Spotted

This fab dress caught my eye yesterday.

...it's such a shame I don't suit collars (and I was on my way back from sorting out some fabrics, I promise!)

Anyhow, I digress....it really reminded me of this.

The lovely Egrets by Florence Broadhurst.

Need I say it?...more at Signature Prints.

Images (from top) via: French Connection, Desire to Inspire, Knots Rugs, Walnut Wallpaper

All under one roof

This chair

this interior

and this cushion (and more) ...all found here

via here

Yes please!

I'd have one of these.

Candelabras by Nick Fraser. I first saw his work at the Truman Brewery on Brick Lane, London.

I found these whilst flicking through Homes and Gardens! More here.

I'd definitely like to live here too.

The home of Farrow and Ball colour consultant Joa Studholme (they even named a paint after her...lucky girl!)

via Apartment Therapy.

Oh, and this rug. It reminds me of one of my mum's old Dash jumpers! So eighties!!!

Hence the name I suppose!

Footloose and clutter free

Today was spent tying up a few loose ends before the weekend and organising some files on my laptop.

It's good to have a de-clutter once in a while and I always find it de-clutters my brain at the same time! I especially  love this image above...it makes me feel calm and collected...the simplicity of the materials, the monochrome palette and the addition of that amazing rug for a little bit of 'wow'! Have a lovely weekend! x 

Image: via Desire To Inspire

Feeling nautical

Images (from top): Remodelista, Supernice, I Like Birds, Liberty, Re

Diamond in the rough

I'm loving the Rough Luxe hotel in London, the latest interior scheme by internationally acclaimed designer, Rabih Hage. No gimmicks....just exactly what it say's on the tin! Whilst we're heading down to London at the end of next month, we'll be resting our weary heads in our lovely friend's flat in Notting Hill post carnival festivities!! I'd love to have a good old nosey round this place too! Thanks ej for telling me about this one! x

All images: Rough Luxe

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