April was an exciting month in the world of furniture and design. This is when the world’s biggest furniture fair, Salone del Mobile, is held in Milan, as part of Milan Design Week. It’s also the busiest time to visit Milan, so planning your stay and hotel well in advance is a must. This was my first time in Milan…
I have a thing for distressed mirrors at the moment. Anything antique, slightly desilvering, or with a colour added will have me swooning over it. I remember buying my first distressed mirror for our landing and my daughter asking me why it looked old. “It’s distressed, darling”, I said. I think she got it. And now that we are in…
* In partnership with Domkapa. Sourcing furniture and finishing touches to your interior project is undoubtedly my favourite part of interior design. Choosing the right materials, colours, and accessories is incredibly satisfying, but also quite complex. It’s not just about appearance. You need to understand the characteristics of each material, colour, and finish, and how they behave and interact together.…
There I’ve said it.. Renovation burnout is a thing. Getting work done in your home (especially while living in it) can really take its toll on a person. Things just don’t always go according to plan, do they? It doesn’t help when the reno takes much longer than expected and surprises crop up, adding to the stress and cost. We…
* In partnership with Domkapa. My favourite Portuguese upholstery brand couldn’t have picked a better time and place to reveal its long-coveted collection. Domkapa, famous for its signature stitching and design techniques, announced its new 2023 collection at the one and only Maison et Objet in Paris last month. And, in typical Domkapa-style, the new collection is dripping in style…
