…whatever that might mean. I’m just saying I love the lower end of the high street. My much-admired high heeled brogues are from Peacocks, and only today by Marni-esque smock was complemented, and I was able to boast it was ‘vintage Primark‘. Until now there wasn’t really a viable high-street homes brand, apart from Ikea of course. Zara Home isn’t that cheap, and although I love love love Wilkinsons it has many more misses than hits. So a big ‘about time to’ to the launch of H&M’s homewares next week.

I don’t approve of the sycophant’s doormat, bottom right, but I think top left might just be the nicest doormat I ever saw. Most of the prices are low enough to make you loose your wig with excitement. More pictures, and a detailed explanation of just how in heavens the ordering system works, from our friend Homeshoppingspy.

Curtain talk

A confession. After reading here that My Friend is after some velvet curtains, my own curtain concerns for the draughty living room – where watching the tv involves experiencing a biting breeze on the neck – have become focussed on yes, velvet. Here are some visual reasons. The top two images are Ilse Crawford designs […]

Real reveal

Despite all my chat about wallpaper and am I or aren’t I going to buy those kitchens chairs, there is one modest view of my house that I spend more time looking at than any other. I find it soothing and, yes, aesthetically pleasing. But it ain’t going to win me any design awards. I […]

Winter woollens

Should fine knits and winter woollens be something to talk about in interiors? Certainly when it comes to blankets, but how about furniture? Here is the interesting work of designer Claire-Anne O’Brien so you can decide for yourself. Firstly, her knitted stools. But, what say you to the idea of a jumper for your chairs […]

Captured by Castle

Looking for something else entirely I found these, which bang two particular MFH gongs – the yellow and grey colour scheme, and velvet stuff. I’ve been thinking about velvet for curtains (my flat is freezing) and now these luxurious cushions are calling to me too. Hold the pom-pom though. They’re from Australian company Castle, a […]