SATURDAY IN BRICK LANE + A CAT CAFÉ*

SATURDAY IN BRICK LANE + A CAT CAFÉ

*Technically, they specify that they are not a cat café, but it’s hard to describe the place without calling it that… This past weekend, Richard and I decided that we just had to get out and do something. Too often when we have a day together, we waste it by relaxing around the flat all … Read more

VISITING CAMDEN MARKET, LONDON

VISITING CAMDEN MARKET, LONDON

The other day, I happened to be near Camden Market for work and thought I would wander the shops for a while. If you live in London, then you’ll already be quite familiar with Camden Market, but for those who haven’t been, let me explain. Camden Market used to be this hub of alternative fashion, music, etc. The … Read more

HELLO LOVELY: ABSTRACT PAINTINGS

HELLO LOVELY ABSTRACT PAINTINGS

If you follow me on Instagram, then you’ll know that I’ve been trying to make a couple of abstract paintings for our living room. I’ve been having a hard time, and keep starting over because I don’t like how they turn out. The problem I have with painting something myself is that I know I … Read more

HELLO SHOPPING: H&M HOME

H&M Home store photo from Ideal Home

H&M Home store photo from Ideal Home Unless you’ve been asleep for the last 20 years or so, you’ve definitely heard of H&M. Their low-priced clothing and accessories have been a staple in many people’s wardrobes for the last few decades – as the second largest clothing retailer in the world, it has stores in 62 countries. You’ve probably been … Read more

HELLO LOVELY: FRENCH SEAM DETAILS

FRENCH SEAM DETAILS

A while back I found myself obsessed with French seam mattress cushions. A bit weird of a thing to be obsessed with, but I loved their look. The French seam adds a lovely detail to ordinary fabrics that is subtle but just makes the item look more tailored. A bit fancy… how French? So as I’ve … Read more

HELLO INSPIRATION: FIREPLACES + ACCESSORIES

FIREPLACES + ACCESSORIES

Gorgeous aged brick fireplace from Jacquelyn Clark This past Christmas… the tree was decorated in the corner, glowing houses were on the credenza, and we had constant Christmas music and warm drinks on hand. But still, something didn’t feel right. It wasn’t quite cosy enough for Christmas, and I think I have put my finger on it. No, … Read more

CONVENT GARDEN ANTIQUES MARKET

CONVENT GARDEN ANTIQUES MARKET

Covent Garden is known for being a part of London full of designer shops, and fancy restaurants. Wander around this area and it’s all Chanel, Burberry, and Louis Vuitton as far as the eye can see. But, if you visit on a Monday, you’ll find something quite different from the usual finery. Every Monday the … Read more

HELLO SHOPPING – CURRENTLY ON MY WISHLIST

Artfully Walls collaboration with Anthropologie

Artfully Walls collaboration with Anthropologie via Refinery29 Okay, so I’m currently off work because of a recurring knee injury (I’m able to walk, but my job is pretty physical and I can’t quite carry 50kg of weight on this knee). It’s given me plenty of free time, and I’ll admit that I spend too much of it browsing … Read more

CURRENTLY ON MY WISH LIST

I’m pretty sure that Richard would agree, I spend waaaay too much time on my phone, browsing stores. It’s not like I have the money to buy any of the things, but I often find myself saving pages and items for some mythical-future-influx-of-cash. I figured that since I’m not going to buy any of these … Read more