Carparks, cleaner’s room, public toilets, sheds, I have done them. Though I can’t quite wheelie it – I am in the Sunday Times! Granted – for an article about bins. As a designer I have never laughed at or sniffed at any kind of commission. These are humble structures and to retain humility as a designer …
I am thrilled and proud to have won Best of Houzz 2016 – Customer Service. In honesty I was worried when I received the email. I get junk and spam mail all the time telling me I’ve won something. Surely if they called or wrote to me by Houzzmail? I just checked the badges on my …
I was invited by my friend Tina Foo to Mopalpa Kitchen in Islington on Sat 10 October 2015. I have always loved Islington so I was looking forward to meeting her aunt Vivien Yau, the manager, and the family. CLICK to see the film here Mobalpa Kitchens were …
Loaf is cosy (US= cozy). That to me is the word that describes Loaf. The lifestyle showroom is a “shack”, in their own terms. The tiled external brick facade and neon sign hides the cavernous space beyond with bold and brightly lit window furniture displays (I believe these windows must be providing the only illumination …
I have only just figured out how to use my phone. Being technologically-challenged, I naturally have no clue about social media. Houzz University was a good place to start. More recently, I learnt how to blog, and hence this post. Beginnings I first joined Houzz in January 2013 when it was all American. This tied in …
Being a long time Habitat fan, I was keen to hear Tom Dixon speak. His designs are always identifiable. They are perforated metal or twisted and welded metal, in the modernist tradition. His pendant lights which are rather more like geometric lanterns or upturned burnished copper urns, have formed the ‘look’ of Habitat lighting as …
Very tempted by this petite set.
I was offered a cigar and a mojito. I had only arrived. I had not even left immigration. A beautifully harmonised live band plays you salsa at the airport’s baggage claim area in arrivals. These are the done things. These mean you’re in Cuba. Read more about our girl in Havana…
On a winter’s night, with the fire crackling and a great book, it would be a magical place. Spoiler alert: may contain books. If you hate books, look away now. Click this page to see the Sherlock Holmes wood-panelled library cum study room in words and pictures.
On a bitterly cold evening of Thursday 15 January I attended this elegant event and ate some dim sum provided by the Good Earth restaurant. They could not have chosen a prettier and more apt venue than the Horniman, where we are members. A little disappointed at the display as there was not quite enough …
