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Showing posts with label classic. Show all posts

Tuesday, 20 July 2010

Jo Berryman






Do you ever have days where you could just pack up your belongings and move straight in to someone else's home? Well, if they let you that is! Today, I am having one of those days. May I present to you the home of Jo Berryman, owner of interior design and event styling company, Matrushka

Many of you may recognise her home from the April 2009 issue of Living etc. I certainly did following yesterday's post and I couldn't resist posting more images today which didn't feature in the magazine. Whilst Jo's North London home exudes contemporary chic, this is also met with a relaxed feel through the use of edgy British design. 

Varying shades of white throughout the ground floor serve as a backdrop to showcase carefully selected furniture pieces and fabulous artwork and photography from the likes of Damien Hirst and Helmut Newton. Jo's styling background and well-honed eye is evident throughout and ornaments and books are displayed in a personal and creative way, making them works of art themselves in each room.  It is not only in her own home that she has perfected this refined yet laid-back look, head on over to the Matrushka website to see more wonderful spaces Jo has created.

All images: Ist Option

Monday, 5 July 2010

All that glitters...







I came across Lordship Park, a fantastic photographic location in North London over at Delikatissen and had to take a look for myself. I particularly love the styling of level two with it's combination of ornate French furnishings and beautiful decorative chandeliers, all set against a neutral backdrop with a pop of hot pink thrown in for that finishing touch.

All images: Lordship Park

Friday, 5 March 2010

Anyone for tea?

Well, I can't believe it's Friday again and to think, this time last week I was Paris-bound!

I thought I'd leave you with this lovely image from the portfolio of Minneapolis design firm, Gunkelman Flesher, which I found over at the ever-inspiring, Desire To Inspire! There's something about this room, which to me,  just says 'calm'. In fact, it makes me want to go and bake a cake and drink tea from a china cup! ...Who am I kidding?! 

I love the fact that the room is filled with traditional features such as the soft green panelling and the classic furniture pieces, yet it retains a fresh, almost modern feel. Simple and understated. Have a happy weekend folks! x