From Bill Oddie to Jeremy Clarkson (yikes). In a bid to move My Friend and I away from animals for a moment, lets talk about the world in which vehicles and interiors have just joined hands. Specifically in the new Jamie Oliver restaurant at Westfield, designed by interior architects Blacksheep (who are south Londoners by […]
What do Damien Hirst, Harry Hill and David Bailey all have in common? Apparently they all own works by Victorian taxidermist Walter Potter and are loaning them to the pop-up Museum of Everything in Primrose Hill, for a special exhibition. Does taxidermy give you chills? Even you might find it hard to not find Walter […]
Did you used to do that, as a kid? I loved drawing imaginary rooms, with distinctly dodgy perspective, and buildings and also swimming pools. That was what I was reminded of when I saw these illustrations by Emily Robertson, done for Italian furniture company Molteni & C. I love the detail, giving you more the […]
A rare moment when I’ve bought something I want for someone else. Not that I’ve handed it over yet, mind. I was very pleased to happen upon this charming drawing in Magma that seems perfect as a wedding present for some bike enthusiast friends of mine. Did I mention I hadn’t handed it over yet? I […]
As may be apt for a friday, the following is a brief tour of Glasgow bars. Two reasons for the this: 1. I am in Glasgow taking a holiday from my usual blogging routines. 2. I’m in recovery from a bar crawl, during which I saw some sights that affected my mind enough to share them with you. Let’s start […]