Ranting & crushing

The first time I ever saw a house that had been ‘done’ by a designer it bothered me. I would have been a youngen of about 14. What bothered me then, is still the same as what bothers me today in the design world. My friends family had engaged an...

Im not fickle, but…

No Really – I’m not the fickle type! But if this ‘new look’ of design diva is anything to go by, then I officially DE-design crush Ms Kelly Wearstler. Mauve and grey (yeah, its close enough to be!) is a way too 1980’s for my design...

Designer Crush – this one could be love!

Marc Newson is a rather clever fella! I remember the first time I heard his name, Madonna was lounging upon a cool metal loungey chair that looked oddly enticing in a ‘who cares about comfort’ type way in her film clip ‘Rain’. Apparently an...

Designer Crush Part 2

Yet another ‘designer crush’ I have, is on American designer Frank Roop. His use of colour and texture is inspiring and makes me want to BE in the room! I can so see myself lounging back on the day bed, cuppa tea in one hand and having a Ra-Ra chat with...