Retro rattan furniture is making a come back. And it’s stepping indoors. It has done it before. In the 1960s and 70s it invaded the house. And this is the perfect timing for a second invasion. Why? Because ushers in Hawaiian charm (think a sun filled Tiki bar), Edwardian glamour (My Fair Lady) and even […]
Mad About Mid Century Modern?
SHOPPING FOR VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ONLINE: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE If you’ve found your way here I will assume that you share my passion for mid century modern furniture. I abhor the way people speak of it as a “trend”. I love good mid century design the way I love the music of my […]
Don’t worry darlings. I’m here to cheer your weary souls on this cold January day. VELVET GOLDMINE: OPULENT MCM INTERIORS When Christmas is over and the nights are long we need plush velvet interiors to cosset us. I can think of no better example of the opulent use of rich velvets than “Stephen’s Folly”, Palm […]
MID CENTURY SHOPPING IN EAST LONDON. East London is a treasure trove for mid century design lovers. Since the 90s it has blossomed as a loft-living, design-loving paradise. From Stoke Newington all the way down to Clekenwell there are lots of vintage shops chock full of iconic furniture from the last century. It would take […]
THE BEST OF EBAY Well, I think I’ve found some corkers this month. The problem is, I want to buy them all myself and then there wouldn’t be anything left for you, would there? Oh well, I can’t really squeeze any more sofas in to my house anyway – unless I’m going to start a […]
MID CENTURY MARGATE: A RETRO PARADISE Margate has had a bad press over the last 30 years or so and it’s not hard to see why. Once the package holiday to Spain became the affordable holiday of choice for British holidaymakers during the 70s and 80s Margate fell into decline. Its large Victorian housing that […]
MOVING HOUSE? GRAB YOURSELF A MID CENTURY MASTERPIECE Its all very well collecting all those beautiful items of mid century design but now you need that mid century architectural masterpiece in which to display it all. Here are some beauties. All located in the UK and to suit a variety of budgets. Now all you […]
HOW TO… TURN YOUR GARDEN INTO A MID CENTURY OASIS I’m not going to lie…I hate gardening. But I do love basking in the sun, while sipping a Mojito, in a glamorous setting. I made a deal with Walter. I would shop for all the furniture and finishes if he paid someone to do all […]