Bang On Trend
It’s always lovely when I get to hear that my blog has actually inspired somebody and has had a genuine impact. I learned this week that after reading my blog “Dressing Up” my daughter-in-law resolved a storage problem…
Sunshine On The High Street
There was no getting away from the feeling of Spring in the air today as I stepped out onto the High Street for my lunch. Heal’s was the first window I passed that was full…
On the shelfie
For those of us who aren’t into posting “selfies” I rather liked the idea of posting a “shelfie”, especially after reading this headline by Sadie Whitelocks on the Mail Online – ‘The selfie for intellectuals’:…
Home is where the art is…
I wish I had thought of this as a title for my pervious blog, Picture Perfect – part 1, as “Home is where the art is” is the title of an article written by Kate Spicer,…
Picture Perfect – part one
In a burst of enthusiasm this past week I finally got around to hanging some pictures in our freshly painted dining room. My “LOVE” print by Robert Indiana was a purchase from the MOMA in New…
Homespun style
Last weekend I came across a feature in The Mail on Sunday’s You supplement promoting rustic and handcrafted pieces for the kitchen and dining room. The word “homespun” was used in the title which in…
E Is For Eclectic
E is for Eclectic. A term often used when commentating on interior design. Definition The dictionary definition is: 1) Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles. 2) A person who derives…
Velvet & Linen cushions
One of my favourite on-line stores is Cox and Cox. It sells a comprehensive range of home furnishings, gifts and toys. I particularly like their kids section and have bought several items for the boys in my…
Christmas clear-up
I’m sure some people love it and some people hate it but it is a fact of life that the Christmas decorations have to be put away for another year. On the bright side this means…
Launch
Happy New Year everyone.Today I am launching my blog at www.langdonhyde.comFollow me for hints and tips on creating your own personal space as well as up to the minute reports on the latest interior design…