Fetish style is rocking the fashion houses right now, as seen in the latest collections by Marc Jacobs, Givenchy and Louis Vuitton, and this powerful unapologetic trend seems to have dived straight into homewares too. The twist on this fetish feel at home mixes black sheer and sleek leather finishes with a few stud details and a splash of intricate, and mostly flocked, pattern. It's a sassy look that creates a dramatic mood...View more
Some people might think cupcakes are dead (pardon the pun), but here at ACHICA Living we love a kooky cupcake. And, in the spirit of all things ghoulish this Halloween, we think this Vampire cupcake recipe by Fiona Cairns is too good not to highlight. Follow the recipe below and if you run out of cases you can always order some more Cath Kidston cupcake case designs, which are on promotion at ACHICA...View more
In a timely fashion as the clocks have gone back I thought I'd highlight some of the pretty butterfly and bird clocks available at ACHICA today. Clockwise from top left: DIY Butterflies Clock from Karlsson features 12 individual colourful butterflies; the Karlsson DIY Birds Wall Clock includes 12 birds silhouettes in matt black; NeXtime Cuck a Do It Yourself has a balance, a moving cuckoo and two different sounds;...View more
If you're carving a pumpkin this Halloween weekend and wondering what to do with all that leftover pumpkin flesh, then here's a yummy Gordon Ramsay recipe idea to try. This Pumpkin Tartlets with Sage and Thyme recipe makes 8 tartlets or 32 canapes, so it's a great serving suggestion for a dinner date or Halloween party. 'I came up with this recipe in order to use up some lefto...View more
Here at ACHICA Living we can’t resist a handmade cookie or two and these witch and wizard hats are great fun for Halloween. They’re from the beautiful book Super-cute Cookies by Chloe Coker (published by CICO). These lovely hats are fun to make with children for Halloween treats or as snacks for budding magicians. They work really well on gingerbre...View more
You’ll have seen the iconic works of the house of Fornasetti. That print of the coy face, or just the lips, or perhaps a hand, has been one of the most popular design motifs of recent years, having been big at Liberty in 2006 and then picked up everywhere else, most notably at Mil...View more
I'm not wishing away Halloween and Bonfire Night already, but I have started to feel a little festive. Perhaps it's the winter chill, perhaps it's the mince pies taking pride of place in M&S or perhaps it's the mention of the beautiful Country Living Magazine Christmas Fairs. Perhaps, methinks, it's a combination of all three. Are you fee...View more
With a clientele that ranges from popstars the Scissor Sisters to Opera Singer Angelina Georgiou, hand-cut portrait and homeware designer Chloe Croft has had a colourful career to date. Since graduating with a Masters in Fashion from the Royal College of Art she has developed her own portfolio of cushions, blinds and limited edition prints and worked for de Gournay, the world’s finest producers of hand painted wallpaper, silk and ...View more
Love city life? Or do you prefer to delve in and out? Either way, I hope you'll agree that these wonderful typographic maps by artist and designer Ursula Hitz are a wonderful celebration of some of the world's best-known cities. Born in rural Switzerland, Ursula has cultivated diverse talents in typography, graphics and even cheese making (!), but since moving to the big smoke a decade ago, she's focused on location and place. Places that in...View more
Wondering what to cook tonight? Or perhaps you've got your mid-week meals sorted? If not, why not try this delicious Sea Bass with Pistachio dish from Tom Aikens? Accompanied by a tangy salad. I'm a huge fan of Tom Aikens' recipes - he conjures up healthy but hearty meals that are easy to prepare. Follow the recipes here...
Sea Bass with Pistachio recipe by Tom Aikens
Ingredients
40g chopped pistachios
4...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.
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