Industrial dining

How about this for a pop-up?!

This spectacular temporary restaurant set within a live construction site, is the work of London-based architects Carmody Groarke. What makes this restaurant even more interesting is that it was constructed using borrowed materials from the team on site. I love the concept!

Aside from the dramatic location, it's another scheme which proves how the most simple, raw materials can be used to such great effect. I don't know about you, but I would have loved to have spent an evening here overlooking the surrounding London skyline. I also thought what an amazing space for a wedding reception - as long as none of your guests suffer from vertigo that is!!!!

Found over at the blog of another talented London-based design practice, B3 Designers.

Today is a special day...

My wish was granted.

We woke up to snow this morning!

A gorgeous parcel arrived in the post, containing this beautiful print from Abby Try Again.

I just love it!

There were also a couple of very kind surprises inside.

This one is so fitting for today's weather....thank you so much Abby!

...and I was about to say we are waiting on some very special news, but as I write this I've just heard that my beautiful friend Jemma has had a gorgeous baby boy Max.

So, congratulations to Jem's and Chris, who will undoubtedly make the most amazing parents!

The snow was definitely for him. x x x

Tuesday's finds

This chimney breast. An artwork in itself!

Found here.

This wine.

I'd buy ten bottles, purely because of the labels!

You see, I'm fascinated by starlings and their roosting displays!

This light fitting.

All found whilst researching today for an upcoming job I'll be working on.

(Honest!!)

Me...

...to a capital...

T!

Images (from top) via: Greige, A Punch of Color

A is for...Alexis perhaps?

Was this space made for me?!

O.k, I know it wasn't but I'd be more than happy to while away the hours cocooned in that hammock.

I hope you all have a lovely relaxing weekend. xxx

Couldn't resist!

Two posts in one day?!

I expect you'll be falling off your chairs and spilling your cups of tea over those keyboards!!

I just had to post this image of the house of Swedish blogger and decorator, Maliin Stoor, found whilst soaking up another dose of the gorgeousness that is Emma's Design Blogg.

It was the natural light streaming in through those doors which caught my attention, not to mention the beautiful decor! You know the light I mean, late afternoon on a Winter's day, not long before the sun slowly begins to set. I just love it!

Please head on over here if you haven't already been and take a look....this small picture really doesn't do it justice!

Oh and that branch light...!!

xx

A touch of gold

Source unknown (sorry!)

(and again.....I'll type this in the smallest font so people might not notice!)

Skona Hem

ok...clearly my filing technique needs a re-think!

Desire to Inspire

Emma's Design Blogg

...?!

Greige

The Style Files

You see it? Even the smallest touch does the trick!

Burgundy

Isn't this table setting simple, yet stunning?

Loving the pale wood kitchen units too and the open shelving stacked high with plates and storage jars. All in all a gorgeous, unassuming space...perfect for warm winter meals with friends.

I'm actually off to do just that with my lovely friend Ange in her new home.

Have a lovely evening everyone. xx

Image via: Splendid Willow

Time to wrap up

I'm sitting in our office with sleet lashing against the window, and whilst it's toasty in here, I would just love to be cosied up in this gorgeous cabin, found over at Trendey and featured at the lovely Skona Hem. I don't think there's anything within the space that I don't like...from the panelled grey walls, the mixture of timbers, the sheepskins, the cushion motifs, the industrial lighting and even down to the purple towels in the bathroom. The list is endless......

Off to put on my slippers. x

Order

Now why don't my shelves look like this?!

A perfect combination of rainbow coloured glasses set against a backdrop of subway tiles.

From the fabulous - Simply Grove.

Must have been in a colorful mood today as this interior caught my eye this morning.

The work of Gwen Driscoll seen over at My Notting Hill.

Loving the lilac and yellow combo!

A taste of Persia

Well hello November!!

I realise I was not around much last month and I had mainly been spending evenings helping out here.

Yes, my mum and dad have finally had all their furniture taken out of storage, and whilst I haven't enjoyed having a load of my old junk being dumped on me, it's been lovely unpacking items which have been in the family for years and remind me of days in my old homes. One such item is a lovely Persian rug which sadly spent years rolled up in their old garage (as it had a piece missing in order to fit round a fireplace at some point! - The things people do!!!) You can just see it in the bottom picture here.

Mum has decided to have it cleaned up and made into separate smaller rugs which I think is a nice idea. I also think a patchwork like this would be a great use for it too!

I love the use of the Persian rugs in these homes.

Images (from top) via: Frederik Vercruysse, Unknown, Nice Room, Living Etc, Unknown, Unknown, Design Sponge, Nice Room, A Merry Mishap, Nice Room, Color Sizzle.