This Christmas it’s all about the wrapping, for me it’s one of the most important things. It really is a personal way of showing what that special someone means to you. Here is a selection of my favourite gift wrapping ideas! (Click on image to enlarge!) 1.Decor8; 2.Flickr; 3.Decor8; 4.The Style Files; 5.Style Me pretty; 6.Sweet  ...

Today I have another exciting designer taking time to answer questions in my series ‘One to Watch’. It’s non other than the talented and lovely interior & product designer, Lee Broom. I have always been a fan of his work, he is so versatile and oozes coolness. Lee recently had a double win at the British Design Awards in  ...

Christmas gifts can be quite daunting sometimes as you can never quite find what you are looking for. Especially when buying presents for the men in your life! During the weekend I was looking on-line for a map of London for my Father in law. I had a certain type in mind and was so happy to have found it over at Bodie and Fou. In fact I was  ...

Friday I went to the Orla Kiely talk at the V&A with fellow blogger Carole from Dear Designer’s Blog. Excited indeed I was, being a huge fan of Orla’s quirky work I was ecstatic to finally meet her and get my hands on a personalised hand signed copy of her book ‘Pattern’. Her talk was extremely inspiring which was  ...

Yesterday I had the privilege to go to the preview of the East London Design Show. A big thank you to the lovely and talented Laura felicity for inviting me. I had a lovely time as there were so many fantastic items, perfect to kick start my christmas shopping.  Here are some of my favourite picks. 1.Reiko Kaneko; 2.Vic lee; 3.People Will  ...

There’s a lovely blog challenge over at Design Refuge where we get to predict our trends forecast for 2011. Here’s a look at my top 3 predictions… Bright, Bold & Pretty Patterns Images from top left clockwise: Safari Living, Abigail Borg, Lorna Syson, Abigail Borg, Rocio Moreno Textiles. Plain, Natural & Simple  ...

Today I am extremely excited to have the wonderfully talented Abigail Borg here with us. A surface pattern designer & illustrator, she produces the most exquisite pieces that I just never get bored looking at them! I am a huge fan of her wallpapers and interior textiles, her patterns are just divine and I love her use of colour. Abigail  ...

Here’s a look at some inspiring spaces that I have come across and I have fallen in love with… Pia Ulin Rue Magazine AT Casa Sfgirlbybay Decor8 Lonny Magazine Richard Powers

I love any thing that is crafty and DIY so to come across these gorgeous incredible gift wrapping ideas has really made my day. Carefully crafted by the fabulous Summer Watkins from her blog Grey Likes Weddings, I can’t wait to try these out 😉 Images from Happiness is… blog.