Tag Archives: outside spaces

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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Pot up the Patio this Easter…

Posted on April 3, 2012 by deardesigner 1 Comment

I’m not much of a gardener but I do like somewhere nice to sit outside during our brief English summer.  So this coming Easter weekend you will find me at the garden centre checking out the plants.  Because let’s face … 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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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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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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Inspiration – Outdoor Fireplaces……….

Posted on August 30, 2011 by deardesigner 4 Comments

What we all need at this time of the year is an incentive to stay out in the garden longer. It’s such a shame that at the first chills of  late summer (I’m not going to utter the dreaded word  … Continue reading →

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Hotels – Dar Darma, Marrakesh……….

Posted on August 17, 2011 by deardesigner Leave a comment

Located in possibly one of my favourite cities in the whole wide world… Dar Darma is undeniably beautiful but it is also a little bit different.  Soaring, painted ceilings and decadent furnishings maybe, but it is also more like a … Continue reading →

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This is where I’d like to be……….

Posted on August 12, 2011 by deardesigner 5 Comments

Thank God it’s Friday. Would anyone care to join me? Sources: Image,Lucyina Moodie. blue check tablecloth, Amazon.  Stiped cushion, Black. Jug, House of Fraser. Blue glasses, Amazon. Bowl, Blue Rose Pottery.  Oil drizzler, David Mellor. Driftwood door stop, Velvet Brown. Glass … Continue reading →

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