Friday Forage | Tap In... Bathroom Special

(Illustrations by Caroline Jenkinson, The Interiors Almanac)

Here are a few ideas to "tap into" and spruce up your bathroom! Bathrooms should be restorative places... keeping walls and flooring to a minimal colour spectrum. That said, injecting a hint of colour into a muted space won't go a miss!

1. Le Bain de Bateau, Catchpole & Rye, pictured in a striking Scarlet red is British made, from 100% Cast Iron, £4000.

2. Pendel Two Seat Sofa, Pinch Design, £2,100 ex fabric.

3. Oval Mirror in Polished Nickel, Balineum, from £899.

4. Sinuo bathmat, Abyss & Habidecor found at Amara. Beautiful heavy weight 100% cotton.

5. Sine Cabinet, Mint shop. Artisan made, constructed from Oak and PVC. Price on request. 

Friday Forage | Illustrator Julia Gittins

Julia Gittins has a uniquely whimsical approach to story telling, her illustrations are captivating. They depict heavily patterned, expressive characters. In her 'Northern Lights' series, Polar Bears, elongated Cats & Black Birds were bought to life in her re-imagining of Philip Pullmans book 'Golden Compass'. 

Julia's predominant style is Lino cutting, although, she loves to turn her hand to collage too! The black and white Lino prints above, start from £60 and Julia is happy to take commissions. 

In addition to Illustrations for literature, Julia has launched a collection of Greetings cards.

Friday Forage | Clippings.com

(Illustrations by Caroline Jenkinson, The Interiors Almanac)

Spring has sprung, awakening memories of crisp linens in the calmest of settings... Clippings.com have a beguiling array of homewares, a paradigm, between online shop & design magazine. The Tastemakers behind it, have edited a selection of products from emerging talents through to established designers.

For this Friday's Forage we peruse their bedroom supplies...

 













































1. Colour Block Bedlinen, Scholten & Baijings for Hay, from £72.
Fluro colours and geometric shapes, this bedlinen range is silk screen printed on 100% cotton satin.

2. Blown Glass pendant - Bell, £135.
An understated, handcrafted pendant lamp.

3. Liberty Alma Cushions, by Lab Boutique, £29
This bolster cushion would sit prettily on white linen. The dainty Liberty print fig motif is charming.

4. Tigullina armchair, Segno Italiano, £1,385.
Artisan crafted Maplewood chair with handwoven reed seat. This design is part of a limited edition, a facsimile of the furniture designer, Colombo Sanguineti's mid century creation.
 

Leisurely Sunday Pursuits...

(Illustrations by Caroline Jenkinson, The Interiors Almanac)

With Easter Sunday fast approaching, The Interiors Almanac dishes up a few ideas for a contemporary family feast. If you happen to be at a loose end this weekend, fear not! The Geffrye Museum is open for visitors...

1. Gold Dipped Cutlery, £32.
Anthropologie (UK) have a fine offering of tablewares. We couldn't resist this Gold Dipped cutlery set, 24kt gold plated and you can throw them in the dishwasher! 

2. Water Jug,  Sfera . This Japanese design house produce honest designs with a handcrafted sensibility.  

3. Tableau tablecloth for Droog by Maurice Scheltens, from £250.
p.s Take a look at Droog's inspiring new collection of tablewares, based upon the Rijkmuseum collection in Amsterdam.
Image credit: Photographer: Robaard/Theuwkens (Styling by Marjo Kranenborg, CMK)

4. Printed Tea Towel, 100% Natural Linen, 90x70cm,  Cote Bastide 

5. Herb garden. The Geffrye Museum  is open this Sunday (10am-5pm). The museum is set in converted Almshouses, each of the period rooms and gardens reflect the evolution of London homes, spanning 400 years. Free.
Image credit: Geffrye Museum of the Home / photographer Jayne Lloyd

Friday Forage | Patterns & Prints

(Illustrations by Caroline Jenkinson, The Interiors Almanac)

This Friday's forage unearths a host of prints, from Sanderson's spring blooms to ominous clouds by Abigail Edwards!

1. 'Storm Clouds' blue sky non-woven wallpaper, £75 a 10m roll by Abigail Edwards 

2. Heal's '1810 Killary fabric In Trees' by Cressida Bell, £45 per metre

3. 'Hebe' wallpaper in Crimson, £59 a 10m roll by Liberty

4. 'Eglantine' wallpaper in Yellow/Blue, by Sanderson  

East London Floristry | That Flower Shop

Visiting Hattie Fox’s Florist on Shoreditch High Street is like entering a lovely potting shed in the country. It transports you to a leafy haven! This week we caught up, Hattie explains how she became a florist by happenstance. She also has a couple of Mother's day tips up her sleeve...

How long has That Flower Shop been open?

We have been open now officially for I think 3 years, but we were en route for many years before that. 

How did you become a Florist? And what's the best part of your job?

I became a Florist by accident! I moved to London when I was young and needed a job so started sweeping the floors in a flower kiosk ... I still sweep the floors - just the floors are nicer now.

Best part of my job – actually getting the time to work with the flowers and working together on events/ jobs with people who really understand our aesthetic.  

What are your favorite floral combinations?

They're always changing, every year I have a new love affair - I'm fickle when it comes to flowers. 

What do you suggest makes the perfect Mother's day gift? 

Loads and loads of rare varieties of English Narcissi and Daffodils. 

That Flower Shop is open Monday - Saturday 9am - 6pm

Friday Forage... Picture Parfait | Print Club London

(Illustration by Caroline Jenkinson, The Interiors Almanac)

Friday Forage… This week Print Club London have opened up their doors to reveal a magnitude of prints.  Inject colour and patina into your home with some of Print Club's delightful artworks. Print Club is an artist studio in Dalston, a creative community for Screen printers.  They promote contemporary art at affordable prices, here are just a few of our favourites…

1. Lucille Clerc - Hot Salt Beef, £80

2. Laura Rayner - Wind Me Up, £38

3. Thomas Harold Whitcombe - Gentlemans Flower Arranging Club, £35

4. Claudia Borfiga - Fish Fingers, £25

5. Clare Halifax - Y is for Yellow Billed Stork,  £40

6. Rose Stallard - Dogs on TV, £35