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Pinterest...

2011-08-01T20:13:00.005+01:00

Today I was reminded about this amazing website pinterest and can't wait to receive my invitation to join! I've been on it for a good couple of hours now, just scrolling through all the beautiful images! Pinterest will definitely change the way I search for images on the web. I always use Google images to search for inspiration, but you never really know what you are going to get, and if you are looking for images for a mood board etc you have to sift through all the ugly images first before finding the nice ones!!

At Pinterest, all of the images are 'magazine worthy', taken by photographers and are styled beautifully. It's great because you can 'pin' an image to a board to create your own virtual pin-board and follow collections created by others.

Florals...

2011-02-20T21:43:00.004Z

OK, i know this a very girly post, but how beautiful do these floral prints look in both of the rooms above! Different from having an all over wallpaper print!

Button Cushion...

2011-02-17T19:04:00.003Z

button cushion by Ferm Living...simple and easy way to make any old cushion unique!

Charlotte Farmer tea towels...

2011-02-17T18:52:00.003Z

Love these illustrated cotton / linen tea towels celebrating every day delights of tea, biscuits and cake!

BHLDN...

2011-02-16T22:50:00.003Z

Anthropologie's new wedding line 'BHLDN' launched on Valentines Day. Pronounced Beholden (Dutch for 'to keep') the beautiful looking website has everything from quirky dresses to vintage inspired head pieces and jewellery.

What i really love about this website is that whilst shopping for your accessories you can also take a short quiz that determines 'what kind' of bride you are and what style suits you best, items are then selected from the collection to suit you! Here's a few items from the collection.. every girl's dream!!

Orla Kiely...

2011-02-16T20:22:00.005Z

I received a lovely Orla Kiely book for Christmas, and I've nearly finished it! I'd recommend that anyone who loves textiles, print and furnishings to have a look at this book! It's so inspiring, and full of beautiful photographs and illustrations - and not only that, you also get to read her story from when she started out as a designer and the success shes had over the years. I love these kind of books. Thanks Low & Steve x

Lovely Prints...

2011-02-16T18:15:00.004Z

I'm a huge fan of Lisa Stickley, and love her online shop. Her placement prints are so stylish and unique, great for a little bit of 'vintage' in your home. If you fancy making something, and don't know where to start Lisa Stickley's book 'Made at Home' offers loads of practical ideas for crafty gifts.

Illustrated step by step, the instructions take you through each project whatever your sewing experience! .. can't wait to order mine.

Stunning...

2011-02-16T17:54:00.003Z

Illustrator Ekatarina Koroleva creates beautiful, yet simple illustrations of women, i would love a print like this in my home!

Ink & Spindle

2011-02-13T18:09:00.003Z

I really love Ink & Spindle's prints - there all designed and screen printed by hand! So simple and elegant - and a beautiful colour scheme.

Colour me pretty...

2011-02-08T20:14:00.001Z

I absolutely love Leslies colour combinations on Decor8's Colour me pretty column - beautiful photographs, I'm not really a purple person, but these images make it so hard not to fall in love with the colour!

Ralph Lauren's 4D Sensory Experience...

2010-11-17T22:06:00.000Z

To celebrate its 10 years of digital innovation in the US and the launch of its new UK website. Using a technique known as architectural mapping, a light show was superimposed onto its New Bond Street and Madison Avenue stores in London and New York.

Seasons Greetings ...

2010-11-11T18:20:00.000Z

Postcarden's new seasons greetings pop-up card.

Beautiful Workspaces...

2010-10-14T16:58:00.000+01:00

I love 'Paper n Stitch's' blog, every week they have 'Workshop Wednesday' - beautiful images of workshops, offices and studios!...i love the image above, what an amazing place to do work! Lots of light, amazing windows and a balcony!

Marrakech, Morocco...

2010-08-28T13:33:00.001+01:00

Ourika Valley is just outside Marrakech, it was a really relaxing day - and nice to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of the city - it's quite high up in the Atlas Mountains and has stunning views and really lovely, welcoming people. It's full of gardens, palm and fruit trees and very scary man made bridges!! It had cafes and tiny stalls all the way up the valley - I even passed one tiny cafe that had table and chairs actually in the river so that you could eat and keep your feet cool at the same time!

Koutoubia Mosque...

2010-08-28T13:18:00.001+01:00

Towering the main square in Marrakech is the Koutoubia Mosque, the tallest building in the city. These lovely signs were dotted all over the city.

Shopping at the Souks, Marrakech...

2010-08-26T19:31:00.000+01:00

The best part of the trip for me was the Djemaa el Fna (the main focus of the city) it's a large open space full of entertainers and food sellers. Along the alleyways adjacent to Djemaa el Fna are the souks, these are alleyways with shops side by side, which are the soul of the city. The different souks are for different items. The Souk Smata is for leather goods such as slippers, bags and belts. Souk Addadaine is full of metal works and crafts. Each little stall is full of beautiful colours and a very deter mind little man who wants to sell you his traditional slipper, lantern or pot! - visiting the souks was a truly worthwhile experience and if I had space in my suit case - I would of bought one of everything!

Portobello road ...

2010-08-15T19:27:00.000+01:00

I visited Portobello Road for the first time a few weeks ago - which i really loved! Every Saturday the Road plays host to one of the most prestigious markets in England. Although, known for its Antique market, it was full of a very young, flamboyant crowd! These Victorian multi - coloured houses just looked so beautiful!

Beautiful Umbrellas...

2010-08-08T17:12:00.000+01:00

I love this umbrella by Partners & Spade - its made from fabric found in India - not sure how well it functions as an umbrella though, but it's beautiful!

The Acapulco Chair...

2010-07-25T17:25:00.000+01:00

Inspired by 1950's design, this striking steel and woven plastic 'Acapulco' chair by Sant Design looks so glamorous! I love the electrical blue version and the white Acapulco rocker, so stylish and contemporary! www.acapulcochaircompany.com.

A beautiful apartment...

2010-06-27T17:47:00.000+01:00

As I'm currently moving house, I'm on the look out for anything that's going to inspire me to decorate my bedroom, when I came across this beautiful apartment on Micasa I knew I had to share it with everyone! This is 'in my opinion' the perfect bedroom...white walls, bold colors spattered throughout, a mix of all good things vintage, mid-century and ethnic and how stunning is that ornate mirror...I wish!

Nikole of Herriott Grace

2010-06-09T21:40:00.000+01:00

These are beautiful photographs from Nikole's home via Design Sponge, I love the rustic elegance - The mixture of little objects and vintage things looks truly stunning! nikole herriott lives in Toronto, Canada and her father lives 2800 miles away. Her father, a craftsman began sending her carved spoons in little packages, Nikole loved them and thought that others would too, so she and her father began Herriott Grace.

Drill-Design from Japan

2010-06-06T16:09:00.000+01:00

I've just found Drill Design's website - The paper wood products are really lovely, you can find out more about the production process on their website. I also love their Beetle-dining chairs..so elegant and very Scandinavian.

Two new magazines...

2010-05-19T20:11:00.000+01:00

The image above is from Jeanette Lunde's new magazine, from FrydogDesign. I’ve been hearing so much lately about her newly released e-magazine that I must share in the excitement with you all! This inspiring magazine is available to download at no cost at Issuu and and English version will be available soon. It’s a beautiful magazine, Jeanette has designed a very special 92 pages that is devoted to pretty things, home things, inspiring images, baby things, flowers, inspirational quotes… just stuff that makes you think and want to be more creative! I love every page!

...and the other new magazine is Delicious Spring by Sweet Paul, Prop stylist, crafter and blogger has launched his first issue full of lovely recipes and crafty things to do.

Sideshow Press

2010-05-13T19:03:00.000+01:00

Sideshow Press is a letterpress company based in South Carolina who have been creating handcrafted letterpressed goods since 2004, they design and press each piece individually - their work is just beautiful, i don't think anything else gives artwork such a distinctive, tactile quality as a letterpress does. They have also got a lovely website with beautiful photography. I love the type on the go green hemp bags and the tea bags - which were a simple invite for an afternoon tea in celebration of a baby's birth...stunning!

dark & lovely...

2010-05-09T15:10:00.000+01:00

Really love the photography for Fischer Clothing's winter collection by Edwin Tse.

Fashion Wales Live 2010

2010-05-04T20:59:00.000+01:00

Fashion Wales Live 2010 was yet again a fantastic night this year. The Live Fashion, Music and Art Charity had a variety of entertainment acts from singers, rappers, break dancers to designers, hair & make-up artists and celebrity guests. Collections covered everything from Funk to Couture by talented local designers including work by students from the University of Wales, Newport School of Art Media & Design and Coleg Gwent. The event was supported by Urban Circle Productions, which are the biggest voluntary youth initiative outside council led projects in the South Wales area, they help towards enhancing support for young people of all ages and abilities, a charity that's well worth supporting. I hope it will be even bigger and better next year!

Knitted...

2010-04-26T20:57:00.000+01:00

At the moment I'm completely obsessed with anything that's knitted, i visited the Wonderwool show on Saturday and saw so many lovely things (mostly gorgeous organic wool!) I bought myself some natural wool and felt to make big cushions - I'm hoping I'll be able to follow some kind of simple pattern for the front of the cushions! I love these lights from 'ilot llov', each light is covered in a knitting cozy that's perfect for hanging above a bed.

The modernist doll house...

2010-04-18T19:40:00.000+01:00

I am in complete awe of modernist dollhouses like this one featured in The New York Times. How cute is that little sofa and cushions!

Yarmarka Platinum...

2010-04-15T21:36:00.000+01:00

'Platinum' is a unique brand on the Russian market. It’s the 1st trade mark that offers rare sorts of cereals from all over the world. I love this packaging designed by Kian, i think it looks really striking and unique, the textured grains make a lovely simple symbol.

Amanda Dilworth

2010-04-07T22:31:00.000+01:00

I love this illustration by Amanda Dilworth, it was inspired by the amazing English countryside, where wildflowers and grasses grow and create beautiful color an pattern. Amanda is a Surface Pattern Designer, and has a studio on the outskirts of Derbyshire where she draws a great deal of her inspiration.

Decoy Lab

2010-04-06T21:46:00.000+01:00

Gorgeous clocks by Decoy Lab inspired by Japanese paper cutting...

Rustic Charm

2010-03-24T19:50:00.000Z

I found these stunning photographs of Helena and Pelle Hallgren's lovely tranquil home in Gävle via skona hem, i think it's the result of a perfect interior design team — she comes up with the ideas, and he creates them. Both love white rustic interiors — spaces that are calm, but with a history. Their home is a wonderful mix of heirloom pieces, fleamarket finds and basics from Ikea — plus what Pelle has built himself, such as the kitchen table and the headboard in the bedroom. With a balcony herb garden on hand for adding snippets of fragrant flavour to the cooking, their home really is a happy and comfortable one.

Blooming Collections...

2010-03-13T20:47:00.000Z

I fell in love with this Lotus Flower Chandelier the moment I saw it. Made of capiz shell edged in metal, and available in two different sizes, I think it transforms any room into an elegant space. When lit from within the pendants shimmer and shine like stained glass.

Anthropologie chairs are so pretty, the 'Conservatory Chair' is entirely handcrafted with natural mango wood and embroidered hothouse flowers, perfect accent chair!

Minimalism and Simpleness...

2010-03-03T20:20:00.000Z

The interior trends at the moment are all about soft minimalism and industrial simpleness, all that I want my future house to be! Layers of white, lots of light, industrial lighting, rough and rustic, then when I saw these photographs, i was reminded of how much i love beautiful, simplistic interiors. The photos are styled by Kråkvik & D'Orazio, and shot by the amazing Norwegian photographer Siren Lauvdal.

Unique Wallpapers...

2010-02-24T21:44:00.000Z

British designer Deborah Bowness' has been hand printing wallpaper for 7 years, winning many awards along her way and we can see why. Her unique wallpapers depict contemporary photographs of salvaged and restored items, with designs ranging from mirrors and bookshelves to pretty frocks and bags. She has worked for some amazing clients including Paul Smith, Selfridges, Polydor, Reebok and The Clarence Hotel creating bespoke interior commissions. http://www.deborahbowness.com/

Carlisle Train Station

2010-02-22T18:28:00.000Z

The UK ad agency Mindshare has been working hard on the Carlisle train station in preparation for a TV ad for Homebase. The bright paint colors and trendy furniture have attracted a huge facebook fanbase, who hopes the installation won’t be removed after filming. The ad is expected to go live in the UK this spring and summer.

Lovely Packaging...

2010-02-18T21:17:00.000Z

Lovely Packaging by Brooklyn based soap company 'Saipua'. Their soaps are carefully crafted in small batches using food-grade vegetable oils, butters, herbs and extracts. Each bar is hand cut and packaged beautifully and are sold in boutiques all over the US.

Marcus O Reilly Architects

2010-02-17T18:18:00.000Z

The table is a unique and captivating coffee table created with driftwood washed up on local beaches around St Kilda by Marcus O Reilly Architects. The pieces of timber were trimmed to size, wire brushed, coloured, waxed and placed on a minimal raw black steel frame. Unique markings, stamps, holes and hardware in the wood alludes to the origins of each individual piece of driftwood. www.marcusoreilly.com

ashley ann's pallet daybed

2010-02-11T21:11:00.000Z

This belongs to photographer ashley campbell of ashley ann photography. She turned this basic wood pallet into a dreamy, colorful daybed for her daughter's nursery. Turning raw materials into absolutely beautiful, i love the sideways door as a head board too! Before and after images via design*sponge.

Pleats Please...

2010-02-08T21:00:00.000Z

...gorgeous packaging and campaign for Issey Miyake's pleats please collection. Designed by Taku Satoh Design Office

Dandelion Mobile Wallpaper from Miss Print

2010-02-07T21:51:00.000Z

London designer studio Miss Print have added to their range of interior products with this gorgeous new wallpaper design called Dandelion Mobile inspired by park views outside their East London Studio.

Daniel Baer

2010-02-03T20:41:00.000Z

Pretty caged birds, pink paper, pop-up plant leaves and elegant type - all these elements combined together make a stunning invite for Daniel Baer's fashion client. With colourways inspired by Spring /Summer 2010 and a tropical theme.

Utility Chair by Very Good & Proper

2010-01-30T15:15:00.000Z

Love this quirqy take on the old school chair, The Canteen Utility Chair is made by Very Good & Proper. The 'Canteen' series comes with tables and coat hooks as well

Illustrator : Simone Jessup

2010-01-26T21:34:00.000Z

I love Simone Jessup's illustrations - so rich, colorful, graphic, organic and lovely!

Decode: Daniel Brown

2010-01-25T20:17:00.000Z

On display as part of Decode: Digital Design Sensations at the V&A, is a new piece by Daniel Brown from in his 'Own Growth' and 'Form' series, inspired by the V&A's collection. Brown uses advanced mathematics to generate images of plants that continuously grow and change over time. These flowers will continue to grow over the course of the exhibition in the V&A.

Helen Amy Murray

2010-01-24T21:30:00.000Z

Since emerging as a new talent of design in the early Noughties, Helen Amy Murry has become internationally recognised for her beautiful hand-crafted creations inspired by nature. She works with precious materials such as leather, suede and silk. Helen's three dimensional designs bring surfaces to life! www.helenamymurray.com

Alexander McQueen's 2010 Monster Shoes

2010-01-17T14:36:00.000Z

Alexander McQueen's spring summer 2010 collection is most definitely futuristic! As well as a series of stunning printed dresses inspired by Charles Darwin, evolution, Mad Max and the world of reptiles, McQueen has produced a jaw dropping shoe collection - 'monster shoe'! The shoes feature heels that defy the laws of gravity, and guess who is the first to wear them!? Lady Gaga in her new video for 'Bad Romance'.

Photographer Elisabeth Hudson

2010-01-16T14:44:00.000Z

Norwegian photographer and writer Elizabeth Aarhus Hudson has a blog called inspirational spaces, and that is truly what it is, she takes pictures of her friends homes for Norwegian magazines, Elle interior, Design interior and Maison and some of them are posted on her blog as well!

'Fancy Feet'

2010-01-14T10:36:00.000Z

'Fancy feet'...gorgeous watercolour illustration by Caroline 'of it looks good to me'. Caroline is a textile designer for the fashion industry, and is inspired by people-watching, she illustrates street trends - scrunched socks with heels!

Story Hotel

2010-01-10T15:48:00.000Z

The Story Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden has been inspired by old New York style run-down restaurants and bohemian Paris hotels, which creates a personal urban feeling.. exquisite!

Vintage Florals

2010-01-10T15:39:00.001Z

...Kitschy and cute by Lisa Stickley...

WRB

2009-12-13T18:34:00.000Z

How amaizing are these houses designed by Swedish architecture firm WRB. They seem so peaceful and serene.

Lizette Bell

2009-12-06T16:24:00.000Z

...an explosion of color by lizette bell

Studio Gorm

2009-12-06T15:44:00.000Z

I love thie #3 Chair by Studio Gorm, so elegant, clean andsoft looking. The seat is laminated in large sections which can produce a bench or two large chairs.

Bottlegreen Limited Edition

2009-11-29T19:02:00.000Z

Premium soft drink brand Bottlegreen has unveiled a range of stylish sparkling bottles for the festive season. The designs were created by Textile Design graduate Rachel Pitman, following a nationwide talent search by Bottlegreen Drinks Co.

this water

2009-11-04T20:52:00.000Z

Bottle Green

2009-11-04T20:50:00.000Z

Clementine Art

2009-11-03T21:54:00.000Z

Hema Cereals

2009-11-03T21:32:00.000Z

Patite Palate

2009-11-02T21:55:00.001Z

Archer Farms

2009-11-02T21:39:00.001Z

Baby Deli

2009-11-02T21:36:00.000Z

Little Bug

2009-11-02T21:35:00.001Z

Maddy's Organic Meals

2009-11-02T21:33:00.001Z

Whole Living

2009-11-02T21:32:00.000Z

Full Tank - Baby Fuel

2009-11-02T21:30:00.000Z

Burroughs Baby Food

2009-11-02T21:27:00.000Z

Shana Faust

2009-10-31T12:30:00.000Z

Shana Faust first started her career as a photo stylist, styling for various print publications and film productions, she became an editor at Martha Stewart weddings magazine in 2003, where she creates and styles editorial features on everything from fashion and beauty to crafts and decor. Shana has recently launched her new website, her work reflects her impeccable style and incredible styling expertise.

Emily Hogarth

2009-10-26T16:31:00.000Z

Emily Hogarth is a illustrator and surface designer from Edinburgh. Emily works with a range of companies and clients, from gallery pieces, screen prints and commissions. Paper cutting has become very fashionable and Emily is a master of the form. Bebaroque have launched their new range of tights, which are surrounded by Emily's beautiful cut outs.

Stella McCartney

2009-10-10T17:05:00.000+01:00

Stella McCartney's ready-to-wear Spring 2010 wooden handbag.

'Desile' chair

2009-10-10T16:57:00.000+01:00

Designed by Christian Desile, the 'Desile' is a folding chair mad out of bamboo, and recycled PET, the recycled chair is not only light in weight but also promotes a more ecological lifestyle. The sustainable chair folds flat into a 20m thick sheet for easy storage as well as transportation.

Rita Saardi

2009-10-04T16:47:00.001+01:00

Fashion designer, stylist and illustrator's Rita Saardi's stunning 'Private Garden' collection.

Ayme Fitzgerald - 100% Design

2009-09-29T21:01:00.000+01:00

Vibrant floral patterns on digitally printed wallpaper and fabrics, Ayme combines imagery and sketches to create her patterns.

Ramon Lenherr & Florian Brunner

2009-09-20T14:02:00.000+01:00

addcase

2009-09-13T12:38:00.000+01:00

addcase is a Swedish company that specialises in biodegradable storage bags. For their new baby range they've produced this lovely packaging, bight colours on fresh white,a typical Scandinavian style, simple and beautiful.

Summer House

2009-09-06T18:18:00.001+01:00

Amazing Summer house by Tham & Videgard hansson.

Lemon Ribbon

2009-09-01T22:21:00.000+01:00

Lemon Ribbon is a new print and graphics studio based in London. Founded by Melanie Bullock, Lemon Ribbon have just launched a new website, licensing portfolio and a design consultancy service. They design fresh prints, characters and graphics for fashion, stationery, home ware and greeting cards, all of which are designed by childrenswear designers.

Selfridges

2009-09-01T18:07:00.000+01:00

Amazing window display in Selfridges, London.

Oh Joy Studio

2009-08-31T17:27:00.000+01:00

I really love the new home office collection with chronicle books by Oh Joy, the five-piece collection includes folders, mix and match stationery, sticky notes, letter sized mailers and labels & stickers. Oh Joy's studio attracts clients within the fashion and food industries and specializes in surface pattern, brand identities and packaging.

Envelope Soaps

2009-08-22T18:22:00.000+01:00

Each of these scented soaps from anthropologie is wrapped up like a love letter in a beautiful paper envelope printed with florals.

Statement Seating

2009-08-22T14:23:00.000+01:00

'Nest', the new armchair from Autoban, made of traditional wood and a surrounding shell, a fine example of statement seating!

all in a row...

2009-08-22T12:07:00.000+01:00

I love these photographs of Store 518 by photographer Lee Clower

Lisa Stickley

2009-08-17T18:49:00.001+01:00

Lisa Stickley's textiles are extremely pretty and slightly quirky, This hand made bag and cushion is 50's inspired, the brushes print and grey silk denim is very vintage looking. Every piece of her work reflects her love for all things old, she calls her work nostalgia with a modern twist

Designer Jots

2009-08-17T18:44:00.000+01:00

Carolyn Gavin's from Designer Jots new Love Bird prints

ink&wit

2009-08-17T18:28:00.001+01:00

I love these prints by ink&wit, a great combination of clear shapes with hand-drawn details.

ink&wit

2009-08-17T18:26:00.000+01:00

Pigeons & Peacocks

2009-08-05T18:12:00.001+01:00

2009-08-05T18:06:00.000+01:00

Second issue of the magazine created for London college of fashion by Why not associates

Little Drawers

2009-08-02T15:41:00.000+01:00

Little drawers for little things by Kent and London

Funky little darlings

2009-07-31T19:07:00.000+01:00

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Funky little darlings design high end children's wallpapers and interior products, their aim is to offer stylish designs to inspire and entertain children, great colours and striking designs!

'RH Chairs' Light

2009-07-31T18:37:00.000+01:00

This light with untreated raw wood and every knot, nail and screw on show by TAF Arkitektkontor is a very friendly and honest antidote compared to the usual industrial desk lamp, it's beautifully simple.

Beautiful Bedrooms

2009-07-27T15:13:00.001+01:00

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beautiful stylish bedrooms!

Helena Bodin

2009-07-27T14:44:00.000+01:00

The wall decoration in this room is handpainted by Helena Bodin, who also designed the table together with Johanna Egnell, love the retro highchair too!

Stretch Shelves

2009-07-27T14:40:00.000+01:00

Made of cast rubber and machined aluminium, Pete's stretch shelves are essentially giant rubber bands that function as wall shelves, they come in a variety of neon colours.

Stretch Shelves

2009-07-27T14:36:00.000+01:00

Anna Platts, Illustrator

2009-07-19T15:02:00.001+01:00