Eames Vintage Collection
Going to JF Chen’s Warehouse, in L.A, is an ‘experience’. It’s probably one of the best collections of antiques and modern pieces around, definitely the most inspiring I’ve seen. When I was there...
View ArticleCalifornia Dreaming – Vintage LA
LA is a generally a misunderstood city for people who don’t want to see what it really has to offer. It is full of unexpected delights including the huge array of vintage dealers and estate sales. If...
View ArticleValue of Vintage Design
While visiting some of the best vintage dealers in LA and New York I began to get a real understanding of why the world cherishes vintage pieces of mid century design. As a buyer and furniture designer...
View ArticleDesign Classic – The Klismos Chair
With origins in Ancient Greece, the Klismos chair has been a design classic for many furniture houses but has had a resurgence in the past few years. The Klismos shape can be identified by the strong...
View ArticleLions, Tigers and Bears… in Paris
While recently in Paris for the Maison et Objet home products fair I had a chance to visit Deyrolle, a 170 year old shop in the St.Germain district of Paris. The shop was recently featured in Woody...
View ArticleInvesting in Upholstery
One of the biggest furniture investments people make is in upholstery and it’s probably one of the least understood too. Usually people can justify skimping on good upholstery with: "I’m just going to...
View ArticleTreasures at Portobello Antiques Market, London
Since moving to Australia I have greatly missed the delights of fabulously eccentric British antiques and the extraordinary displays on show at all the antiques fairs and markets. As controversial as...
View ArticleSingular Style, Double Bay
My latest addition to the Coco Republic Interior Design Portfolio is decorated in soft blues and dove greys it oozes elegance and feminine charm suiting both client and property. The walls are...
View ArticleLight Hearted
Don’t want to keep you in the dark about what’s going on in London town on the lighting front. Some pretty exciting and innovative designs spotted on my travels, somewhere between Notting Hill and...
View ArticleImproving Office Productivity
On average we spend 45 hours a week at work and 1.5 hours a day on average is spent rifling through messy desks. It is said that your average pen pusher has only 1.5 hours of productive work time a day...
View ArticleMilano Art Deco: Villa Necchi
I first saw Villa Necchi in the Luca Guadagnino film I Am Love – a dramatic exploration of love and politics in the Italian bourgeoisie. For me, it was love at first sight and I promised myself I...
View ArticleContemporary x vintage
Mixing the contemporary with the vintage is an art. A modern interior with vintage accents showcases character and personality. Think clean contemporary lines and sleek Scandinavian styling contrasted...
View ArticleThe Bohemian Home
This month I’m taking cues from the gypsies and the bohemians when it comes to styling my home. There is something irresistibly relaxing about a space layered with carefree style. When creating a...
View ArticleEames Vintage Collection
Going to JF Chen’s Warehouse, in L.A, is an ‘experience’. It’s probably one of the best collections of antiques and modern pieces around, definitely the most inspiring I’ve seen. When I was there...
View ArticleCalifornia Dreaming – Vintage LA
LA is a generally a misunderstood city for people who don’t want to see what it really has to offer. It is full of unexpected delights including the huge array of vintage dealers and estate sales. If...
View ArticleValue of Vintage Design
While visiting some of the best vintage dealers in LA and New York I began to get a real understanding of why the world cherishes vintage pieces of mid century design. As a buyer and furniture designer...
View ArticleDesign Classic – The Klismos Chair
With origins in Ancient Greece, the Klismos chair has been a design classic for many furniture houses but has had a resurgence in the past few years. The Klismos shape can be identified by the strong...
View ArticleLions, Tigers and Bears… in Paris
While recently in Paris for the Maison et Objet home products fair I had a chance to visit Deyrolle, a 170 year old shop in the St.Germain district of Paris. The shop was recently featured in Woody...
View ArticleInvesting in Upholstery
One of the biggest furniture investments people make is in upholstery and it’s probably one of the least understood too. Usually people can justify skimping on good upholstery with: "I’m just going to...
View ArticleTreasures at Portobello Antiques Market, London
Since moving to Australia I have greatly missed the delights of fabulously eccentric British antiques and the extraordinary displays on show at all the antiques fairs and markets. As controversial as...
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