tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73699273802813438082024-02-20T23:52:29.843+00:00Dwell WishesA blog about interiors, homes and décor. Whatever your home desires.Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992996647211106274noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369927380281343808.post-1372802370462385112011-10-29T16:37:00.000+01:002011-10-29T16:37:28.826+01:00Clarissa Hulse presents Kallianthi<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Textiles genius <a href="http://www.clarissahulse.com/">Clarissa Hulse</a> has teamed up with <a href="http://www.harlequin.uk.com/">Harlequin</a> to create a beautiful new collection of wallpapers and fabrics called <i>Kallianthi. </i>The name comes from the Ancient Greek for 'wild flowers' and of course the range features her signature botanical graphics. In fact, most of Clarissa's designs are inspired by real plants that she has spotted and photographed while on countryside walks. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The designs in the <a href="http://www.clarissahulse.com/shop/kallianthi/">Kallianthi collection</a> are all beautiful - some bold, some serene. All come in a dazzling variety of colourways, combining the bright shades of fuchsia, chilli or turmeric with muted neutrals such as pewter, putty or pebble.</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This stunning watercolour wallpaper - <a href="http://www.clarissahulse.com/shop/kallianthi/wallpaper1/demeter-stripe/">Demeter Stripe</a> - has just been named 'Best Wallpaper over £40' at the <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/product-idea/picture/winners-of-the-homes-gardens-fabric-awards-2011/7">Homes & Gardens Fabric Award</a>s. Hang it horizontally for a fabulous sunset effect. </div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992996647211106274noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369927380281343808.post-75629924859147880932011-09-29T22:32:00.001+01:002011-09-29T22:36:46.067+01:00Reiko Kaneko<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Have you heard of <a href="http://www.reikokaneko.co.uk/home">Reiko Kaneko</a>? She is a ceramics designer who combines the best of English (bone china and eccentricity) with Japanese (kawaii-ness). She is causing a stir in the design world with her work, which is at once witty, practical and beautiful. Everything is made in Stoke-on-Trent - the home of British pottery. Have a look for yourself... <br />
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</tbody></table>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992996647211106274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369927380281343808.post-64260050208872426832011-09-01T21:45:00.000+01:002011-09-01T21:45:04.319+01:00Ten of the Best... ArmchairsSummer's over! It's time to head back indoors and find a lovely comfy armchair on which to hibernate until April.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cleopatra Slipper Chair, £795, <a href="http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/cleopatra-slipper-chair">Graham & Green</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mrs Godfrey Chair, $1695, <a href="http://www.jonathanadler.com/Mrs.-Godfrey-chair-starting-at/?cat=361&initial=">Jonathan Adler</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Louise Armchair, £799, <a href="http://www.okadirect.com/Louise-Armchair-productUA142-464.aspx">OKA</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jev_4WFTv8k/Tl_rX3oJSJI/AAAAAAAAAIw/KCMhYe6DYSc/s1600/Debenhams.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jev_4WFTv8k/Tl_rX3oJSJI/AAAAAAAAAIw/KCMhYe6DYSc/s320/Debenhams.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cream Palmer Armchair, £349, <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_322005148799MISC_-1?breadcrumb=Home~txtarmchair">Debenhams</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lALOBXOY1do/Tl_rXexA5nI/AAAAAAAAAIs/WNYodzQJtS4/s1600/M%2526S.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="287" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lALOBXOY1do/Tl_rXexA5nI/AAAAAAAAAIs/WNYodzQJtS4/s320/M%2526S.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jefferson Chair, £299, <a href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/Jefferson-Chair/dp/B005CREI86?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_25&nodeId=42966030&sr=1-25&qid=1314907363">M&S</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rilmg13bS9c/Tl_rVr1bNaI/AAAAAAAAAIY/qhDC4O-Kous/s1600/Lombok.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="295" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rilmg13bS9c/Tl_rVr1bNaI/AAAAAAAAAIY/qhDC4O-Kous/s320/Lombok.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lazy Teak Occasional Armchair, £395, <a href="http://www.lombok.co.uk/Lazy-Teak-Occasional-Armchair-PCHLAZY/">Lombok</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-92Miq-TvDbk/Tl_rWjrc2fI/AAAAAAAAAIk/MEFJMW8NSN8/s1600/Heal%2527s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="262" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-92Miq-TvDbk/Tl_rWjrc2fI/AAAAAAAAAIk/MEFJMW8NSN8/s320/Heal%2527s.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sleek Armchair by Luca Scachetti, from £3595, <a href="http://www.heals.co.uk/armchairs/sleek-armchair-by-luca-scachetti/invt/sleekchair/&bklist=icat,2,mycatref?htxt=Fa4sUA4GmFdC%2BWXV0FhMKgDS3F%2Fm1jka%2BZ3y9bXpdGa5aVD21n39XvMLr%2FEDYGsfF%2FPCH4Xxzwj8%0Anq1wajRnJg%3D%3D">Heal's</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rocco Armchair, £149, <a href="http://dwell.co.uk/111754/Rocco-armchair-white/">Dwell</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FsyuCkYlqsQ/Tl_rYRdZtjI/AAAAAAAAAI0/tFw8OLTpQWA/s1600/Citta+Design.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="233" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FsyuCkYlqsQ/Tl_rYRdZtjI/AAAAAAAAAI0/tFw8OLTpQWA/s320/Citta+Design.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rattan Gin & Tonic Rattan Armchair, <a href="http://cittadesign.com/#/collection/living/rattan-furniture/MN0087">Citta Design</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Luisa Mexican Chair, £395, <a href="http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/luisa-mexican-chair">Graham & Green</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CLbBVbdTIWU/TiK2TCJMfTI/AAAAAAAAAIU/IFUXtHP54k8/s1600/Paper+Cut+Print+-+Paris.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CLbBVbdTIWU/TiK2TCJMfTI/AAAAAAAAAIU/IFUXtHP54k8/s320/Paper+Cut+Print+-+Paris.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pedlars.co.uk/page_4162.html">Paper Cut Print - Paris</a>. Was £145, now £49.50. </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XM3a1d7LJ8I/TiK2Rreq1HI/AAAAAAAAAIE/Go7ylf-jByI/s1600/Tolix+square+table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XM3a1d7LJ8I/TiK2Rreq1HI/AAAAAAAAAIE/Go7ylf-jByI/s320/Tolix+square+table.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pedlars.co.uk/page_3428.html">Tolix Square Table</a>, Orange. Was £499, now £245. If you like this, check out <a href="http://dwellwishes.blogspot.com/2011/02/design-classic-tolix-chair.html">my post on Tolix A Chairs</a> from earlier this year. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pedlars.co.uk/page_3029.html">Bulb Vases</a>. Were £8.50-£22.50, now £3.95-£9.95.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rEQ7R2IOOf4/TiK2Rzb7fQI/AAAAAAAAAII/O1q3pDA0y8o/s1600/Dreyfuss+500+desk+phone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rEQ7R2IOOf4/TiK2Rzb7fQI/AAAAAAAAAII/O1q3pDA0y8o/s320/Dreyfuss+500+desk+phone.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pedlars.co.uk/page_1679.html">Dreyfuss 500 Desk Phone</a>. Was £67, now £32.50.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gQGH6ToKlXI/TiK2SluN_6I/AAAAAAAAAIQ/qXIYIo9_gaY/s1600/Hey+Ho+Let%2527s+Go.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gQGH6ToKlXI/TiK2SluN_6I/AAAAAAAAAIQ/qXIYIo9_gaY/s320/Hey+Ho+Let%2527s+Go.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pedlars.co.uk/page_3137.html">Hey Ho Let's Go</a> Limited Edition Letterpress Print. Was £135, now £49.50.</td></tr>
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</div></div>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992996647211106274noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369927380281343808.post-32713225694032817532011-07-16T14:28:00.000+01:002011-07-16T14:28:08.139+01:00Pick of the sales: Plümo<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The lucky buyers at <a href="http://www.plumo.com/">Plümo</a> travel the world to find beautiful artisan goods for you to put in your home. And guess what - they've got a sale on! Just look at these bargains!</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pb6toP7Baic/TiGK58XyS1I/AAAAAAAAAHk/MoAzQxPlW-o/s1600/Painted+Jugs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pb6toP7Baic/TiGK58XyS1I/AAAAAAAAAHk/MoAzQxPlW-o/s400/Painted+Jugs.jpg" width="236" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.plumo.com/products/Painted-Jugs.html">Painted tinware jugs</a>, handmade in India. Was £49, now £25</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qj-Kv2Qa1o0/TiGLyjVPDKI/AAAAAAAAAHo/YSCBj6Tkod4/s1600/Mexican+Bird+Cushions.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qj-Kv2Qa1o0/TiGLyjVPDKI/AAAAAAAAAHo/YSCBj6Tkod4/s400/Mexican+Bird+Cushions.jpg" width="236" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.plumo.com/products/Mexican-bird-cushions.html">Mexican bird cushion</a>, was £39, now £24</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-25mTLhZ_RYA/TiGMSxNwLrI/AAAAAAAAAHs/xJX9uWuOAPk/s1600/Nutcracker.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-25mTLhZ_RYA/TiGMSxNwLrI/AAAAAAAAAHs/xJX9uWuOAPk/s400/Nutcracker.jpg" width="236" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This Fairtrade wooden toadstool <a href="http://www.plumo.com/products/NUTCRACKER.html">nutcracker</a> would make a great gift. Was £33, now £18</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iyeNzJCi_Vw/TiGMynHMe_I/AAAAAAAAAHw/iUgL_B-t19o/s1600/Palekh+boxes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iyeNzJCi_Vw/TiGMynHMe_I/AAAAAAAAAHw/iUgL_B-t19o/s400/Palekh+boxes.jpg" width="250" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.plumo.com/products/PALEKH-BOXES.html">Palekh boxes</a> - traditional lacquer boxes depicting Russian fables. Handmade in Russia. Was £39, now £15</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eF3mSjweO44/TiGNVEXinKI/AAAAAAAAAH0/EYIkHXfmMls/s1600/Watering+can.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eF3mSjweO44/TiGNVEXinKI/AAAAAAAAAH0/EYIkHXfmMls/s400/Watering+can.jpg" width="236" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not a teapot but a Fairtrade <a href="http://www.plumo.com/products/Flower-watering-can.html#">watering can</a>, made in India. Was £35, now £19 </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rXAjIYk2khQ/TiGN0OKIP4I/AAAAAAAAAH4/Ykn94S_R3Oo/s1600/Sisal+placemats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rXAjIYk2khQ/TiGN0OKIP4I/AAAAAAAAAH4/Ykn94S_R3Oo/s400/Sisal+placemats.jpg" width="236" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fairtrade <a href="http://www.plumo.com/products/Sisal-placemats.html">sisal placemats</a>, hand-woven by a women's cooperative in Bangladesh. Was £9, now £5.95</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.plumo.com/products/Dowry-boxes.html#">Dowry boxes</a>, handmade in Northern India from recycled metal. They are bigger than they look - the square one is 41cm high and the rectangular one is 59cm long. Was £119, now £75.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.plumo.com/products/Sunburst-mirror.html">Sunburst mirror</a>, was £219, now £159. If you like sunburst mirrors (and who doesn't?) take a look at <a href="http://naturalhistory.typepad.com/blog/2011/07/i-dont-know-what-it-says-about-me-but.html">this post</a> from <a href="http://origin-of-style.com/">Natural History</a>'s <a href="http://www.naturalhistory.typepad.com/">blog</a>...</td></tr>
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</div></div>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992996647211106274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369927380281343808.post-86162390589415830132011-07-07T22:11:00.001+01:002011-07-07T22:11:41.358+01:00Wake Me Up Before You RococoMy latest post for the wonderful <a href="http://origin-of-style.com/">Natural History</a> blog is all about Rococo. <a href="http://naturalhistory.typepad.com/blog/2011/07/wake-me-up-before-you-rococo.html">Go on, have a read!</a>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992996647211106274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369927380281343808.post-75457356294459867272011-06-30T17:41:00.000+01:002011-06-30T17:41:00.244+01:00Where I keep my other blog!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm very excited to tell you that I am now a member of the <a href="http://www.origin-of-style.com/">Natural History</a> blogging team! The blog is over at <a href="http://naturalhistory.typepad.com/">http://naturalhistory.typepad.com</a> and there's a bunch of us who blog about different topics. My subject is design history, looking at various styles and techniques, and you can read my posts on Monday mornings at 10. </div><br />
I was already a big fan of Natural History (the actual shop is in Oxford and the website is called <a href="http://www.origin-of-style.com/">Origin of Style</a>) so it's an honour to be part of it. It's a treasure trove of unique pieces and unusual, beautiful homewares. The founder, <a href="http://naturalhistory.typepad.com/">Sarah</a>, says she spent a lot of her youth in the Museum of Natural History in Dublin, so much of the shop's collection is inspired by such things as birds, entomology and Victorian taxidermy!<br />
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Here are my top seven wonderful things to be found at Natural History (it was going to be my top five but I couldn't narrow it down!)<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aomrer3aFq0/TgylBO2VTjI/AAAAAAAAAGE/fHAfWQp-CGI/s1600/hummingbird+wall+prints.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aomrer3aFq0/TgylBO2VTjI/AAAAAAAAAGE/fHAfWQp-CGI/s400/hummingbird+wall+prints.jpg" width="285" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hummingbird prints (set of six, unframed), £25<br />
Hummingbird cushions, £70</td></tr>
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I would love to swan about my house wearing this fabulous silk robe. Possibly while pretending to be Margot from The Good Life and drinking a martini. <div><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SUrFZNAZpt4/TgylALcf-9I/AAAAAAAAAF4/FKjTyJ_yx6U/s1600/coral+printed+silk+robe.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="353" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SUrFZNAZpt4/TgylALcf-9I/AAAAAAAAAF4/FKjTyJ_yx6U/s400/coral+printed+silk+robe.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coral printed silk robe, £120</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beetle tea towel, £12</td></tr>
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</div><div>This luxurious blanket would make a brilliant gift for anyone. </div><div><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y6ZNWmnqges/Tgyk_7MyivI/AAAAAAAAAF0/VbDRqmXhU-c/s1600/bright+cosy+lambswool+blanket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y6ZNWmnqges/Tgyk_7MyivI/AAAAAAAAAF0/VbDRqmXhU-c/s400/bright+cosy+lambswool+blanket.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bright cosy lambswool blanket, £60</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H30Q_m8Owoo/TgylA34tkXI/AAAAAAAAAGA/26VkqKoXXiM/s1600/fretwork+lantern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H30Q_m8Owoo/TgylA34tkXI/AAAAAAAAAGA/26VkqKoXXiM/s400/fretwork+lantern.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fretwork lanterns: small £12.95; medium £18.95</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TglJBNzJFWM/TgylAic-VKI/AAAAAAAAAF8/tDFXzl44Ju8/s1600/dove+bottle+stopper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TglJBNzJFWM/TgylAic-VKI/AAAAAAAAAF8/tDFXzl44Ju8/s400/dove+bottle+stopper.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dove bottle stopper. £5.95</td></tr>
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</div></div></div>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992996647211106274noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369927380281343808.post-49779568213936626712011-06-18T10:29:00.004+01:002011-06-19T11:45:05.095+01:00Decorating and the art of seduction: tips from the bowerbirdThis is probably one of the most incredible things you will ever see.<br />
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If you haven't seen the bowerbird in action before, I highly recommend watching this clip from the BBC's Life series. The male<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowerbird"> bowerbird</a> builds a structure and decorates it with brightly coloured objects in order to attract a mate. The structure alone is highly impressive, using pillars to hold up the curving roof, but the bird's collecting and decorating behaviour is astonishing. The male collects great piles of small objects, placing them around the entrance to the bower to make it attractive to females. Each male has his own taste in décor, favouring certain colours over others, and will choose flowers, leaves, stones, feathers, shells, berries, fungus, charcoal, dung or even shiny beetles (which have the disadvantage of not staying where they are placed) to achieve the desired effect. Some birds will use man-made objects which have been discarded in the area, such as plastic, glass, nails, coins or rifle shells, spending hours arranging their collections in the hope of seducing a mate.<br />
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Here's the video. Perhaps you could pass it on to any lonely bachelors you know.<br />
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I particularly like the male's celebratory dance at the end.Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992996647211106274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369927380281343808.post-8097924270841649502011-06-12T17:53:00.003+01:002011-06-19T12:55:00.684+01:00Mexican Fiesta!Mexico is one hot trend for garden this summer. This is a fantastically vibrant, playful look that's perfect for outdoor summer celebrations. It's time to take down the Union Jack bunting and get the fiesta going with some Mexican-inspired accessories for your garden.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rocio Outdoor Rug, £12 from <a href="http://www.habitat.co.uk/rocio-outdoor-rug///fcp-product/900456">Habitat</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Citronella Tealights in Terracotta Holder, £2.49 from <a href="http://www.cargohomeshop.com/Citronella_Tealights_in_Terracotta_Holder/Default.aspx">Cargo</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Festival Outdoor Fairy Lights, £35 from <a href="http://www.habitat.co.uk/pws/ProductDetails.ice?ProductID=978055&redirect=true">Habitat</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Circle Table Lantern in Lapis, £5 from <a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/231124882/Product.aspx?source=63258">John Lewis</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Acapulco Recycled Picnic Mat in Turquoise, £19.95 from <a href="http://www.dotcomgiftshop.com/picnic-mat-acapulco-turquoise?P36=UJ77N8">Dotcomgiftshop</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yellow Club Table & Chairs Set, £89 from <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_320003007323MISC_-1?breadcrumb=Home~txtyellow+chair">Debenhams</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pineapple Tealight Holder, £4.90 from <a href="http://www.habitat.co.uk/pineapple-tea-light-holder/accessories//fcp-product/900723">Habitat</a></td></tr>
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</div></div></div></div><p>This blog post is part of the <a href="http://mydeco.com/pass-it-on" >mydeco.com ‘Pass It On</a> <a href="http://mydeco.com/c/garden-outdoor/1252/" >Garden & Outdoor</a> series’, a collaborative blogging project.</p>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992996647211106274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369927380281343808.post-864471686268419532011-06-10T22:02:00.004+01:002011-06-12T14:47:21.531+01:00Debenhams Home Collection for Autumn/Winter 2011Last week <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/">Debenhams</a> kindly invited me to their Autumn/Winter 2011 press show. I was in great company, as Matthew Williamson, Julien Macdonald and Ben de Lisi were all there too. Not bad celeb spotting for a Wednesday lunchtime!<br />
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</div><div>I was really impressed by the new home collections for next season, from each of Debenhams' designers and the store's own label range too. </div><div><br />
</div><div>For me the highlight was <a href="http://www.bendelisi.com/">Ben de Lisi</a>'s collection, featuring retro graphics, London icons and his signature bulldog in the form of a porcelain lamp. </div><div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ben de Lisi Home at <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/">Debenhams</a> </td></tr>
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<div>The ceramic egg box and milk carton are particularly cool and I expect they will sell very well as Christmas gifts.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ben de Lisi Home at <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/">Debenhams</a></td></tr>
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</div><div>The latest addition to the Designers at Debenhams stable, <a href="http://www.lisastickleylondon.com/">Lisa Stickley</a>, didn't disappoint with her first collection for the brand. Lisa's poodles, polka dots and roses are sure to be a hit. </div><div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">House and Home by Lisa Stickley for <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/">Debenhams</a> </td></tr>
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<a href="http://bettyjackson.com/">Betty Jackson</a>'s elegant range was fabulous; the purple toile bed linen, blue smoked glass vases and two-tone mustard/mushroom crockery were among my favourite pieces of the whole show (and I will post more pics as soon as I get my hands on them). </div><div><br />
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<div><a href="http://www.matthewwilliamson.com/">Matthew Williamson</a>'s Butterfly Home collection will bring some welcome colour to the winter months and his signature Indian influences are present and correct. The peacock cushions are absolutely gorgeous. Lime green is a key colour in this range (looks far better than it sounds!), Chinoiserie patterns decorate bedlinen and tableware and Williamson shows that this season's ikat trend is set to continue through to next year. </div><div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Butterfly Home by Matthew Williamson at <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/">Debenhams</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Butterfly Home by Matthew Williamson at <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/">Debenhams</a></td></tr>
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Debenhams keeps the Royal Wedding spirit alive with a patriotic collection for next season. There was some fantastic quilting happening with Union Jacks, gingham, checks, florals and denim shades. Please excuse the pictures - I took the first two myself on my phone...</div><div><br />
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<div>The Debenhams Autumn/Winter 2011 range will be in stores from September.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">No! It's a mirror! With half a table attached! Ingenious - a coup d'oeil triumph courtesy of Swedish designers <a href="http://www.designfront.org/">Front</a> for <a href="http://www.porro.com/">Porro</a>. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In terms of interiors, it's actually quite limited but the highlight for me was Ideal Home magazine's roomsets. You can find pictures of the rooms<a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/house-tour/picture/step-inside-a-colourful-contemporary-home"> here</a> on House To Home. These are a few of my favourite things...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ecochic wallpaper, £45..95 per roll, <a href="http://www.wallpaperdirect.co.uk/products/brewers/ecochic/69019">Wallpaper Direct</a>. Image: Simon Whitmore for Ideal Home</span></td></tr>
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Love the simple colour palette here. Jonathan Adler is my new favourite. No stores over here though, sadly. Can you buy his stuff anywhere here in the UK?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">First up - these brilliant mugs from <a href="http://www.coleoflondon.com/">Cole of London</a>. I really regret not paying attention in History lessons but these are a fantastic way to fill gaps in your history knowledge, as each one is covered in useful facts about the monarch pictured. There's even a <a href="http://www.coleoflondon.com/timeline-4-w.asp">timeline</a> on the website which lists all of them, all the way back to Alfred the Great. (I thought Athelstan was the first king of England - shows how much I know!)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">These <a href="http://www.stamprugs.com/">Stamp Rugs</a> are really cool, in a quirky-punky way. They come in several colours with the different stamp denominations on them. </span><br />
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love this King's Choice mug from <a href="http://www.roseandgrey.co.uk/">Rose & Grey</a>. Now, I <i>think</i> this particular king is is George V, Colin Firth's dad. Right?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This gorgeous tea towel will make doing the dishes a bit less dull. It's from <a href="http://www.thechiccountryhome.co.uk/">The Chic Country Home</a>.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Now, where would a king be without all his soldiers and all his men? These cute egg and soldier cups are designed by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Takae Mzutani and made in Cornwall. You can buy them from <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/">Not On The High Street</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There are far too many gorgeous and colourful things to mention, but here are a few of my favourites...</span><br />
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<div>This tea towel even comes with a recipe for drop scones!</div><div><br />
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</div><div>It's a shame that <a href="http://www.retail-week.com/property/habitat-to-exit-regent-street-store/5021706.article">Habitat is leaving Regent Street</a>, although it does make sense for them to concentrate on the Tottenham Court Road store instead. After all, nobody goes to Regent Street to buy furniture. </div><div><br />
</div><div>The fabulous art deco building, a former cinema, is being taken over by <a href="http://uk.burberry.com/">Burberry</a>.</div><div><br />
</div><div>All the stock is reduced by about 30-50% so there are some great bargains to be found - get down there quick though.</div><div><br />
</div><div>I just about managed to stop myself from buying the rest of the Camille dinner set (no space in my kitchen). Having said that, the sale is on for another three weeks, and I might not be so restrained next time I walk past... </div><div><br />
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</div>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992996647211106274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7369927380281343808.post-39250084583186639542011-02-23T17:06:00.000+00:002011-02-23T17:06:58.611+00:00Design Classic: Tolix A Chair<div style="line-height: 14.05pt; margin-bottom: 14.05pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hello, and thanks for reading! As this is the first post on this blog, I thought it only fitting to start by writing about something that will stand the test of time. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="line-height: 14.05pt; margin-bottom: 14.05pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Now the chair comes in a great range of shapes, colours and finishes. I think I’d go for the classic galvanised metal version, and place them around the dining table with patterned seat pads in different colours. They work in pretty much any style of room (or garden) and are stackable and rust-proof too.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tvSjv3oadxU/TWU9OFyj95I/AAAAAAAAABY/TVazb07XSnw/s1600/cucumbersome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="289" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tvSjv3oadxU/TWU9OFyj95I/AAAAAAAAABY/TVazb07XSnw/s320/cucumbersome.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image: <a href="http://www.cucumbersome.com/">Cucumbersome</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="line-height: 14.05pt; margin-bottom: 14.05pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 14.05pt; margin-bottom: 14.05pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Even Anna Wintour chooses to put her <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/2009/09/anna-wintours-vogue-desk-chair-the-september-issue-tolix-chair.html">chic derrière</a> on one. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9I3f0g4ZJR8/TWU99qZWyHI/AAAAAAAAABc/kXJU7us4eX8/s1600/stylechronicle2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9I3f0g4ZJR8/TWU99qZWyHI/AAAAAAAAABc/kXJU7us4eX8/s1600/stylechronicle2.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image: <a href="http://www.stylechronicle.blogspot.com/">Style Chronicle</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VW-buRrgteo/TWU-BCCIexI/AAAAAAAAABk/5gsa4qUcE1Q/s1600/stylechronicle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VW-buRrgteo/TWU-BCCIexI/AAAAAAAAABk/5gsa4qUcE1Q/s1600/stylechronicle.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image: <a href="http://www.stylechronicle.blogspot.com/">Style Chronicle</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="line-height: 14.05pt; margin-bottom: 14.05pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 14.05pt; margin-bottom: 14.05pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11pt;">You can buy them from all sorts of places, including </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://www.pedlars.co.uk/page_3261.html">Pedlars</a>, </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://thefrenchhouse.net/prodrange/show/5346">The French House</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> and <a href="http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/product.aspx/tolix+collection/tolix+classic+french+cafe+chair/furniture/furniture_view_our_collections/view_our_collections_tolix_collection/-/group21.htm">Graham & Green</a>.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992996647211106274noreply@blogger.com0