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!