inspiration

ladies who tweet… my top 10

Last month Twitter (the micro-blogging site) celebrated their 5th birthday. Stylist.co.uk complied a list of their “top ten famous women who use the site to update us on their lives and work in 140 characters or less.” In response to this I thought it would be fun to compile my own top ten favourite women…

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…

world’s most unusual hotels – tree hotel

I’m starting a new series of blogs where I search out the world’s most unusual hotels, for their individuality and originality in both design and function. From which there is no doubt others will drawn inspiration from. In the first of this series I’m featuring the amazing Tree Hotel.

the colours of christmas

Sparkles, twinkling lights and colour! It can only mean one thing. Christmas is on its way! If we haven’t already, now’s the time when we all start to think about how we can decorate our homes. Whether you choose the more traditional colours or follow this year’s trend, each colour has a meaning both psychological…

Bejewelling your wall

If you love jewels and all things sparkly, then this wallpaper is for you! Graham & Brown have created ‘My Wall’ collection enabling you to add a touch of colour and glamour to your home by applying small adhesive jewels to your wallpaper.

Wall Clocks – What’s Up

I found myself recently researching wall clocks for a client. One that could double up as art, a focal point. The time certainly won’t go unmissed with these eye catching statement pieces. Here are five of my favourite finds…

Wall Art – Stickers

Looking for a way to personalise your wall with little expense? Have you thought of wall stickers?

Dulux Let’s Colour interview

When it comes to Let’s Colour, Grey is definitely out. They are passionate about bringing colour into our lives. They have travelled the world, working with local communities to spread the colour word – UK, Turkey, India, Brazil and France. Here’s the final video, the Director’s cut. Truly inspirational. Enjoy!

dulux let’s colour interview

Dulux contacted me asking if I’d share my experience of my day spent painting Virginia Primary School and on the use of colour. Here’s the interview – five minutes with Karen Haller.

dulux let’s colour – Virginia Primary School

I’d read about the let’s colour initiative from dulux and how they transform grey spaces worldwide with colourful paint. In essence, their mission is to spread colour all over the world. As my passion is colour I knew I wanted to be part of this, so when they came to London to paint Virginia Primary School…