Monthly Archives: May 2012

Terrific teal!

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

So after yesterday’s slightly miserable post, I thought today I’d amp it up a little with some gorgeous aqua hues.  Check out these beauts! LOVE this idea!  Such a simple way to add serious impact: Still haven’t quite gotten over my obsession … Continue reading →

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Ode to sunshine

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

I have not seen the sun in about 2.5 weeks people.  This is very serious – my vitamin D levels are plummeting and my skin doesn’t quite know what’s happened to it after 2.5 years of permanent sunshine.  Not impressed … Continue reading →

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Barmy for barn doors

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

I came across Dancing Grains Woodworks on Etsy this morning and had to share this fabulous resource.  Ever since I did a barn door round up last year, these rustic puppies have been playing on my mind: (credit) I have … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Masterpiece – the heights of Hong Kong

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

So I decided over the weekend that I should resume some kind of semblance of order on the blog and I’ve been missing my weekly design-oogle-sesh, so I thought today I’d get back into my series of Monday Masterpiece posts.  And … Continue reading →

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Design classic (6) – Arco lamp

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

So I thought that for today’s design classic post, I’d take a little looksee at one of my favourite pieces, the Arco floor lamp.  Designed in 1962 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for the Italian lighting company Flos (see … Continue reading →

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The best of Rue…

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

I get alot of design-related junk mail in my inbox these days, but there’s one message that never fails in its quest to make me click through to its website: ‘the new issue of Rue Magazine is available now!’ My heart always skips a … Continue reading →

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High tea and high skyscrapers

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

So I’ve finally got around to uploading our pics from my birthday last week and thought I’d share a few today. First up, check out my beautiful fleurs!!  Such a lovely surprise from Ali and from two of my best … Continue reading →

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Trellis-tastic

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

So it appears that I’m approximately two and a half years late to the party on this one, but I’ve been oogling a lot of trellis fabric and wallcoverings recently.  It has such a zingy powerful impact if used extensively…  (credits: … Continue reading →

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Fighting the grey…

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

So one thing we’ve realised about Hong Kong in the two weeks we’ve been living here, is that despite all the fantastic sides to the city, it really is basically just one big grey concrete montrosity.  There are a bunch … Continue reading →

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One rather large dose of eye candy – part 2

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

Haaaaappy Friday people!  It’s been a great and productive week here in HK, we’re getting settled in and busy busy busy.  How have your weeks been?  Plans for le weekend? I thought today I’d follow up yesterday’s Bali-fest with two … Continue reading →

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