Design Blogger Guest Shopper: Stacey Sheppard & her top 5 ACHICA buys

Design blogger and journalist Stacey Sheppard, whose blog is one the of UK's Top 10 Interior Design blogs (Cision), has a passion for interior architecture, design and everything in between. This week Stacey picks out her favourite finds at ACHICA and tells us why they’ve caught her eye. Find out what hot buys Stacey has chosen on her wish list here...

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Design Blogger Guest Shopper : James Davidson from We Heart

This week, James Davidson, Editor of award-winning online lifestyle, culture and design magazine We Heart, is ACHICA's Design Blogger Guest Shopper. Here he picks his favourite buys on promotion at ACHICA this coming week and explains why they have caught his eye...

The William Francis Collection Union Jack Chair (at ACHICA on Friday 11 May 2012) 'I know,...View more

Award-winning architect Bob Borson shares his inspirations

Ever wondered how architects find their inspiration when they're designing the wonderful buildings around us? Then meet award-winning America-based architect Bob Borson from Life of an Architect. This week he guest blogs for ACHICA Living and gives us an insight into what makes him tick...                                                         <...View more

What makes me tick by British textile designer Clarissa Hulse

British textile designer Clarissa Hulse has a vibrant portfolio of furniture, textiles and soft furnishings for the home and her collections are taking the interiors industry by storm. This week she guest blogs for ACHICA Living and shares her inspirations... View more

What makes me tick by designer and artist Amy Butler

Best known for her modern, relaxed approach to her botanical, geometric and romantic designs, Amy’s portfolio includes printed fabrics, home accessories and fashion and craft products, which are sold worldwide. Read about her favourite things here… 'I’m always looking for new inspiration and blogs are a great resource for me. I can get lost for hours looking through the amazing images I find online. ACHICA Living is one of those blogs that is full of great resources and inspiration, so when they asked me ...View more

Up and coming photographers rock!

When I was first approached to contribute to the ACHICA Living blog I was really excited! And then Editor Emily told me that I had to have my picture up there for all the world to see. ‘Just a great snapshot is all we need!’ she said. Easier said than done. I’m not what you would call photogenic and the thought of trawling through all my digital pictures to find a good shot was a little daunting, so I decided that the best thing to do (so all you readers out there think I look half decent in the flesh) was...View more

Make room for bold colour and big floral blooms

When I was first asked by ACHICA Living to do a guest blog I was over the moon and I knew immediately what I was going to write about. Anyone who reads my blog or the articles that I write for various magazines and websites will know that I am a bit of an interior design geek…ok, that is an understatement. If you must know I’m a massive interiors geek. So it made sense for me to write a post on my favourite interiors trends in the industry right now and some of the products a...View more

My favourite things by designer Lisa Stickley

As a designer I spend time researching and finding inspiration from blogs to websites, books and films. So when ACHICA Living asked me to do a guest blog I was delighted - a source of wonderful things and something new to see. Here are a few of my favourite things…

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New Yorker Amy Azzarito of Design*Sponge guest blogs

I love pretty much any opportunity to talk about design so when ACHICA Living asked me to share a list of some of the things I love, I jumped at the chance. The best bit about being senior editor and writing for Design*Sponge is the opportunity to see beautiful handmade objects. I live in the Williamsburg neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York where there seems to be a constant flurry of design activity so man...View more

Nicky Haslam guest blogs for ACHICA Living

Those who know me may be familiar with my penchant for offering opinions on a variety of things! So when ACHICA Living asked me for my list of ‘favourite things’ I was compelled to compile it – from a classy Jaguar to my favourite blogs of the moment – yes, I admit to checking in on the ACHICA Living blog from time to time too. It all feeds into the folder in my brain I tap into for inspiration for my interior designs, my fashion selections and also, most recently, my new View more


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