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Eco Interiors:

When I think of eco, I think of recycled materials, second hand things, the outdoors, growing your own food and saving energy, It makes for innovative, fun and interesting ideas and I think it brings out the best in people. We are born into a consumerist world which pushes us to buy new products all the time, wasting resources and damaging the planet, so at a time like this making the shift to recycled products or eco friendly products and really thinking about our purchases will help improve quality of life. Interiors have become the focus as we spend more time at home, using our dining rooms having friends to dinner, making our bedrooms luxurious and concentrating on the enjoyment and reward we can get from this. We want sustainable and reliable products that will last and be functional. I have searched around for the best interior products that go with these values.

The innovative sky planter from Eco Centric, is not only a space saver but an unusual and fun way of holding plants and herbs which also holds it’s on water reservoir meaning it “self waters”.

I’m an avid cheese fan and love this board from Love Eco, which is made from the shelves reclaimed from the Old Library at Selwyn College, interesting bit of history and useful!

My previous post talked about large light bulbs making a comeback and here we have the eco friendly version from Eco Centric.

I’m loving this statement cushion made from 100% recycled plastic bottles!This “charming” Chiwawa is filled with wheat and lavender. You put it in the microwave and the heat can last for two hours.

http://www.love-eco.co.uk/products/prince-the-hot-dog

Very cool recycled tyres to use as garden planters or inside for wood or maybe magazines; available from Eco Outlet

Out to the garden we go and a couple of snazzy products to keep your garden in perfect order; a garden planner and recycled plant labels, both from Eco Outlet.

Lilly & Lime compost bucket

Garden Milk bottles from Pure Design Company

Eco paint from Ecotopia

Recycling bin from Eco Centric

Solar Fairy lights from Nigels Eco Store

Feature by Liz Danon

It’s Valentine’s Day on Sunday, and this year it is particularly special, as Chinese New Year also falls on February 14th! With this in mind, I thought it would be a great opportunity to create some Asian inspired Valentine’s treats.

Fortune cookies are unique gifts which can be made at home and given to friends, or to that special someone. For Valentine’s Day, enclose with your personal messages of love, romance of friendship.

Here are few suggestions to get you started…

A secret admirer will soon send you a sign of affection

There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved

If I know what love is, it is because of you

The one you love is closer than you think

Your heart is a place to draw true happiness

To love is to receive a glimpse of heaven

The best thing about me is you

Somewhere there’s someone who dreams of your smile

Love is the triumph of imagination over intelligence

Count your blessings by thinking of those whom you love

Those who have love, have wealth beyond measure

This is the recipe that I used for my homemade fortune cookies. I made pink cookies this time, but using colour is optional. (NB. these cookies are softer (and tastier) than the store bought variety).

1/2 cup plain flour

1/4 cup white sugar

Pinch of salt

1 large egg white

Two drops of vanilla extract

Red food colouring (optional)

Mix egg whites and vanilla until foamy

Mix the flour, salt and sugar

Blend all ingredients

Add food colouring to the desired colour (optional)

Drop two desert spoons of mixture onto a cool, greased baking sheet on a baking tray

Moving the tray in a circular motion, creating two even circles approximately 7cm in diameter

Bake the cookies for 5 minutes on Gas Mark 6

Remove from oven and insert the fortune in the centre of the circles, before folding them in half

Whilst still warm gently bend the cookies over the rim of a glass to create the centre fold

Keep folded cookies in muffin trays until cool to keep their shape

Package in cellophane bags, tie with a pretty ribbon and give to your loved ones

Makes approximately 10 cookies

Bright colours continue to be a key look for 2010.  As predicted in our trend forecast last year (colour blocking feature) we are now starting to see this trend really come to light.  Nearly all of the high street stores, including BHS, Matalan, Next, Marks & Spencer & Habitat, have a bright and confident collection that will launch over the next few months.  If you want to create the look but are a bit scared of committing to a large piece of bright furniture then why not start out with some accessories to see how well they work within your room.  This will also avoid any costly mistakes.

Credits: Glass vases, mugs, clock, plastic tubs, cake stands all from the lovely Hambledon; yellow lamp, orange stool and yellow cube all from Habitat

Below are some fantastic examples of adding bright pieces of furniture.  If you live in a home with a neutral colour palette, this makes the perfect backdrop for introducing splashes of vibrant furniture such as dining chairs or a sofa.  You can see below how well these orange chairs work within this white kitchen.  Not only do they make a statement but they also bring personality and style to the room.  The same applies with the lime green sofa and chairs.  Although the sofa is not to my taste, you can see how successful the scheme is.

Credits: White & orange room: open-space-interior-design1234.freshhome, lime and white room: open-space-interior-design1234.freshhome

Credit: Bedding from Really Linda Barker

Plumo, what can I say, they are still one of my favourite mail order companies.  I wanted to feature some of their pretty accessories as they are  spot on with the forth coming Southern Folk trend that Pippa Jameson Interiors has predicted for 2010 and 2011.  Below is our original moodboard followed by all the pretty accessories from Plumo.  My absolute favourite is the Batik lampshade, I think they would look fantastic as a collection of three above a dining table.

Some beautiful accessories to cast your eyes over….hold the mouse over the image to see where they are from.  Links: Angel at My Table, Country Cream

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Morning all,

I don’t normally write about jewellery but when something really special comes to my attention I have to share it with you.  The Shop is a new online store that sells internationally sourced designer jewellery that has a unique boutique and edgy feel.  But best of all it’s so affordable!  When you think ‘designer’ you think expensive but all of these pieces are under £100 and start from as little as £25……love it, love it, love it!!!

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I was just searching the web for some home accessories for Christmas presents and I wanted to share the following with you.  Rose & Grey is a company that is great for gifts.  I haven’t been on their site for ages and popped on there today and found a whole host of things that I really want to buy!  My all time favourites are these Kashmiri beakers.

I wanted to introduce you to a company called Dolly Plops as I have just commissioned them to design a canvas for my daughters bedroom.  Founded by Victoria Connolly, Dolly Plops offers a wide range of Illustrations including mural designs for children’s bedrooms, cards & invitations, canvas paintings and face painting.  Below are a few of her illustrations.  Dolly Plops is based in London but is happy to travel for commissions.  Contact: dollyplops@rocketmail.com

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I have been looking for a stylish tray for my home and wanted to share my favourites with you.  Most of them are from Lifestyle Bazaar who have some fantastic home accessories.   In the end I opted for the Bill and Blossom tray below (Lifestyle Bazaar) as think it’s hilarious!  If you love this one too then Pippa Jameson Interiors can offer you a 10% discount on this tray.  To apply the offer just click this link and type in BBtray at payment. (more…)

The new chinaware range from Monsoon Home in conjunction with Denby is absolutely gorgeous.  I will certainly be using some shoots as well as purchasing a few pieces for Christmas presents!  Below are some images from three collections: Chrysanthemum, Lucille Gold & Lucille Teal, available through, Debenhams and House of Fraser