Tag Archives: chairs

I Spy – Forbidden City Chinese Furniture……….

Posted on August 1, 2011 by deardesigner 2 Comments

I chanced upon the website of Forbidden City Ltd at the weekend and was immediately smitten. Inspired by furniture from the Ming Dynasty (1369-1644) but re-interperated in a fresh new way.  These gorgeous new designs have used the decorative features, traditions … Continue reading →

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Inspired by Red Chairs……….

Posted on July 11, 2011 by deardesigner 3 Comments

I once read a comment from a prominent interior designer that every room should contain some black.  I can’t remember who said that but is has always stayed in my mind.  I think it is very true.  Black is grounding … Continue reading →

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I Spy – Black Orchid Interiors……….

Posted on June 22, 2011 by deardesigner 4 Comments

Unleash the inner movie star in you… with a Greta Garbo chair…a Sophia Loren chair…a Audrey Hepburn tailors dummy… Black Orchid Interiors

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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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Christmas Gift Ideas – Part VII……….

Posted on November 30, 2010 by deardesigners Leave a comment

Part VII of my Christmas gifts for the home guide. Continue reading →

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Christmas Gift Ideas – Part III……….

Posted on November 16, 2010 by deardesigners 6 Comments

Just in case you don’t win one of the giveaways…a few more gift ideas for the home…for the stylish and bold. Continue reading →

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I Spy – Helen Amy Murray……….

Posted on September 29, 2010 by deardesigners 1 Comment

I first noticed Helen Amy Murray’s work a few years ago – long before I was writing a blog. Continue reading →

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I Spy – Aiveen Daly……….

Posted on September 9, 2010 by deardesigners 1 Comment

Can a chair be sexy? It can when it comes from the Aiveen Daly studio…Corseted, frilled, clinched, or swathed in sumptious fabrics… Continue reading →

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Website Wishlist – Lifestyle Bazaar……….

Posted on July 11, 2010 by deardesigner Leave a comment

Dear Designers’ Sunday afternoon surf brings you her five absolute favourite things from Lifestyle Bazaar. Now this was a tough choice!   Such a great collection of designer products for the home, but it’s the edgier items that really catch the … Continue reading →

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Shopping – Glamorous Garden Seating……….

Posted on June 25, 2010 by deardesigners 1 Comment

Shopping – Glamorous Garden Seating………. Continue reading →

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