Sometimes someone makes you an offer you just can’t refuse. Like last week when the people at design house JAB Anstoetz asked if I’d like to visit the showroom for a coffee, just around the corner from The Design Centre at Chelsea Harbour. It’s a hub for all interior stylists, designers and hommies in general.
I had heard of JAB of course. As a stylist I’m always on the look out for the next new look and as a result have seen various beautiful fabric swatches over the years to say the least. But, when I stepped into the JAB sh...View more
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
April 25th, 2012
Want to bake something yummy for the weekend? Try this Bittersweet Chocolate Tart with Raspberries recipe. It’s a chocoholics dream - all you need is a small slice and a cup of tea...bliss.
Bitterweet Chocolate Tart with Raspberries
Preparation time: 45 minutes plus chilling
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves 12
Ingredients
200g (7oz) sweet shortcrust pastry
225g dark chocolate
150ml (1/4 pt) milk
100g (4oz) unsalted butter, softened
50g (2oz) caster sugar
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
March 9th, 2012
Have you noticed the crocuses are starting to raise their little heads? Spring is definitely on its way and soon our homes will be full of the heady scent of beautiful flowers. If you’re looking for inspirational and original ways to display your blooms then look no further than floral artist Jane Packer’s latest book ‘At home with Flowers’ (Ryland Peters & Small: Photographs; Catherine Gratwicke).
I met Jane Packer, the world-renowned florist, at a flower arranging master class a few years back before her ...View more
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
February 22nd, 2012
Phew, we’re glad that the January detox is out of the way. Now we can concentrate on the February retox. These posh vol-au-vents are easy to make and the perfect excuse for a little get together. . .
Glam sausage rolls
Preparation time: 10 minutes
cooking time: 30 to 40 minutes
MAKES 18
18 cocktail sausages
500g block puff pastry
1 free-range egg, beaten
2tsp each sesame and poppy seeds
1. Heat the oven to 180 C, 160 C fan, 350 F, gas 4. Put the sausages on an oiled...
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
February 3rd, 2012
With spring just around the corner, now’s a great time to let the fabrics in your home get in on the big trend this season - BOLD colour. Fuchsia pinks, lime greens and crisp whites mix well to add a refreshing sense of spring to any room. Cushions with these punchy hues work well together and adding one here and there is the perfect way to revamp a dull space in an instant.
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
January 13th, 2012
So the tree is in a dried up heap in the garden, the decorations have been stashed back up in the loft and the house is looking a little bare. Nice isn’t it! When the decs come down your house always looks tidy and clutter free. So, this year why not set your home some New Year’s resolutions to keep it looking its best?
1. Get the interior designer look...
Is it time to replace your curtains or even just a cushion or two? If so January is the time to do it. These simple changes will give your whole living room a completely new look. Check out the latest Spr...View more
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
January 9th, 2012
Meet talented interior designer Helen Turkington, who has a beautiful range of fabrics and furniture. Following on from her success in Dublin, she opened her first London store ‘Helen Turkington Fabrics’ at the beginning of the year and her inspirational designs are going from strength to strength. Get to know her here and find out her top tips on how to design your living room...
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
December 28th, 2011
Hands up who still needs to put their Christmas tree up? If walking past your neighbour’s home and seeing their tree glistening through the living room window isn’t enough inspiration to get your own tree up, then seeing Christmas 2011’s 10 best bauble designs just might be. And this year, the brighter and more colourful the better…
1. You can do so much with decorations that feature initials like these from The Letter Room. Hang them on the back of a chair as a nam...View more
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
December 18th, 2011
I’ve always been a fan of Emma Bridgewater ever since I bought my first mug, which had beautifully painted eggs and feathers on it. It was perfect for a cup of tea as it was large enough to dunk a whole chocolate biscuit in! It's exciting to hear that Emma Bridgewater's stationery and gift items featuring Emma’s iconic Flowers, Polka Dots, Hearts and Black Toast prints, plus the new navy blue Starry Skies designs, are at View more
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
December 7th, 2011
As trends go, anything with a bird detail on it is something to tweet about. Whether that’s on a cushion, a fabric design, a tea light holder or Christmas decorations. I started seeing Christmas trends in March this year and bird decorations have just started taking over in the shops. Visit any high street shop or interiors website and you’ll find a take on a bird design in one form or the other. I must say that I think they're lovely. After all the festivities, when our Christmas tree has come down, I’ll find a little spot for my bird decorati...View more
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
December 4th, 2011
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