyer, she … Continue reading →

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One Stop Christmas Shop – An Angel At My Table……….

Posted on November 29, 2011 by deardesigner Leave a comment

Let’s face it, we’re all busy at this time of the year and Christmas shopping can become a bit of a chore.  So I’m going to do the decent thing and share with you all my favourite websites for gift … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon at Interflora Flower School……….

Posted on November 28, 2011 by deardesigner 2 Comments

I had a lovely afternoon last week at the very first Interflora Flower School. Arianna and I had been invited to attend and we were just a little bit nervous.  Our first attempt at flower arranging could so easily have … Continue reading →

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I Spy – Zoe Darlington Lamps……….

Posted on November 25, 2011 by deardesigner 1 Comment

Utterly darling. Zoe Darlington sources beautiful old lamp bases and shades and rejuvenates them into striking new lamps with just the right touch of vintage glamour and wit. “I love the fact that these lamps have lived a life before I … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Snoop – Hilary Swank……….

Posted on November 23, 2011 by deardesigner 7 Comments

Hilary Swank’s New York Apartment as featured in Elle Decor. Modest in size and surprisingly understated,  “I feel comforted in smaller spaces,” the actress says “They’re more nurturing.” I second that. Hilary has also started to collect art and this wall clad with planks … Continue reading →

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I Spy – Paperboy Wallpapers……….

Posted on November 22, 2011 by deardesigner Leave a comment

Wallpaper for boys. Victoria Cramsie is the mother of two young boys and she hand draws these beautiful designs called ‘How it Works’. Perfect for animal lovers, toddlers, teens and adults too, the colours are timeless. Off-white, stone, purple and … Continue reading →

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A Taste of What’s to Come……….

Posted on November 21, 2011 by deardesigner 2 Comments

The past few weeks have been ever so slightly busy and I am so sorry for the lack of posts. I guess I just didn’t realise when we started Heart Home magazine exactly how much work it was going to be … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of a White Christmas……….

Posted on November 15, 2011 by deardesigner Leave a comment

How nice would it be to forget family traditions just for once and have a totally white Christmas? I’m not talking about the powdery snow kind, although that would be nice too.  I’m talking about… A little mercury glass…   … Continue reading →

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I Spy – House of Locations……….

Posted on November 14, 2011 by deardesigner Leave a comment

There’s nothing I like better than a little snoop around a locations website. I like to look at the bones of a house especially when its stripped bare in all of it’s glory.  The unadorned walls and vast expanses of floor space … Continue reading →

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The Colour Purple……….

Posted on November 3, 2011 by deardesigner Leave a comment

I’m not sure what it is, but lately I’m inextricably drawn to the darker colours of the spectrum.  Maybe it’s the shortening days and the colder weather that’s just around the corner but I could quite happily build a little … Continue reading →

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