Want to know how the experts create their stunning interiors for the likes of Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr and Rod Stewart? Painting the inside of your lampshade pink is one clever trick as Colette van den Thillart, Creative Director at Nicky Haslam’s NH Design explains here. She's giving a talk at Decorex 2010 this Sunday and to give ACHICA Living readers an EXCLUSIVE sneak preview she shares her TOP 10 DESIGN TIPS bel...View more
Read our interview with Orla Kiely, the incredible Irish designer whose iconic prints are hard to resist. Orla Kiely launched her Spring/Summer 2011 range at Somerset House for London Fashion Week last Friday, with an inspirational video showing off the range directed by film ...View more
If you haven't got your ticket, it's not too late! There's still a week to go before Decorex International starts on 26th September 2010. You can expect to see new collections in furniture, lighting, kitchens, fabric, wallpaper, carpet and flooring from all the much-loved established brands as well as new talented designers. Just check out Sandberg's beautiful new Liljekonvalj wallpaper ...View more
I went to the launch of Microsoft’s new super-slick Internet Explorer 9 browser last night in the stunning surroundings of The Hospital Club in Covent Garden. The exciting news is that Gorillaz is partnering with Microsoft. The unveiling took place in front of an intimate crowd including none other than Gorillaz co-founders Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett.
We sat in the minimal Studio room, which had been decked out for...View more
Get into bed with Kylie...bedlinen. Celebrate good times - her luscious designs are here. Take a style tip from the Pop Princess herself : 'Layering is key to creating glamour and style in the bedroom,' she says. 'Go for beautiful embroidered cushions to complement pillows, sheets and covers, and finish the look with a sumptuous throw. Also, don’t be afraid to experiment with different textures such as sateen, velvet and organza when you're dressing a bed. I was...View more
I caught up with the designer-du-jour to talk about her Grand Designs and Evening Standard awards, the products that make her go 'ohh and ahh' and why sunshine is so important to her work...
You won twice at the Grand Designs Awards 2010 for your new GEO wallpaper, grabbing Best Wallpaper/Fabric and the Evening Standard Product of the Year awards. What was the inspiration behind Geo?
I was chuffed to win those awards as wallpaper it's still a new area for us, and we were applauded for standing out and looki...View more
Emily Peck
Emily is the Founding Editor of the blog. Her experience includes writing and styling for Grand Designs, Stuff, Real Homes, Ideal Home, Woman&Home, Wired UK, C4 and the BBC.
Pip McCormac
Guest Editor Pip is the Commissioning Lifestyle Editor for The Sunday Times Style magazine. He's also written for Stylist, Elle Decoration and StyleJunkee.
Emma Morton Turner
Guest Editor Emma has written and styled for Woman&Home, Style At Home, Feel Good Food, Woman and Ideal Home to name a few. She's also fab at making stunning cakes!
David Nicholls
Guest Editor David holds the position of Design Editor at Telegraph Magazine, sourcing stunning homes around the world and reporting back with the best designs from high street to high end.
Zia Allaway
Guest Editor Zia is a gardening expert, author of books including How to Grow Practically Everything and editor of Beautiful Gardens magazine. She also contributes to Homes and Gardens and The Garden Design Journal.
Katie Treggiden
Guest Editor Katie writes award-winning design blog, Confessions of a design geek, and is the author of design book Interviews. She's also a regular contributor to We Heart, Heart Home Magazine and Design Milk.
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