In recent years I have become increasingly interested in interior styling.
As a combined result of moving in with the boy and discovering a real passion for hunting out unique and interesting pieces of furniture/accessories for our nest, getting engaged and proceeding to endlessly research wedding styling ideas and recently working part time with the hugely inspirational event planning and styling company By Appointment Only Design, I now enjoy nothing more than a good rummage around an antique shop or home interiors boutique.
Some of my best finds have been our beaten chesterfield sofa and armchair, our vintage trunk which we use as a coffee table and a pair of beautiful chandeliers which were discovered at Kempton Park race course antique fair (take a car, I can guarantee you will buy...lots!!) a lovely fireplace which now has pride of place in our boudoir filled with candles, and today a wooden antique look 'street lamp' inspired lantern which I simply had to have and cradled all train ride home to ensure it arrived back safe and sound!
As a hairstylist and colour specialist I find that my creative streak and eye for detail can naturally be applied to other forms of expression and I get great pleasure from making things look good, whether it be hair, an outfit or a room in my flat!
Today my little brother, my man and I popped down to Brighton for the day.
I have mentioned a couple of my fave interior boutiques from this town before on my blog so today I thought I would tell you about another-Brighton Archictectural Salvage- this place is amazing!
Specialising in fireplaces but also selling all manner of accessories and antiques, this store is an Aladins cave of curios.
Be sure to check out the back yard with its array of brightly coloured ceramic pots and garden mirrors (OMG love the idea of garden mirrors! just need a garden first)
I also couldnt help but drool over the free standing bath which I admire every time I pass Fired Earth it looked extra specially appealing today due to the fact that we have been without hot water in our flat for best part of a week now, imagine a soak in this baby with a nice chilled glass of champers....dreamy!
It was bitter cold in Brighton today and as we passed the cozy inviting light of The Mocked Turtle tea room we were drawn in.
It was bitter cold in Brighton today and as we passed the cozy inviting light of The Mocked Turtle tea room we were drawn in.
I have never noticed this place before but it is so cute! We had a really scrummy cream tea before catching our train back to London.
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