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The best of Maison & Objet September 2015
Sep 11, 2015
Is is September and if you are working in the interiors and design industry, this month may be the busiest in your calendar. London Design Festival is on later this month from 19th to 27th September with shows such as Decorex, Tent and Design Junction on the schedule. But it all kicked off in beautiful Paris (actually the not so beautiful Parc des Expositions in Villepinte on the outskirts of Paris) with Maison & Objet on Friday
Our Top 3 Design Restaurants
Jul 06, 2015
We love interiors, especially colourful interiors, but were also foodies and love eating out. Normally the first thing we think about when going to a restaurant is ‘Will the food be nice?’, rather than 'How does the interiors look like?’. But we are firm believers that the combination of good food and a great environment makes a difference.
Hotspot: Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills
Apr 16, 2014
This week I want to share one of my favourite hotels with you, in one of my favourite cities: The Avalon in LA. Avalon Hotel, a luxury downtown Beverly Hills boutique hotel, was originally built in 1949 and renovated by in US über-interior designer Kelly Wearstler (the author of Modern Glamour: The Art of Unexpected Style, Domicilium Decoratus and Hue) in 1999.
Back on the Blog
Mar 01, 2013
Time flies... It really does. We are only in March and there is already so much going on at our studio. We exhibited at Maison & Objet in Paris in January, launched our new Vintage Safari collection, secured some amazing new stockists around the world, and I just returned from a trip to Lagos, Nigeria, where I enjoyed some much-needed sunshine, whilst researching great ideas for the next collection.
Home Sweet Home
Jul 24, 2012
I am on a working holiday at home. For many the word ‘Home’ is a difficult definition but for me it is clearly my parent’s place, even if I have not lived here in nearly two decades. The best sleep, the best food and Mummy’s TLC. What else can I ask for? And guess what? My parent’s home is tangerine!
The Saguaro
Jan 25, 2012
Cast your mind away from the January blues and into the The Saguaro hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona. We love its bright and beautiful backdrop of rainbow colours, which erase any dull and dreary thoughts.