It was only a few months ago that I was taking my parents in to the Fromental showroom in Chelsea Harbour to show them the stunning hand painted wallpapers that were on display. Little did I know at the time that some of the work could have been that of the then head designer, Diane Hill. She has since left the company to set up on her own and has literally launched her website this week.
Read MoreA couple of weeks a go we took a family holiday to get some winter sun, destination: Sri Lanka. We didn't really know what we were letting ourselves in for, was it going to be appropriate for two little ones, what was the temperature going to be like, the food, the accommodation? We needn't have worried, when we arrived we instantly new we had found paradise!
Read MoreHallidays is a name that instantly conjures up images of sophisticated manor houses with panelled rooms and beautiful antiques. It is a company that has been around for decades and has never wavered from being anything other than an incredibly high end, leader in the carpentry world of interiors. How lucky was I to discover that old polo friends that I hadn't seen for ten years had now taken over the running of the family business and were leading it into the future.
Read MoreLast Friday, I set off for a one day screen printing workshop at Rapture & Wright. It was a beautiful, sunny winters day and as I drove into the Cotswold I was put instantly into a calm and enlightened mood. I wished I could up sticks and move from Surrey to live in the picturesque Cotswold countryside, but alas I was here for one day only and I had a mission on hand. To learn the art of screen printing!
Read MoreThere is something about these cushions made by Rifat Ozbek which set them aside from the rest. Something other than their price tag which can reach as high as £900 a cushion! The quality together with the matching and contrasting designs make these cushions stand out. The stunning ikat and beautiful use of colour make me want to buy a whole truck load and distribute them around my house with flourish!
Read MoreI first discovered DelightFULL when I fell in love with one of their floor lights for a project. I'm still hoping it will make an appearance so watch this space! This discovery is really quite exciting because it has introduced me to a huge luxury design area which somehow before had managed to miss my radar. DelightFULL in itself is quite awesome, their lights are fun, cool and fresh.
Read MoreIf you are not already aware of the sculptor Michael Speller, things are about to change! Not only has he had his work featured at Chelsea Flower Show (as seen below) for several years, his work has also been commissioned worldwide and most notably in London a large sculpture of his is standing in front of the Milbank Tower.
Read MoreYou all know just how excited I get about flowers, one of my first blogs was almost totally dedicated to declaring my love for their colourful displays. In fact, I would love to own my own florist shop, if only it didn't involve early mornings or standing in the cold. It's a fantasy that will never happen! Any way, you can imagine I almost couldn’t contain myself when I first came across Fjura and started following their beautiful creations.
Read MoreWhat started as a hobby has turned into a fun, evocative and elegant take on the industry standard of upholstery for Sarah Louise Dix, based in Godalming, Surrey. When Sarah created the corset chair in 2005 she created a piece of design history and the Couture label came into existence. Specialising in the design and upholstery of top quality furniture and inspired by the construction and form of clothing, the designs are an art form as well as a piece of furniture.
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Anna seeks to introduce and celebrate creative and talented people from around the world who share a common passion for producing the highest quality homewares such as handmade furniture, screen-printed fabrics, original art and bespoke carpentry.
