...he'd have done it in style of course - afterall, Morris was the most influential designer of the 19th century and remains today one of the world's best-known British designers. To celebrate the centenary of the founding of Morris&Co, The Arabian Tent Company has created this gorgeous William Morris tent that features iconic Islamic prints in its fabrics and furnishings. 'I launched the William Morris tent to coincide with his centenary this year as h...View more
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
July 26th, 2011
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
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Posted by Amy Butler, Designer and Artist, Guest Blogger, ACHICA Living
July 14th, 2011
I thought I'd highlight the beautifully scented bath and body products from Mitchell and Peach this week. If you haven't already, I'm certain you're going to fall in love with the gorgeous hand and body creams, bath oil and shower wash like I have.
And the story behind the brand is wonderfully original - the Mitchells have been farming the same land in Kent for five generations, cultivating everything from strawberries, apples and hops. From 1923 to 1972, they ran a thriving market stand on London's Covent Garden. In 2009, the...View more
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
June 5th, 2011
I had the pleasure of visiting the Cote d'Azur this week to get a sneaky behind-the-scenes peak of the Cannes Film Festival's Opening Gala party and Le Menu de Cannes, held at the glamourous Electrolux Agora venue on the beach. Check out pictures and video footage of the Grand Jury including Jude Law, Uma Thurman, Robert De Niro and Woody Allen and take a look at wher...View more
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
May 18th, 2011
Try this delicious recipe for Tom Aikens' Spring Vegetable Tarte Fine - if you're stuck for inspiration on what to whip up for dinner on this sunny Tuesday night, then here's literally a little food for thought. The recipe is by renowned chef Tom Aikens, who opened his Michelin Star restaurant in 2003 and a second in 2006 called Tom's Kitchen. In 2010, he branched out with two further restaurants in Somerset House. In his third cookbook called Tom Aikens easy...View more
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
May 10th, 2011
Just spotted these gorgeous Franck & Fischer cushions and toys (on promotion at ACHICA tomorrow morning), which I think are worth a mention. Based in Denmark, Franck & Fischer has produced a range of crochet and soft toys that combines style with functionality and great play. Produced organically wherever possible and with many products certified Fairtrade, Franck & Fischer always maintains the quality and trad...View more
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
May 3rd, 2011
Do you ever buy outfits without having somewhere suitable to wear them? It's become a bit of habit of mine. So far this year I've bought an Annie Hall style waistcoat, trousers and tie (yes, really) – perfect for an impromptu trip to New York I thought, but which in reality I’ll have to settle on wearing down to my local pub. I convinced myself I needed some glossy purple Hunter wellies too, so I'll look the part when I go fishing in the country. I have no intention of going fishing in the country. I've also got a Bav...View more
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
May 3rd, 2011
Size is starting to matter. It’s no longer about having a beautiful light or a comfy chair, or a shaggy rug to walk on - now furniture and accessories have got to be outsized, huge, and give you the feeling of Alice in Wonderland, dwarfed by your surroundings. Playing with scale brings an instant feeling of drama to a room, and the larger and more out of place the better. 'I love supersized chandeliers with low ceilings, and tiny tub chairs set in front of...View more
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Posted by Pip McCormac
April 21st, 2011
ACHICA Living meets world-renowned interior designer Nina Campbell to talk trends, hot hotels and find out how she'll be spending the weekend...
Did you always know you wanted to be an interior designer and what was your first big break into the design world?
Yes from day one it was all I ever wanted to be. We moved house a lot whilst I was a child so I was always allowed to decorate my own bedroom and that gave me a real taste for it. I went and studied at Inchbald and then got offered a job by John Fowler. My...View more
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
April 21st, 2011
One too many shandys on a Tuesday night is not a good idea. I know this, you know this, we all know this. I have told myself this time and time again, but will I listen? No. Someone please pass the Nurofen. So today, I'm mostly wishing I was in a dark room, lying on a sofa with my head resting on some soft, plump cushions. In fact, these gorgeous cushions from Chocolate Creative's new range look very invi...View more
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
April 20th, 2011
