Above: Louis 5D wall light – Was £179; Sale price £152, Moël high-back armchair – Was from £1,816; Sale price from £1,544

Also, as part of the celebrations of its 150^th anniversary this year, Ligne Roset is offering the public the opportunity, for 150 days (from May to September 2010), to purchase the cult piece, Michel Ducaroy’s Togo (1973), at an exceptional discount of 25 % (below). The discount is offered on all items in the Togo collection (small and large settees, armchair, corner seat and footstool) when upholstered in a choice of 74 colours of plain Alcantara.

For national stockists, please call 08707 777 202, or visit Ligne Roset.

Nordic House – Whitewashed Candle Logs

When I visited grand designs in London I also noticed the need for quality, natural products with bright splashes of colour and unique, fun design. Also a British theme is at the forefront along with luxurious mirrors and frames containing simple illustrated prints.

I adore these cute doggy doorstops which come in lots of different styles and colours, much better looking than a conventional doorstop; perfect for propping open your patio doors.

John Lewis – leather door stop dog The present finder – brit dog door stop

If you do not have a garden, why not bring the outdoors in with these simple planters for herbs and flowers.  Just pop them on the kitchen window cil and watch them thrive!

Nordic House – herb planters John Lewis – wall mounted herb rack

if you are lucky enough to have a garden, with two sturdy trees why not get a hammock! I wish I could have one but the trees in my garden are rather twig like.

Stylish Life – Hammock

A great idea if you live near a park or beach (luckily I do) why not get one of these really affordable BBQs, they come in a range of colours but my favourite so far is the blue.

Portable blue BBQ

Nordic House is a Scandinavian inspired design site who have a wide range of outdoor lanterns which add a light and classic touch. My favorites have to be the little glass hanging tea lights as they can be hung around the home or out in the garden.

Nordic House – glass hanging tea lights

If you’re heading the alfresco way, don’t leave home without a fabulous luxury hamper

John Lewis – luxury hamper

And finally Alpha art have these funky letters, big or small and fun to use on bookshelves or a great gift, I have a couple myself and plan to get more.

Alpha arts

HomeSense are giving away a pair if tickets to Grand Designs Live!

For your chance to win just join Pippa Jameson Interiors on Facebook and send me a message that says ‘competition’.  Click here to enter now: Pippa Jameson Interiors

We will pick the winner on the evening of 4th of May. The tickets will then be sent out the following day-good luck!

Grand Designs

Designs Live, ExCeL London, 1-9 May 2010
Grand Designs Live voted Consumer Show of the Year is the event for design and inspiration for your home! The show is set to take place over nine days from 1-9 May 2010 and will combine cutting-edge design products, interactivity and an eco-friendly message.

Grand Designs Live is perfect for anyone who has an interest in interiors, build, kitchens, bathrooms, gardens, shopping, food, village and technology. With yearly exhibitions taking place in London and Birmingham, visitors will be able to buy, build and furnish a house, all under one roof. If you’re looking to make the most of your home, the show will provide you with plenty of amazing ideas to unlock its potential and turn your dream home into a reality.

Make your home unique with HomeSense’s eclectic and ever-changing mix of branded homeware, always at up to 60% off RRP.

Above is a picture of Aidie’s work in situ.  I think the fabric looks great on the chair.

I am a big fan of Apothecary jars but unless they are filled with something pretty they can often look a little unimpressive.  There are a multitude of things you can put inside in order to create a stylish feature for a room.  It could be simple storage items such as bangles, scarves, dried rose heads or fruit.  You can create more of a display by planting flowers inside, this will mean having to remove the lid so the plants can get to the fresh air, but it would make a lovely centerpiece for a special event.  Another alternative is to display candles inside, fill it full of feathers or opt for corks collected from wine and champagne bottles.  Figaandco sell beautiful French style Bon Bon jars, available on their website or through Not on The High Street, Heal’s also sell large glass and acrylic jars.

Feature by Laura Timmons, Craft Editor

It’s official, 50′s style home shopping is back.  Remember the days of Avon, well now it’s Jamie at home parties!  The company launched in March 2009 and now has 2,700 consultants across the UK and this figure is increasing all the time-quite commendable in times of a  recession.  The amount of people who have attended parties to date has reached a whooping 260,000!  It seems people can’t get enough of the home shopping experience and and I can kind of see why.

First and foremost, the products are stylish and functional and start from as little as £5.  You are able to shop at your leisure in a relaxed surrounding (i.e your friends livingroom!), and finally, you can do all of this whilst enjoying a glass of wine with your friends-perfect!  Anyone for a Jamie party?!  And if you were to consider working for Jamie as a consultant, you then have the advantage of flexible working hours and as a working mum, I know this is an attractive option.

We spoke with Jamie Oliver’s team and asked them about the range and this is what they had to say…

• What made you want to design this range and who or what inspired the new additions?

The brand and therefore the products start life based on Jamie’s values and his passion for food, entertaining and spending time with friends and family. We are only one year old so the additions to the range are always evolving and developing, but are mostly inspired by Jamie, the designers we work with and our customers. We draw a lot from the people around us and who we sell to.

• What would you say is the most essential item for the summer kitchen?

For the kitchen indoors I would go for the Cast Iron Griddle Pan. It’s quick, easy and healthy cooking for meat or vegetables. Using very little oil you can griddle meat and vegetables in minutes.  For outdoor cooking, the right BBQ tools are a must to make the job easier. They are a serious set of BBQ tongs and a great set of skewers.  The double pronged ones are best.  They make it much easier to turn your food without it spinning.

• Being able to use it indoors and outdoors makes the new cast iron griddle perfect for British summer BBQs. Do you have any other solutions or top tips for the perfect BBQ?

Great marinades, dips, sauces and relishes. One of the great things about BBQ’s is that everyone can get involved – from laying the table to tuning the meat. It’s informal dining at its best.

• Have your travels around the world influenced your thoughts on essential kitchen items? If they have, can we see this in the new range?

Essential kitchen items are those that are essential to the way and what you cook, which differs in each food culture.  Anything that makes a job easier is always an inspiration but it’s not necessarily an essential.

• You have a new kitchen scent collection inspired by herbs, how would you say this affects the atmosphere in the kitchen?

Fragrances are for enhancement, creating a mood or hiding kitchen smells.  I would say the fragrance ticks all those boxes.

• What is your must have herb you could not live without?

Sage is my absolute favourite but I use parsley the most.

• Apart from the scent range, how do you bring the outside indoors with your cooking?

Fresh fruit and vegetables and lots of it. Picked fresh from your own garden if you are lucky to have one is the best.  From local markets is just as good. The flavours can be extraordinarily good. Growing herbs indoors is an obvious one, but as rewarding as the cooking itself.

• What advice would you give to people wanting to improve their cooking skills?

Apart from having the right equipment which is a must, practice and experimentation are essential.  A good grounding in basic skills like knife skills, really do make a difference.  Recipease run great knife skills courses.

• Do you have any storage solution tips when it comes to kitchens?

It’s very tricky as many of the products that take up the space are those that hold volume, so you are storing a lot of air.

There are lots of space saving products on the market from bowls and food storage boxes that slot inside each other to foldable chopping boards to cookware with detachable handles.  Most people however have kitchen equipment that has evolved with them over their cooking ‘careers’, that become loved and cherished favourites.

My suggestion would be to keep it simple and have clear outs every now and again.  Stick to your essentials and those items that you have grown to love, cherish and enjoy using.

• How much of your own kitchen can be seen in the new range?

Lots. I love cooking.  My own kitchen is made up of practical but beautiful products.  Practical shapes, an array of solid wooden chopping boards that will last and age with use.  A real mixture of contemporary and old country pieces.

• Any plans for more kitchen essentials?

Oh yes.

Below are are a selection of the new products:

For further information on Jamie’s products or to hold a party then call 0844 871 2010 or visit: Jamie At Home

Interview conducted by Liz Danon and questions answered by Zoe Jackson, Head of Buying for JME Lifestyle.

Zoe Jackson, Head of Buying for Jme Lifestyle

Picture credits: Fashion pics, nymag.com; White curtain, woodnotes;.Stacked fabrics, Baileys Home;Wardrobe & vases, Raft; Door stop, Plumo; Cushions, Cushionlab & Modus Interiors

We love these Pantone mugs from Objects of Design; collect one in every colour for a swatch book stylish displayWhat a great idea! A chopping board for all of your culinary needs, Objects of Design

I have one of these square Grillits from Le Creuset and they’re fantastic

Get the week off to a good start with this handy week planner from Love Eco.  Unbelievably, it’s made from recycled vending machines and coffee cups!

For when you’re on the move, make a fresh cup of coffee and use the cup again and again.  All you need to do is take it to the coffee shop and ask them to use this cup rather than their disposable ones..perfect! Eco Outlet.

This pretty vintage style jug, from the Dot Com Gift Shop, can either be used as a water jug or for displaying some fresh spring flowers.  I have a similar one at home and I use it for my fake silk (but very real looking!) hydrangeas.

Staying with the vintage look; we love this floral hip flask also from the Dot Com Gift Shop – I know they have been around for a while but trust me on this when I sat they will always be fashionable as they are so pretty…

My mum used to have one of these wire baskets to hold eggs, it always reminded me of being on a farm, even though we lived in London, maybe add a couple of feathers in there to make it look authentic! No-one needs to know.  Available from Twice on Line

I like this simple white apron with the mixture of typefaces and the adjustable neck strap.  Also available from Twice on Line

Add to that these fancy font tea towels and you’re complete.  From a selection at the Dot Com Gift Shop

This small box from Not Mass Produced, is made from reclaimed wood with holes inside for six eggs.  It also has a hinged door with reclaimed chicken wire and wire chickens on top with real feathers!

This juicer, from Objects of Design, avoids the problem of pips or pulp with its perforated catching cup.

This stylish Egg set is from Prezzies Plus.  A real toasty soldiers for dunking in your egg, marvelous!

Clothes designed by Maria Elvira Crosara
Photographer: Pancho Tolchinsky
Model: Taisa
Makeup and Hair: Greison Albuquerque
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Credits: Fashion model, Mary Katrantzou for EnglishVogue; Face cushions, c/o If it’s Hip it’s Here; Chinaware, Habitat; Louis chairs, Teo Jasmin c/o Fresh Home; Lamps, Plumo; Digital wall print & chair illustration, Max55