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INTERIORS CRUSH | FULHAM HOME

20 May 2015

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Oh, what an interiors crush today! This Fulham home is only down the road from us and I love seeing how software development professional Daniel Lee and his photographer wife Emma have renovated and extended their Victorian terrace.

Daniel is a designer as well as an architecture enthusiast and worked closely with his builder after getting the architect to obtain the necessary planning permissions for his extensive project which included a basement excavation and extension at the back.

He wanted a distinctly English yet minimalist look and made the Dinesen flooring his focal point giving the space drama and drawing the eye through the custom-made industrial style doors into the garden.

I love how he added texture to the walls by adding MDF panelling and echoed the floors in the kitchen cabinet doors and splash back. It’s an unusual layout in a familiar space and my favourite room has to be his studio at the back of the house where a huge ceiling glass panel brings in lots of natural light.

The eclectic mix of rustic furniture and modern design classics like the Saarinen tulip dining table and vintage wood stools work incredibly well in this serene off-white interior.

Sadly the place is sold now and the couple have moved on to their next project. I can’t wait what Daniel comes up with next.

 

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interiors crush, london, fulham home, daniel lee, emma lee, distinctly english, minimalist, off white, vintage furniture, design classics, industrial style, dinesen floors, eclectic, wood, saarinen dining table, interior design, decor, trend, style, rory gardiner

interiors crush, london, fulham home, daniel lee, emma lee, distinctly english, minimalist, off white, vintage furniture, design classics, industrial style, dinesen floors, eclectic, wood, saarinen dining table, interior design, decor, trend, style, rory gardiner

interiors crush, london, fulham home, daniel lee, emma lee, distinctly english, minimalist, off white, vintage furniture, design classics, industrial style, dinesen floors, eclectic, wood, saarinen dining table, interior design, decor, trend, style, rory gardiner

interiors crush, london, fulham home, daniel lee, emma lee, distinctly english, minimalist, off white, vintage furniture, design classics, industrial style, dinesen floors, eclectic, wood, saarinen dining table, interior design, decor, trend, style, rory gardiner

interiors crush, london, fulham home, daniel lee, emma lee, distinctly english, minimalist, off white, vintage furniture, design classics, industrial style, dinesen floors, eclectic, wood, saarinen dining table, interior design, decor, trend, style, rory gardiner

interiors crush, london, fulham home, daniel lee, emma lee, distinctly english, minimalist, off white, vintage furniture, design classics, industrial style, dinesen floors, eclectic, wood, saarinen dining table, interior design, decor, trend, style, rory gardiner

interiors crush, london, fulham home, daniel lee, emma lee, distinctly english, minimalist, off white, vintage furniture, design classics, industrial style, dinesen floors, eclectic, wood, saarinen dining table, interior design, decor, trend, style, rory gardiner

interiors crush, london, fulham home, daniel lee, emma lee, distinctly english, minimalist, off white, vintage furniture, design classics, industrial style, dinesen floors, eclectic, wood, saarinen dining table, interior design, decor, trend, style, rory gardiner

interiors crush, london, fulham home, daniel lee, emma lee, distinctly english, minimalist, off white, vintage furniture, design classics, industrial style, dinesen floors, eclectic, wood, saarinen dining table, interior design, decor, trend, style, rory gardiner

interiors crush, london, fulham home, daniel lee, emma lee, distinctly english, minimalist, off white, vintage furniture, design classics, industrial style, dinesen floors, eclectic, wood, saarinen dining table, interior design, decor, trend, style, rory gardiner

interiors crush, london, fulham home, daniel lee, emma lee, distinctly english, minimalist, off white, vintage furniture, design classics, industrial style, dinesen floors, eclectic, wood, saarinen dining table, interior design, decor, trend, style, rory gardiner

interiors crush, london, fulham home, daniel lee, emma lee, distinctly english, minimalist, off white, vintage furniture, design classics, industrial style, dinesen floors, eclectic, wood, saarinen dining table, interior design, decor, trend, style, rory gardiner

 
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LAURA THOMAS LINENS | SCENTED SUMMER CANDLE

18 May 2015

Laura Thomas Linens, for the home, scented, soy candle, flowers, natural soy wax, burns longer and cleaner, biodegradable, natural renewable source, garden, new zealand, orange, lemon, neroli, essential oils, uplifting invigorating effect, trend, style, decor, home scent

I’ve written about mumpreneur Laura Thomas Linens on here before and I was thrilled when she contacted me to test her new scented soy candle ‘flowers’.

Laura puts so much thought, effort and care into everything she produces I knew I’d love it and sure enough this scent is a stunner! All candles are made with 100% natural soy wax, essential oils and high grade fragrance as well as hand-poured by Laura in her studio in Gullane, Scotland. Soy wax is non-toxic and burns longer and cleaner than paraffin which is better for you and the environment. They are also biodegradable and stem from the soybean which is a natural renewable source.

With the summer candle Laura tried to re-create the scents of her garden in New Zealand which had over 30 orange, lemon and grapefruit trees within it. The delicate combination of rose, neroli and lemon all conjure up spring and summer and have an uplifting and invigorating effect which I tried to convey in my shots.

I just wish screens had a scratch and smell option as my blogging buddy Cate St.Hill pointed out.

 

Laura Thomas Linens, for the home, scented, soy candle, flowers, natural soy wax, burns longer and cleaner, biodegradable, natural renewable source, garden, new zealand, orange, lemon, neroli, essential oils, uplifting invigorating effect, trend, style, decor, home scent

Laura Thomas Linens, for the home, scented, soy candle, flowers, natural soy wax, burns longer and cleaner, biodegradable, natural renewable source, garden, new zealand, orange, lemon, neroli, essential oils, uplifting invigorating effect, trend, style, decor, home scent

Laura Thomas Linens, for the home, scented, soy candle, flowers, natural soy wax, burns longer and cleaner, biodegradable, natural renewable source, garden, new zealand, orange, lemon, neroli, essential oils, uplifting invigorating effect, trend, style, decor, home scent

 
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PAPU | KIDS BRAND

15 May 2015

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These gorgeous photos are via Susanna’s blog Varpunen and are part of a giveaway competition – sadly closed now. But I love the Finnish brand Papu with their hip graphics for kids and the way Susanna has styled the shots as a quick kids work-out in her mini-gym.

Fresh, playful, fun, comfortable and – most importantly – a look that’s pleasing for design conscious parents as well. What’s not to like!? Check out Papu’s range and see more on Susanna’s blog.

 

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LOFT LOVE | THE PIPER BUILDING, LONDON

13 May 2015

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This loft in London’s Piper Building should really be sponsored by Dinesen as their floors come into their own in the 12m long open-plan kitchen/living/dining area. The uninterrupted floor lines and wide planks give the room grand dimensions and the large double-height windows flood the space with light.

When architectural elements are this strong you don’t want to clutter the space and take away from the drama so the couple have stuck to a minimalist theme with clean lines, custom-made and quality furniture with some design classics that will stand the test of time.

My favourite part has to be the work space overlooking the central kitchen/dining area. A perfect ‘control tower’ for working mums keeping an eye on little rascals racing up and down on their scooters.

 

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loft love, london loft, dinesen floors, flooring, pine floor, wooden floor, double height, open plan, kitchen living dining area, work space, light, airy, dimensions, minimalist, custom made, quality, furniture, design classics, style, trend, interior design, decor, the piper building

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loft love, london loft, dinesen floors, flooring, pine floor, wooden floor, double height, open plan, kitchen living dining area, work space, light, airy, dimensions, minimalist, custom made, quality, furniture, design classics, style, trend, interior design, decor, the piper building

loft love, london loft, dinesen floors, flooring, pine floor, wooden floor, double height, open plan, kitchen living dining area, work space, light, airy, dimensions, minimalist, custom made, quality, furniture, design classics, style, trend, interior design, decor, the piper building

loft love, london loft, dinesen floors, flooring, pine floor, wooden floor, double height, open plan, kitchen living dining area, work space, light, airy, dimensions, minimalist, custom made, quality, furniture, design classics, style, trend, interior design, decor, the piper building

loft love, london loft, dinesen floors, flooring, pine floor, wooden floor, double height, open plan, kitchen living dining area, work space, light, airy, dimensions, minimalist, custom made, quality, furniture, design classics, style, trend, interior design, decor, the piper building

loft love, london loft, dinesen floors, flooring, pine floor, wooden floor, double height, open plan, kitchen living dining area, work space, light, airy, dimensions, minimalist, custom made, quality, furniture, design classics, style, trend, interior design, decor, the piper building

loft love, london loft, dinesen floors, flooring, pine floor, wooden floor, double height, open plan, kitchen living dining area, work space, light, airy, dimensions, minimalist, custom made, quality, furniture, design classics, style, trend, interior design, decor, the piper building

 

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PEOPLE TO WATCH | THE PRESSERY

8 May 2015

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The Cowboy has been drinking almond milk as an alternative to cows milk since I’ve known him so when I came across The Pressery I got in touch with the dynamic duo from East London and found out about their rise to almond milk fame.

Natali and Chi met 10 years ago and bonded over a crazy love for food and drink. Disenchanted by the products available, they set about making their own almond milk at home which was so well received by friends and family that they decided to take the jump and start producing and selling almond milk full-time.

For them it’s about finding a connection between ‘natural living’ whilst also authentically integrating with the society and culture that we live in. Everything is made in East London. Nutritionally-engaged, locally-minded and community-driven.

“We use raw and organic Spanish almonds which means they haven’t gone through a heat process, so all the healthy oils remain intact and the nutritional content of the almonds have not been compromised.”

So, of course I couldn’t write this post without tasting the real deal and I can honestly say it is delicious! They come in four flavours (original, cacoa, berry and tumeric) and I tried the cacao one on the go which filled me up for a whole afternoon with no cravings for a snack. The Cowboy had a taste of the original flavour in his breakfast cereal and says it’s so much nicer than other shop-bought brands which is a massive compliment (if only you knew how fussy he is *rolles eyes*).

But the best bit is that they’ll be launching a high-quality and pure, long-life almond milk in the next few months so you can have some at home whenever you want. Yipee! No more traipsing around London for my Pressery fix. I’ll be first in line for a bulk order!

The Pressery is currently available in Ben’s House (Fitzrovia), Black Truffle (Belsize Park), Curio Cabal (Haggerston), Daylesford Organic (Notting Hill, Pimlico, Kingham, Gloucestershire, Selfridges Concession), The Detox Kitchen London, Eat17 Spar (Hackney), La Fromagerie (Marylebone), Holborn Dining Room Delicatessen (Holborn), Hubbub London, (The Grocery) Shoreditch, Hackney Fresh (Hackney Central), Macintyre Coffee (Hoxton), Melrose and Morgan (Primrose Hill, Hampstead), Sourced Market (St.Pancras International, Pop-Up Old Street Underground) and Tiosk (Broadway Market).

 

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the pressery, people to watch, east london, almond milk, four flavours, long-life almond milk, authentic, food and drink, natural living, plant based, community driven, nutritionally engaged, raw, organic, spanish almonds, cold pressed, trend, alternative to cows milk, natali and chi, super natural goodness

the pressery, people to watch, east london, almond milk, four flavours, long-life almond milk, authentic, food and drink, natural living, plant based, community driven, nutritionally engaged, raw, organic, spanish almonds, cold pressed, trend, alternative to cows milk, natali and chi, super natural goodness

the pressery, people to watch, east london, almond milk, four flavours, long-life almond milk, authentic, food and drink, natural living, plant based, community driven, nutritionally engaged, raw, organic, spanish almonds, cold pressed, trend, alternative to cows milk, natali and chi, super natural goodness

the pressery, people to watch, east london, almond milk, four flavours, long-life almond milk, authentic, food and drink, natural living, plant based, community driven, nutritionally engaged, raw, organic, spanish almonds, cold pressed, trend, alternative to cows milk, natali and chi, super natural goodness

 
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NOTE | Their instagram account is pretty awesome too
 
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