Author Archives: deardesigner

The Swedish Collection from Vanessa Arbuthnott

Posted on May 17, 2012 by deardesigner Leave a comment

New for 2012, the Swedish Collection from Vanessa Arbuthnott. Taking inspiration from some of the iconic British designers of the 1950′s but with a subtle Scandinavian twist. Simple images of birds and stylised foliage in soft Gustavian colours but paired … Continue reading →

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Time for a Tea Party…

Posted on May 16, 2012 by deardesigner 2 Comments

Unwrap the best china…hang out the bunting…bake a cake or two… it’s time for a right royal knees up! The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 5th June 2012 Sources: 1 NOTHS 2 Cath Kidston 3 John Lewis 4 HomeHomeHome 5 DotComGiftShop 6 House of Hackney 7 The Contemporary … Continue reading →

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The Test of Time…

Posted on May 15, 2012 by deardesigner 2 Comments

It seems that I have been subconsciously collecting clocks on my Polyvore account. And it seems that I like my timepieces to look traditional and aged. Sources:1 Barker and Stonehouse 2 Pavilion Broadway 3 Cotswold Co 4 Nordic House 5 Maisons … Continue reading →

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I Spy – Second Glance from Villeroy and Boch

Posted on May 14, 2012 by deardesigner Leave a comment

Last week I was very fortunate to be invited to the launch of a new product by Villeroy & Boch called Second Glance, The LoopArt Project. Villeroy & Boch have been manufacturing ceramics for bathrooms, tiles and tableware since 1748 and have had many collaborations … Continue reading →

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I Spy – New Arrivals at Rowen and Wren…

Posted on May 10, 2012 by deardesigner Leave a comment

I’m a big, big fan of Rowen and Wren and I just love some of the new arrivals on the website! This terrarium looks amazingly substantial.  Modelled on an old-English conservatory, its delicate arches and subtly weathered finish really do … Continue reading →

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Designer Envy – Harriet Anstruther…

Posted on May 9, 2012 by deardesigner 7 Comments

And so it goes, while researching one blog post, another one appears without even looking! Harriet Anstruther is an interior designer after my own heart.  She doesn’t have a signature style, she is as capable of designing a country home … Continue reading →

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How to Work It – Hot Pink!

Posted on May 8, 2012 by deardesigner 5 Comments

It may be so last year, (honeysuckle – Pantone colour of the year 2011) but I’m so not over it! Anyone who knows me, knows that pink is my favourite colour, and this most saturated hue is my favourite pink … Continue reading →

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BlogTour NYC – Shopping in SoHo

Posted on May 7, 2012 by deardesigner Leave a comment

I think I will have to say that my favourite day of BlogTour NYC was the day we went shopping in SoHo with Amy Dragoo of ABCD designs.  Amy  is an artist, designer and stylist who splits her time between New York … Continue reading →

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I Spy – Romo Sheers for Spring

Posted on May 3, 2012 by deardesigner Leave a comment

Do people still ‘spring clean’? I can still remember my grandmothers tradition of cleaning the house from top to bottom as a child.  As soon as spring arrived mattresses would be turned, rugs would be taken outside and beaten, and … Continue reading →

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Designer Envy – Gregory Mellor

Posted on May 2, 2012 by deardesigner 4 Comments

While I was researching my black kitchens post yesterday I came across the portfolio of Gregory Mellor, an Australian based interior designer who has lived in Cape Town and Sydney with a brief stint in London. His interiors reflect a … Continue reading →

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