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We take a quick flick through Morris & Co’s delightful Archive Wallpapers V – Melsetter in our friendly neighbourhood Brewers store…

Our resident decorating expert Richard has just got back from an exciting trip to the Big Apple to help our USA office get ready for the Architectural Digest Design Show. From Eastbourne to New York! Richard our resident decorating expert and super experienced decorator Dean have just arrived back from the Big Apple where they’ve been … Read more

What’s new from the trade shows New Year, New wave After a busy few weeks checking out some fabulous new collections at the trade shows in Frankfurt, Paris and London I’m excited to share some of our trend forecasts for the coming year. We’ve chosen some exceptional patterns and prints to excite and inspire your walls for … Read more

The 9 NEW colours from Farrow & Ball have now been revealed! The secret is out!  The new 9 Farrow and Ball colours have been revealed! I went along to the event showcasing the 9 new exciting colours from Farrow & Ball – there’s always great excitement to see what the team have produced and … Read more

The role of ornament and pattern in everyday lives A Life in Pattern If you ever feel like immersing yourself in design & pattern, this is the place to go – The Fashion and Textile Museum – only a few minutes walk from London Bridge Station. At the moment it’s exhibiting ‘A life in Pattern’ (until September 23rd … Read more

Stay cool Phew it’s a real scorcher today! Decorating is probably not at the top of your list but there are ways of keeping a cool vibe in your home for the hottest of days… Declutter (easier said than done I know!) to let the air circulate around your home more freely. Box up some … Read more

The perfect Summer palette Strawberries & CreamNothing says Summer quite like the delicious combo of Strawberries and cream –  Beautiful paint and wallpaper, fresh, elegant, romantic and lasts all the year round… yum. 1. Albany Berry Head Matt Emulsion2. Little Greene Cape Red Intelligent Matt Emulsion3. Sanderson Boulder White Matt Emulsion4. Fired Earth Bamiyan-blue Matt Emulsion5. Designers Guild Emerald Perfect Matt Emulsion6. Sanderson Summer Strawberries … Read more

Natural beauty Being able to find out more about the the creative influences in a wallpaper design is a real pleasure and gives a real insight to what inspires the collections.  Here we find out more about artist and designer Elizabeth Ockford from The Paper Partnership. Elizabeth is based in a studio in rural Sussex. She … Read more

Wedded bliss … A lovely sunny day is forecast, the excitement is mounting and everything is set. It’s going to be a fantastic occasion, the joining together both UK and USA in the latest Royal Wedding. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot tomorrow as I’m sure you all know. I had to chuckle … Read more

Super greens Green is good for you. Not just the veggies, I’m talking lush green interiors. Nature’s very own green brings balance and harmony to your space. Gorgeous green offers a classic counterpoint to any other colour as it does in your garden. Houseplants are back in a big way (the more the merrier) reconnecting us with nature and … Read more

Mr. Blue Sky… I’m looking out of my office window at the most glorious blue sky. It’s so uplifting to see some sunshine at last and makes me think of the feel good 1977 Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) song Mr. Blue Sky. Sun is shinin’ in the skyThere ain’t a cloud in sightIt’s stopped rainin’ … Read more

Explore & discover As you know by now, exploring different countries is something I really enjoy either when travelling on business or just for pleasure. I love immersing myself into local culture, finding those little markets and hidden bazaars. I’ve recently returned from Palma the capital of Mallorca and it’s a fantastic place to visit even just for a weekend! … Read more