Category: home
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West Elm – Labs of Love: Where Style Begins at Home
Fashion comes & goes, but style last forever. An intrinsic part of the West Elm proposition is the Design Lab in every store from New York to old London Town. And with an assortment built on timeless beauty combined with current looks and the latest materials why wouldn’t you trust West Elm to transform your…
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From mighty West Elm Cardboard Creativity Grows
Poor workmen blame their tools, but the toolshop department in West Elm is a testament to the cardboard craftsmen that toil behind the scenes. Simplicity and integrity are the trademarks of the boxes that house everything from saucepans to sauce spoons. Essential to all great packaging is the ability to see what’s inside without the…
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The House that Jack Built: Simple Style from John Lewis
In a yellow nod towards the modern kings of contemporary living John Lewis continues to expand and promote its House range of simple, stylish home products that won’t break the budget. The collection now stands at 800 items from furniture and lighting to home decor, bathroom, bedroom, home office and kitchen. With a stylishly simple…
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Cool Cat in the Capital: Tiger Earns its Stripes
Tiger has been slowly prowling the streets of the world for a while, with its irresistible proposition of impulse product, low prices and beautiful, attractive designs. Its latest incarnation is its first attack into the streets of London with a bright bold yet typical store on Tottenham Court Road. The assortment creams the impulse element…
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Wicked Company: An Invitation to Indulge
The White Company No longer Whiter than White. Invitations abound and temptations await around every corner as The White Company urges its customers to wallow in the beauty of its assortment and experience first hand the softness, the quality, the fineness and the sheer irresistability of its products. A formal invitation seems hardly necessary with…
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West Elm: Making it East to Tottenham Court Road
Style travels well, and judging from the stunning arrival of West Elm on this side of the pond, the American home fashion retailer is about to make serious waves in the UK decor market. The essential elements have been transported safely with its distinctive high wall displays, blocked shelving, colour story chic and opulent ornaments…
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Everything’s Coming Up Roses: Cath’s Cornucopia
Amongst the proud pillars of Piccadilly a little floral femininity has broken through the winter weather. Cath Kidston’s first flagship is a bright beacon of colour inviting the passer-by to explore a world of nostalgic designs, a celebration of classic kitsch, a veritable house of horticultural hype. Famous for its floral designs Cath Kidston largely…
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