If I designed a loft.....

..... it would so look like this.  Funky furniture, large art pieces and gorgeous found objects.

This bright pink sofa would be the star of the room!

Got to have the industrial coffee table

With lovely accent tables like this - you always need a spot for your cocktail!

Add a rustic console!

A couple of large table lamps

Floor lamp

Decorative mirror

Fun accent piece

Another console - maybe near the dining table

Dining table that can do double duty and act as a desk

Fun dining room chairs

 If you would like to know where I found these beautiful pieces or would like some help in design a space of your own - then send me an email.  Thanks!

Groovy pillows

It's so nice to find pillows or cushions that are unusual. I thought some of these would look great together on a sofa or chair. Which one's your favourite?

If you're interested in any of the pillows shoot me an email and I'll help you out.

Zoffany wallpaper and fabric

I'm still in the UK and currently enjoying the Staffordshire countryside... how lovely is this?

There are so many quaint villages dotted around, each one has its own market day too. I love these markets, they are packed full of yummy fresh produce such as Cheshire cheeses, oatcakes and pies. There also seems to be a number of interior design stores and antique shops popping up around the Midlands. I went to Leek the other day and came across such a store that stocked lots of lovely Zoffany wallpapers and fabrics and in the window was this gorgeous London wallpaper:

This wallpaper is just calling out to be used - the colour and tone is just so subtle - it was love at first sight for me ;o)

Great finds from Blighty

Really enjoying being in England and surrounded by all these great Union Jack goodies.

Fun cushions:

Loving these tea towels:

I noticed that there are lots of these weighted door stops around:

Pretty pink pillows:

I bought my girls this bedding last year and it's really fresh and pretty:

Cool bedding for a rocker:

All of these goods can be found at one of my favourite stores in the Midlands: Dunelm Mill is price sensitive, clean and well laid out and their fabrics are cheap and high quality.

http://www.dunelm-mill.com/

The Osborne Hotel, Llandudno, North Wales

I'm really enjoying my trip to the UK, especially as my Dad has just been given the all clear from the cancer he was battling, so we're spending valuable family time in North Wales before he then embarks on a knee replacement operation!!!! We're staying at my parent's place in Penmaenmawr. The location is perfect as we're not far from Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, Rhos-on-Sea, Angelsey (where Will and Kate live) and Conwy. I love all of these places and am noticing a lot more interior decor boutique stores opening up which I absolutely love (watch this space as I'm interviewing one of store owners soon).

My Mum knows how much I love stores, hotels and restaurants and she is always keeping an eye out for me. She took me to one such place a couple of days ago and I was blown away. The Osborne Hotel in Llandudno. Imagine this, an old stone double-fronted building built in Victorian times. The current owners have kept the old world feeling - just take a look:

Shabby Chic-style dining room

Communal dining table in marble - very nice!

Back parlour

Light fixture in the parlour

Gorgeous sunny lounge

Lovely dark painted walls

Si

Sitting room view looking into the bar/restaurant

If you ever find yourself in Llandudno - take a look:

http://www.osbornehouse.com/

Wedgwood blue

As most of you know I hail from Stoke-on-Trent, home (whilst I was growing up there) to Wedgwood and a whole host of pottery companies. Stoke was booming in the 1980s and kids leaving school at 16 could easily get a job in a Pot Bank (that's what they were called)..... some talented artists went on to be lithographers and gold leaf applicators... they were the highest paid jobs!!! Unfortunately nowadays most of the pottery industry has died, leaving ghost-like factory ruins and many, many job cuts!!!

While I was checking out House Beautiful on line, I came across these gorgeous rooms - all in blue and it made me think of Wedgwood and just what a gorgeous soothing colour it is:

www.housebeautiful.com

Ikat patterns

I was never a fan of the ikat pattern but all of a sudden I've had a change of heart and you can see why - take a look at these modern beauties:

West Elm

DwellStudios

Urban Outfitters

Amazon (fabrics)

Amazon (fabrics)

What do you think??