Mediterranean interior

I've just got back from a quick break in Italy (courtesy of my dear ole Pa - thanks Dad!) and just had to share a few piccies of this absolutely gorgeous hotel in Sorrento - the Minervetta. Really beautiful use of sea blue tiles and a quirky collection of modern art and photography. The coast is just paradise outside and with an interior like this you're really in heaven!

Beauty is on the inside - gorgeous interiors

A crush again today. Interiors from Germany by Irina Graewe which take your breath away. Great photos and beautiful looks. Swoon...

There's life in the old dog yet...re-vamping those forgotten treasures

As quite a fan of old/new "fusion", I love pieces that give new life to lost and forgotten household treasures, and this is exactly the ethic behind UK based Jamesplumb . Created by designers Hannah Plumb and James Russell, the team work to "expose the hidden beauty in the everyday", producing assemblages from discarded items, that retain their original "character and authenticity" yet "create something entirely new". the results are elegant and unique such as this "Cluster Chandelier" made from lampshades:


Photo: Gisella Torres.
I also like this jelly mould ceiling light:


The below interior includes a silk screen luminaire created from an original 1930's Lyon silk screen. the effect is warm and luxurious :


The same technique has been applied to screens from Kolkata in India :


And to finish : "Sampson." Whose long lost head has been replaced with a pub sign light. I might request the same when the time comes...

In the mood for Interiors

Just come back from a Christmas break at my sister's in Taiwan. One of the highlights was a fabulous traditional restaurant in the town of Tainan. I was quite smitten with the beautiful old wallpapers and painted decoration. Old-fashioned and charming in true oriental style.