With sustainability and upcycling being the watchwords of the last few years, it was only a matter of time before the intrinsic beauty of vintage maps was realised. It started with a couple of independent designer/makers cutting butterfly and heart shapes out of old Ordnance Surveys and selling them on crafty websites, then they began to be used to cover notebooks and journals, and now suddenly everyone is making the most of their design potential.
But not only do they fit with the spirit of taking something o...
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Posted by Pip McCormac
April 1st, 2012
When I moved into my home six years ago, I didn’t have a bed, or even a mattress to start off with. I slept on a pile of duvets on the floor for the first five months (surprisingly comfy), until I finally had enough cash to furnish the place. I used that time spent to decide what would look good, where, too. What I did buy straight away however, was a sofa. The Klippan, from Ikea, to be precise. Short and boxy, it was their cheapest one, and probably not the comfiest, but it at least allowed me to lie in front of the televis...View more
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Posted by Pip McCormac
October 24th, 2011
It may well be October 3rd, but here in the UK it was unusually hot for this time of year with weekend temperatures reaching a record 29.5C. What a joy. I hope, like me, you spent the weekend basking in the sun and soaking up the vitamin D. The gorgeous weather has spilled over into this week and fingers crossed it carries on.
It's got me thinking of ways to enjoy the relaxed summer mood all year round - when the chilly weather finally does kick in - and an obvious way seems by furnishing the h...View more
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
October 3rd, 2011
Punchy purple, teal and pink are hot colours on the high street this season, in fashion and in homes, and then there’s lime (a lemony attention-seeking lime that can't help but bring a smile to your face). Mix these shades and you've got the perfect cocktail of style - just take a look at the wonderful way Matthew Williamson rocks the look with his Butterfly Home Chinoise bed linen (above) and Macau crockery (below) from ...View more
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
August 24th, 2011
If you're anything like me and love shiny things - if it's small and Tiffany's, it's on my radar for example - then you'll be pleased to see Frank Hudson's opulent Alexandria collection of bedroom furniture coming to ACHICA this week (from 7am 25 August 2011). Tim and James Hudson, the inspirational designers of this stunning range, made a trip to Egypt to visit the magnificent pyramids and take influence from the luxurious int...View more
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
August 23rd, 2011
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...
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Posted by Clarissa Hulse, Guest Blogger, ACHICA Living
August 19th, 2011
As the ultra stylish Danish design company ferm LIVING comes to ACHICA this week, we take a close look at its hot designs du jour that are, quite literally, flying off the shelves…
You may well have spotted these adorable bird images making a statement on fabrics and furnishings recently, created by Copenhagen based designers ferm LIVING, who produce interior products with a distinctive graphic touch. Founded by Trine Andersen in 2005,...
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
June 23rd, 2011
Unless you’ve had your head buried in the fifth guest bedroom of your luxury yacht, you can’t have escaped the news of the troubled economic climate. So whilst more people are staying at home more often, they need to be havens, a place where you can relax, unwind, and forget about the stresses of the outside world. This new trend for cosiness is a bit like the shabby chic of ten years ago – the same principles of making yo...View more
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Posted by Pip McCormac
January 31st, 2011
Apart from the rain, it hasn't been so bad today, has it? Mrs Cumulonimbus isn't bothering me as I'm armed with my Emma Bridgewater Hearts umbrella anyhow. Get yours here. But, just in case any inkling of a Blue Monday is creeping up on you, these gorgeous Spring/Summer 2011 home shopping ideas from the high street might just brighten the mood...
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
January 17th, 2011
Meet leading light of the British textile world Clarissa Hulse who talks neon trends and anti-minimalism, and tells us why Big Brother couldn’t handle her vibrant designs. Clarissa Hulse has designed a stunning range of furniture, textiles and soft furnishings and ACHICA has a gorgeous promotion with Clarissa Hulse cushions this week too. Read on to find out which cushion designs are featured...
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
November 4th, 2010
