Orla Kiely Wallpaper

posted on: Saturday, 17 March 2012


Isn't this Orla Kiely wallpaper to die for? It makes such a difference in this small space! Huma Qureshi, a House and Home blog contributor, gives a little tour around her two-bedroom flat in Islington to Guardian's readers and shows off her wonderful wallpaper!

Terence Conran: The Man Who Democratized Design

posted on: Wednesday, 23 November 2011



London's Design Museum is celebrating Terence Conran's contribution to British design in a new exhibition, The Way We Live Now. Conran, who has just turned 80, went from starting Habitat in 1964 to running a design empire that now encompasses restaurants, shops and an architectural practice. He was also one of the founders of the Design Museum. He speaks to Jonathan Glancey about the way he changed the way we live now! You can check some of the exhibition's highlights at Guardian's website. 

Guardian: How to make a Tatty Devine Necklace

posted on: Monday, 7 November 2011


Are you an avid crafter? Do you love wearing funky jewelry? Then you've got to check out Guardian's article "How to make a Tatty Devine Necklace"! Rosie Wolfenden and Harriet Vine, the women behind cult jewellery label Tatty Devine, explain how to make a 'shrinky' necklace out of old crisp packets! It's a very interesting and easy project for kids and stylish adults!