Whilst browsing through collections of beautiful fabrics, I can’t help smiling when I remember it won’t be long until I have the pleasure of Patrick Frey’s annual visit with the new Pierre Frey [...]
Over dinner, the other night, a client and good friend of mine suggested that I should share some tips for hiring an interior designer on our blog. I thought, why not? – it could be a useful guide.
People often ask me what are the essential skills you need to be an interior designer. For me, some are less obvious than others. Outside the core skills (which I will detail below), you need to [...]
I’m excited to share with you 5 new interior design trends for walls 2019 which are causing quite a stir in the world of interiors. Not just a destination for wallpaper and pictures, alternative [...]
During a recent work trip to Antigua and Puerto Rico, I found myself in awe of the colonial architecture that is found over there. Originating from the British & Spanish (Antigua) and Spanish [...]
If you are like me, (well, we are birds of a feather after all!) when I visit a city, for work or pleasure – I want to avoid the tourist spots and seek out where the locals eat and drink. After [...]
For any interior designer, having different styles of projects to work on is the ideal scenario. But I sometimes feel so lucky when a trend comes along, which also appeals to my personal taste [...]
Texture is currently ‘having a moment’ in the world of interiors. Whilst texture is nothing new when it comes to interior design. The reinvention of texture brings exciting ideas for the home. [...]
Thinking about becoming an interior designer but don’t know where to study? - The following 5 top interior design schools offer world class education for your future career as an interior designer.
Last week I unveiled part 1 of my top interior design trends for 2019. Fresh from Maison et Objet in Paris - I covered the dominating, (and continuing) trend of all things ‘au natural. And the [...]
As I walked into Maison et Objet last week searching new interior trends for 2019, I swear I could have been in Africa. Exhibition stands were brimming full of clay and wooden pots, rattan [...]
Industry experts Pantone have announced the colour of the year as Pantone 16-1546 Living Coral. This vibrant yet mellow pinky orange kicks off 2019 in a positive light.
In our final festive blog of 2018, we focus on our top picks for last minute food in Cannes for Christmas and our guide to dressing your table for Christmas day. Enjoy!
When it comes to Christmas decorations, remember there are no strict rules to what you decide to put around your home or on your tree. Most of us, I would imagine, decorate with what they have [...]
For those celebrating Christmas in the South of France, this is the first blog (of three) that brings you the essential guide to Christmas events and markets in Cannes, Mougins and Valbonne this [...]
Right now, and for this blog, I’m focusing on the home décor trends A/W 2018 Animal and Jungle trend in 2018. First spotted in last years’ S/S 17 interior trends with zesty summer palettes [...]
Halloween 2018 Cannes It’s that spooky time of year again. When local neighbourhoods transform into kids’ playgrounds - awash with mini witches, death reapers and ghouls. But where should the [...]
It was a beautiful day in Paris when I recently attended the Maison & Objet 2018 show. I can be found here twice a year, circuiting the aisles of the vast exhibition space. Always on the look-out [...]
Last month, I explored the quirky British town of Brighton for my guide to vintage interior design inspiration. For this second Brighton instalment, I focus on vintage lighting and lamps. By [...]
Need vintage interior design inspiration?
This vintage printing tray, (from the magical Mr Magpie) was originally used in the early 19th century to house individual letter stamps. For me, it [...]
Summertime and the living is easy...sings Ella Fitzgerald, so soulfully in her 60’s classic hit. During the hot summer months, (unless you are on holiday), most of us can find the living… not so [...]
Le Cirque owners Mathieu Yanikian and Stephan Durand wanted to create a restaurant that felt like a home. Somewhere where it would be hard to leave. Smart thinking I thought. Their initial design [...]
One of my favourite modern art museums in Nice and surrounding areas is The Fondation Maeght. I love to take family and friends. It's a visual feast for the eyes, in fact all the senses, as [...]
It’s the Cannes film festival and the biggest and brightest stars of the film world have descended into town. For us in the office, it's just a normal week but it’s hard not to sense the buzz of [...]
Every year in December the color experts at Pantone research into art, film, fashion, food, materials, technology, sport and culture, which results in the color of the year. This year in 2018, [...]
What skills are needed for a career in interior design?
You often see interior designers portrayed in films - swanning into rooms, colour swatches in hand, lowly assistant in tow, swooning [...]
Easter is a happy time for me, for many reasons. This year it brings a welcome break after the recent crazy snow blizzards and I love the sunshine yellow colour of the daffodils. It’s also a time [...]
Most people know what an architect is. They design buildings right? But when I mention that, as well as being an interior designer, I have a career in interior architecture - it sometimes leaves [...]
This month in our guide to Cannes – we share some of our favourite places (and people) in the best market stalls and go-to shops around central Cannes for food & drink, tried and most definitely [...]
With spring in the air, it’s a time of renewal. New life. What better way to refresh your living space by bringing new blooms into your home. Queen of the interior blooms is Tricia Guild who [...]
The early 90s is when it all began. My partner, Pia, lived and worked in Cannes at a very reputable interior design company and I had just arrived back from having lived for a while in England. I [...]
Whilst browsing through collections of beautiful fabrics, I can’t help smiling when I remember it won’t be long until I have the pleasure of Patrick Frey’s annual visit with the new Pierre Frey [...]
Over dinner, the other night, a client and good friend of mine suggested that I should share some tips for hiring an interior designer on our blog. I thought, why not? – it could be a useful guide.
People often ask me what are the essential skills you need to be an interior designer. For me, some are less obvious than others. Outside the core skills (which I will detail below), you need to [...]
I’m excited to share with you 5 new interior design trends for walls 2019 which are causing quite a stir in the world of interiors. Not just a destination for wallpaper and pictures, alternative [...]
During a recent work trip to Antigua and Puerto Rico, I found myself in awe of the colonial architecture that is found over there. Originating from the British & Spanish (Antigua) and Spanish [...]
If you are like me, (well, we are birds of a feather after all!) when I visit a city, for work or pleasure – I want to avoid the tourist spots and seek out where the locals eat and drink. After [...]
For any interior designer, having different styles of projects to work on is the ideal scenario. But I sometimes feel so lucky when a trend comes along, which also appeals to my personal taste [...]
Texture is currently ‘having a moment’ in the world of interiors. Whilst texture is nothing new when it comes to interior design. The reinvention of texture brings exciting ideas for the home. [...]
Thinking about becoming an interior designer but don’t know where to study? - The following 5 top interior design schools offer world class education for your future career as an interior designer.
Last week I unveiled part 1 of my top interior design trends for 2019. Fresh from Maison et Objet in Paris - I covered the dominating, (and continuing) trend of all things ‘au natural. And the [...]
As I walked into Maison et Objet last week searching new interior trends for 2019, I swear I could have been in Africa. Exhibition stands were brimming full of clay and wooden pots, rattan [...]
Industry experts Pantone have announced the colour of the year as Pantone 16-1546 Living Coral. This vibrant yet mellow pinky orange kicks off 2019 in a positive light.
In our final festive blog of 2018, we focus on our top picks for last minute food in Cannes for Christmas and our guide to dressing your table for Christmas day. Enjoy!
When it comes to Christmas decorations, remember there are no strict rules to what you decide to put around your home or on your tree. Most of us, I would imagine, decorate with what they have [...]
For those celebrating Christmas in the South of France, this is the first blog (of three) that brings you the essential guide to Christmas events and markets in Cannes, Mougins and Valbonne this [...]
Right now, and for this blog, I’m focusing on the home décor trends A/W 2018 Animal and Jungle trend in 2018. First spotted in last years’ S/S 17 interior trends with zesty summer palettes [...]
Halloween 2018 Cannes It’s that spooky time of year again. When local neighbourhoods transform into kids’ playgrounds - awash with mini witches, death reapers and ghouls. But where should the [...]
It was a beautiful day in Paris when I recently attended the Maison & Objet 2018 show. I can be found here twice a year, circuiting the aisles of the vast exhibition space. Always on the look-out [...]
Last month, I explored the quirky British town of Brighton for my guide to vintage interior design inspiration. For this second Brighton instalment, I focus on vintage lighting and lamps. By [...]
Need vintage interior design inspiration?
This vintage printing tray, (from the magical Mr Magpie) was originally used in the early 19th century to house individual letter stamps. For me, it [...]
Summertime and the living is easy...sings Ella Fitzgerald, so soulfully in her 60’s classic hit. During the hot summer months, (unless you are on holiday), most of us can find the living… not so [...]
Le Cirque owners Mathieu Yanikian and Stephan Durand wanted to create a restaurant that felt like a home. Somewhere where it would be hard to leave. Smart thinking I thought. Their initial design [...]
One of my favourite modern art museums in Nice and surrounding areas is The Fondation Maeght. I love to take family and friends. It's a visual feast for the eyes, in fact all the senses, as [...]
It’s the Cannes film festival and the biggest and brightest stars of the film world have descended into town. For us in the office, it's just a normal week but it’s hard not to sense the buzz of [...]
Every year in December the color experts at Pantone research into art, film, fashion, food, materials, technology, sport and culture, which results in the color of the year. This year in 2018, [...]
What skills are needed for a career in interior design?
You often see interior designers portrayed in films - swanning into rooms, colour swatches in hand, lowly assistant in tow, swooning [...]
Easter is a happy time for me, for many reasons. This year it brings a welcome break after the recent crazy snow blizzards and I love the sunshine yellow colour of the daffodils. It’s also a time [...]
Most people know what an architect is. They design buildings right? But when I mention that, as well as being an interior designer, I have a career in interior architecture - it sometimes leaves [...]
This month in our guide to Cannes – we share some of our favourite places (and people) in the best market stalls and go-to shops around central Cannes for food & drink, tried and most definitely [...]
With spring in the air, it’s a time of renewal. New life. What better way to refresh your living space by bringing new blooms into your home. Queen of the interior blooms is Tricia Guild who [...]
The early 90s is when it all began. My partner, Pia, lived and worked in Cannes at a very reputable interior design company and I had just arrived back from having lived for a while in England. I [...]
Whilst browsing through collections of beautiful fabrics, I can’t help smiling when I remember it won’t be long until I have the pleasure of Patrick Frey’s annual visit with the new Pierre Frey [...]
Over dinner, the other night, a client and good friend of mine suggested that I should share some tips for hiring an interior designer on our blog. I thought, why not? – it could be a useful guide.
People often ask me what are the essential skills you need to be an interior designer. For me, some are less obvious than others. Outside the core skills (which I will detail below), you need to [...]
I’m excited to share with you 5 new interior design trends for walls 2019 which are causing quite a stir in the world of interiors. Not just a destination for wallpaper and pictures, alternative [...]
During a recent work trip to Antigua and Puerto Rico, I found myself in awe of the colonial architecture that is found over there. Originating from the British & Spanish (Antigua) and Spanish [...]
If you are like me, (well, we are birds of a feather after all!) when I visit a city, for work or pleasure – I want to avoid the tourist spots and seek out where the locals eat and drink. After [...]
For any interior designer, having different styles of projects to work on is the ideal scenario. But I sometimes feel so lucky when a trend comes along, which also appeals to my personal taste [...]
Texture is currently ‘having a moment’ in the world of interiors. Whilst texture is nothing new when it comes to interior design. The reinvention of texture brings exciting ideas for the home. [...]
Thinking about becoming an interior designer but don’t know where to study? - The following 5 top interior design schools offer world class education for your future career as an interior designer.
Last week I unveiled part 1 of my top interior design trends for 2019. Fresh from Maison et Objet in Paris - I covered the dominating, (and continuing) trend of all things ‘au natural. And the [...]
As I walked into Maison et Objet last week searching new interior trends for 2019, I swear I could have been in Africa. Exhibition stands were brimming full of clay and wooden pots, rattan [...]
Industry experts Pantone have announced the colour of the year as Pantone 16-1546 Living Coral. This vibrant yet mellow pinky orange kicks off 2019 in a positive light.
In our final festive blog of 2018, we focus on our top picks for last minute food in Cannes for Christmas and our guide to dressing your table for Christmas day. Enjoy!
