Heart Home Magazine #2
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Winter 2011
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Heart Home Magazine #2
Transcript of Heart Home Magazine #2
Winter 2011
When we launched Heart Home almost three
months ago, we hoped with all our hearts that
it would be a success. The response has been
overwhelming and has motivated us throughout
the preparations for this, our second issue. We
hope you like it.
Once again we have to give full credit to
our wondeful contributors who have worked so
hard to produce a special festive issue for you all.
Carole KingEditor-in-chief
Daniel NelsonArt editor
Arianna TrapaniEditor-in-chief
And a very special thanks to you, our
dear readers, for supporting us and for giving
us so much positive feedback. You make all
the hard work and late nights worthwhile.
Have a very happy holiday from all at
Heart Home magazine.
Carole, Arianna and Daniel
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Cover image: Photographer John Deed, Stylist Karl O
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22 Eclectic Edwardian
56 Resourceful Renovation in East London
80 House of Memories
106 A Home with History
120 From Lewes with Love
13 May all your Christmases be Bright
32 Lee’s London - Lee Broom and his East London haunts
132 Window Wonderland - Liberty London and Fortnum & Mason display their wares
104 Young Designer – Heidi Burton
41 Grace Bonney talks about ‘Design*Sponge at Home’
52 A video interview with Zandra Rhodes
Homes
Interviews
Features
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72 Popartrockgirlyeah
130 Aspiring Kennedy
153 Floral Finds for your Home
148 Miss Mary’s suggestions for winter dates
150 Heart Home Diary - what to see during Winter
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140 Artistic Amsterdam
144 Baby, it’s cold outside - hotels to keep you warm
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44 All Wrapped Up - Christmas wrapping ideas
67 Woodland Christmas finds for a natural christmas
74 Baking - Apple Frangipane Tarts
96 A little something from nothing - Sania Pell shares her secrets
116 Flourishing Décor - decorate with flowers and veggies!
Styling
89 Party, party, party - outfits for all occasions
138 Perfect Pattern - the look for all budgets
154 Hidden Gems: Wheelers Gardens
Shopping
Columnists
Helena del RioKatie Treggiden LaurenBryan Knight
Photographers
Andrew BoydSimon Eldon
Writers
Jon Day
EllieWalker-Arnott
Oliver Gordon
Stylists
Joanna Thornhill Emily BlundenKate Baxter Karl Openshaw Emily Henson Jeska Hearne
To all of the wonderful contributors that have helped to make Heart Home possible, we thank you...
Rona WheeldonEunice Yeo Mary Higgs MichaelaMildenhall
Illustrator
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Designers
Helen O’Byrne Roberto BanfiAnnie Greevenbosch
Ellie Trerise
John Deed Sarah HoganJames Balston Manasi Kashyap Mowie Kay
SophieWarren- Smith
Hannah RicciVictoria Dockrell Claire Marie Slight Katie Cotgrave Jane Audas
Claire Morgan
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a new online interior style service ‘Ask The
Expert’. This new service is open to anyone
who needs help and advice with their home.
With 15 years experience as an Interior
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Style and GlamourUpcoming interior
designer Sophie
Patterson has released
an exciting new interiors
book titled ‘Style and
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wishing to embark on their own interior design
project. All the proceeds from sales are being
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Stop press!HOME - New Interiors ShowJanuary 2012 sees the launch of HOME with an exciting new retail
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selection of stylish, high quality interior accessories, lighting and
occasional furniture, from some of the best design brands in the UK
and Europe. This exciting event will provide retailers, trade and press
professionals, an opportunity to be the first to see and select unique
products for the new buying season. The Heart Home team is very
excited and will also be attending the show so make sure to come and
say hi! To attend pre-register at: www.home-london.net/register-now/
Abigail Ahern Master classes.A firm favourite of Heart
Home, Abigail Ahern will
be launching a design
school in February with
a difference. Classes are
one day only and held in
the comfort of her home.
Be prepared to expect
bold, blingy, fabulous and
decorative. Hurry though;
these popular classes are
booking up fast.
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Three top Heart Home interiors stylists bring you
three different themes.Delve into the worlds of
vintage pastels, neon pop and Nordic chic.
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May all your Christmases be Bright
Bring the wooden chalet indoors, choose earth tones
and organic textures to really bring that Nordic feel to your
home. Brighten it up with reds and purples.
A different approach to decorating with baubles. Woods, creams and reds in folksy and traditional styles instantly conjures Nordic-chic. Discover your inner woodland elf with the wide variety of authentic decorations available in stores and online. Styling Emily Blunden
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Nordic Chic
Keep it sweet and keep it simple; a
variety of textural organic whites with
flashes of a warm colour will have your
Christmas lunch table looking Nordic and
sophisticated.
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No space for a tree? Think laterally and create a wall-
hanging display with a selection of flat baubles. Use
removable 3M Command strips and hang with fishing
wire to ensure no trace is left come 4th January – perfect
for renters!
VintageWonderlandStyling Joanna Thornhill
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Add a little wonderland magic
to your dining table – adorn apples in edible glitter and employ ceramic
animal ornaments as alternative
placecard holders to stand attentively
at each plate.
Play with scale with your presents – add
a row of tiny bows to a large gift, or an
oversized decoration to a tiny box. Have
fun with unusual shapes by wrapping them in ribbon – the end result is almost
too good to unwrap!
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Styling Kate Baxter
Do away with the traditional stolen or mince pies, and jazz up your Christmas afternoon tea
with eye-popping frosted cupcakes, kept festive with graphic snowflake toppers.
Zing up the present pile with neon gift wrap tempered by softer candy hues. Add your own festive style with rubber stamps, Japanese Washi tape or create your own bespoke design with sticky dots in clashing fluoros.
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Neon is one of the biggest colour trends for 2012 so why not dip your toe in this festive season, by hanging jazzy pompoms from the ceiling in vibrant colour clusters, and adding a select edit of statement table top decorations in matt, gloss or glitter tones.
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Structured stem Willow Bag
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Darling! cuff £45 An angel at my table
Quilted laptop sleeve£49 Ted Baker
Inkhead Dinner Plate£63 Lifestyle bazaar
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Eclectic EdwardianFrom charity shop discoveries to Cavaliero Finn treasures, Janice Redington’s Edwardian house is an eclectic mix of modern and classic with a dash of quirky thrown in for good measure.
If there were ever a house made for the word
‘eclectic’, Janice Redington’s South London
home might well be it. Since moving in four
years ago, Janice and her husband Tony have
created their ideal home through upgrading,
decorating and hunting for perfect
furnishings– and the result is a gorgeous mix
of classic meets modern.
First drawn to the beautiful fireplaces,
original tiling and airy Edwardian space,
Janice and her family decided to look past
some much needed improvement work and
see the potential of the property underneath.
Determined to do as much of the renovation
work as possible, Janice first set about
stripping the stunning feature fireplaces of a
dozen layers of gloss paint; an effort which
she openly admits was a real labour of love.
Next was the task of stripping the original
Edwardian floorboards, as well as renovating
the kitchen and hallway and decorating almost
Photography Jon DayStylist Emily HensonWords Claire Marie Slight
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every room in the house. Conscious of making the
most of the original features, Janice tries to keep
the walls neutral, using soft furnishings to preserve
and highlight certain aspects of the house – and it
definitely works, with the striking original features
standing out against the pale backgrounds.
A seven room house, Janice has furnished her
seven bedroom home with finds from a range of
sources – many of the pieces are from Cavaliero
Finn, while she often visits East Dulwich based
boutique Mrs Robinson for any second-hand
leather items. Artwork also adorns the walls, most
of it recent; Janice has accumulated most of the
pieces within the last 18 months, and explains that
she’s developing a love for modern art, feeling her
way to find out what she likes.
Janice’s favourite way to source new finds?
Items gifted by relatives, left abandoned in skips,
and donated at the charity shop where she works
– she admits to always keeping an eye out for any
bargains that are brought in.
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“I think British design is quite a mix of things, actually – I suppose some people might think it’s the traditional country cottage style, but I think we’re definitely moving away from that now”
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“What’s nice about this house is that the features really stand out; I’m trying to keep the walls pretty neutral and use soft furnishings for the ‘wow’ bits!”
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Asked about inspiration, Janice reveals that
she doesn’t search for it – instead, she lets it come
to her. Sometimes in the form of an interesting
colour, and from dress fabrics to a pair of shoes,
Janice finds inspiration anywhere and everywhere
– but she always strives to be that little bit different,
putting together furnishings on a trial and error
basis to see what works and what doesn’t.
One of Janice’s favourite charity shop
acquisitions has to be the bold red and gold-
patterned curtains in the master bedroom; brought
in as a roll of fabric, Janice decided to rescue it on
a whim after it had lain ignored on the floor for
several weeks.
She laughs now at the memory of struggling with
the fabric on the bus home, and also at her decision
to pick it at all; she openly admits she would never
have chosen it herself due to the strong palette of
colours. Now hanging as fantastic curtains, the
pattern fits perfectly in with the rest of the room.
“I find inspiration everywhere, but I’m always striving to be that little bit different”
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“I try not to go looking for inspiration – it just comes to me. Things just pop out - sometimes a colour will do, or sometimes a dress fabric, or a pair of shoes”
So, what does British design mean to Janice?
She definitely feels that it’s moving away from the
traditional country cottage style and suggests that
British design is now about an eclectic mix of styles.
An Edwardian house with Danish leather
furniture, filled with finds from charity shops and
designer boutiques? We’d say Janice Redington’s
house certainly defines the phrase eclectic mix – a
style which we think will definitely have a part to
play in the future of British design.
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Style stealGet the look from Janice’s home
Vintage Leather Armchair, £950
from Rose & Grey
Pearl Double Necklace, £65.99 from Aye Do
Bone Inlay Bedside Cabinet, £450 from
mydeco.com
Men in Turbans Fuchsia Cushion, £35 from Plum Chutney
Fuchsia Lamp, £210 from The Baobab Tree
Podara Catkin Green Vase,
£138 from Rowen & Wren
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Letter To You Cushion, £29.99 from Munchkin Creative
Heart Features
Words Ellie Walker-ArnottPhotographs James Balston
Lee'sLondonHeart Home had the pleasure of spending one cold November morning with Lee Broom, ELLE Decoration’s newly proclaimed Designer of the Year.
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We met at Lee’s studio/gallery which is located in the
middle of Shoreditch, London’s mecca for young creatives.
His studio is the place where Lee turns his fantasy into
reality. For him, making his concepts real and allowing
other people to experience them is the best part of being a
designer. In his studio there are no limitations. “We do what
we want. And when we’ve got exactly what we want visually,
then there is the laborious task of working out how we do
it” says Lee. In some cases, his creations are about “doing
something that seemed perfectly illogical”. The results are
neon edged dining chairs, studded footstools and vintage
decanter light shades - wonderful collections which bridge
the gap between interiors and installation art.
Unsurprisingly Lee’s creations are inspired by fashion;
he studied Fashion at Central St Martins and has since
worked under the legendary Vivienne Westwood. But he is
also influenced by London’s architecture. He says “I’m just
always looking up in London. Sometimes you’ll see the side
of a building and I can see a coffee table instead...”
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“We do what we want. And
when we’ve got exactly what we
want visually, then there is the
laborious task of working out how
we do it”
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As the designer finds much inspiration in the world
around him, we thought it was only right to follow him
around his beloved Shoreditch and visit some of his
favourite haunts.
We start off in men’s boutique Hostem in Redchurch
Street. Decorated by design duo JAMESPLUMB, the shop,
filled with restored materials and avant garde design, is
one place Lee admires. As is the antiques shop next door,
Maison Trois Garcons. Lee says he loves the “varied eras
and unique pieces” on sale and often scours its shelves for
decanters. His iconic decanter lights are all made from
vintage pieces, so he is always on the lookout for more.
Lunch for Lee is more often than not a quick bite to eat
from the legendary Brick Lane Beigel Bakery– the sweet
dough and generous fillings cannot be beaten and probably
fuel the creative energy of most of Shoreditch’s designers.
Lee also took us to Epra, a discount fabric wholesaler
which helped him take his first steps into the world of
interiors. During his degree, Lee used to give decor advice to
local bars, draping and pleating the walls and ceilings with
fabrics. Epra was his first port of call for sourcing fabrics as
a student, and is still the best place to bag a bargain!
Never far from his fashion roots
Being inspired by quirky antiques and vintage design
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“I’m just always looking up in London. Sometimes you’ll see the side of a building and I can see a coffee table instead...”
Fast food the Brick Lane way
Lee in textiles heaven
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“I like to do something different each time”
Leaving with hair suitably quiffed
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Taylor Taylor, an achingly cool cult hairdressers, is
another of the designers favourite Shoreditch gems. In fact
it is the place where his hair gets its signature quiff.
The last place Lee took us to was the Night Jar – a
speakeasy night club where he designed the interior. The
plush decor was inspired by old school glamour and the
retro cocktails served at the bar.
Lee’s most recent project was being asked to bring an edgy
East London feel to the new Westfield Stratford shopping
centre and his new light installations, chic gold rings, now
grace the centre’s ceilings. Flying from one success to the
next, Lee is currently designing a collection for Milan. Much
to our disappointment, we failed to get anything juicy out of
him, so we’ll all just have to wait and see. Whatever he pulls
out of the bag this time though is sure to be a surprise. “I like
to do something different each time” says Lee.
Lee says “sometimes it’s just as bad being too early with
something as it is to be too late”, but we don’t think he needs
to worry. Rather than a follower of fashion, Lee is something
of a trend setter.
Cocktail shakers and oodles of old school glamour
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Heart Home editor Arianna Trapani writes her Christmas list…
Moonlight Print Light Sage, £43.00, Bodie & Fou
Santa Honey...6
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J Crew - Honeycomb cable-knit sweater, £90, Net-A-Porter
La volière table lamp, £395, The Conran Shop
Alexander McQueen Skull-print
silk-chiffon scarf, £165, Net-A-Porter
Monica VinaderMini Marie 18-karat gold-plated pendant,
£170, Net-A-Porter
oney...
Gold Finch by Shan Valla,
£30, Roost Living
Jet Set Coasters, £48, Jonathan AdlerWedgwood, 1920 Spring Meadow Three Piece Tea
Set, Royal Albert £40.00, Liberty
Reiko Christmas baubles, £14.95, Lifestyle Bazaar
Issa – Twist-Front Full Length Dress,
£788, Matches
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Design*Spongeat home
By Arianna Trapani
Grace Bonney is the founder and author of the widely acclaimed blog Design*Sponge. Recently, she released her first book ‘Design*Sponge at Home’; here she talks to Heart Home magazine.
Grace Bonney from DesignSponge.comPhoto by Jamie Beck
Lace Doily Table Rubber by Christine Chitnis
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Grace is in themiddleofherUSbook tour,
which has turned out better than she could have
hopedfor.‘Peoplehavebeensofriendlyandexcited
tocomecelebratewithusandwe’vereallyenjoyed
beingabletoteachpeoplecraftskillsateachevent
and getting to raisemoney for local arts charities.
There’snothingmorerewardingthanseeingpeople
withtheirfavouritepagesofthebookalreadymarked
anddog-eared’.
Withsomanyexcitingprojectsonthehorizon,
there isnostopping thisentrepreneur;Graceadds
‘wejusthiredoursecondfull-timeemployeeandwill
begettingourfirstofficespaceafterthebooktour’.
British fans can also get excited, as Grace Bonney
willbecomingover toLondonaspartofherbook
tournextyear-hopefullyearlyMarch.
Read the full interview on the Heart Home blog »
Design*Spongestarted in2004;Grace,hadhoped
it would act as an online portfolio to use towards
applyingforajobatamagazine.Gracegoesontoto
say‘it’sbeenahappysurprisethattheblogbecame
themagazineIhadalwayshopedtoworkfor’.With
over 75,000 readers a day, it is one of the most
populardesignblogs.
With now her first book released Grace
Bonney is living the dream and is so excitedwith
theresult.Shedescribes ‘Design*SpongeatHome’
asbeinga‘designbiblededicatednotjusttoinspire
peopletocreatetheirdreamhomes,butgivethem
thetoolsandconfidencetomakeithappen’.
Gracegoesontosay‘thebestpartofputting
thebook togetherwasgetting to spendmore time
withpeople.Somuchofmyworkisdoneviaemail,
sogettingtoarrangephotoshootsandcollaborations
withpeople inpersonwas endlessly inspiring and
exciting’.
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- Grace Bonney
The indie girl band of the design
blogosphere- The New York Times -
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Excerpted from Design*Sponge at Home by Grace Bonney (Artisan Books, £20). Copyright 2011.
Monika Biegler Eyers' Bedroom
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Jeska from the lovely blog Lobster & Swan and her friend Rose who runs the shop, Butlers Emporium in Hastings always like to find new ways to wrap Christmas presents. Here they get creative and share with us three simple ways of creating beautiful gift wrapping for the holiday season.
AllWrapped
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By Jeska Hearne
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Wrap your gifts in a chosen paper design and use the tape to secure, using lots of small strips to add a collaged feel.Then cut scraps of lace the same width as your tags and hand or machine stitch along the top edge.
Thread cotton or fine string through the lace to attach the heather sprigs. Then just pop them on to your gifts.
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It’s amazing what one can find in old cigar boxes filled with vintage cards and images. By using some seasonal greetings cards and collecting them together along with some favourite lace, two paper designs are created, just right for small presents. The pale old fashioned colours and bright contrasting tape bring vintage and modern together.
• printer, scan in seasonal images or download and use this PDF
• thin paper (A4 layout paper)
• cardboard tags• lace• sprigs cut from 1 potted
heather (available from most supermarkets/garden centres)
• natural jute string for tying
• contrasting decorative tape
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Red and Gold Travels East
What you will need
Choose cream and gold handmade paper for a simple look and add red embellishments for luxury.Wrap your gifts in the paper, secure with clear tape, using a gold Japanese wash tape on some smaller gifts and just put a long strip all around the edge to secure the paper. Then tie with the jute.
• cream handmade paper• cream paper with gold print• jute string• red card or paper to make tags• craft hole punch (or make a card
template and cut around for desired tag shape)
• paper/wood flowers• origami star• gold tape• thin gift tags• small tassels
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Top with tags cut from red card, the one shown was a gift envelope, cut with the craft punch, but you could paint gold designs on plain red card or leave them blank, top with tassels and paper flowers.
The tassel used had a silver thread around the top so just use a strip of gold ribbon and some double side tape to change it to gold.
Rose’s Vintage VelvetWhat you will need
Wrap your chosen fabric around the presents, tucking it neatly in at the edges.Use safety pins to secure (whilst you tie with ribbons or string) then remove them. Add your chosen decorations to the centres of the bows. Rose used an antique buckle, velvet leaves, silk flowers and a vintage French beadwork bloom.
• velvet or fabric pieces• fabric flowers and leaves• pretty buckle or vintage brooch• ribbon, silver cord• small safety pins• beaded flower
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Handmade Indian paper, tags and starwww.thepaperplaceonline.co.ukJapenese Washi Tape www.papermash.co.ukVintage ribbons and beadwork flowersButlers Emporium 01424 430687 Tassels-Cafe Maroc 01424 774017Velvet Fabric www.clothhouse.comPaper flowers www.nordichouse.co.ukJute string and card tags www.etsy.com/shop/rikyandnina
Tip-boxed gifts work best here or smaller items in bowls then you can sweep the fabric up, simply tie with ribbon and add a vintage brooch or tag.
Zandra Rhodes
Words Jane AudasPortrait photograph Gene Nocon
“I made very advanced
statements in 1969 and throughout
the 70s”
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Zandra Rhodes
Sometimes it is hard to see past her force of personality and striking personal image to remember what a long and distinguished career she has had. Her first shop opened in 1968. The 1970s were seminal years, and her covetable textile and fashion designs from this period still define that decade.
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Branchingoutfromfashion,Zandratookan
obvioussidestepintotheatreandinteriordesign.
ShedesignedforTopshop,M&S,MACandRoyal
Doulton,amongstothers.Inparticular,heropera
workshowcasesthehightheatricalityofher
surfacedesignstogreateffect.
Onapersonalodyssey,in2003Zandra
foundedtheFashionandTextileMuseum,
forwhichshecommissionedastrikingpink
buildinginBermondsey,London.Itisnow
findingitscuratorialfeetasacentreoffashion
education.
InrecentyearsZandra’sworkhasbeen
reassessed,revivedandre-collected.Itsitsoutside
fashionswhirlwindcycleofchange,yetissoldin
someofthemostfashionforwardshopsacross
theglobe.Herdesignsremainrelevanttothosein
thefashionknowandfreshtothosewhoaretoo
youngtorememberbutarelookingforsomething
loud,proudanddistinctivetowear.
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Zandra Rhodes unique and iconic clothes can be ordered via the website www.zandrarhodes.com or with special personal one to one appointment at her fabulous studio above the distinctive Fashion and Textile Museum, by calling 0207 403 5333. Some of her garments can also be found at the exclusive Ricci Burns boutique in Knightsbridge. Her dresses from the 70’s and 80’s are the hottest collector’s items in Hollywood.
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With a little patience and creativity, renovation projects can be done on a tight budget as Sarah Ellison’s quirky Hackney home demonstrates.
Resourceful renovation in East LondonWords Victoria GodrellPhotography Olly Gordon
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"Most of my things came from eBay, Etsy, junk shops, auctions or are good old hand-me-downs"
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When Sarah, an events and interiors
consultant, and her boyfriend Simon found
they were unable to afford to buy in Islington,
they invested in a three bedroom terraced
house in up and coming Clapton, East London
in February 2010.
Since moving in Sarah and Simon have had
to strip the property right back, ripping out all
the original features. Sarah describes their task
as “bringing it back to life and putting the soul
back”, a journey which saw the walls stripped
back to bare brick, completely re-boarded and
re-plastered and the layout totally redesigned.
The kitchen, now the hub of the house, was once
four rooms and the current dining room used
to be a bathroom. Although Sarah admits they
couldn’t afford the poured concrete floor she
would have loved, the white painted floorboards
perfectly set off the cream cupboards, stainless
steel and subway tiles. She admits this is now
her favourite room where they love to entertain
and hang out with friends.
Sarah is very much inspired by Abigail
Ahern and describes her style as a mixture of
vintage, reclaimed items and design pieces.
Her quirky and eclectic collections are perfectly
exhibited by the various shades of grey paint
and House of Hackney wallpaper which now
adorns the walls of the smallest room in the
house. Given their tight budget Sarah had to
be creative with the sourcing of her materials
and furniture, something which also suits
her unique style. She is a great believer in re-
using and re-cycling and most of her things
come from eBay, Etsy, junk shops, auctions or
are good old hand-me-downs. She found the
French windows in the dining room (from the
same period as the house) on eBay for £250.
Despite having to be sawn in half to get them
in, they now look as if they have been there
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“Sarah describes the house renovation as bringing it back to life and putting the soul back”
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“the French windows in the dining room (which are from the same period as the house) were bought on eBay for £250… despite having to be sawn in half to get them in, they now look as if they have been there forever”
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“Sarah describes her style as a mixture of vintage, reclaimed items and design pieces”
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The one exception to this rule is
lighting. As a self-confessed ‘light junkie’,
Sarah believes that the light fittings really
make the room. However, even here she
used her typical perseverance, sourcing
an industrial looking pendant hanging
over the stairs on Etsy and persuading
the designer to ship it from Texas.
Sarah’s next task on her never-ending
to do list is the restoration of the hall
stairs and landing. She says it is likely to
retain a distressed and shabby finish as
testament to what the house was once
like.
Despite horrors such as unspeakable
smells, inches of grease and the discovery
that the back of the house was moving
away from the front, Sarah clearly hasn’t
been put off by her experiences. Having
been loyally documenting the renovation
on her blog, she is now taking an interior
design course and hopes to become an
interior designer. The couple are also
hoping to take advantage of being within
walking distance of the Olympic site in
Stratford and rent the house out.
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Style stealGet the look from Sarah’s home
Dalston Rose wallpaper, £72 fromHouse of Hackney
Acrylic Excelsior Bath With Ball and Claw feet, £1314 from BC Designs
Hackney Empire Luxury cushion, £149 from mydeco.com
Halo Downing Chair, £999 from Leekes
Edison Lamp, £45 from mydeco.com
Antique Bird Cage Tea Light Holder, £17 from dobbies.com
Spring Desk Spotlight Lamp In Bronze Finish Brass, £142 from Artisanti
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Wood land Christmas Finds
Words and Styling Karl OpenshawPhotographs John Deed
There is no better time of year to bring the
outdoorsin.It’samazingwhatbeautifultreasures
naturehas tooffer, ifweopenoureyesandsee
whatliesaroundus.Becreativeandusenatural
materialstomakestunningfestivecreations.
Walking through the woods you can find
lichen-covered twigs, berries, pine cones and
other inspiring discoveries. Look for things you
wouldn’t normally consider, as it’s wonderful
whatyoucanputtogether.
Every one of us loves to decorate our homes for Christmas. Here, stylist Karl Openshaw shares a few tips on creating that festive look without breaking the bank.
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“Look for things you wouldn’t normally consider, as it’s wonderful what you can put together.”
“It’s not all about big budgets but more about imagination!”
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GloriousChristmaswreathstwinedwith
tree bark and twigs covered in Hydrangea
headswithberriesworksowelltogether.
Someofthedullestthingscanbeturned
into things of beauty; take old paperback
books, for example.We all hate them once
they have been thumbed through. Tear off
thecoversandtiethemwithtwineandwire
them into awreathand they look fabulous.
Pages look likeoldvellumbooks if theyare
alittleyellow;stackedupwithnaturalfinds,
theselookmagnificent.
Make a long garland from vines and
twigs wired together with florist wire; add
pinecones, seedheadsandsomeevergreen
foliageforarealfocalpoint.
Entwine this around a collection of
candlesticks and other treasured objects
to really embracenature. Twisted around a
mirror and skimming across a console will
makeanyinteriorlookfestive.
Sogetoutdoors,start lookingaroundas
towhat you can forageandgather together
andmakesomestrikingpiecesofyourown.
It’snotallaboutbigbudgetsbutmoreabout
imagination!
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Surrealist-inspired interiors are so hot right now,
and Pargy for one happens to be super excited
about this. There’s currently an abundance of
furnishings out there nodding and winking
towards the Art of the original Surrealists such as
Dali, Miro and Magritte. And what better way to
add some bohemian cool to life than incorporate
this witty and intelligent trend in your home.
Historically, the original Modernist Art
movement straddled the 20’s and 30’s. Some
Artists went to America, some went mad, others
became savvy brand builders, and many of them
quarrelled, but the legacy of Surrealism has
endured and it now resides in all areas of popular
culture (think of the Monty Python films, the
furniture of Jaime Hayon and Lady GaGa in her
infamous Lobster hat).
But for some reason, Surrealism hasn’t really
hit big time in interiors..until NOW! Previously
it has been seen as a bit too “out there” to be
seriously considered within interiors - despite the
work of great designers such as Piero Fornasetti.
Surreal interiors have now gone mainstream, and
although it is still a bit bonkers and very avant-
garde darling, the current look is also incredibly
glamorous, and can even be pretty (think of the tea
ware of Tina Tsang and the wistful Art works of
Delphine Lebourgeois).
So, before having a go at this tricky trend, it’s
probably best to ask the question “what exactly
are Surrealist interiors?” Well, in the most general
sense the answer is probably anything fantastical
(Alice in Wonderland themes would count) and
also any items/ themes inspired by Surrealist
Artists. In the truest sense, though, it would be
the placing of an object in an environment that
you wouldn’t expect to see it, or where it doesn’t
belong. For example, having fish or lobster images
in the kitchen is not surreal, as that is where you
would expect to find them. However, on a cushion
or some bedding, then you’d be in business!
So if you want to go Haus of
Gaga and get a bit of a Surrealist
vibe for your pad, where should
you start? Of course this is not
a look for shrinking violets,
but if you follow the below
tips, it is a lot less scary
than you’d think...
Michaela Mildenhall, otherwise known as Pargy, is the author of the blog which hunts down the best in bold and daring design from the past and present.
This chair by Fabio Novembre caused a storm a couple of years ago at the Milan furniture fair. novembre.it
Fornasetti Stool “Bocca” (mouth). Size: diameter cm 38 x 46h. Wood, printed, lacquered and painted by hand. From Milk Concept Boutique. milkconceptboutique.eu
This stunning picture is called “Missionaire” and is by Delphine Lebourgeois. It’s available from “A Little Bit of Art”. alboart.co.uk
Alice in Wonderland inspired Ala Carte table by Seletti. seletti.it
“Bold Surreal statements work very well with big airy rooms that have mostly white or cream walls and furniture”
To jazz things up, a bit of gold embellishment
always works a treat, and/ or go for a few red or
pink colour pops for a glam edge.
If you only want to dip your toes in the trend
rather than dive in headfirst, then the addition of
some Fornasetti cushions and fragrance candles
will be a beautiful talking point in your home.
Be inspired by an Artist theme: Salvador Dali’s
iconic lobster telephone and the Mae West lips
sofa, plus the subconscious doodlings of Joan Miro
are very visually arresting. I particularly love the
imagery of Rene Magritte. Although Magritte was
Belgian, there is something very British about the
motifs and imagery in his work – bowler hats, pipes
and Granny Smith apples!
And don’t forget in these difficult times that
Surrealism above all else is very witty and great
fun - so just make sure that you enjoy yourself to
the max and really explore your imagination and
creative side!
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Apple Frangipane Tarts
To fill your house with the welcoming smells of Christmas, try making these easy Apple Frangipane Tarts. For these, I used a mixture of apples that I had in my fridge, and for the frangipane filling, I used a mix of whatever nuts I had in the house – hazelnuts, macadamias and pistachios. But don’t feel constricted to any of these ingredients, change it up and have some fun with it – try pears instead of apples, top with cranberries perhaps, and for the filling, try this recipe with pecan nuts or even chestnuts. You can also use other spices other than cinnamon, and for the icing stars, try cutting shapes out of ready-rolled marzipan, or top with gingerbread stars.
RecipeApple Frangipane Tarts
1. For the pastry, mix the flour, butter and salt in a food mixer until it looks like breadcrumbs. Add the water and fold together with your fingertips only until the pastry just comes together. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. For the filling, mix the nuts in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the butter with the sugar until light and creamy. Add the eggs and nuts, fold under until just incorporated, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 170 degrees. Remove the pastry from the fridge, allow to come to room temperature, then roll out on a lightly floured surface using a rolling pin until pastry is 3-4mm thick.
IngredientsMakes 10-12 mini tarts or one large tart
Shortcrust Pastry:350g flour160g butter, cut into cubes3-5tbsp water1/4 tsp salt
Frangipane filling:100g ground hazelnuts100g ground macadamias100g ground pistachios250g unsalted butter250g caster sugar2 eggs
Topping:5-6 applescinnamon sugar, for sprinklingicing stars, for decorating
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4. Place your tart tins over the rolled out pastry and cut circles out of the pastry. Line the tart shells with the pastry circles. Fill with baking beans and blind bake for 15-20 minutes. 5. Remove from the oven and remove the beans. Allow the pastry shells to cool, then fill with frangipane mixture. Don’t over-fill the shells as the frangipane mixture expands as it bakes. Top the tarts with apple slices and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until frangipane mixture firms up and is golden brown. 7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. 8. To make the icing stars, simply use star shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes in ready rolled white cake icing. Allow to dry then place on top of the tarts and serve with warm custard or vanilla ice cream.
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House of Memories
Words Ellie Walker-ArnottPhotography Andrew BoydStylist Claire Morgan
It’s no surprise that vintage lover Claire Morgan fell head over heels for a period house with lovely exposed floorboards and charming original features. But turning this house into a home has truly been a labour of love...
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Under Claire’s watchful eye, the terraced London
house has had a complete makeover. When she
moved in “it was a blank canvas”, so it has taken a
little TLC to put her stylish stamp on it.
Though Claire did bring on board a team of local
builders to do much of the revamp, she says
she “likes finishing it off and adding all the final
touches”.
Claire describes her style as “eclectic,
sometimes a little bit romantic but always
personal.” When transforming the property into
the quirky and homely haven she envisaged, being
a stylist has certainly been an advantage - “My
house is my props cupboard!” says Claire.
Claire is constantly on the lookout for ‘props’
that will bring a touch of homespun charm to her
house, and her photo shoots. “I am an addict for
car boots. Every weekend in the summer I’m at a
car boot!” says Claire.
Though Claire has filled her home with
trinkets, antiques and ornaments, each item has
been selected with care. “Everything in the house
has got a certain memory - I know where I bought
it from and who I was with,” says Claire.
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“My house is my props cupboard!”
“I like being able to walk out of my door and wave to my neighbours”
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Every thoughtfully chosen piece has
an emotional attachment for Claire -a lovely
concept which lends her house a homely, well
loved atmosphere. It is also a refreshing take on
sourcing interiors. “I don’t think there is anything
in the house that’s actually been bought from
a department store,” says Claire. “Everything
is from a car boot sale, a junk shop or has been
passed down through my family.”
Something Claire finds irresistible, and
takes a lot of inspiration from, is antiquarian
books. “I buy lots of them from Car boot sales. I
find that a lot of vintage stuff gets regurgitated
in our styles now. I love all the old colours and
illustrations, the texts and fonts. Hence all the
vintage books around the place!”
Claire’s house is now nearing completion.
“For the last three years there have been builders
in here constantly. Now it is beginning to feel like
a home,” she says. Claire and her “best friend”
Molly the cat don’t plan on leaving any time soon.
Now her house has been transformed into a home,
Claire says she’d “like to say here for as long as I
can”.
She relaxes by getting green fingered in
the garden and turning her abundant apple crops
into sumptuous puddings and cakes and is loving
getting to know her neighbourhood. “There is
a little community here,” Claire says. “I know
everyone on my street and I like being able to
walk out of my door and wave to my neighbours.”
“I am an addict for car boots”
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“Everything in the house has got a certain memory – I know where I bought it from and who I was with”
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Style stealGet the look from Claire’s home
Bethany French Bronze Chandelier, £295 from Alexander & Pearl
Swedish Crown Lantern, £59.95
from Nordic House
Owl Bookends , £17.50 from Drift Living
Eames DSW Chairs, £256.70
from Heal’s
Plantable paper bunting, £14 from The Green Gables
Vintage Clock, £450from The Old Cinema
Silver Glass Bowl, £6.95 from Nordic House
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Heart Home contributor Helena del Rio gives us a few tips for what to wear this festive season.
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Christmas Party
Faux fur boyfriend coat, £110, Topshop
Tsumori Tsisato ballet printed silk dress, $1189, lagarconne.com
Sam Edelman black studded peep toe shoe, £182, my-wardrobe.com
Gold-plated Yves Saint Laurent earrings, £215,net-a-porter.com
Annick Goutal, Petit Cherie Eau de Toilette, £75, Liberty
Kenneth Jay Lane triple stretch bangle, £80, my-wardrobe.com
Marc Jacobs bianca leather clutch, £260, Harvey Nichols
Benefit “They’re Real”, £18.50, Benefit cosmetics
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Soft cord jacket, £135, Toast
A.P.C dark grey silk dress, £280, coogles.com
India navy leather pumps, £82, French Sole
Conroy & Wilcox marie chain, $1550
Aninna Vogel pearl heart and knot earrings, £350
Jo Malone, Wild Bluebell Cologne, £72
Deborah Lippmann, Daytripper, £14, House of Fraser
Laura Mercier, Lip Glace, £18.50, House of Fraser
R12K freston clutch, £65,John Lewis
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Cocktail Party
Matthew Williamson tarnished gold dress, £374.99, Julesb.co.uk
Topshop, Rio Rio, £8
Great Plains black jacket, £100, Coggles.com
Sequined wallet Zara, £29.99
Kate Spade an ace up your sleeve idiom bangle,$48
Gaggle triple bow court shoes, Topshop, £65
Topshop, £8
Kate Spade year of colour October ring,$78
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Opi for Sephora, $9.50
McQ Alexander McQueen pointed court shoe, £220, my-wardrobe.com
Equipment silk satin shirt, £260, net-a-porter.com
Emilio Pucci low rise skinny leg wool pants, £630, net-a-porter.com
Anya Hindmarch glitter finish clutch, £350, net-a-porter.com
Ileana Makri 18-karat skull and ruby necklace, £530, net-a-porter.com
Balenciaga £59, House of Fraser
Kate Spade crystal court drop earrings, $68
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Paul Smith wool blazer, £675, mrporter.com
Levi’s 511 jeans, £80, my-wardrobe.com
D&G white slim dress shirt, £160, my-wardrobe.com
Dior Homme Intense,£47, Boots
Dolce & Gabana classic leather patent shoes, £380, mrporter.com
D&G black white spot bow tie, £95,my-wardrobe.com
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Acorn Lounge Chair, £1165, mydeco.com
Day Bed One, £1640, Another Country
Hand-Knitted Urchin Pouf,
£470, Darkroom
Maslow shoes, £100, Mr B’s Gentlemen’s BoutiqueMissoni Kew
Zigzag Cushion, £145, mydeco.com
Cushion Gröna Fåglar Linen, 1000 SEK,
Svenskt Tenn
Tatebanko Paper Diorama Kits, $12, Poketo
Banana Bud Vase, £48, Jonathan Adler
Oak Owl, £25, British by Design
Moomin decoration minimugs by Arabia, £19, Skandium
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A little something from nothing
You can create interesting displays in your home for next to nothing with a collection of found treasures, a dose of homemade, a few vintage finds and a little bit of time.
Use empty picture frames to create focal points and canvases as backdrops for your displays and have fun styling. Play around with the objects until you find something that works visually for you.
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Words and Styling Sania PellPhotography James Balston
Add an inexpensive new shade to a car boot sale standard lamp base as a unique alternative to buying a brand new version.
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Look out for old shop drawer
units as they are difficult to
find at reasonable prices but
are great for storage.
An over-sized, spotty bow tied to the back of a chair makes it a bit of fun
Old, wooden boxes make
fabulous storage for things
you want to hide.
Plant pots painted with
blackboard paint means
you can have fun with chalk
numbers and messages.
Bright, exotic plants like
this orchid, cheer up any
corner.
Add an inexpensive new
shade to a car boot sale
standard lamp base as a
unique alternative to buying
a brand new version.
Frame flea market posters
with wonderful graphics as
original art.
Vintage chairs add
character to a house and are
often great value.
Add something quirky and
unique like this folded
ruler ornament by Debbie
Smyth that I bought at her
graduate show.
Customise an Ikea chair by
painting it a colour then add a
little fabric skirt. This fabric is
by St.Judes.
This sculptural wooden
sidelight was a car boot sale
purchase, simply updated with
a new John Lewis shade.
Silver cotton reels add some shimmer and sparkle to the display and old clock faces give some graphic shape
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Paint flowers with fluorescent paint to make an unusual centre point
Natural finds like skulls or fallen branches
found on walks can make displays more
interesting.
Pile up old books with the pages facing
forward, they give wonderful height and
texture to a display.
Use glass domes to encase and highlight a
display and use vintage ceramic bottles as
vases.
Look out for old school chemistry equipment
at car boot sales and junk shops to be used
as vases. Apothecary jars make interesting
displays too; the lettering adds a graphic bold
detail.
Hyacinth bulbs placed on top of glass vessels,
make unusual floral experiments and make a
change to the normal bulb vases.
Hang objects straight on the wall as a
decorative detail. I love vintage keys, as you
never quite know what they once opened.
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Empty picture frames are wonderful to
create height to a display, paint them in a
sympathetic colour.
Use colours in a similar tone to create
unity and then add contrasting colours for
visual impact.
Add shape and colour with flowers with
bold sculptural forms.
Drop in bold, graphic colour with
postcards or small prints
Beautiful ceramics like these by Sophie Cook are sculptural and a delight to look at. Group three vases together and they will always sit happily together
Group objects made from the same
materials together, like these glass items.
Mix empty, vintage perfume bottles with
your modern ones you use every day. Place
them all on a tray to group together, like
this vintage rose glass tray bought at a car
boot sale.
Include contemporary glass vases to stop
it feeling too old fashioned and pop a
beautiful rose in.
Display your favourite jewellery to add
some colour, pattern and a different
texture.
Evoke a 1950’s sculptural artwork feel with
geometric objects. Use old balls in white,
wood or black from games such as polo,
billiards and boules.
Mix in other textures like metal, for some
contrast and sheen.
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Poetry, people and folk tales rock the world of this
whimsical illustrator from Cambridge.
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People watching from the bus window
inspires the work of illustrator Heidi Burton.
“I like to observe situations and facial
expressions,” explains Heidi. “People and
nature are endlessly inspiring.”
During the summer of 2007, after
graduating from the University of the
Creative Arts in Kent, Heidi was struggling
to find a job with her degree in illustration.
“I was creating art but not getting very
far,” explains Heidi. “My sister told me
about Etsy and I quickly opened a shop,
first selling prints I made from some of
my degree projects, before adding new
illustrations.”
Heidi’s work was well received by the
burgeoning community marketplace and
positive feedback encouraged her to pursue
her passion further.
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Heidi now works as a freelance
illustrator and sells prints, cards, illustrated
eggcups and altered Moleskin journals –
currently her most popular item. “I started
by creating greetings cards with a hole in
the front to reveal a story inside,” explains
Heidi. “I loved the idea and evolved it into
one-of-a-kind journals to give people a
format to continue the story in their
own way.”
Heidi dives right in with her
illustrations rather than working on drafts
and ideas first. “I find that initial sketches
have all the energy and feeling and that gets
lost if I try to recreate it,” explains Heidi,
who lives with her sister and nephew in
Cambridge. “Poetry inspires a lot of my
work and I would love to illustrate children’s
books one day.”
Heidi posts new drawings on Flickr for
feedback on which ones to turn into prints.
“It’s a useful way to see what captures
people,” explains Heidi. “I was surprised
when my ‘I like people who smile when its
raining’ illustration got so many comments,
but now it’s my best seller.”
Heidi works hard on providing a unique
customer experience, spending up to an
hour illustrating the packaging for every
item she sells. “I think it is really important
to give a personal touch and make each
customer feel special,” she explains.
Heidi is hosting an Etsy upcycling event on the 14th December at The Trampery in London called Pimp my Table. Guests are invited to bring their old dishes and plates for a creative makeover.
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Originally from Ireland, Sarah Lidwell-Durnin
and her American husband John moved to Oxford
three years ago after living in both Marrakesh and
Paris.
The couple spent many years travelling around
the world before they married, and this is reflected
throughout their home; “we are already planning
our next escape!” laughs Sarah. Sarah, owner of
online store Natural History, and her husband
John, who owns Clinic philosophy consultancy,
live with their children Beatrice and Honor.
Drawn to the charming location of West Oxford
and the great history of the area, the couple’s
Victorian house was originally built by Christ
Church College for its workers. Only a few of the
original Christ Church families are now left in the
area and it is very rare for original houses to come
on the market.
Around the time of the move Sarah was studying
for a PhD in 15th century poetry and politics in
London. However after the birth of her first baby,
Sarah decided to leave her studies and set up
A Home with HistoryA well-travelled couple bring character and style to their West Oxford property
Words Katie CotgravePhotography Oliver Gordon
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“The store specialises in luxury homewares and stylish gifts”
Natural History. “The store specialises
in luxury homewares and stylish gifts
inspired by the illustrations found in
antique encyclopedia of natural history,”
explains Sarah, “It was meant to be high-
end linen and blankets originally, but
when the leather Entomology notebooks
and coral cushions were added, they
where a huge success.”
Lucky for Sarah and John, the
3-bedroom period cottage was
previously owned by “a couple with great
taste, so there was not much work to be
done” states Sarah. “Although when we
moved in I was heavily pregnant, and
one evening when John had gone out I
found myself ripping out the rather tired
bathroom floor under which I discovered
wooden floorboards! John was horrified
when he came home but “luckily we had
a skip outside from building an annexe
in the garden for guests,” laughs Sarah.
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“I painted everything myself in the house. I
do get carried away with white paint as when we
lived in Marrakesh our house was fresh and clean
and I love the calmness that the colour brings,”
explains Sarah. Stunning focal accessories such as
the vintage Jielde lamps were brought from Paris
and the rugs were found in Marrakesh with the help
of hotelier friend, Maryam Montague.
Flexible in her style, Sarah is inspired by the
Natural History Museum back in her home city,
Dublin. She has fond childhood memories and the
aesthetic of the museum has coloured her design
ideas. Sarah often takes a trip back to recharge her
batteries.
Now with two small children “relaxing is a thing
of the past!” Sarah explains. The couple would love
to extend the house in various ways, for instance
to include a Moroccan style courtyard and even a
laundry but as Natural History expands in 2012
Sarah has lots on her hands! “Our plan is to build
on our products being recognisable in the industry
and expand the business in several ways, so next
year is a big one for us.”
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“Our plan is to build on our products being recognisable in the industry and expand the business in several ways, so next year is a big one for us.”
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“I painted everything myself in the house, I do get carried away with white paint”
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www.thoughtclinic.org
moroccanmaryam.typepad.com/my_marrakesh
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Style stealGet the look from Sarah’s home
Industrial Table Lamp, £184.99 from mydeco.com
Midcentury Vintage Set of Three Suitcases, £165 from The Old Cinema
Hans J Wegner Style Peacock
Chair, £399 from Interior Addict
Hampton Round Mirror In Silver, £156 from Raines & Willow
Moroccan Leather Pouffe, £129 from Graham & Green
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Butterfly No 1 Cushion, £70 from Natural History
Small Round Box, £4 from mydeco.com
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Flourishing Décor Spruce up the décor in your home this Christmas with our guide on how to incorporate unusual flowers and vegetables (yes, we did say vegetables) into your scheme.
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Brussel sprouts are always on the Christmas
menu! Why not add a twist and incorporate
them into your decorations as well? Available
in cream, green and purple their beautiful
round heads and leaves resemble roses.
Silver accessories will lift your room in an
instant. Add some sparkle with a glittery
pine cone or decorate with metallic ribbons.
Perfect for adding a modern touch, why not
incorporate bold colours, this striking look is
sure to make an impact!
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Bring depth and texture into your décor by
using blue thistles. Their sharp prickles and
unusual bluish/purple tones are a real eye
catcher!
Add a wow factor to your Christmas table with a
stunning centrepiece featuring baby artichokes in
shades of green and maroon. Why not try using
u-shaped wire pins to secure baubles and artichokes
on a plain wreath? This is an easy way to create a
focal table statement. Fill the middle with block
candles or leave empty for a minimalist look.
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From Lewes with LoveFifteen homes later, is serial house mover Sarah Lazenby finally ready to settle down?
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From Lewes with Love Words Sarah LazenbyPhotography Simon Eldon
Fifteen homes later, is serial house mover Sarah Lazenby finally ready to settle down?
“I am a gal who loves rescuing houses rather than animals.”
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I t certainly wasn’t love at first
sight when Sarah set eyes on her
Victorian terraced home in the historic
Sussex town of Lewes.
There was a row of empty
beer cans in the hallway, a distinct,
unpleasant,murky smell plus a lot
of dodgy DIY. “The house wasn’t just
tired and unloved, it was exhausted!”
she laughs.
The location, however, was great.
As Sarah and her partner Simon Monk
were only planning to rent it while they
looked for a place to buy, they tried not
to think about all the work the house
clearly needed.
But fate had other plans. “The house
just grew on us. It had a lovely welcoming
atmosphere despite its major lack of
TLC,” says Sarah, who has lived in an
astonishing number
of homes – 15 of them over the past 25
years.
“I am a gal who loves rescuing houses
rather than animals so when the landlord
said he wanted to sell
we bought it eight weeks after moving
in and two days before Christmas. Even
when the boiler gave up in the middle of
our housewarming party, we weren’t put
off. We just handed out more mulled wine
and put some extra logs on the fire.”
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Luckily Simon works in
construction and is extremely handy
when it comes to renovation, so together
the couple have spent the last 18 months
turning their home around.
Everything has been done on
a tight budget. “Vintage furniture is my
favourite way of recycling,” says Sarah,
who has furnished their home with finds
from flea markets, charity shops and
eBay plus bits and pieces from sales.
“Pretty much everything was
a bargain and some of the furniture has a
story to tell, such as the bookcase in the
sitting room which came from a priest’s
house in Oxford and the art deco sideboard
made in Poland
by brothers who sadly died under
the Nazis.”
“We’ve got a very simple design
aesthetic – all the furniture we have bought
has to be functional, be made from good
materials and not cost the earth. And we
have to love it!”
On that basis, Sarah and Simon believe
in mixing it up a little so Art Deco and
Victorian pieces sit side-by-side with mid-
century and modern.
“I’d be quite happy living in a
flea market, rooting among the toot
and treasure,” says Sarah. “Lewes
is full of them plus antiques shops,
an auction house and brilliant,
small, independent lifestyle and interiors
retailers.”
Sarah’s shop local philosophy extends
to using local trades people. “My painter
and decorator, the lovely Steve, is actually
the town’s rock god lead singer with The
Contenders,” says Sarah, who loves to use
bold colour in her furnishings. “I was a lot
more beige once upon a time but a trip to
Australia stopped all that.”
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“I was a lot more beige once upon a time but a trip to Australia stopped all that.”
She is also lucky in having a talented
family. “My brother Jonathan is an
illustrator so I have some of his Scandi-
inspired prints on display and his wife
Mel makes vintage cushions
and twice a year holds an open house
for local artists to showcase their work
much of which ends up in
our house.”
Now their own home is almost
finished, Sarah and Simon are
spreading their interiors wings. “We’ve
been asked to design the interiors of
a house in Brighton for a couple with
quite distinct and differing tastes.
“I might not buy any more
houses if I can rescue other people’s
homes. That should keep me out of
trouble. At least for now!”
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“I might not buy any more houses if I can rescue other
people’s homes.”
“Vintage furniture is my favourite
way of recycling,”
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Style StealGet the look from Sarah’s home
Metal Jewellery Tree, £58, Artisanti
Upcycled Articulated Engine Desk Lamp, £475, THE OLD CINEMA
Coat Hanger, £28, JasmineWay
Mallika Cushion, £45, Plum Chutney
Seabass Gurgle Jugs, £55, The Padstow Mussel Company
Romane Dining Chair, £99, Gong
Winter House Tealight Holder, £9.95, homehomehome
Mercury Gold Tealight (sold as a set of three), £9.95, Nordic House Ltd
Leila Chandelier, £229.96, The Chandelier & Mirror Company Ltd
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Heart Shopping
By Lauren Bryan Knight
There are a few stereotypes in my head of
English Christmas that I need to set to resolve
thisyear.Theseimagescomefromapotpourriof
HollywoodinfluencesrangingfromLoveActually,
BridgetJonestovariousmade-for-TVversionsof
Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.While I’m doubtful
thatColinFirthwillactuallymanifestinasmany
holidaysettingsasIenvision,ithasbecomeclear
thatseeminglyfictitiousitemssuchasmincepies,
Christmas puddings and crackers are actually
quite rampant within this small island. While
I have no working knowledge of any of these
festive novelties yet, you can be assured that I
will be subtly campaigning to getmyself invited
to friend’s house for the fun… and crossingmy
fingersthattheyareinsomewayrelatedtoColin
Firth.
Sometimes you can be surprised by the
combination of things that wouldn’t seem to
naturally go together. You know, in that Russell
Brand-KatyPerrysortofway.
This thought leaves me hopeful in swaying my
English friends to appreciating an authentic
Americanbreakfast.Iknow,Iknow-allthatsweet
& salty combined andmixed together. It grosses
youout.Butsurelyyouwereskepticalthefirsttime
yousawsaltedcaramelonamenu?Did thatever
leave you disappointed? Impossible. So, please,
takealeapintothesyrupymarriageofsausageand
pancakes.Who knows? You may like it, and I’m
sureyourboyfriendwon’tminditeither.
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Ireally,reallywanttotip.Nottippingatpubs
andcafesmightbeoneofthehardestthingsabout
livinginEngland.Myfriendsusedtoslapmyhands
andtellmetoputtheAmerican-sizedgratuityback
inmypurse,butIresisted.Fortunately,Londonhas
metmyneedsasadiningpatron:mostrestaurants
include12.5%serviceonthebill.
While applying for a permanent visa, I
realized it was time to renewmy passport. After
completingthepaperwork,theonlytaskleftwasto
fill the empty 2x2 square onmy applicationwith
apassportphoto.Itossedmyhairinamessybun
that could rival anyChelsea (orEssex?) girl, and
promptlyfoundmyself teeteringonastoolatour
neighborhoodphotolab.“Miss,you’llneedtosmile
lessforagovernmentID,”thesalesclerksighed.
I attempted to suppressmy full-blown smile into
a sultry smirk. After a few catastrophic shots
portraying me as an idiotic pervert, I stopped
“Look,” I offered, “This is for aUSpassport, and
theywon’tcareifIsmile.SocanIjust,youknow,
smilenormally?”AsIleftthestore,Ipeeredintothe
smallenvelopetoseetwosmallidenticalversions
ofmyselfgrinningbackatme.Regardlessofwhat
passportorvisaImayhave,IsupposeI’mstillan
Americanunderneaththiswaxedjacket.
Smile less? How do I smile less? They don’t teach us this in America.
I can’t wait for Christmas.Everything leading up to it is so lovely, the time
spentwithfamilyandfriendsissorewarding,and
thenyouhaveBoxingDaytounwindfromtheholi-
dayblur.Whileneveronetoevercomplainabout
anextraday’sholiday fromwork, Iactuallyhave
nocluewhatBoxingDay isand, surprisingly,no
one I ask seems to offer any explanationbeyond
massivedepartmentstoresales.Ohwell,I’llkeep
mymouthshut(orstuffedwithChristmasdinner
leftovers), continue imaginingMike Tyson to be
observing reverently, and happily celebrate this
specialdaycurleduponmycouch.
Creating London’s most visually compelling Christmas windows takes a momentous fourteen months from conception to completion.Whole teams work all year round to turn mood boards and key words into stunning reality. Here Heart Home shares images of two of the most iconic department stores in the UK.
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The Imaginarium, a magical dreamlike state, beautific and celestial. Fantastical,mythical creatures cavort, amidst luxurious treasures under our planetary systems.
Inspired by the 12 days of Christmas with a nod to the Olympic five gold rings.
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The Imaginarium, a magical dreamlike state, beautific and celestial. Fantastical,mythical creatures cavort, amidst luxurious treasures under our planetary systems.
Inspired by the 12 days of Christmas with a nod to the Olympic five gold rings.
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A fabulous Showtime theme with additional glimpses of scenes behind thestage. Inspired by the glamorous Hollywood era from the 1930’s to 1940’s. It’s
extravagant, theatrical and has just a hint of Burlesque.
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A fabulous Showtime theme with additional glimpses of scenes behind thestage. Inspired by the glamorous Hollywood era from the 1930’s to 1940’s. It’s
extravagant, theatrical and has just a hint of Burlesque.
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PERFECT PATTERNCOSY UP YOUR LIVING ROOM THIS WINTER WITH COLOURS OF RICHNESS AND DEPTH
By Sophie Warren-Smith
Print Queen Clarissa Hulse has launched an
exciting fabric, wallpaper and homeware range
called Kallianthi in collaboration with Harlequin.
A sumptuous colour palette of rich oranges,
reds, blues and browns is combined with Clarissa’s
trademark prints to create a stunning textural
collection that will certainly warm up any home
this season. To help you recreate this exquisite look
in your home we’ve come up with our style guide to
suit any budget.
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KIVIK 3 seater sofa in light brown, £499, IKEA
THRIFTY INVESTMENT LUXURY
Embroidered leaf cushion, £11.99, Dunelm Mill
Kenneth Cole Broadway round table, £109, House of Fraser
Veneto damask fabric in Citrine, £30 p/metre, John Lewis
Claudius sofa, £2,375, Barker & Stonehouse
Safi cushion in crimson, £65, Niki Jones at Amara
Ella nest of side tables, £179, The Conran Shop
Wisteria fabric, NCF3883-01, £60 p/metre, Nina Campbell at Osborne & Little
Westfield sofa, £3,145, Wesley Barrell
John Robshaw Uzbek cushion, £89, Idyll Home
Autograph Jasper coffee table, £399Marks & Spencer
LF1341C/4 fabric in absinthe, £99 p/metre, from the Fin de Siecle Collection, Linwood
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Heart Home takes a weekend break with Dutch artist and designer Mariska Meijers in her home city of Amsterdam.
Artistic Amsterdam
You cannot ignore the work of Mariska Meijers; it
is vibrant, colourful and full of energy, much like
the lovely lady herself. In the few years since she
decided to follow her artist dream and give up her
corporate job, she has produced not only fine art but
a range of stationary, cushions and trays that is rec-
ognised around the globe. She also exhibits in Paris
and in the US so we were very fortunate that she
could find the time in her busy schedule to show us
some of her preferred haunts in her favourite city.
Mariska MeijersEnter competition
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Tea In The City had moved to its new
location in Beethoven Straat just two days
before our visit but already it was looking
established, with Emma Bridgewater and
Mariska Meijers products jostling for
space. Upstairs you can sample the tea
blends and delicious home made cupcakes
in comfort, and very soon baking classes
will be on the agenda too.
Heart Home couldn’t resist buying the pink and black polka dot cupcake cases with sweet little poodle toppers.
Tea In The City
Klevering
Klevering is Mariska’s first choice when she is looking
for a gift. Full of tempting homewares, books, jewellery
and toys, it wasn’t difficult to see why. It was hard, but Heart Home did manage to leave empty handed!
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GG Interior is situated in the
Jordaan District and is a small but
perfectly formed interiors shop,
stocking mostly fabrics but also full
of unusual and beautiful accessories
for the home. Heart Home did spot a Mariska Meijers cushion or two looking very much at home.
Mariska illustrates a popular culinary card series “Appetizing
Art”, a line she created in conjunction with culinary author/
journalist Lise Goeman Borgesius and his recipes, so it was no
surprise that lunch would be an important part of the day. Le
Pain Quotiden was the perfect place to re-fuel and get our hostess
to sit still for just a few moments. Heart Home recommends the smoked chicken salad with mixed leaves, tomatoes, parmesan, croutons and pinenut, followed by a trio of sweet tarts. Yum.
The American Book Centre is another
favourite for Mariska. A fiercely independent
family-run business that is a paradise for
book lovers and which also runs a full
programme of events and exhibitions.
GG Interieur
Le Pain Quotidien
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And then the perfect end to a perfect day. A seafood
platter and a glass of chilled white wine at the
Bridges Raw Bar at the Sofitel The Grand. As we
left for the airport, Mariska was rushing off to the
studio to paint, bemoaning the fact that she should
be going for a run, and simultaneously planning
the dinner she was cooking for eight people that
evening. Heart Home needed a rest.
Ariane Inden Cosmetics has been established
for 17 years and has an astonishing 241
products! They have been featured in many
magazines and are very proud of their green
credentials. Mariska finally had to slow down
and allow the beautiful Cloudy Faase to make
up her face.
Heart Home recommends the skin analyzer test to find out your skin type- exclusive to Ariane Inden Cosmetics.Ariane Inden Cosmetics
Bridges Raw Bar
Heart Home stayed at The College Hotel. Situtated in the building of a former secondary school it is a warm and luxurious boutique hotel
boasting four stars and is a former winner of the Prix Villegiature for the ‘best interior design in
a hotel in Europe’
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Baby, it's cold outside...Come in from the cold and prepare for a weekend of countryside comfort. Heart Home has found three of the best British rural retreats.
By Ellie Walker-Arnott
THE PIG, BROKENHURSTthepighotel.co.uk (Rooms start at £125)
Set in the heart of the New Forest, the ultra trendy
Pig hotel is the perfect place to escape
the niggles and annoyances of everyday life.
With warming winter drinks, squishy sofas
and roaring fires a-plenty, there is really no
need to venture outdoors.
All twenty six rooms of the renovated
country house have been carefully decorated,
embracing recycled and home grown design.
Choose between comfy, snug or spacious rooms
or splash out on your very own hideaway, all of
which have gorgeous views of the grounds or
the surrounding forest.
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All twenty six rooms of the renovated
country house have been carefully decorated,
embracing recycled and home grown design.
Choose between comfy, snug or spacious rooms
or splash out on your very own hideaway, all of
which have gorgeous views of the grounds or
the surrounding forest.
You can also embrace your inner pig and
quaff and trough to your heart’s content. Boasting
a 25 mile menu (though many of their ingredients
only travel in from the garden) made up of
mouth-watering British delicacies, The Pig is
the ultimate treat for food lovers too.
In the tiny town of Holt, surrounded by the lush
Norfolk countryside and coastline, is Byford’s
Posh B&B. Set inside a grade 2 listed building,
they call themselves a higgledy piggledy world
of pleasure, and we at Heart Home are
inclined to agree.
Each of the sixteen rooms have been
decorated using local, natural materials;
exposed brickwork and wooden floors sit
alongside leather, silk and thick white towels.
While Byfords is the perfect bolthole from
which to explore rural Norfolk, if you prefer
to keep out of the chill you can easily while
the hours away inside its four walls. Start with
a lazy breakfast washed down with a Byford’s
Bloody Mary, spend your afternoon snuggled
up with a book or indulging in a decadent
afternoon tea and feast the evening away
beside an open fire. Sounds like heaven.
BYFORDS POSH B&B, HOLT – byfords.org.uk (Rooms start at £150 – including an indulgent breakfast and sometimes dinner)
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THE INN AT WHITEWELL, CLITHEROE – innatwhitewell.com (Rooms start at £88 – including a full English breakfast)
Sitting right above the river Hodder, with glorious
views of the Lancashire countryside, the Inn
at Whitewell is a haven of countryside comfort.
Filled with an assortment of glorious antiques
and furniture, the Inn is teaming with character
and rural charm. Book one of the seven bedrooms
with an open fire for an indulgent weekend away
or ask for one of their quirky Victorian bathrooms
for a truly unique bathing experience.
You can soak up the nearby countryside
from the comfort of the dining room, which boasts
sweeping views across the valley. Whilst you’re
there, enjoy the wholesome and hearty dishes
on offer and indulge in a glass or two of the fine
wine the Inn prides itself on. If good vino is your
thing, there is an independent wine merchant in
reception with enough choice to please the most
discerning wine connoisseur.
By Mary Higgs
Miss Mary’s suggestions for Winter dates
RETRO BOWLINGSo, you may have embarrassing memories of going
bowling for your 12th birthday (I certainly do!), but
that doesn’t mean it’s not an inspired and stylish
date idea. In fact, bowling has changed a lot since
you were twelve. The new breed of retro bowling
lanes are stylish and slick and provide a great venue
for a fun night out. Some of the best “boutique”
bowling alleys in London are the All Star Lanes.
These venues will provide you with a bowling alley,
restaurant, bar and even karaoke all under one
stylish 50’s inspired roof.
If you don’t live in London then just do a search
for retro bowling alleys – they’re popping up all
over the place! Prices are usually around the £8
mark for one person on one lane (including hiring
those fabulously fashionable bowling shoes).
allstarlanes.co.uk
WINTER PICNICGo crazy and turn the conventional picnic on its
head! Swap rosé for delicious mulled wine, t-shirts
for chunky scarves and overcrowded summer
parks for beautifully empty winter commons.
Apart from the evil necessity of a thermos flask this
is a very cool date and very romantic… If you are
organising the date, it’s your job to pack the picnic
and as it’s winter, remember that hot drinks and
a rug or two will be essential. The beauty of this
date is that you can do it anywhere in the UK so be
creative! An empty beach in Northumberland, a
beautifully bleak moor in Devon, a deserted park
in London… take your pick but just remember to
wrap up warm.
Picnics obviously vary in price and can be
anything from £20 to £200. If you live in London
and don’t fancy putting the picnic together
yourself then we’d recommend ordering a hamper
from the Mount Street Deli, where prices range
from £45 to £300.
themountstreetdeli.co.uk
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ICE SKATINGSurely one of the greatest winter dates? Scarves
and hats, mulled wine and roasted chestnuts, pink
cheeks and (if your skating skills are anything like
ours) pink bottoms! Whether you’re a Torvill and
Dean wannabe or a complete novice, outdoor ice
skating makes a brilliant date. In London we are
spoilt for choice with the most fantastic rinks,
from the Tower of London to Hampton Court
Palace, The Natural History Museum and of
course, the stunning Somerset House. As well as
traditional skating sessions, Somerset House are
a mixing it up a bit this year with the launch of
their Skate at Somerset House Club Nights. A little
more glamorous than roller disco, we’re talking
late night ice skating to the grown up soundtrack
of Lovebox and Ministry of Sound.
There are hundreds of outdoor rinks across
the UK so take your pick but remember that it’s
all about the view, so as beautiful and romantic as
possible please!
We went skating at Somerset House where
tickets start at £10.50 per adult.
somersethouse.org.uk/ice-rink
WINTER BALLETThe Royal Opera House, Covent Garden is a simply
stunning venue. Even if you are not a seasoned
ballet or opera buff, you’ve got to give it a try. It’s
a wonderful experience, particularly at Christmas.
This winter they’re showing the magical story
of the Nutcracker, which has been part of my
Christmas for as long as I can remember! If you’re
going all out to impress, do a ‘Pretty Woman’ and
book a box. However, if you’re not made of money
then we’d suggest seats in the lower section of the
amphitheatre which give you a fabulous view of the
whole opera house. You really are ‘up in the gods’
but we think they’re some of the best seats in the
house (and some of the cheapest!).
There are wonderful winter ballet productions
all over the country but we’d strongly recommend a
trip to London and the Royal Opera House.
There’s a misconception that ballet is expensive
but tickets for the Nutcracker range from just £5 to
£104.
roh.org.uk
Alphabet - Dalton Ghetti - 1990-2005 - ©Sloan T. Howard Photography
DESIGNERS IN RESIDENCE Design Museum, 24th August 2011 - 22nd January 2012Tickets: £11 adults, £10 concessions“As part of its role to stimulate new experimental work from an emerging generation of designers, the Design Museum organises an annual commission and exhibition which supports and celebrates new design talent.” i
HeartHomeDiaryV&A ILLUSTRATION AWARDS V&A, 6th June - 17th DecemberTickets: free entry“The V&A Illustration Awards celebrate the best illustration published over the last year. Original artwork from the best illustrated book, book cover, magazine and student illustrator of the year will be on display, together with a selection of all competition entries.” i
THE POWER OF MAKINGV&A, 6 September 2011 - 2 January 2012 • Tickets: free entry“The V&A and Crafts Council celebrate the role of making in our lives by presenting an eclectic selection of over 100 exquisitely crafted objects. Power of Making is a cabinet of curiosities showing works by both amateurs and leading makers from around the world to present a snapshot of making in our time.” i
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THIS IS DESIGN Design Museum, 24th August 2011- 22nd January 2012Tickets: £11 adults, £10 concessions“The Design Museum collection includes objects that range from the early Modernism of the 1900s to the cutting edge of contemporary design. Drawing on the museum’s collection, this exhibition brings together design classics alongside more unusual objects to look at some key themes including archetypes, identity, innovations in manufacturing, miniaturisation and obsolescence.” i
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TEMPORIUM65 Monmouth Street, Seven Dials, Covent Gardenfrom 1-24 DecemberTickets: free entry“Leading designers and brands as well as upcoming young talent come together at our pop-up design store The Temporium, which returns to London this Christmas. 20 different stalls will sell unique gifts and products direct to the public.” i
JOHN PAWSON PERSPECTIVESSt Paul’s Cathedral, 19th September 2011 – 16th January 2012 • Tickets: £14.50 adults, concessions £13.50, children (6 – 18 years) £5.50
“This is about offering a spatial experience based around a single, sharply honed perspective. The form this experience takes will be shaped by Wren’s own interest in creating scientific instruments out of buildings” (John Pawson) i
TERENCE CONRAN, THE WAY WE LIVE NOWDesign Museum, 16th November 2011 - 4th March 2012Tickets: £11 adults, £10 concessions, £7 students“The Design Museum marks Sir Terence Conran’s 80th birthday with a major exhibition that explores his unique impact on contemporary life in Britain, tracing his career from post-war austerity through to the new sensibility of the Festival of Britain in the 1950s, the birth of the Independent Group and the Pop Culture of the 1960s, to the design boom of the 1980s and on to the present day.” i
DESIGNERS AND MAKERS AT SOMERSET HOUSESomerset House, 22 November – 8 January 2012Tickets: free entry“Designers & Makers at Somerset House is a unique, festive pop-up shop with a gallery feel, opening this winter in the newly refurbished East Wing. Showcasing the best of British craftsmanship and design in non-precious jewellery, ceramics, stationery, framed art and glassware, Designers & Makers will offer striking, contemporary and affordable products.” i
20 YEARS OF DAZED AND CONFUSED MAGAZINETerrace Rooms, Somerset House, 4th November 2011 - 29th January 2012 Tickets: free entry“Dazed & Confused has been a go-to reference for style and culture since its explosive launch in 1991 by Jefferson Hack and photographer Rankin. Curated by Jefferson Hack and Emma Reeves in collaboration with Somerset House, this multi-layered exhibition immortalises the magazine’s most infamous visual stories, featuring legendary photoshoots, iconic covers, controversial editorial content and artwork from influential photographers, designers, and artists.” i
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SURFACE DESIGN SHOWBusiness Design Centre, Islington, 7th – 9th February 2012 • Tickets: TBC
“Surface Design Show is THE must attend event for Architects, Interior Designers and Specifiers looking for innovative surface solutions for the build environment. Over 100 companies will be showcasing pioneering natural stone, wood, tiles, recyclable materials, metal, living materials, paint, illuminated surfaces and coatings that can be used as flooring, cladding, ceiling, wall coverings and more.” i
A SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA FOR CHRISTMAS AT THE DOCKWharf Building, Portobello Dock, 344 Ladbroke Grove, W10
5BU, 8th – 10th December 2011 • Tickets: free entry
“Christmas festivities come to The Dock this year with a four-day shopping extravaganza and a Sunday food and wine market. Enjoy complimentary champagne and chestnuts at our late-night shopping evening on Thursday 8 December. The evening includes bespoke Christmas card printing from Mr Smith’s wooden and metal letterpress and a personalised gift wrapping service from design and illustration magazine, Wrap, with artists on-hand to personalise each wrapped gift.” i
FORMEX 2012Stockholmsmässan, 19th – 22nd January 2012 • Tickets: SEK 200
“The meeting place for business, trends, knowledge and inspiration, Formex is the largest interior design fair for Nordic design. With 800 exhibitors, 24,000 national and international visitors and over 700 media representatives, the fair has been held twice a year since 1960.” i
INTERIORS UK 2012NEC Birmingham, 22nd – 25th January 2012Tickets: Registration now open.
“With over 600 exhibitors and 26,500 visitors in 2011, INTERIORS UK is the definitive business interiors event for people passionate about design and sourcing great product. With an enviable reputation for over 25 years, the show celebrates all that is great about the industry.” i
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“Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair is the world’s largest and most important meeting place for Scandinavian furniture and lighting design. Each year In February over 40,000 buyers, architects, designers and journalists gather in Stockholm to visit the exhibition and a number of other high-profile design events around the city during the Stockholm Design Week.” i
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By Rona WheeldonFloral Finds for your Home
To brighten up your home over the winter months,
I’ve put together a collection of beautiful finds in
purple and brown tones from UK designers, starting
off with Bold & Noble’s wonderful Hedgerow screen
print in dark mulberry.
You could also add colour to a room by creating
a feature wall. So, how about this fabulous Vivienne
Westwood Magnolia wallpaper from Cole & Son.
To brighten up your sofa, you could add this
gorgeous violet poppy linen cushion from Scottish-
based, Marram Studio.
Whilst in the kitchen, a great way to add pattern
and protect your table at the same time, is this lovely
hand-printed mushroom hankie flower oilcloth
from Lisa Stickley.
Ideal for a splashback, either in the kitchen or
bathroom, is this hand-finished Emma Bridgewater
auricula tile, available from Fired Earth.
And finally, this very cute Orla Kiely Abacus
brown milk jug from Bliss Home would make
a perfect addition to your afternoon tea at the
weekend.
Rona Wheeldon is the writer behind the floral-inspired blog, Flowerona.com
Orla Kiely Abacus brown milk jug, £17, Bliss Home
Emma Bridgewater auricula tile,
£19.96 each, Fired Earth
Hedgerow screen print in dark mulberry. £43, Bold & Noble
Vivienne Westwood Magnolia wallpaper, £60 per roll, Cole & Son
Violet poppy linen cushion, £47, Marram Studio
Mushroom hankie flower oilcloth, £32 p/m, Lisa Stickley
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Tucked away behind Turnham Green tube station in London lies West London’s very own secret garden.
Word Victoria Dockrell
Photography Manasi Kashyap
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Hidden Gems: WHeelers Gardens
“Just seconds from the dreariness of the tube, suddenly you are thrown into a burst of colour”
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“We have a real passion for sourcing unusual pieces, which will add individuality to your outdoor space.”
Based in leafy Chiswick, West London, walking
in to Wheelers is like walking into Doctor Who’s
tardis. Just seconds from the dreariness of the tube,
suddenly you are thrown into a burst of colour and
eclectic garden furniture and art.
Although the space itself is small, the proprietors
Jason and Spencer Wheeler who have been running
this independent gem for over 12 years, have made
sure every inch of the site is packed with inspiring
displays of beautiful plants and individual quirky
garden wares and home ornaments.
Wheelers stock a broad range of horticultural
offerings ranging from traditional trees and shrubs,
to more inventive Buxus and Bay topiary, selected
perennials and grasses, orchids, herbs and seasonal
bedding and bulbs to name just a few.
However, aside from their impressive botanical
collection, it is Wheelers’ furniture and garden art
which makes it stand out. They claim “We have a
real passion for sourcing unusual pieces, which
will add individuality to your outdoor space.” Their
eclectic collection of garden furniture includes
table and chair sets, lanterns, wall art, statuary
and ornate mirrors. Their selection is wide and
ranges from contemporary pieces with sleek lines
to traditional terracotta and stone pieces. They have
a beautifully hand picked selection of ceramics
including gargoyles, Buddhas and cats. They
also have a wonderful range of indoor ornaments
including vases, Moroccan lanterns and wall lights.
We were particularly taken with the vintage style
lanterns, hanging baskets and bird cages. 156
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“Every inch of the site is packed with inspiring displays of beautiful plants and individual, quirky garden wares”
Wheelers also offer garden design, build and
maintenance services, headed up by their in-house
Garden Designer, Stella Fear. Stella was previously
Head Gardener at Holland Park in Kensington and
was responsible for re-designing the ‘Earl’s Court
Gate’; the park’s main pedestrian entrance.
Wheelers recently showcased these services in
a local primary school where they were responsible
for the transformation of the playground. They
created an interactive and stimulating ‘Sensory
Garden’ for the children which included: a vertical
xylophone and bamboo wall rattle, scented herbs,
elegant perennials, as well as a ladybird house
and wormery. The garden was heralded by Robert
Winston as the “next generation of playground”.
The garden centre is also home to Wheelers
Flowers, which produce both traditional and
contemporary arrangements. They have a very well
regarded reputation and even provided flowers for
the sets of the James Bond and Batman films.
With Christmas fast approaching we will be
excited to see Wheelers transformed into a winter
wonderland, not only for their stock of Norway
Spruce and non-drop Nordmann Firs, but also
for their individually picked, unusual Christmas
decorations and delightful selection of garlands,
door wreaths and table decorations which use
fresh greenery, dried fruit, flowers and spices.
Wheelers Gardens
Cato’s Yard, Turnham Green Terrace, London W4
wheelersgardens.com/garden_centre
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