I was also shooting on Saturday but didn’t mind giving up my day as it was a great project.  The shoot was for the cover of a celebrity’s new book.  Jemma Watts was the photographer and also shot the rest of the book, well done Jemma, you have done a fantastic job in such a quick turnaround!

This week we are working on a piece for Beautiful Kitchens magazine (May issue), a Nikon job, another lifestyle  Ad shoot and starting to prep for a Hotpoint job.  I have a piece in the Q&A section of Beautiful Kitchens, February 2012 issue, where I am on their Expert Panel.

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I then did a stint on national radio for LG Electronics, talking about how to have a stress free Christmas – ill post the link so you can have a listen.

We’re now working on another job for Nikon and a big lifestyle shoot for Kersaint Cobb, which I am really excited about ;0)

Bye for now x

Other news, we have started our work with the launch of Luce by Hotpoint.   I am now their style expert, offering professional content including ‘choosing the right kitchen for your lifestyle’ (now live) and ‘Choosing the right floor for your kitchen’, we have many more subjects that will run over the next 6 months.  We are also working towards the official launch (January 2012), where we will be unveiling the gorgeous new range.

Our Bright & Graphic shoot will be appearing on Channel 4 Homes in the next few weeks.  I’ll be posting it as a feature on the site but here is a sneak preview (below).  It’s always a pleasure shooting with Jemma Watts, when you find a photographer that shares the same eye, you can really push the creative.

Last week saw us styling for the Figleaves A/W and Christmas press show at the gorgeous Powder Rooms in Soho.  It was quite a challenge due to the budget we had but we we did it.

A huge thank you needs to go out to ChristmasTimeUK.com for their press loan.  What a fantastic array of products!  If you need ANYTHING in terms of Christmas styling then this is the place to shop, thanks Jules! Tel – 01427 667270

Another big thanks has to go to the lovely Katie at DZD who kindly provided all of our Autumnal props (also suppliers of Christmas).

Below are some of Figleaves gorgeous slippers form their new collection – I am loving the red ones, and the grey ones and the beige ones, ahhh, I want them all!

Finally, we are working flat out ready for the launch of a new service on the blog.  I am so excited but it just can’t happen soon enough!

Work is ticking along nicely.  Figleaves.com have asked me to style their A/W & Christmas event again which is great as they are such a great team.  Decorex have asked me to Judge their Decorex Loves Blogging competition along with Holly Becker from Decor8 and Ellie Tenant from Ideal Home, I feel very honored.  We are also in talks about a book, I should know more about this at the end of the month.  Finally we have a Hotpoint shoot (date TBC) and big Ad shoot at the end of the month.

Most of all I am looking forward to all of the trade shows coming up – it’s going to be a crazy September!!

When I return, Carrie and I are going to be busy working on several projects including a possible book (so excited about this!) and quoting for a large Ad job. We also have a beach shoot to fit in but I am trying to switch off from this until next week ;0)

Off to the beach again tomorrow. It’s 23 here but I hear London was 30 today!!! I hope you’re all managing to
stay cool.

By for now x

There must be something in the air today as I am feeling very inspired.  I am sure it’s to do with my lovely cycle ride along the canal, it always gets me feeling motivated and ready for work.  I feel so lucky to have this as my commute ;0

Picture credit: Off The Beaten Track

My shoot at M&S went really well, I styled a total 32 room sets!  To say I am a little tired is an understatement!  I will share some of the pics as soon as they have been released.

Back in the office for a day today working on a few really exciting ventures for the blog and then tomorrow we are shooting for the lovely Heart Home Magazine.  The feature will be for their launch issue in September – I am so excited for them as it’s a great team and a great product.  If you want to follow the goings on at the magazine in the lead up to the launch then check out their Facebook page.

Finally, I am working on a project for The Ideal Home Show and Media 10.  I can’t say much more about it at this stage but I hope to soon…

So, what have we been doing over the last few weeks.  I attended a very exciting press trip last week where we were flown by Helicopter (not a regular occurrence!) to have a look around Marston & Langinger’s factory in Norfolk – such beautiful products.  Then we went on to the V&A for Creative Tops press event, again, such a pretty collection.

Next week we start shooting for M&S so I may be a bit slack on the old blogging!

We are throwing all of our energy and resources into the blog at the moment and taking it to the next level (very exciting). We are happy to announce that we have just signed contracts with Handpicked Media and really looking forward to working with Krista and her team.

Off to some press show now to see the new ranges and trends…