A touch of gold
Gold has historically been used as a symbol for everything from devotion to wealth and power. Today there is still nothing like decorating with...
12 November, 2018
PatternSpy
In Clover
For a children's bedroom that will stand the test of time, combining fresh prints from Molly Mahon can be the answer. In this pattern scheme...
24 October, 2018
Meet Mimi Pickard
When Mimi Pickard's daughter went to university, she decided to do the same and trained in textiles at Farnham. Two years later she has an...
30 September, 2018
Colour of the Year
And the winner is Farrow & Ball Inchyra Blue, announced at the Homes & Gardens Awards last Friday, its one of the best blue...
16 September, 2018
Thirties Revival
Mulberry has re-coloured some of its classic designs including one of my favourites, Flying Ducks. Like many of Mulberry’s designs, it is based on...
28 April, 2018
Designers’ favourite paints
Country Life magazine asked eight interior designers to name their best paint colours that they couldn’t live without. Their tried and tested recommendations are...
15 April, 2018
Child’s Play
When decorating a child's room its good to steer clear of patterns that are too age-specific that might be inappropriate within a couple of years;...
12 April, 2018
John Derian
New York based decoupage artist John Derian has joined forces with Designers Guild on a range of bold wallpaper and fabrics based on his colourful...
18 March, 2018