i've been living out of a suitcase a lot recently, first in london, then manchester, and now i'm headed off to valencia for a few days to soak up some rays of long-forgotten sunshine whilst exploring the beautiful hometown of tile brand porcelanosa. given my nomadic lifestyle of late i thought it would be nice to share a few of ...
designcenter de winkelhaak
one of the most intriguing and creatively inspiring places we visited on the function+form bloggers trip to antwerp was designcenter de winkelhaak. an innovative creative arts venue in the heart of antwerp, designcenter de winkelhaak offers a vibrant co-working environment for architects, freelance designers and creative start-ups, alongside an original design shop, exhibition and events space, and bustling café serving what ...
with love from oxo
like countless others, the thought of heading to oxford street to do battle with the hoards of christmas shoppers pounding the pavements fills me with absolute dread. the festive charm of an afternoon spent pleasurably browsing for the perfect gift for a loved one dies a instant death the moment you step out of the tube station to an angry ...
down on the canal
despite having lived in london my whole life, it wasn't until this summer that i truly discovered the charming delights of regent's canal; a nine mile waterway that winds its way quietly through the capital, from the river thames at limehouse all the way to warwick avenue. my newfound awareness came courtesy of my friend calypso, founder of the brilliant indytute, who invited me ...
carry on working
i’m in the process of packing up my home ready for our eviction, and while my office area is definitely going to be the last space i dismantle, working surrounded by immense piles of clutter - and the clank, clank, clank of workmen on the scaffolding outside - is proving to be highly demotivating! thankfully, the beauty of blogging - ...
mi casa es su casa
i have a recurring daydream in which i'm lounging on a deck in the sunshine, my feet hanging over the edge into crisp turquoise waters. all around me is peace and calm, in the distance the melodic chatter of cicadas in the trees, the tantalising aroma of freshly cooked bread gently wafting over in the breeze; not a care in ...