Josef Frank, architect, designer and artist (1885-1967) The Fashion and Textile museum in London is currently holding the first UK exhibition of the work of Josef Frank (1885 – 1967), who is considered to be one of Sweden’s most influential designers. Bold, vibrant, botanical prints characterise the work of the architect, designer and artist and […]
[pin_board url=”https://uk.pinterest.com/maudints/cosy-christmas/” size=”custom” image_width=”500″ board_width=”500″ board_height=”3000″] Tips On Creating A Cosy Home I’m typing this post wrapped in one of our cosy waffle throws to block out the blast of cold air coming through ancient wooden French doors and cursing myself for not ordering replacement wooden doors and windows earlier in the year. As a […]
Monochrome Interiors And How To Create Them [pin_board url=”https://uk.pinterest.com/maudints/monochrome-interior-inspiration/” size=”custom” image_width=”900″ board_width=”900″ board_height=”1450″] Scandi or monochrome interiors can be difficult to pull off as they can look stark, cold and clinical. Two Scandinavian designers who nail this look are Danish fashion, interior designer and artist, Marlene Birger and Swedish stylist, make-up artist and founder […]
Marrakech is one of my favourite cities. I am drawn to its souks bursting with crafts, the creativity of the artisans, the architecture, the fragrant tagines and sweet, sticky, pastries and its welcoming people. It’s only a short flight from the UK so it’s the perfect destination for a long weekend and paradise for […]
Riad Due a hip boutique hotel in the Marrakech Medina Riad Due is a boutique hotel tucked away in the Marrakech Medina. It’s a typical Riad set around a courtyard with rooms facing inward but it has been elegantly restored and decorated by Italian owner Giovanna Cinel, who also owns Riad 72. The Riad has […]
Maud’s Top 5 Things To Do In Jaipur Visit Phool Mandi the wholesale flower market Go early, the market opens at 06.00 and watch as local farmers carry in huge sacks bursting with roses and marigolds which are traded in front of you. Later the same day you will see garland makers all over the […]
It’s that time of year when we retreat indoors and want to hibernate so what better time to make some changes to our interiors and create rooms we want to spend time in during the cold, dark, winter months. There are lots of simple things you can do to change the look and feel of […]
It looks as if it is going to be a scorcher this weekend so today’s post is about how to create an outdoor space, somewhere you can sit, relax and enjoy the sunshine. It’s easy to do and as you will see from the images below, it’s possible to convert even the smallest balcony into […]
The sitting room of this Santa Barbara beach home owned by Gina Tolleson cleverly mixes global textiles to create a nomadic chic look. I think the secret to this look is to mix patterns, textures and textiles but keep to a limited colour palette. Here the reds and oranges of the embroidered cushions, the floor […]
Thea Porter Retrospective at the Fashion and Textile Museum “Both fashion and interior decoration require that you take the most beautiful fabrics in the world and cover the body seductively” […]
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