Mini Moderns, the company responsible for some of the most charming and distinctive wallpaper prints and homewares of the last few years, complete with a much coveted MFH nursery-wall endorsement, are opening a Christmas pop-up shop. Sorry, ‘Shoppe’ (is that more Christmasy?) Find them on Wednesday evenings or all day at the weekends at the downstairs space at Supernice, 106 Columbia Road.

House tape

Because I had a minor op last week (ah, don’t worry I’m fine), my parents came to take care of any heavy lifting required in the house. I’m not really meant to do anything more labour intensive than lead a cup of tea, which someone else made, to my lips. It’s like being on a […]

Housing for (and by) homeless

An excellent proposal from HAWSE (Homes through Apprenticeships With Skills for Employment) and Levitt Bernstein architects, who have drawn up plans to turn unused garages in Hackney into temporary housing for homeless people. Each house costs an estimated £13,000 to construct and the plan is to build most of the parts off site before they are fitted […]

Christmas decorating ideas

Shhh, I’m talking about this whole thing dead quietly, because my friend at the other end of the sofa is still merrily shouting that it’s NOT CHRISTMAS at the tv during every advert break. However, as we’re both Christmasing here this year I am secretly taking pleasure in thinking about what I will do to […]

Warm colours

Gorgeous new palette of hot colours from Day Birger et Mikkelsen Home SS13 collection. Makes a nice change from cool grey with just a flash of hot mustard that’s been the thing for ages. Printed cushions, in square and oblong shapes cost from £35 from Icons of Denmark.