FAMILY HOME IN IBIZA WITH POPS OF COLOUR

29 August 2016

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The gorgeous hot weather lately has inspired me to put some pops of colour on the blog. This house on the Balearic island of Ibiza belongs to a Dutch couple and their children who are lucky to call this home.

Summer is all about lightness, relaxing, slow living, enjoyment and experiencing the outdoors, connecting with nature and observing the blooms, the sun and shade. Without getting too poetic it’s sort of natures crescendo before the slow wind down for Autumn and Winter.

For me colour and especially bright pops of colour work really well in a hot climate as they reflect the vegetation, skies and sea that surrounds them. With so much sunlight around us colour gets blown out and you can afford to turn up the colour dial to max.

Despite the carefully chosen pops of colour the couple have maintained the rustic charm of the place by simply painting some ceiling beams white and white-washing the brick herringbone flooring. Traditional Spanish houses have small windows which you can see in the bedroom but by painting the inside entirely in white even small amounts of light is reflected around the room giving an airy feel.

Though I’m a committed monochrome I can’t help but like this house – or maybe the heat has just gone to my head.

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AT THE TABLE SUMMER CAMP WITH REN LONDON

25 August 2016

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Last weekend I was lucky to take some time off from the crazy circus that is family life during the summer holidays. I just got back from almost 4 weeks of slow living in Northern Germany and had to adjust to London life again. What better way than to take part in a fabric printing workshop organised by creative platform At The Table with Ren London in the beautiful setting that is the Town Hall hotel in Bethnal Green, East London.

The workshop was part of At The Table’s summer camp series hosted by some of their favourite chefs, creatives and makers learning a new skill and meeting like-minded people.

At The Table describe themselves as a creative platform that explores and celebrates British food culture. They are interested in the stories, ideas and people behind what we eat and drink and aim to look at food from a fresh perspective through events, print, online and film.

So far so promising and I headed off to London’s East End having a good snoop round the beautiful Town Hall hotel before meeting Miranda from ATT and Ren as well as a sociable mixed bunch of men and women all curious to learn about block printing.

The event kicked off with a glass of prosecco before Ren introduced herself and her company as well as the qualities of linen which she sources from the same factory her grandmother worked at as a weaver for 40 years in Lithuania. After an introduction and demonstration of the block printing technique we were let loose on our chosen piece of fabric and soon everyone was fixated and the room went quiet in relaxed concentration. Ren likens block printing to meditation where your mind is utterly focussed on the process and I too found myself absorbed by the manual process of painting and printing. We all produced some beautiful patterns and I look forward to dressing the table with my printed piece of linen, one of the few fabrics that gets softer and more beautiful over time.

It’s events like these that remind me why I love living in this vibrant city. It may be a challenge to practice slow living but it invigorates your creative side every day.

For more workshops and events and how you can get involved with At The Table head to their website or check out their new magazine which will launch in the autumn.
 

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Miranda York and Ren Valuzyte
 

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MORE INFORMATION | At The Table
FABRIC PRINTING | Ren London
PHOTOGRAPHY | Annie Kruse
 
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DREAM HOLIDAY HOME IN GREECE

4 August 2016

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Situated on the island of Syros in Greece this dream holiday home sits in the most breathtaking spot overlooking the bay of Plagia.

Simple and contemporary the summer house makes the most of the views and the outdoor area follows the landscape through a series of steps leading to stunning relaxation areas and an infinity pool that might bring on a mild case of vertigo.

The modern rustic open-plan kitchen caught my eye – in particular the in-built cupboard that houses crockery and glassware as well as coffee machine and kettle which can be easily hidden by closing the beautiful solid wooden doors. A great solution for a home that has four additional guest houses no doubt catering for numerous friends and family.

 

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PUGLIA | KATE HOLSTEIN FOR CEREAL MAGAZINE

1 August 2016

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I’m absolutely loving these shots by Kate Holstein of Puglia for Cereal Magazine. Her quiet calm and sophisticated style is timeless and I’d happily frame each shot and put it up on my wall.

“This part of Italy is one of Europe’s most abundant agricultural hubs, producing much of the country’s wine, olive oil, produce, and the hard durum wheat used to make pasta. The cuisine alone is reason enough to make the trip, but then there’s the scenery…”

Head over to Cereal’s journal to see and read more.

 

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TRAVEL | CITIZENM FLAGSHIP HOTEL AT THE TOWER OF LONDON

29 July 2016

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So, here’s the thing… I totally believe in (blogging) karma and sometimes, just very occasionally amongst the hundreds of hustling emails a very special invite lands in my inbox: How about a night at the new citizenM flagship hotel at the Tower of London including a cocktail session with the East London Liquor company and mingling with the crew from We Blog Design? Topped off by a test sleep in one of the largest, comfiest beds ever and waking up with stunning view across The Tower of London and the Shard. Eeeeek!

It took me all of 3 seconds to reply with a resounding YESSS and last Friday afternoon I kissed the kids and the cowboy good-bye and after a sweaty tube journey found myself stumbling out of Tower Hill station and literally next door to citizenM where I checked myself in within seconds at one of the state-of-the-art terminals.

Funnily enough, I don’t often get the opportunity to stay in design hotels so curiously I investigated every nook and cranny and was blown away by the massive (rain dance) shower head which took care of the city grime, the powerful hairdryer, the plugsocket catering for all sorts of crazy shaped plugs from around the world so you won’t need silly adaptors, the iPad in each room that lets you control your mood lights and temperature, TV and your travels around this exhilarating ancient new city. Not to mention the exquisite Vitra furniture and the quirky British inspired collectables in the lobby’s oversized shelves, from a stuffed boar’s head, vintage cricket bats, antique leather suitcases and kitsch plates featuring the Royals to more predictable red post boxes and London double decker busses. The point is, this is how tourists – or to stick with citizenM terminology ‘mobile citizens’ – see Britain, that’s why a majority of people come here.

Maybe you and me (and those who voted to remain in the EU) might be slightly tired of the Union Jack, the Empire, tea time, cricket, history, traditions and Britart but citizenM have pulled off a stylish reinterpretation of the aforementioned by adding the latest technology and travel comforts, a bit like a cover version of an old classic which you can’t help but sing along to.

 

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The point is citizenM have literally thought of every travellers needs and created a wonderfully comfortable experience for tired bodies, hungry stomachs and curious minds. Besides the stylish large lobby with plenty of spaces to chill and relax as well as iMac’s and printers free of charge, there is:

canteenM, the open kitchen format with its signature style bar which is open round the clock serving favourites like sushi, salads, spicy curries and opulent carrot cakes.

coffeeM right next to the tube exit, where both guests and locals will be able to get freshly brewed coffee and pastries.

collectionM a brand new retail concept of an exclusively curated collection showcasing travel accessories, art, books, interiors and cute design objects from more than twenty innovative and creative brands. All available to purchase and ship to your home should you wish to.

societyM with it’s business meeting rooms that are both creative and functional on the 7th floor mezzanine level with breathtaking views and more quirky items on display.

And last but not least the spectacular cloudM bar with its incredible terrace, a wraparound double height space offering what must be one of the most dramatic views of London’s skyline with the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and its iconic skyscrapers including the Gherkin and the Shard. It’s a stunning venue and the view gives you London in one clean sweep: Ancient history next to cutting edge architecture all served with some delicious cocktails.

Boy, did we have a blast! #WeBlogDesign #citizenMlondon

 
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PHOTOGRAPHY | Annie Kruse
DISCLOSURE | This is a sponsored post in collaboration with citizenM. I only work with brands I genuinely love and all opinions are my own.

 
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