Thursday, 18 December 2008

It's a dog's life

I'm a real dog person, and seeing though I love cushions too, this design from Habitat is a match made in heaven.

Ok, granted it's a little big abstract seeing though the dog is bigger than both the buildings and it's teeny, tiny owner but I love the colours and it would look great on my cream sofa, so here's hoping it's in the January sale.

Check it out

Checks are big news on the catwalk at the moment, so it's no surprise they've made it into interiors for spring/summer 09.

To be honest, I've always loved checks (not that I'm trying to imply I'm a trend setter) and think they work as well as they do in fashion as they do in the home.

Which is why I was delighted to find this gorgeous Madras check cushion from Toast.

The bright colours are a nice departure from Toast's usual subtly toned collections and let's face it if we are still looking at the doom and gloom of the credit crunch in 09, then we could all do with a little bit of colour in our lives...

London calling

People Will Always Need Plates are without a doubt one of my favourite design companies, not just because I think their name is genius but also because they put iconic architecture on plates, bags, mugs and now cushions.

Their cushions are available as two designs; the Grade 2 listed Trellick Tower and Kensal Green.

I think they're great; they're stylish and striking, quirky yet serious and more over celebrate London's diverse and often controversial architecture.

Not sure they'll be on HRH Prince of Wales wish list (given his issues with modern buildings) but they're sure on mine...


Ahoy there!

So, after blogging about chairs on Chairs chairs chairs I decided I wanted to start a blog about cushions.

Cushions are another one of my passions and I reckon in the last seven years working as an interiors journalist, I must have written about a fair few!

Lost and Found is a great little company who design a wide range of soft furnishings including these nautical delights.

These ship shape and Bristol fashion cushions are inspired by naval uniforms, printed on hemp cotton and even come complete with antique military brass buttons.

I've had a long stand love affair with the sea so which is why I've fallen for these cushions too.