Feeling girlie..

If you're not familiar with Cox and Cox then log on and have a good old browse - if you're after a prezzie for someone (they've got great kids things)  or just fancy treating yourself then you're sure to find something to whet your appetite -http://www.coxandcox.co.uk/

I love these pretty match boxes - they're a bit of a luxury but then who wants boring old Swan Vesta's - these are sooooo stylie..

Home to Roost

Although the sun is shining Autumn is definitely on its way (i know that cos myotherarf manages to wedge himself on the sofa most of the afternoon on a Sunday watching the footie).  His new companion the TV gives me the perfect opportunity to hide away with the laptop and drool over some new lovely bits and bobs.  Roost always has lovely inspiring homey accessories and taking a look at the new arrivals  really make you feel like it's worth making a cuppa and large piece of homemade cake!
http://www.roostliving.com/index.html

Animal Magic

Surely this is making you ooh and ahh -you just can't beat the Scandinavians when it comes to innovative kids stuff - never frilly and fussy just so simple and effortlessly chic - not a nylon fibre in sight..  this mail's only just pinged through so i thought i'd share it with you on this grey Tuesday afternoon.. if you can sneak a few minutes to yourself look at the fab products on the Scandi Living website go on then it's a real treat...www.scandiliving.com 

A little Light relief..

Fancy a conversation stopper? - then how about one of these surreal lights to add that quirky touch above your dining table - i love the bowler hat one - can feel a titfer' trend on it's way... ...http://www.originalbtc.com/catalogue_item.php?catID=2865&prodID=19392

http://www.hiddenartshop.com/product.php?xProd=1382&s=1

High Street Lovelies...

The new Autumn Winter Laura Ashley catalogue http://www.lauraashley.com/icat/homefurnishings

 has just hit the high street and i'm loving their take on French style -they're the masters at taking a classic look we love but giving it their own Laura Ashley signature style with  coordinating ranges and decorative flourishes.  

This season traditional toiles go bold in juicy colour,  traditional ceramics are reinvented with decorative embossing, and those large decorative painted mirrors that we all covet are now readily available...so  no more having to scour  junk shops for that piece of france just head straight to Laura Ashley... 

Lovely....

One for my diary...

I've been lucky enough to have been invited to a charity auction organised by the Conran Shop where a collection of 54 timeless design classics, handpicked by Terence Conran, are being auctioned with proceeds going to Centrepoint.  Seeing as it's for a great cause and as I adore both The Conran shop and obviously Terence Conran himself as one of our country's leading design guru's then it's a big event in my calendar.  However, i might have to remortgage my home to buy anything...but with opening bids starting at the original retail price here's hoping.... How much did an Eames lounger cost back in 1956?       http://www.conranshop.co.uk/landing/Furniture/

Wowee for Walls

I've just finished working on a styling job for Wallpaper Direct  it was so much fun to do but quite hard to choose what wallpapers to pick for each shot from their amazing site as was bamboozled by the selection. Do take a look at the site as if you fancy some wicked wallpaper in your home it's a one stop shop with loads of top brands online as well as great tips and practical advice. I've done some exciting Christmas shots for them too and ok it sounds miles away yet so i'll keep them under wraps - ha ha! for now but will post them up once the Christmas lights are on in the West End - 

boho chic flower power

Look ahead to spring with acid brights..

back to nature with large leafy looks

One for a rainy Friday.

I've just been sighiiiiiiing...... over this beautiful site by textile designer Catherine Hammerton... not only is her site a joy to look at but her products are inspiring too. Really makes we want to get that scrap book out and get crafting straight away...http://www.catherinehammerton.com/

I do love a tea towel or two...

Ok - this might seem rather weird to some but i collect tea towels and tend to buy them whenever i go on holiday as a memento of the place i've visited  -so forget plains and checks and i'll have complete guide to pasta from Italy,  French cheeses from the Dordogne and the New York skyline from the big apple - lovely!

With my tea towel addiction i just can't resist looking at these 'ever so posh' ones from the tea towel experts  To Dry For http://www.todryfor.com/default.asp which are just far too nice to hide away in your  drawer - so leave your crocks to drain and why not be a bit creative and display them in a frame or make into a cushion...

Make Do and Mend

Keys 

Big Breakfast 

Use My Beehive

It's finally up and running....

It's raining and dreary (did we have a summer?) but anyway welcome to my blog which if like me you love home furnishings, shopping or making things for your home I hope you'll find useful as well as inspiring!
 As a freelance interiors stylist and journalist putting together photoshoots for magazines and home furnishing brands i'm constantly traipsing up and down high streets around the country (always sensible shoes!)  more times that you'd like to imagine looking at all the lovely homey things that are around so... i thought it was about time that i got "you'll love it too... " up and running as a sort of scrapbook of what i see and love both on my travels and from my hours rummaging around on the web.

Being a stylist makes you a bit of a compulsive window shopper or maybe a compulsive shopper should become  a stylist? but what I love about my job is that I get really excited seeing and discovering new things - ok hands up.... comparing this to the bigger picture it is a bit superfluous - a shiny shell, new cushion or making a card aren't going to change the world but it feels really great when you unearth something a little bit different that is a great idea for a decorating shoot or just to add a style-y touch to your home- whether it's a swatch of fabric, piece of china, or even a pretty postcard that you love...it's sure to give you the feel good factor and inject your personality into your home...



To whet your appetite for those Autumn days on their way  - little things with big appeal from one of my  favourite staple mail order companies for inspiring and unusual finds Plumo http://www.plumo.com/living_template.htm  - their new Autumn/Winter collection is just perfect for brightening up this gloomy old day ....

sooo cool owl pot holders £22 for two..

fancy schmancy twine but oh so lovely...
£26...

A stylists staple - glass apothecary vases from £15...