Battersea Power Station needs no introduction from me… the empty building is a London landmark, icon and place of fascination. It’s been sold (again) but this time it seems the owners really do have a workable redevelopment plan. And so we’re very excited to bring you an exclusive photo tour of areas of the site […]
One of my holiday snaps of a building in Sardinia. Smile! But how bang on trend is that wall? Perfectly summing up how to do asymmetric paint blocking. In interiors, it’s happening with border lines – a little bit De Stijl, a little bit Memphis. Here’s the kind of thing I mean. I’d never have […]
Gosh I love Lambs Conduit street. I spent an enjoyable hour there with a hangover the other week, dotting between the Gents clothing shops, Darkroom and Folk. Folk is best known for its understated clothes – and in my opinion, is great for shoes – but have a nip around the shop if you’re looking […]
Interiors inspiration from an unusual source today. These portraits of bodybuilders from the West African country of Benin were featured in yesterday’s Independent. Fine figures of men, all of them, but look past the bulging muscles and the party pants – it’s those floor-and-wall-fabric clashes I’m into. Further complicated by the bunches of flowers. What […]
NEVER go on Pinterest. But I don’t need to tell you that. Now I want these… …vintage Japanese firework art prints. And a print of this, which isn’t a piece of art, but should be… …both found via Present & Correct’s always fascinating blog and Pinterest.