Tag Archives: rugs

Say it with Flowers…

Posted on April 10, 2012 by deardesigner 5 Comments

There are so many flower inspired products in the shops at the moment and what better way to update our interiors for spring? Here’s a few of my favourites.  Designers Guild printed floral bed linen. Giant peonies on crisp white cotton. The … Continue reading →

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Moroccan Ice

Posted on January 31, 2012 by deardesigner 6 Comments

Celebrate the patterns and shapes of Morocco in silver, metal and icy white. From top left: Hanging lanterns, Svpply. Bronze, metal, tassel glasses, Liberty. Star lantern, Clayton Gray. Porcelain tiles, Overstock. Silver pouf, Calypso.  Wall plaque, Berber Trading. Lace lantern, … 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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I Spy – Vanessa Arbuthnott……….

Posted on October 24, 2011 by deardesigner Leave a comment

A breath of fresh country air from Vanessa Arbuthnott.  Vanessa has established a reputation for designing and producing enchanting ranges of fabrics, rugs and wallpapers inspired by her great love of the countryside.  Not surprisingly she lives and works in a gloriously … Continue reading →

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Zebra Rugs……….

Posted on August 23, 2011 by deardesigner 3 Comments

There’s one trend out there that I’m not sure I can buy into. They are just about everywhere and undeniably glamorous. Gracing the floors of bedrooms, sitting rooms, entrance halls, even dressing rooms!  Adding sophistication to any type of decor.  … 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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Website Wishlist – The French Bedroom Co……….

Posted on April 24, 2011 by deardesigner 5 Comments

Don’t you just love it when a new brochure plops through the letterbox? Especially one as tempting as the The French Bedroom Company. See, not just full of French re-production furniture!  This lamp is so pretty.  Wouldn’t it look perfect in … 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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Christian Lacroix for Designers Guild……….

Posted on March 3, 2011 by deardesigner Leave a comment

Have you seen the Christian Lacroix collection for Designers Guild? As flamboyant… as colourful… as daring as you’d expect. From the House of Christian Lacroix.

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