Say it with flowers
I don’t think I have ever met anyone who doesn’t like flowers. Bringing nature into your home is a hugely satisfying and beautiful thing to do. It doesn’t have to be done with pre-made fabrics and wallpapers – with just a little imagination you can create something amazing. Although this is a beautiful way to... Read more...
A taste of Paris
I have just returned from my latest trip to Paris so I thought I would give you a little taster of a typical Parisian morning. I never cease to be amazed at how the French shop for their bread, patisserie and flowers before their working day begins. Almost every Parisian can be seen each morning with a... Read more...
How to grow a hot vegetable plot – sexy lettuce here you come
Got your meat but no veg? Home-growing has been snapped up by the nation faster than an Eames lounger on sale. Find out why you should join the craze, and just how easy it can be, with Isabel Eyre, the founder of stylish gardening blog Fennel and Fern. In her first guest post for mydeco,... Read more...
It’s not too late for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show – see our video highlights
I spent a very blustery day being swept along with the excited crowds and baying photographers all trying to get a good look at the gardening delights at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The overgrown yet manicured flower beds, the abstract sculptures, the Taiwanese lily/wedding exhibition – oh, and the never-ending bloom of celebrities.... Read more...
At home with… Jazz FM’s Claire Anderson
Super–cool Claire Anderson, Jazz's FM's Late Lounge show presenter, talks to mydeco about her minimalist style, virtues of bringing the outdoors in, and reveals who is the most stylish celebrity she's interviewed. Read more...
Last minute Mother’s Day gifts and ideas
Yes, that’s right, I said LAST MINUTE: Mother’s Day is less than a week away – and if you’ve forgotten your mummy and want to treat her to some special gifts then I’ve got you covered. I’ve compiled folders of those must-have presents that your mum will adore. So the question is, what type of... Read more...
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Tips and trends from gardening expert David Domoney
We went down to the Ideal Home Show, Earls Court, London to have a quick chat with garden enthusiast David Domoney. Speaking to him in front of the inspiring Young Gardener of the Year exhibition we could see the innovative ways that design can be used in gardening. Gardener to the stars, David has a huge... Read more...
Get ready for spring with our Designers Guild competition
Mark my words, spring is on its way. The weather is positively tropical! mydeco’s offices were bathed in 10 degree sunshine yesterday (warm enough to picnic in Hyde Park at lunchtime, I kid you not) and today the clouds are enveloping us with 13 degree hugs. But have we not grown accustomed to the winter…... Read more...
Have the perfect summer garden with B&Q
After attending the B&Q spring/summer press show I came away with their key trends for the spring/summer season and some inspirational gardening tips to share with you. The predominant theme was how to make gardening easier this year – which is helpful especially if you’re not naturally greenfingered. Image credit: mydeco.com Whatever your sense of... Read more...
The top 5 mydeco.com folders of 2010
Recently we released a new feature on mydeco.com which make it super simple to organize your inspiration by grouping your favourite 3D designs, moodboards, photos or products into folders. We asked 5 people to make folders of their favourite products and designs from mydeco.com that reflected their style. PopArtRockGirlYeah! was first up with Thoroughly Modern... Read more...
Christmas with celebrity florist Kenneth Turner
Christmas with celebrity florist Kenneth Turner Read more...
London spy: Columbia Road Flower Market
For an authentic East London experience, nothing comes close to Columbia Road market on a Sunday morning. Jam packed with the best blooms in the capital, it’s a lively and pretty noisy affair (and not for those who prefer peace and quiet on a Sunday), with salt-of-the-earth Eastender types, shouting at the top of their... Read more...
