The Vintage Furniture Flea Market – York Hall
Sunday’s challenge was to find a bargain at the Vintage flea market at East London’s York Hall. The day started off not so great, waking up late and having to walk in the rain the the fair. I always forget how beautiful the main hall is at York Hall, a perfect setting for a collection...
Renovated home – White, Neon and Graphic Prints
This renovated home on the coast of Snekkersten, Denmark looks like the idyllic and relaxing. The running theme of white, graphic prints and splashes of neon update this property to a modern but still classic aesthetic. Marie and Lars Abraham have created this stunning home, not surprising that they are both creative people. Lars a...
Love a little Valentines
Valentines day is soon approaching. Are you doing anything special? It’s nice to get a bit soppy now and again and giving a gift or card is always nice (no matter how much you pretend it isn’t! hint hint!). So here’s a little list of cards, pressies and flowers that I think are all lovely....
Home Tour : Fashion designer Filippa K
Swedish fashion designer Filippa K opens her home to Interiors writer Maria Soxbo (on behalf of ELLE). Filippa’s Swedish apartment, which has been recently refurbished (including 2 roof terraces!) is now up for sale. It seems that Filippa and her husband are quite the renovators having another project in Paris too. It’s refreshing to see...
Interior Design Trends for 2013
Seen as this is my first blog post of the year, I thought a trend blog post will be fitting and set the year off with some inspiration and trend awareness. There’s always lots to look at but I thought I’d highlight a few key trends that I feel will be relevant to the world...
Jane Means wrapping event at Liberty’s
I love experimenting with gift wrapping and learning new and exciting ways of making presents look fabulous. Last night I was invited to an event at Liberty’s where gift wrapping extraordinaire Jane Means demonstrated some impressive ribbon skills. Jane has a vast list of clients from wrapping for the Queen, Harrods, various celebrities (not naming...
Swedish designer Ylva Skarp, a home at Christmas
Swedish designer and calligraphy artist Ylva Skarp shows LANTLIV magazine around her home. Christmas can be a time where we lose our sense of style and can easily get influenced by filling the home with tat! I always say that a home should reflect the people who live in it, so why shouldn’t the Christmas decorations...
50 Christmas gifts for under £20-ish
At this time of year we all panic shop a little. I’ve created a list that shows you can buy stylish, fun and quirky gifts without having to spend too much. Bespectacled Bear Kit Simple and fun to make, this screen-printed brown bear makes the perfect desk decoration or children’s toy – once...
Cool stuff for kids
For all those people looking to buy something for kids at Christmas, I’ve just done a selection of products that I think are cool. Either for them or for their room. To be honest, I pretty much want all of these things! Maybe not the baby book but i LOVE the Bat Girl print!!! So...
ELLE Decoration presents a night at the Nicole Fahri Showroom
Nicole Fahri has Homeware, who knew?!!! I feel like I’ve had my head in the sand for the past year, thankfully ELLE Decoration saves the day (again) and points me in the right direction. At the Nicole Fahri showroom on Fulham Road we were treated to a night of wreath making, drinks and canapés while viewing the gorgeous...
