design

designer melanie hayes

While I do gravitate towards colours in interiors, other times I crave the serenity of linens and neutral palettes. Memi Designs, another great fin...

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design

designer david jimenez

One of the stories I enjoyed writing the most in the latest issue of real living was the house story of David Jimenez. He really knew what he w...

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film

before night falls

I'm on a bit of a roll with Javier Bardem films. And Julian Schnabel, too. In recent months I've watched The Sea Inside. No Country For Old Men....

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art

designer dallas shaw

She paints. She prints. She does fashion. And notecards. I'm talking about Dallas Shaw, and I'm amazed by the amount of work she produces. Talk ...

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design

the wall sticker company

Jenny, left, and Fiona from The Wall Sticker Company Decals can be a bit hit and miss. In theory they're great, especially if you rent, or like...

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baby

products with heart

After walking around three homewares and gift fairs in recent weeks I've come across some great products. One that I fell in love with instantly i...

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film

paris

Okay, so it's not really breaking down too many stereotypes about life in Paris. But it is a beautiful film to lose yourself in for a couple of h...

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shops

izzi & popo

I love business ideas that sound like a fantasy that's been brought to life. For example, Bernadette Wyer and her husband Harry have a shop, I...

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design

designer mark tuckey

One of my favourite features in a recent Inside Out was the house of Mark Tuckey. (I grabbed the pic of his home from Lucy's feature about it o...

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