No, Google, I really was searching for ‘2 Lovely Gays‘. And before you tell me to get on Grindr, let me explain that it’s the working name of Russell and Jordan, a couple living and working in south London.

I met Russell and Jordan a couple of years ago, when Meg photographed their first home for The Guardian, and I went along to interview them. Below are a few of Meg’s shots of the flat, which was cute, quirky and overflowing with personality. (more…)

Collecting teenage bedrooms

I found myself heaving boxes out of awkward corners of the loft yesterday on an entirely different photo-finding mission when I came across something I didn’t know I had. This picture of my bedroom in my parents house, circa the early 90’s (probably). I know what you’re thinking, my knack for capturing a room’s best angle […]

Soft and hairy

The Guardian today features the obituary of Scottish-born, Japan-based architect Kathryn Findlay. Her most recent work includes a collaboration with Anish Kapoor on the towering Olympic Park sculpture ArcelorMittal Orbit. Her own work was more obviously organic, and influenced by the materials of her ex-husband and architectural partner Eisaku Ushida’s native Japan. This project may […]

Trend or travesty?

Hay worked with one of the original founders of the movement in question. Clarisse Demory is all over it. And, you’re reading about it here on My Friend’s House. Three tell-tale signs* that the answer is trend, trend, trend. What am I banging on about? Memphis Group. Or should we call it New Memphis Group? […]

Guess who?

Who do you think this is, blushing while she spoons a quail? Clue: it’s a domestic goddess who was on the scene well before Mary Berry or Nige. The extreme styling of copper pots, rustic baskets and what looks like an unstoppably mutating kale might give you a clue. Though I’m surprised to see a […]