Recycled design for the home
Recycled, reclaimed, reused – I love it all. Those who know me know I love to seek out great vintage pieces and flea market finds, but what I love best is coming across innovative designers who upcycle period pieces or recycle waste materials into something new for the home. These days, in our increasingly environmentally-aware... Read more...
Leaf, Bough and Blossom – celebrate the start of spring with Vintage influences
May began this week, officially bringing the start of Spring. I don’t know about you, but I’d quite like the weather to catch up and realise this fact! Instead of celebrating outdoors amongst the flora and fauna, why don’t we bring the May Day celebrations inside the home this year? Historically at this time, according... Read more...
Sitting Pretty with Vintage Patchwork Seating from Kelly Swallow
If you’re looking for unique seating with a vintage twist then look no further than the work of Irish designer Kelly Swallow. She transforms individually sourced vintage pieces, each with their own unique charm, reupholstering them to create an entirely new chair or sofa. “The personality of every piece is rediscovered by painstakingly and lovingly choosing... Read more...
Eco-luxury furniture from Lucy Turner
The last few years have seen interior designers taking great inspiration from the 1950s and 1960s, particularly when it comes to kitchen, dining and living areas. Vintage furniture from these decades has come back into fashion and we are coveting the wooden sideboards our grandparents had, wanting to bring them into our own modern interior... Read more...
Go Dutch with vintage-inspired pieces from Ninainvorm
With Spring in the air I am on the lookout for fun and colourful items to bring new life to my décor. I love vintage ceramics and the bold block colour often found in mid-century dinnerware and kitchen pieces. I’d like to share with you some quirky homewares that fuse mid-century style with contemporary design.... Read more...
Juice up a frenzy on Pancake Day with mysqueeze
It’s Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Day) and it’s the day many of us traditionally eat pancakes before the start of Lent. Like our homes, pancakes need a bit of embellishment, and what goes better with a pancake than freshly squeezed lemon juice and a sprinkle of sugar? In my books, nothing, and using... Read more...
