Tag Archives: dining room

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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Peacock Pavilions Revealed…

Posted on March 30, 2012 by deardesigner 3 Comments

You may remember that last year I stayed with the wonderful Maryam from My Marrakesh fame at her beautiful guest house Peacock Pavilions just outside of Marrekesh. At the time I couldn’t post about the interior of Maryam’s amazing home … Continue reading →

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Colour Inspiration – Navy and White…

Posted on March 12, 2012 by deardesigner 4 Comments

I know that spring is normally all about brightening up our homes and letting in the light.  And yes I know that just last week I was bleating on about the clean white spaces of Scandinavian interiors and how inspiring … Continue reading →

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High Glamour in New York…

Posted on February 28, 2012 by deardesigner 3 Comments

This apartment could only be in New York.  It belongs to fashion stylist Jackie Astier and is causing me serious house envy.  Every image just makes me want to get out the magnifying glass and investigate every single nook and cranny.  … Continue reading →

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I Spy – Handpainted Napkins from the Monogrammed Linen Shop

Posted on January 19, 2012 by deardesigner 2 Comments

 I knew as soon as these plopped into my mailbox I knew that I would have to share. The Monogrammed Linen Shop have launched a stunning new concept in dining linen.  Placemat and napkin sets for the table that are a combination … Continue reading →

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Photographer Portfolio – Patric Johansson

Posted on January 16, 2012 by deardesigner 1 Comment

I stumbled across the portfolio of Patric Johansson at the weekend and was immediately smitten. Gorgeous interiors and beautiful closeups had me at the first photograph.  But be warned, if you do click on the link, you may be gone some … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Snoop – Erin Featherston

Posted on January 13, 2012 by deardesigner 7 Comments

I just love this New York apartment belonging to Erin Featherston. The first photograph has been on one of my pinterest boards for some time but I keep going back to it.  I can’t quite work out why I love … Continue reading →

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Global Warming – A House of Souvenirs

Posted on January 9, 2012 by deardesigner 3 Comments

I post about all sorts of styles here on the blog.  One day it might be Scandinavian Style, another day Industrial Chic and yet another day it might be Hollywood Regency.  I really do love them all. But the one … 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 Worlds Most Glamorous Homes……….

Posted on October 17, 2011 by deardesigner 2 Comments

According to Design et al A Beach House in Nantucket – Kathleen Hay “Describing her style as eclectic and sophisticated, Kathleen likes to get a balanced mix of materials, wood, metal, stone, wool and glass in each room.” London townhouse … Continue reading →

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