…but one which I’ve followed the progress of for months, opened yesterday.

I met Bethan, who has set up Decorator’s Notebook with her brother Joe, when we worked on an interiors mag together. She introduced me to the concept of ‘Le Shop’, the fantasy shop selling nothing but things you love that is the secret fantasy career of everyone at homes magazines. But Bethan, unlike the rest of us, has worked incredibly hard and made it come to fruition.

The shop sells hand-picked products from an impressive range of producers, all with a wholesome, rustic feel. My favourite are these blankets by Eleanor Pritchard. Pay a visit and find your own favourite.

Nudes

No, I don’t mean that special shade of pink. I’m talking about naked people nudes. We mentioned this phenomenon briefly over on Facebook, but felt it might be worth further investigation. In short, there are tons of folk in their birthday suits – in the scud, naked as cherubs – in adverts in the homes […]

Hipster’s tip sheet: Junk shop edition

Year’s ago Jill and I idly discussed doing an online magazine, and one of the suggested features was a Charity shop tip sheet, letting you know which local chazzers were good for various types of junk. Today I’m updating the idea with a selection of finds – as I type still available – at the […]

Charlene Mullen shop

Charlene Mullen has opened a pop up shop on the lovely Calvert avenue – right next door to Ally Capellino. It’s only open until the end of this weekend – quick! – but is en route to becoming a permanent shop, which the designer hopes to open at the end of October. As well as […]

Up the skirt shot

OK, so as the nights draw in my thoughts are turning pretty primitive. Last year I asked readers for their advice as I dithered over getting an open fire put in. The comments were great, really helpful, bless you all, and am now getting serious about a wood burning stove instead. A lovely guy came […]