interiors

the importance of colour in branding – why louboutin is seeing red

Do you recognise these shoes and its maker? The one and only Christian Louboutin.  The red sole has become so synonymous with the Christian Louboutin brand that you only have to see a flash of red to know it is the much coveted Louboutin. That’s the power of colour in a brand.  No logo, no…

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world’s most unusual hotels – pantone® hotel

In the second of my world’s most unusual hotels series, I look at the Pantone® Hotel.  The individuality and originality in this hotel is how PANTONE® have used their own colour matching system (which is recognised worldwide) to create a colourful experience.

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an interview with… propertynewshound’s graham norwood

Continuing the PrimeLocation.com Property Blogs Awards series, this month I’m interviewing Graham Norwood from Property Newshound winner of the Best Blog award. A must read property website for anyone interested in buying, selling, renting or investing in property. “I’m delighted and honoured for Propertynewshound to win the Primelocation Best Blog award,” Norwood said. “So much…

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5 simple steps to make your own cushion

Cushions are a simple and effective way to inject colour and personality into your interiors.  They also make a beautiful personalised gift.  If you’re a bower bird like me and have a box full of ribbons, bits of fabric, odd buttons and sparkles, here’s a way you can put them to creative use. Claire-Louise, renowned…

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3 easy steps to banish your home’s winter blues

Having survived the post festive season blues, we find ourselves in the burst of Spring. It’s the season that represents new growth, new beginnings, a fresh start. If your home feels like it’s still suffering from the winter blues, here are 3 easy steps to get your spring cleaning off to a blooming start, injecting…

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colour & design events april 2011

Looking at inpsiring colour and design events, exhibition and tradeshows around the world for April from the UK, Italy and Australia.

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an interview with…. primelocation’s nigel lewis

Following on from the success of the PrimeLocation.com Property Blogs Awards I thought I’d see who the man was behind the scenes, what inspired him to start the awards and how he sees the future of the UK property market.  I just love how a foreign investor wanted to buy an entire village… classic! Enjoy…

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don’t think you can have a stylish home if you have pets? Here’s how…

The UK has long been known as a nation of animal lovers with over 21 million cats and dogs! For many it would seem unthinkable to banish them outdoors and not share the home with them. Just because you have pets doesn’t mean you can’t have a stylish, beautiful home.  Here’s my top 5 tips…

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colour & design events march 2011

March is shaping up to be a busy month for colour and design events, exhibitions and tradeshows.  There’s bound to be something for everyone!

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farrow ball launches new colours for 2011

Last week I had the pleasure of meeting Kazuhito Cooper-Ueki, Manager of Farrow & Ball’s Battersea (London) showroom, where he showed me Farrow & Ball’s ‘New Colours’ for 2011. Just for you, a *FREE* Sample Paint Pot.  Yes, they’ve included a special offer of a free sample paint pot, but you need to be quick,…

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