Tag Archives: kitchen

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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How to Work it – Black Kitchens

Posted on May 1, 2012 by deardesigner 14 Comments

What do you think of black kitchens?    Dramatic, sophisticated, glamorous, or too scary to even contemplate?  I must admit I am put off by those ultra modern shiny black kitchens that modern developers use to attract young buyers, but, … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of a House in France…

Posted on April 16, 2012 by deardesigner 8 Comments

Just back from six days in the French countryside and feeling rejuvenated and inspired. Six whole days with no TV, no newspapers, no wi-fi, no crowds, no traffic and absolutely no noise.  Now that doesn’t happen often! Nothing to do … Continue reading →

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BlogTour NYC – Sponsor – Blanco America

Posted on March 15, 2012 by deardesigner Leave a comment

Next up, in the line of wonderful BlogTour NYC sponsors is Blanco America. A family owned business established in 1925, Blanco’s humble beginnings included making copper parts for cookers and hot water bottles. Today they have produced more than 40 … Continue reading →

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BlogTour NYC – Sponsor – Scholtes

Posted on March 13, 2012 by deardesigner Leave a comment

Continuing my little mini series of Blogtour NYC sponsors… Scholtes is an Italian manufacturer of innovative, professional appliances for the home chef and is joining the other sponsors as it launches its products into the North American marketplace. Here in … Continue reading →

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Blogtour NYC – Sponsor – Miele USA

Posted on March 5, 2012 by deardesigner Leave a comment

Number 2 of my featured Blogtour NYC sponsors is Miele USA. They don’t really need an introduction.  Mention Miele and inevitably premium kitchen appliances spring to mind, but did you know that they were founded in Germany in 1899 with … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Snoop – Ines de la Fressange

Posted on February 7, 2012 by deardesigner 2 Comments

Just what you’d expect from the queen of chic.  A delightfully pared down idyll in the South of France, where friends and family can relax.  “For me,” she says, “decor has a great deal in common with fashion. You have … Continue reading →

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When is a Kitchen, not a Kitchen?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by deardesigner 9 Comments

When it looks as fabulous as this of course! .  Of course practical considerations have to be taken into account – like a good extractor to get rid of the cooking smells – but even after that, how do you … 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 – 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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