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End of winter exhibitions: here are my favourites
The end of winter exhibitions is here and with it the season’s new home decor ideas comes. My two favourites pieces this season come from two very different artists, Linjing Peng and Kate Corbett-Winder. Corbet-Winder established herself as a painter and keen gardener over 20 years ago. Her oil on board called July 2022 appeals…
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How to Sow and Grow your own Sunflowers and Marigolds
It is almost half a century (time flies) since I tried to grow flowers or tomatoes in a pot from seed to final product. Back then we used those plastic trays with wet cotton wool and seeds neatly placed in long straight lines. After a few days, by some miracle, a tiny leaf would pop…
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Art for Youth returns to the Mall Galleries in London
As the British Prime Minster went on TV to announce more Covid doom and gloom, Art for Youth Mall Galleries returned to London. The Mall Galleries are just a stone’s throw from 10 Downing Street, seat of the UK’s Prime Minister. Art for Youth is an annual charity private view. We love the curation of…
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Scandinavian Jewelry: Georg Jensen and the Designer
Whether your home is traditional English, casual Australian or Californian or super chic urban, you just cannot go wrong with Georg Jensen accessories. In Scandinavian Jewelry: Georg Jensen we show you the best in Danish silver and lifestyle accessories. The Copenhagen design company is perhaps best known for its minimal, sleek silver and steel candle holders,…
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Famous Danes: The Legend Behind Bjørn Wiinblad
There are few names in Danish art and culture that are bigger than that of Bjørn Wiinblad. In famous Danes: Bjørn Wiinblad we show you his art and the man behind the art. The first thing that springs to people’s minds when his name is mentioned is his unique candle holders and design. Ironically, his intricately ornate…
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How to Decorate With Handmade Ceramics
How do you add that extra touch of class to your new home? Ceramic vases, bowls or pots for plants and snacks are for much more than decorative purposes. In out post on how to decorate with handmade ceramics we take a look at different types of ceramics, sizes, shapes and uses. How to use them and…
