The thing about collecting is you have those pulse racing moment… I found THIS, as happened when I stumbled upon: Printed in 1934 by Parsons and Sons ‘Colour and Varnish makers since 1802‘ it offers ‘the notable colours of the … Continue reading
It’s a great title and it’s Jeffrey Bilhuber’s, the subtitle reads ‘Reflections on American beauty’. This side of the Atlantic Ben Pentreath’s offers up ‘English Decoration’, subtitle ‘Timeless Inspiration for the Contemporary Home’, which rather belies the personal tone of … Continue reading
I got distracted: It arrived today: I thought it would be the endless pools…but my eyes were drawn to the Alpine chic sections. Sorry, couldn’t resist….even Rufus can’t make Leiderhosen work for me: Anyway, Slim really does know how the … Continue reading
Well I was on line, as you are … and this article caught my eye; Curiouser & curiouser Discarded curios are finding a new narrative context in fashionable interiors. Mark C O’Flaherty explores the growing trend for pop architectural salvage… I … Continue reading
Christmas is gliding into view, yeah! I’ve got a lot of lists on the go, but the one I enjoy most is a sideline self indulgence, the ME list. My mother memorably made a ‘Present List’ every year, armed with … Continue reading
I am embracing Christmas at this stage – but everywhere I look – I am curio-struck, SO I couldn’t resist… Clockwise-ish from top left: House of Hackney tray for Christmas drinks, features woodland animals engaged in cultural activities, very curio. … Continue reading
How do you indulge? Nothing like a spot of time out over frothy cappuccino – I find. Simple Pleasures. In fact my coffee got rather cold over House and Garden’s November issue, NOW rather well thumbed . The home on … Continue reading
On Sunday I woke up ’6 minutes’ from Foundation Maeght. We were there at 10 am sharp, opening. Our visit was almost as quick, enfants in tow, chien in car. In 2008 I saw the RA’s show ‘Aimé Maeght and … Continue reading
Once you have opened your eyes to a subject, things just pop up don’t they? A Little Bird’s weekly email arrived – a what’s up in London by ex-vogue glamour-pusses – lo and behold John Currin had an exhibition opening … Continue reading
