British Made: naughtone

The guys at Yorkshire based naughtone have long been favorites of mine. They produce beautiful pieces of furniture, with excellent eco credentials, using local and natural materials wherever possible. Their new catalogue is currently out. 

Halloween window: White and gold

Here are the images from my latest window for Grasse. Tried to go for a grown up, stylish Halloween look. Let me know what you think.

Halloween window

Working on ideas for this years halloween windows for Grasse. These are the windows from last year. They wanted pumpkins again this year, but want to give them a slight twist I think.

Tommie Wilhelmsen

Tommie Wilhelmsen is an award winning architect from my hometown of Stavanger, Norway. His buildings have beautiful and unusual curves, designed as a response to the plot and its surroundings. Each house is unique, and designed in the belief that a good house can change your life. As well as beautiful, the houses are also environmentally friendly, with 90% of the houses being self-sufficient with ground source heating. I love the repetition of the outside curves in the interior spaces. 

Floral magic

Saipua is a small family run florist based in Brooklyn, and probably my favorite. They have a unique way with colours and textures that I find breathtaking. When I was planning my wedding, most of my image inspiration was their work. I love the asymmetry in the arrangements, and the use of leaves, berries, twigs and seedpods. Here are some Autumnal arrangements, enjoy. 

French fairytale hotel

Now bright colours in this amount isn't usually my thing, but I absolutely love the boldness of the rooms in this French chateau just outside Paris. Designed by fashion designer Stanislassia Klein, each of the five bedrooms in the boutique hotel is inspired by a different fairytale. 

Via: Mixr

Tetbury visit: Anne Fowler Antiques

Anyone who has ever been to Tetbury knows that you are spoilt for choice when it comes to antiques and vintage shops. Here is another of my favorites. Arranged over two floors, Anne Fowler Antiques has a light and relaxed feel, stocking a mix of decorative furniture, industrial lighting and modern paintings.

Tetbury visit: Amy Perry

Amy Perry Antiques defines themselves as a purveyor of decorative and off-beat antiques. They stock an eclectic mix of painted furniture, retro finds and vintage linen. Lovely little shop.

Tetbuty visit: Lorfords

Lorfords is another Tetbury favorite, a must every time I'm there. Crammed full of antiques and reclaimed pieces it is a treasure throve for interior finds and inspiration. I could walk around there for hours, constantly discovering new things. 

Tom Mannion

 

 Beautiful still-lives from photographer Tom Mannion.

Vitrahaus

The Vitrahaus, designed by Herzog & de Meuron, is part of the Vitra campus in Germany. The striking building has their entire home collection on show over four floors. That is a lot of design classics in one place!

Tetbury visit: Twig Florist

Twig is a beautiful and unique florist in Tetbury. I love the rustic style of the shop and the flower arrangements. They also have a very quirky interior with painted checkered floor and random patterns on walls and ceiling. It is a true joy to see a florist with a difference. 

(Twig: 01666 5020808) - all photos my own