Tag Archives: candles

I Spy – Timea Sido

Posted on January 3, 2012 by deardesigner 5 Comments

Timea Sido is a young British Designer based at the prestigious Cockpit Arts in London.  She graduated from Central St. Martins College of Art and Design in 2001 and has since embarked on a successful design career. Her Tangled Web collection, shown here, … 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 – Autumn at Sainsbury’s……….

Posted on September 12, 2011 by deardesigner Leave a comment

Sainsbury’s have some lovely things coming into the stores this Autumn and Winter. These are my favourites. Clean, simple and modern.  Natural wood, neutral ceramics and subtle floral patterns. Retro charm combined with a modern country-style and inspired by all … Continue reading →

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Inspiration – Mercury Glass……….

Posted on August 2, 2011 by deardesigner Leave a comment

I just love the look of mercury glass. It seems to satisfy both my magpie instincts for anything silver and shiny and my love of anything glass.  To have both in the same precious object is somehow much more than … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Booty from Marrakesh……….

Posted on June 6, 2011 by deardesigner 6 Comments

Well you didn’t think I’d come home empty handed did you? Marrakesh really is a shoppers dream.  From the bustling souks in the medina, to the new town, to La  Zone Industrielle there is temptation at every turn.  Everywhere there … Continue reading →

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Something for the Weekend……….

Posted on June 3, 2011 by deardesigner Leave a comment

The forecast is good! So dust down those deck chairs, fire up the barbie and have a wonderful weekend! All from The Handpicked Collection And just in case you haven’t dropped by the Heart Home magazine blog this week this … Continue reading →

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Website Wishlist – Idyll Home……….

Posted on May 1, 2011 by deardesigner 2 Comments

Another inspirational website with some gorgeous homewares to tempt us and  just waiting to be snapped up. Here are my five favourites… I love the colours of these ceramics.  Evocative of foreign holidays but without the clashing hues that often jar … Continue reading →

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Website Wishlist – Jodie Byrne……….

Posted on April 17, 2011 by deardesigner 3 Comments

My Sunday afternoon surf this week brings you my five favourite items from Jodie Byrne. Beautiful home accessories, beautifully styled. What can I say, I love it all.  The pastels look so pretty together… These planters look so elegant.  Just … Continue reading →

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Website Wishlist – The Balcony Gardener……….

Posted on March 13, 2011 by deardesigner 2 Comments

A ready made garden delivered to your door? Sounds too good to be true doesn’t it?  But that’s exactly what The Balcony Gardener supplies.  All you have to do is choose the style and size.  Large garden, small garden or window … Continue reading →

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Top 3 Tips for Creating a Romantic Bedroom……….

Posted on February 27, 2011 by deardesigner 10 Comments

To nurture romance we have to feed the senses.  No matter what personal style you might favour, whether it be shabby chic or thirties glamour, or Scandinavian cool, it’s important to forget colours and patterns and furniture for a moment, … Continue reading →

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