Late last year we were asked by Surface View whether we’d be interested in receiving a wall mural to write about. If you’re not familiar with the company, they specialise in making striking images into wallpapers that can be put up to create a mural. They also do canvases, curtains, cushions and tiles. I’ve always […]
My friend the folk singer only really found musical success in his 40s. I heard him interviewed on the radio once, and he described himself as ‘the longest drum-roll in history.’ So it is with my plan to make-over my bathroom. You’d be within your rights, dear readers, to ask when I’m going to quit […]
Ros and I used to work with stylist Poppy Norton who has always been a walking embodiment of the next colour combination you’ll obsess over. We had dinner with her recently and she was wearing the dynamite combination of blue and tobacco. I’ve not been able to stop thinking about it since. It’s sort of […]
Bit like a Grand Designs Revisited, today we’re sneaking a peek back into the world of Abel Sloane 1934 – the fabulous chair guy (and more) who we covered a while ago here. Abel is on The Whistles blog showing off his studio and answering some questions about his work and inspirations. Making Penge look […]
Calling all Pinners, makers and fans of a mood board. We’re working with a new website that you might be interested in. Wonderstreet is new site aimed at passionate design lovers, and lets you upload images you like, images of your own work, and also allows you to place requests for things you might want […]