heart home magazine issue 6
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Heart Home is a quarterly magazine celebrating all that is unique and good about British interior design. Championing independent British designers and inspiring readers to create their own great British homes.TRANSCRIPT
Winter 2012
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Winter in the UK can be a cold and bleak affair so here at Heart Home we have dedicated this issue to bringing colour and festive cheer into your homes. Not just for the holiday period but into the New Year and beyond. We have a very special Christmas feature on page 12 which will definitely inspire you to think to the past for your decorating ideas this year, and some stunning but very achievable floral displays on page 58. And to help get the party started there are some simple canapé recipes on page 74. But it’s not all about Christmas. Our ‘Day in the Life’ feature for this issue is with
Carole KingEditor-in-chief
Daniel NelsonArt editor
Arianna TrapaniEditor-in-chief
Lisa Whatmough of Squint, arguably the designer of the most colourful furniture around today, and on page 80 we have a very sunny feature about how to successfully bring primary colours into the home through soft furnishing and accessories. And of course we have our readers’ homes, all of which use colour in different but very effective ways. We guarantee you will be inspired to get more creative with the paint brushes soon. Don’t forget, colour is not just for Christmas! So here’s wishing all of our readers a Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.
Carole, Daniel and Arianna
Photographer Nayab HaqC
over photographer James Balston
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Columnists
Kate Baxter Mary Graham
Roberto Banfi Natalie SinghJo Llewellyn
Designer Staff Ilustrator
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Claire Morgan Pippa Jameson
Andrew BoydJoanna Henderson
Laura Aziz Patrick Butler-Madden
James Balston Nayab Haq
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Victoria Dockrell
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Factory Girl – A warm family home filled with re-invented furniture.
Life at Courtyard Cottage – A move to the country for one urban couple.
At Your Convenience – A light filled home carved out of an ex-public lavatory.
All That Glitters – Electic, boho glamour in Manchester.
Scandinavian Chic – A Norwegian Home filled with colour.
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Contents
Great Expectations – Holiday decorations with more than a touch of Dickensian England.
Time to Party – Canapé recipes to help get the party started.
A Vintage Christmas – Floral decorating ideas to try at home.
Christmas Gift Guide – Our gift guide for all the family.
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FeaturesWinter Brights – Soft furnishing and accessories ideas to keep you cheerful through the coming months.
Patchwork Harmony – Lisa Whatmough, owner of Squint spends some time with the Heart Home team.
Young Designer Award Winner – Jo Faulkner.
A Perfectly Round Cushion – to make for yourself.
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Stop Press – A last minute round-up of the latest design news.
The Great Date Guide – Miss Mary’s suggestions for a romantic winter date.
Hidden Gems – Butlers Emporium in Hastings.
Young Designer – Yvonne EllenDiary – Design events in the coming months.
Aspiring Kennedy - A lighthearted look at life by an American living in London
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Regular featuresVideo Interview – Rupert Blanchard talks about recycling.
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Johannesburg – Cultural re-generation is making this city the one to see in 2013.
Hotels – Wintery breaks where you can celebrate the festive season in style.
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Home and Away
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Arianna’s Christmas wish list - Walking in a white Winter wonderland
Daniel’s Christmas wish list - Ideas from Northern Europe for a Nordic Noël.
Carole’s Christmas wish list - Rich textures and always a touch of gold.
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Mini Moderns have opened their first ever pop up shop, bringing colour and pattern to the space downstairs at Supernice at 106 Columbia Road. Pay them a visit on any of the following dates or any Saturday or Sunday.
Wednesday 12 & 19 December 5pm-9pmSaturdays 11am-6pmSundays 9am-4pm.
Heart Home will be speaking at Meet the Blogger in Stockholm taking place 2nd & 3rd February 2013. We hope many of you will join us for this two-day conference in Stockholm dedicated to home design and lifestyle bloggers. For those missing out do not worry as therewill be another Meet The Blogger in London(March 2013, tickets on saleDecember 2012).
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Stop pressHome event, 13-15 January 2013Following last year’s success, this time it’s even bigger. Having firmly established itself as the must-see first UK homewares and interiors event of the year, the second edition of Home is set to present a fantastic line-up of international brands and creative homegrown talent. Home 2013, takes place in Earls Court 2, London.
Bring the outdoors indoors and grow up to three different herbs at once on your windowsill. This cute wooden shed comes complete with a white picket fence with drainage trays for growing your herbs.
Mini Moderns Pop-up Shoppe
New Mini Indoor Allotment By The Balcony Gardener
Two beautiful collections and an online shop celebrate the one-year birthday of Zoë’s company. ‘Tweed’ is inspired by battered paperbacks and English tailoring. ‘Sirens’ is dramatic and elegant.
New Collection by Zoë Darlington
Series Two Bench & Table by Another Country
Photo: Jurriaan Hoefsmit
Photographer Andrew BoydStylist Claire Morgan
Evoke the spirit of Christmases past with our nostalgic decorating scheme. Combine vintage finds from antique fairs and car boot sales, with hand-me-downs, some lovingly home crafted items, and a few carefully selected bought items that are destined to become family heirlooms.
A Christmas Carol
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The key to this look is muted tones, smoky glass, dull metallics, old lace, and a few home-made elements. Add to this the shimmer of chandelier crystals, mercury glass, twinkling fairy lights and the romance of real candles.
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Who needs a tree when there are spectacularly shaped branches in the garden just waiting to be festooned with lights and hung with baubles?
Stockists
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Why not use a hatpin as a quirky alternative for place
settings this Christmas?
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Simple paper chains become more sophisticated when fashioned out of silver and gold paper
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Not good at wrapping!? Scour car boot sales and antique markets for vintage tins, pop your present inside and finish off with a beautiful ribbon and a vintage button or brooch.
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Doily Pom Poms
Take 5 paper doilies all the same size, fold individually in half.
Place them flat on top of each other and stitch them together using white cotton along the fold line.
Fan them out to create your Pom Pom.
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Dipped Jam Jars
Use clean recycled jam jars (top tip - remove the sticky labels by soaking in warm soapy water). To create the handle, cut a length of string or twine. Wrap around the lip of the jar, tie at each end.
Pour paint into a large bowl and gently dip your jar up to the desired height - use emulsion paint to create a matt finish. Wipe underside of jar whilst drying to prevent drips and hang to dry. To complete the look add a tea light.
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The Lille French-style armchair is beautifully carved from durable mango wood and elegantly finished with cabriole legs. Available in dove grey cotton, natural cotton, natural linen and purple slate velvet.
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“A sophisticated mix of classic curves and contemporary upholstery. The Lille looks beautiful from every angle.” Debbie, founder of Decoholic
Decoholic handpicks coveted pieces and then tracks down the original makers, slashing prices by avoiding retail overheads. Normally £645 in high-end stores, all Heart Home readers can buy the Lille for £345, visit decoholic.co.uk/heart or call 020 3137 2464 to order. Only 80 available. While stocks last.
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Heart Homes
Designer and founder of Ines Cole, Sarah Cole, talks us through her home and industrial inspired approach to furniture reinvention.
Sarah Cole and her husband Philip are co-founders of the brand, Ines Cole, an online interiors company.
They live in a four bedroom Victorian terrace in the sought after area of Chiswick with their three children. “We moved in eight years ago and have done everything in the house from the loft conversion to the kitchen extension. The biggest change was the kitchen- it was a gallery style room with red brick walls when we first moved in, but obviously that’s changed a little!” she laughs. Despite having never seen the original kitchen, it’s easy to appreciate exactly how much work went into creating this beautiful room. The sharp white walls, soft grey tiled floor and large skylight give rise to a modern space, worlds apart from Sarah’s description of its former identity. But with every great achievement, there is often heartache. “The kitchen build was not a chapter I would like to revisit!” she admits. “When we first moved in we did most of the renovation work ourselves, but as our family grew time became more valuable so we took to using trades” she says coyly.
Photographer James BalstonWriter Liggy Griffiths
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With the renovation complete, Sarah turned her attention to another love; furniture. She is the queen of up-cycling. Her crisp pale walls are broken up with stunning reclaimed furnishings, all of which have been lovingly restored to embrace a new, more modern, way of life. “I like to think we soften edges of the industrial pieces with great textures and finishes, making it much easier to fit within the house.”
These observations are understated; her home is elegant, sophisticated, historical, yet modern, bright and airy; a recipe most would find hard to pull off. And despite this ‘industrial chic’ style often falling victim to over commercialised replication, she has definitively achieved the look with great aplomb and sincerity. “We made the shelving unit from an old shoe factory trolley” she explains. “The built-in shower mat in Pheobe’s bathroom was made from a plank of ash wood we had lying around.”
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“I like to think we soften edges of the industrial pieces with great textures and finishes, making it much easier to fit within the house”
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“Our vintage items are restored by hand, each
vary slightly in detail and all tell a different story”
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There is a great sense of calm throughout the property (you wouldn’t know she had three young children). She uses a distinct muted, almost burnt, colour palette to compliment the clean and neutral undertones. Flare and interest are added with the use of fabrics, textures and standout pieces. A fine example of this can be seen in the bedroom, where earthy coloured glass vases placed on a mantel piece (below a stunning
aged mirror) cleverly guide the eye to the soft mustard cushions and aubergine headrest. There is no denying she has an effortless, yet measured, talent for interiors. Sarah’s love of furniture inspired her to launch her brand three years ago. The vision was to create unique individual pieces for the home, which she has achieved with gusto. Her online store sells a unique range of restored industrial lights, home accessorises and reworked furniture.
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“Our vintage items are restored by hand, each vary slightly in detail and all tell a different story” she explains. “We rework and reinterpret old pieces, making them relevant for today. British design for me, always draws on heritage but with an innovative focus; and that’s exactly what we try to do at Ines Cole.” Finally, a movement we can believe in- and it’s available in Liberty’s… what’s not to love?
www.inescole.co.uk
“We rework and re-interpret old pieces, making
them relevant for today”
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LSA Buba 50cm Vase, £92, Beautiful Homes Direct
Aviator Metal 3 Drawer
Chest, £725,
Alexander and Pearl
Jielde Lamp, £375, The Old Cinema
Orange Velvet Cushion, £50, Rume
Silver Snow Glass Tealight Votives - Set Of 4, £29, Artisanti
Jane Packer Orange Ranunculus in Sqaure Vase, £18, Debenhams
Cable Knit Throw, £119.95, Nordic House
Lacquered steel chair by Tolix,
£145, Made in Design
Monroe Chair in Dawson Dark Seaspray from £900, Laura Ashley
Steel Table with Aged Leather, £1690 Ines Cole
Heart ShoppingGet the look from Sarah’s houseStyle steal
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Have you done the Christmas shopping yet?Just in case you are still looking for that last
minute perfect gift, Heart Home have put together a few special ideas.
the joy of giving christmas gift g
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selected by jo llewellynillustration by natalie singh
1. Owl Watch, £75, Olivia Burton2. The Story Of Us Personalised Print, £45, Betsy Benn3. VitaEos Feather Pendant Light, £50, Found Home Store4. Mabel Scotty Red Linen Cushion, £20, Retreat Home5. Animal Print Slippers, £25, House of Fraser
16. Illy Francis Francis X7.1 Coffee Machine, £199, Espresso Crazy17. Crystal Topped Perfume Bottle, £12, Monsoon18. Marc Jacobs Dot, £46.50, The Perfume Shop19. Mulled Wine Pot, £27.99 Drinkstuff20. AngelWings, £110, Sweetpea and Willow
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gifts for the girls
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6. Scandinavian Retro Christmas Toy Kit, £20, Jane Foster at Etsy7. Soft Tan Leather Handbag, £99, Whats About Town8. Isabel Marant Embellished Leather Cuff, £175, Net-a-porter9. Woodland Espresso Set, £20, Magpie10. Flaked Gold Clutch, £99, Anthropologie
11. Knitted Stag Head, £45, Next12. Fabric Hanging Calendar Advent Garland, £72, Sisters Guild13. Serving Plate, £58, Cloudberryliving14. Floozie by Frostfrench Babydoll, £25, Debenhams15. Vintage Gold Ginkgo Necklace, £35, Notonthehighstreet
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1. Oak Tree And Acorn Twinset Tshirts, £32, Babatude2. Silver Fingerprint Cufflinks, £95, Equinox Silver3. Half Skeleton Dial Swiss made watch, £2395, Dreyfuss4. Oliver Spencer Slim Fit Cord, £116.67, Mr Porter5. Mens Police Contemporary Aftershave, £9.95, Blue Inc
16. Wool Horse Throw, £58, JJ Textiles17. Ted Baker Hip Flask, £25, Urban Cuckoo18. Raw Patton Marshall Boots, £165, G Star Shop19. Vintage Red Transistor Clock Radio, £42.50, Cotswold Trading20. Reindeer Christmas Jumper, £21, Dunnes Stores
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6. Drift Messenger Bag, £169.99, Blokes Bags7. Personalised Phone Cover, £20, Getting Personal8. Tyler & Tyler Leather Washbag, £79, Cotswold Trading9. Kintyre Check Folding Campaign Chair, £225, Alexander & Pearl10. What Made The UK Great Print, £40, Rose & Grey
11. Touchscreen Leather Gloves, £64.95, Savile Rogue12. Sterling Silver Skull Bracelet, £119.95, What’s About Town13. Leather Scented Candle, £32, Net-a-porter14. Oiva Toikka Puffball Bird Pair, £170, Cloudberry Living15. Moroccan Leather Pouffe, £95, Bohemia Design
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1. Floppy Crocheted Stripy Rabbit, £18.50, Haybaby2. Birdhouse Applique Cushion, £32.50, Retreat Home3. Berg Ferrari F1 GoKart, £274, PedalCar Shop4. Squirrel Baby Print on Wood, £20, Petit Collage at Lula Sapphire5. Nintendo 3DS Handheld Console, £130, Amazon
16. iPad Mini. £269, Apple Store17. Pink Hearts Dollies’ Tea Set, £33, Lolly & Boo18. Vintage Key Necklace, £49, Arnie & B19. Soft Fabric Toy Wolf Maileg, £23.50, Sisters Guild20. Slush Maker, £64.95, Prezzy Box
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6. Silver Snowflake Leather Wrap Bracelet, £39, Notonthehighstreet7. Baby Bunny Night Light, £4.99, Hunkydoryhome8. Philippe Starck Style Louis Ghost Armchair, £205, John Lewis9. Kate Mack Biscotti Gold Ruffle Dress, £79, Alex & Alexa10. Redyetirideon, £69.99, Nubie
11. Bob and Blossom Vintage pink Tutu, £38, Barley Sugar12. SOUL-LUDACRIS SL300 gold headphones, £269.99, Currys 13. John Crane Tidlo Kitchen Station, £71.95, Wooden Toy Shop14. Emma Levine Cream Sequin FawnTee, £20, Bells and Whistles15. Wolfie Cushion by DonnaWilson, £38, Home & Kids
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Heart Features
Patchwork by Design
Photographer Andrew BoydWriter Victoria Dockrell
Lisa Whatmough, owner of Squint Limited, the bespoke furniture designers identifiable by their signature patchwork style, gives us an insight into a day of her life..
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Lisa at the Albion Cafe
Lisa founded Squint, a unique, independent design company producing bespoke, hand-crafted patchwork upholstered furniture and home accessories, in 2005. When explaining the name, Lisa says “I had a lecturer at college who used to insist you squinted before starting a drawing in order to lose the extraneous visual information ... it’s most definitely become a self-fulfilling prophecy though as the work has gotten brighter and hotter over the years.” Despite coming from a fine art background Squint has gone from strength to strength, with celebrity clients including Mario Testino and Christian Louboutin. Lisa believes that their success is in part attributable to the artisanal nature of the business “the bespoke nature of the work really must make us quite unique these days and our approach is to try and say yes to everything and then figure out how to do it” she explains. Indeed she believes that having that philosophy as one of its core principles has pushed the company forward in its manufacturing and is what keeps it fresh, “some days I do feel a bit like I have the starring role in Challenge Anneka but inevitably having to think outside of the norm introduces me to new ways of being which is refreshing” she laughs. Our tour starts at the Albion cafe, part of the Boundary in Shoreditch, a regular haunt where Lisa, along with ever present Stanley the dog, grabs her a daily morning coffee and breakfast. A firm favourite, she often hosts business
“some days I do feel a bit like I have the
starring role in Challenge Anneka’’
Lisa with Stanley
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meetings and summertime suppers on the rooftop terrace. “I really enjoy the quality of the food and the fact that everything is cooked or baked daily on site, the space itself is beautifully done and very relaxed” she says. En route to the studio we take a minor detour to nearby Franze & Evans, another favourite eatery. Run by Nicola, who used to work in the furniture department at Liberty, Lisa says, “he’s everything you’d expect from a passionate Italian when it comes to the food and service, it’s only small in size but beautifully and deliciously done.” She gets them to make their cakes for press days which get the thumbs up from even
the choosiest of editors! Next we head over to Squint’s Shoreditch High Street studio, their home for almost five years now. Lisa is normally at her desk by 8am, the day often begins with Chinese clients and wraps up with a late night emails with large New York based clients. Lisa’s favourite moments are the brief periods at the beginning and end of the day when she gets time to think and strategise about the overall direction of the business, that and taking an order “it is still so flattering when people want to part with their cash for things you’ve made!” she says.She admits that the philosophy behind the brand has developed a lot since she started
Lisa at Franze & Evans
“Squint is a fastpaced and exciting
place to be most days, we’re very lucky and
we know it”
Lisa at work at Squint’s Shoreditch studio
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‘The Garage’, South Kensington showroom
out, but keeping things within the UK remains a focus, “for as long as we can we will try and make all of our products here” she says. Indeed, Lisa cites her clients as her ultimate inspiration “they inevitably bring something fresh and unexpected to the table design-wise and often put us to the test on shapes and construction. Squint is a fast paced and exciting place to be most days, we’re very lucky and we know it” she says. Although Lisa spends most of her time in Shoreditch, she tries to get over to ‘The Garage’, their new South Kensington showroom once a week or so. Originally an old car park, given their Shoreditch origins, “it made perfect sense for us to keep the
Squint furniture at the South Kensington showroom
rawness of the finish and I think it kind of feels like a piece of the East End has moved West.” It also provides a venue for customers to buy off the peg pieces as opposed to solely commissioned pieces. Their neighbouring Mint is another of Lisa’s favourite spots. “Mint has always been THE place in London” she says. Lisa loves the variety that the highly respected curator Lina Kanafani brings, “I absolutely can never second guess what the collection will be before I go in and I truly see things in there that I haven’t seen anywhere else, that’s quite something in this day and age”. To relax, Lisa heads to her small but perfectly formed contemporary house in Norfolk for the weekend, “it sits right on the sea wall and is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places on earth as far as I’m concerned” she says.”If I can have one day there spent pottering, gardening, swimming, playing on the beach, entertaining beloved friends and family and cooking then all is right with my world, it’s the one place where work does finally switch off for a few hours or more, no phone signal or tv” she confesses. Lisa says that Squint are currently focused on their next big steps forward and are hoping to open another store or two in the next couple of years, as well as expanding their product range to include linens, ceramics and glassware. “I think our papers and fabrics will lead the way in terms of print and we hope to expand into all international markets as we go forward” she says, concluding “exciting times and all to play for”. We agree Lisa!
“I truly see things in there that I haven’t seen
anywhere else, that’s quite something in
this day and age”
www.squintlimited.comwww.albioncaff.co.ukwww.franzeevans.comwww.mintshop.co.uk
Lisa having a browse at Mint
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Heart Home Design Award WinnerJo Faulkner
Congratulations to Jo Faulkner who recently won our Heart Home design award. Jo Faulkner is a recent textile
design graduate and illustrator, whose work is fun, colourful and charming. She is inspired by landscapes, architecture, collage and everything hand drawn! Whilst continuing her work as a textile designer and pursuing her love of drawing and painting, she is now bringing her
interests together to create products under her own name using hand drawn patterns, inspired by Scandinavian and British design. Both the ‘bird watching’ greeting card range and the set of four patterned notebooks are designed and produced in the UK, on 100% recycled paper with entirely eco-friendly processes. After producing a sustainable screen printed textile graduate collection, she now is looking to expand the
Writer Arianna TrapaniPhotographer Jo Faulkner
In association with
range to include tea towels and bags, so keep a look out for more products and design work to be released soon!
www.jofaulkner.com
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Arianna’s wish list
Shamley White Chandelier, £122.50, Laura Ashley
Christmas shopping
Electric Gardens Necklace, $198,
Kate Spade
French Connection Bobble Bubble Mittens, £16, ASOS
Lauren Ralph Lauren Sequin
Mesh Gown, £186.23,
Nordstrom
Nails Inc. Cambridge Terrace Nail Polish, £11, Debenhams
Osborne & Little Mandara Stone Wallpaper, £49 per roll, Fabrics & Papers
Rachel Zoe White Vintage Faux
Fur Coat, £323, Stylebop
Stag Head Mirror, £79, Dwell
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‘Christmas to me means a time when dreams come true. A bit of fairy tale magic filled with lots of glitter and it definitely has to be a white Christmas’. - Arianna Trapani
3.1 Phillip Lim Snowflake Embellished Sweater,
£416, Net-A-Porter
Anya Hindmarch Silver Clutch, £332, Stylebop
Holiday Lights Chandelier Earrings,
£20, Banana Republic
Jewel Snowflake Glass Bauble, £1.50,
John Lewis
Linea Glittered Snowflake Decoration, £1.75, House of Fraser Lula Glitter Ballet
Flats, £114.73, J.Crew
Nittin Goyal Pleated Cushion, £40, John Lewis
Daniel’s wish listChristmas shopping
Christmas to me, means quiet times at home. The one day of the year that I don’t need to do anything. My table style is simple and elegant; nothing too fussy.’ - Daniel Nelson
Dot Cushion 2x2 Hallingdal, 649 DKK (approx £70), Hay
GUBI sm-1 pendant, £169, mydeco
Kilim Cushion, €56, store without a home
Kub låg, 3100 SEK (approx £290), Artilleriet
Minimum DK WINTER 2012
Minimum Danish young fashion
clothing brand
Muovo Inflatable Dog bed, £97.99, Wayfair
Teema Christmas decoration, £14, Skandium
Wooden Bird by Architect Made, Oak Smoked Chubby, £55. Natural OakTall, £45, The Lollipop Shoppe
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Aalto stool 60, painted seat €217, Finnish Design Shop
Chappy Socks by Henrik Vibskov, £19, Henrik
Vibskov Boutique
Hay strap mirror, 50cm, £167, mydeco
Louis Poulsen Doo-Wop Suspension Light in Brass, £420, Nest
Lyle & Scott Crew Neck Intarsia Sweater, £125, End Clothing
Tati coat rack large 130cm in Orange/Marble, 7625 SEK ( approx £720), Artilleriet
Rosewood occasional chair by Arne Vodder, £385 each, Førest London
Linen Wool rug, £230 per m2, Nordic Rug Boutique
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Carole’s wish list
Cocktail Dress, £289, Hobbs
Christmas shopping
Ted Baker Bird Cushion, £45,
John Lewis
Snow effect tree, 125cm, £110, Debenhams
Smithfield Sofa in Slate, £3574 + 15 mtrs of fabric of your choice, Rume
Pine & Eucalyptus Reed Diffuser, £45, Jo Malone
Kate Benjamin Beaten Metal Gold Cuff £40, Accessories Direct
Pansy Clutch, £32, Accessorize
Masked Skull Medium Plate, £56 Graham and Green
Elizabeth Fabric FQ052 04, Designers Guild
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Snow effect tree, 125cm, £110, Debenhams
Set of 4 Espresso Cups and Saucers, £14, Next
‘Christmas to me means a reason to dress up even if only for cozy nights in. Rich textures and fabrics, comfort and luxury, and always a touch of gold’. - Carole King
6 Gold Glitter Connoisseur Christmas Crackers, £25, Marks and Spencer
Parrot table lamp £100, House of Fraser
Ayhan Shoes, £140, Pied a Terre
Bone Inlay Bedside
Cabinet,£435, Nikki Jones
Masked Skull Medium Plate, £56 Graham and Green
Lady Gaga Fame, £24.50 The
Perfume Shop
Krista R Cherry earrings, £41,
Boticca
Gold Shoe Hanging Decoration, £4,
Debenhams
Gold Jaguar Print Faux Fur Throw, £149.95, Style Abode
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A VintageChristmas
Writer Vic BrothersonPhotographer Catherine Gratwicke58
A VintageChristmasChristmas is a time that demands all of those who celebrate it to become involved in some sort of decoration. Here we look to the things that are available to us naturally and evoke a real sense of the season, making and using decorations that sit happily in the home without taking over.
Extract from ‘Vintage Flowers by Vic Brotherson’ published by Kyle Books, £25
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Silent nightA frosty midwinter palette is created using lichen, white peppercorns, Christmas roses and icy white lilac in a pewter teapot. An old silver lampbase, impossible to rewire but too beautiful to throw away is reincarnated as a candlestick and wrapped in lichen branches simply attached with wire.
The old faithfulDressed with a mixed bag of old and new ribbons, jam jars make a perfect run for a table centre. These dinky little hand-tied bunches consist of only the most vibrant flowers, each one slightly different from its neighbour.
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A naturalist’s vaseThis simple foliage arrangement would be happy on its own for a couple of weeks and the flowers could be added or taken away if the water is changed. Placing an arrangement in front of a mirror will give you a tremendous sense of volume; it is a fantastic cheat to double the effect.62
How to make a wreathStep 1: You will need: wire frame, scissors, reel wire, sack moss,, 5 large pieces blue pine, 4 jasmine plants. Choose a wire frame (available from florist suppliers), bearing in mind that the finished wreath will end up considerably larger than the frame you started with. I used a 25cm frame for this jasmine wreath and it finished up as 45cm in diameter. Attach a reel of wire to the outside of the frame by looping it around several times.
Step 2: Fill the frame with generous handfuls of sack moss making sure it is damp and fresh, packing it tightly so that it feels solid and dense. Take the reel wire right the way around the outside of the moss several times and pull against the frame tightly to secure it. Continue all the way round, binding the moss in place with the wire, until the wreath base is complete. Turn the wreath over and cut the wire, leaving a little tail and twist the end back into the original wire frame. Cut the pine into ‘fingers’ to make it easier to attach, discarding the very pointy ends.
Step 3: Take a generous handful of greenery, keeping the stems together, and fix them into the moss by taking the wire several times right the way around the base, pulling it tight to secure. Keep the jasmine on its root to make it last longer, wire in place first, close to the moss and then place some sprigs of pine over the top to cover the root ball and stop it from drying out. Continue adding foliage, paying special attention to the outside edge to ensure the moss is covered. Push the final handfuls of foliage in deep so it isn’t noticeable where the wreath should look bushy and full. To keep it looking fresh, immerse the base in water and leave to drain before hanging, or keep spraying it with water.
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Photographer Laura AzizWriter Kelly Lavender
An Edwardian property in Manchester is given a lively update to become a home that is full of glitz and glamour
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Since moving into their three-bed Edwardian property in Cheadle Heath near Manchester a little over two years ago, interior design enthusiast Kimberly Hughes, along with her partner Wayne, have been busy making the house into a home. Dating back to 1906, the property certainly has a sense of tradition about it, but drawing
on inspiration from blogs and advice from other ‘do-it-yourselfers’ Kimberly has brought the interior bang up to date. Kimberly, who is originally from Pennsylvania and has lived in the UK since 2001, describes her style as ‘eclectic boho glam’ – a wonderful turn of phrase which does indeed hold true when you look around her home. “Glam is the aspirational part of me with my passion for high end, glittery finishes, the bohemian is the comfortable, relaxed side of things, while the layers and colours and pattern you find everywhere are a nod to the eclectic side of me,” explains Kimberly. “I like to aim for somewhere in the middle of all three and create a space that is not too stuffy, is comfortable but has a glitzy edge.” This ‘glitzy edge’ is apparent in almost every room of the house, with lots of gold and brass used throughout, but Kimberly insists that boyfriend Wayne does have some influence over the decoration. She says: “Wayne will certainly make his voice heard if there is something he doesn’t like and if he thinks I’ve gone too far to the weird, eclectic side of things he will pull out the veto card. I do try to stay just this side of that real feminine sort of look, so you can tell there is a male in the house.”
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There is one room in the couple’s home though that is definitely ‘girls only’ and that’s Kimberly’s dressing room. “That really is pure indulgence!” she admits. “As soon as we moved in I pretty much stuck my flag in the room and said ‘this is going to be my dressing room.’ It really is all-out girly glamour, with lots of pinks and turquoises and flowers. I pretty much said to myself ‘if you’re gonna go bold just go all the way.’” Another bold step came with opting for black walls in the master bedroom, an idea that Wayne originally vetoed but has since warmed to, according to Kimberly. “The design of the bedroom was inspired by Abigail Aherne, as I’m a big fan of her style. I wouldn’t go black in just any room but I was confident
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that the bedroom with its high ceilings and big windows had the right architectural proportions to take it.” While Kimberly and Wayne’s home continues to be a work in progress that they are making their stamp on ‘little by little’, Kimberly admits her favourite room is always the one that they’ve just finished. She says: “At the moment I’d have to say it’s the living room, as it’s the one that’s most complete and the closest I’ve got to what I originally envisaged.” Kimberly, who has recently landed a dream job as a lifestyle blog editor for an online appliance company, has been blogging about home interiors ever since work on the house began. She says: “It started as somewhere to save my inspiration and as a sort of catalogue of the work we had done to the house. It quickly became somewhere that I could share my passion for interiors with like-minded people and it’s a great place to share and gain inspiration and ideas.” With the next big project on the horizon being to refit the bathroom in the new year…watch this space at ‘Getting it Swoonworthy.
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Wow your friends with our selection of light canapés to get the festive season into full swing. We promise you that these taste as good as they look!.By Giedre Augustinaviciute
Prepare to Party
Avocado and feta pesto
175g pack puff pastry
25g parmesan cheese, finely grated
2 tbsp pine nuts
100g feta, crumbled
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 tbsp olive oil
½ small avocado, mashed
2 tsp dry dill
½ pomegranates
1. Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.2. Roll out the pastry on a surface, sprinkle
with grated cheese. Stamp out 12 rounds using a 6cm plain cutter and line on a baking tray. Prick each pastry base with fork and bake for 15 – 20 min until golden.
3. Meanwhile, chop pine nuts.4. Mix nuts with feta, avocado, garlic, olive oil
and dill.5. To serve, dollop a spoonful of avocado feta
pesto on the tarts and top each one with seeds of the pomegranate.
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Smoked salmon and soft cheese
150g smoked salmon
100g soft cheese
1 tbsp dry dill
½ avocado, mashed
1. Mix soft cheese with dill.2. Take one piece of smoked salmon and top
with soft cheese mixture. Repeat the process with the rest of salmon and soft cheese.
3. Once finished, put in a freezer for ½ - 1 hour.4. Cut salmon and soft cheese tower into
squares.5. Swirl the top with mashed avocado.
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Apricot and blue cheese
100g dried apricots
Handful of pistachios, chopped
100g crumbled blue cheese
½ tsp honey
1. Top each apricot with ½ tsp of cheese.2. Sprinkle with pistachios and drizzle with
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Now all you have to do is break open the
bubbly and enjoy!
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Choose your colour palette and select your accessories, be sure to have some fun as this scheme is all about cheerful bright zingy hues.
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Draw the eye up with the introduction
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stand back and check you have a good balance of colour.
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“As a child, I would enjoy riffling through watchmaker’s drawers. Each drawer full of every useful object that you could ever need. Everyone should have a useful drawer.”
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By The Gentle Author
If you go North from Shoreditch High Street, up the Kingsland Road, under the railway bridge, and turn immediately left down a tiny nondescript alley, you come to a metal door without any sign, that is the entrance to the secret world of Rupert Blanchard.
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Rupert Blanchard has developed a trained eye for the beauty of the disregarded and, as a consequence,
lives at the mercy of his compulsion to hoard it, taking him to at least three car boot sales a week and connecting him to an elaborate network of scavengers, junk dealers, house clearance people, skip raiders and demolition workers. “Time will run out before the rubbish does,” he pronounced, pulling a long quizzical face, shaking his head and crossing his arms in bewilderment at his crazy hoarding instinct. Yet everything here
is wonderful in its way; Rupert has found means to give new life to these artefacts once their original incarnation is defunct. There is both poetry and humour in Rupert’s work, which plays upon the tension between an appreciation of the soulful nature of the material and the contemporary sensibility of his conception. Everything that Rupert collects becomes a potential piece of a puzzle, just waiting to be reassembled in an unexpected new way to create unique furniture which declares the eclecticism of its origins.
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Words Rachelle BlondelPhotographs Catherine Gratwicke
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Ingredients* a large piece of paper
* a round cushion pad
* scraps of fabric
* a square of base fabric
* 2 spiffy buttons big enough to cover the centre gathering of your cushion
* your handy dandy sewing kit
RecipePlace your cushion pad on a large piece of paper and carefully draw around it to create your template. Add 1cm around the edge for your seam allowance. This is your cushion back template. Measure around the outside edge of your cushion pad and add 2cm for seam allowance. This is the length of your fabric scraps. Divide the diameter (measure across the centre from edge to edge) in half and add 1cm. This is the width of your fabric scraps.Place your cushion back template onto your base fabric and cut around it. Cut your fabric scraps to the correct width and then stitch up your scraps into a long strip, making sure they are the correct length. Press all the seams flat. Stitch the short ends of the strip together to create a tube and press the seam. Pin a long edge of the strip around the edge of the base fabric. You may also wish to tack the fabric at this stage. Stitch around the edge, clip the seams and press. Turn your cushion cover to the right side and lay your pad onto the wrong side of the base. Taking a double length of strong thread, sew small stitches along the top of the fabric, gathering your stitches as you go.
There is nothing nicer than a perfectly round cushion. They are suited to all sorts of locations around your abode but are especially at home on top of a freshly painted stool. Now this recipe is one that originally began as a much smaller lavender pillow designed for my first sewing exam at the young age of 12. So with a bit of tweaking and twiddling this larger version works a treat, in fact I guarantee once you have made one you will be quite smitten with everything that is round and cushiony like. Rachelle x
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Just a note:If you wish, you can use one long strip of fabric instead of scraps. Just cut it to the correct width and length and follow the steps accordingly, or add a doily or round of fabric instead of a button..
Gather all the stitches up tightly and secure. Thread a button onto the needle and stitch through to the centre of the back of the cushion. Pull the thread tight and then secure. Cover these stitches with another button, doily or something else that takes your fancy, smooth out the fabric and place somewhere for all to admire.
Taken from Granny Chic by Tif Fussell and Rachelle Blondel, is published by Kyle Books, Priced £16.99.
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Photographer James BalstonWriter Charlotte Packer
Planning wrangles, a bleak economy and hard labour were not enough to deter archictect Laura from
turning a bleak underground loo into a sleek light-filled one bedroom apartment.
When architect Laura Clark told friends and family that she was planning to
live in an underground ex-public lavatory in south east London, their responses ranged from hilarity to horror along with quite a few polite enquiries as to the state of her mental health. “I was known as Laura Toilets for a while,” she laughs. And there were moments during the project’s lengthy gestation period when Laura questioned her own sanity as well. For a relatively small renovation, barely 600sq foot, the project faced far more than its fair share of delays and planning wrangles. Laura first spotted the loos - with their chained gates and boarded up stairwells - back in 2005, when she moved to London having completed her degree at Glasgow school of Art, and this was exactly the sort
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of challenge she was looking for. “I’ve always loved the idea of micro-regeneration,” she explains. “For me that’s about saving sites with an interesting history, but which have been abandoned and forgotten.” Her initial plan was to transform two adjacent ex-lavatories (men’s and women’s) into a groovy bar or tiny cinema. However, bringing this particular site back to life was very nearly a lost cause: the loos were built at the point where three council boundaries met, and it took the best part of two years for Lambeth to establish that it was the council responsible for them. And then, having cleared this hurdle, the bleak state of the economy by the end of 2008 meant developing it into a commercial premises was no longer viable. Just as she was about to draw a line under her scheme,
“I ended up doing a lot of the labouring work myself”
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Laura realised she could rework her designs into a sleek one bedroom apartment. Up until this point Lambeth council’s regeneration department had been very positive about her proposals, but as soon as Laura revealed that she wanted to live in the loos, concerns were raised about pretty much every aspect of the build, from lack of light to lack of a view. It took Laura many months, during which light levels were monitored and measured, to convince the planners that the space was habitable. When she had, Lambeth then discovered that the toilets weren’t listed on the land registry. Suddenly the whole sale was in doubt: despite being responsible for them, Lambeth wasn’t sure if it actually owned the loos and so couldn’t be sure that it had the right to sell them. It took nearly another three years before Laura found herself the proud owner of the underground public conveniences, built in 1929, last used some time in the 1980s and now filled thigh-high with rubbish. She lost no time getting stuck in, working alongside builders and labourers in order to transform the dank and frankly creepy space into a bright and airy home. “I ended up doing a lot of the labouring work myself, mainly because it was
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such horrid, hard work that I struggled to keep people on the job,” she says. Remarkably, the entire project cost only £65,000. Today it’s hard to imagine that the light-filled one bedroom flat, with its streamlined shelves, glamorous gold-leaf bathroom and subterranean garden, was once a derelict public toilet. There are clues though. The tiles that form the splash back in the kitchen were reclaimed from the site’s original use, as was a mirror in the living room. And propped on a kitchen shelf is a small public health poster warning of the perils of VD.
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At long last for Laura, this is home. And it is entirely due to her vision and tenacity, not to mention some impressive lateral thinking, that it is a home at all. The fact that she is no longer called Laura Toilets, or at least not that often, is testament to the success of the transformation.
“For me that’s about saving sites with an interesting history, but which have been abandoned and forgotten.”
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Cheers Decanter with Buckler, £35,
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Karlsson Retro Station Clock, £42.70,
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Luxaflex Bamboo Wood Venetian, £105, Sunway Blinds
Cross Back Red Bentwood Dining Chair, £125, Alexander & Pearl
No.19 Bus Framed Art Print, £73.13, Easyart
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Interior Designer Laura Holmes talks us through
her beautiful country retreat and love of all
things local.
Photographer Patrick Butler-Madden Writer Liggy Griffiths
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Laura wanted to find the perfect home to provide an escape from her busy London life and whilst searching, she
fell in love with an idyllic country retreat near the Dorset coast; it doesn’t take a genius to figure out why. It’s a Grade II listed stable block with an original cobbled courtyard, nestled in the grounds of a private estate. She and her fiancé, photographer Patrick Butler-Madden, moved in with their Maltese Terrier, Coco a year ago. “We were looking for somewhere in the countryside near the Dorset coast, but within walking distance of pubs and restaurants. I love period properties with character and Patrick wanted a light bright space. We were so lucky we found this house, it ticked all the boxes!” Their luck continued; the property was in such good condition it didn’t require any structural work, allowing Laura to devote all her time to the interiors. Her thrifty ideas and eye for a bargain enabled her to complete the beach inspired décor on a modest budget. “We didn’t have much left over after buying the property “ she admits “but luckily there are some wonderful places around town to pick up some real bargains. I was also fortunate with pieces like the dresser in the kitchen, it was a family heirloom. I stripped and painted it myself, and now it fits really well with the coastal theme.”
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“there are some wonderful places around town to pick up some real bargains”
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“It’s lovely and rustic”
Throwing themselves into the local way of life, the pair love nothing more than spending a Saturday morning at the Bridport antiques market (which sounds perfect for picking up those one off gems - £20 for a working 1920’s Singer sewing machine anyone?) Followed by a coastal walk, pub lunch, log fire, hearty dinner, with some home grown vegetables to boot. The pair are great supporters of local businesses and employed some nearby hands to help with the painting and tiling.
They also hired a local carpenter to complete the more unusual task of creating a dining table out of reclaimed scaffolding planks, and had the footstool upholstered in an old grain-sack. “It’s lovely and rustic” she smiles, “it also means we can mark it without worrying – it all adds to the character!” Adding to her clever use of up cycling, it is apparent that Laura has a penchant for vintage. The floral fabrics, pastel shades and the romantic use of white are all evidence of this pretty theme. But before this courtyard
“I stripped and painted it myself, and now it fits really well with the coastal theme”
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cottage whimsically transports you back in time, sudden interjections of modern patterns and use of vibrant colour provide a contemporary twist ensuring that the old is brought back into the new. “I like to work with a neutral palette and add splashes of bold colour with standout pieces. My favourite pieces include two brightly coloured rugs and a bright pink Nina Campbell armchair” she explains. “Our favourite room is the kitchen/dining/sitting room; it’s such a light, bright space and has a real wow factor. It’s not
what you’d expect at all in a listed cottage; it really is the perfect escape from the city.” Despite living deep in the country, Laura and Patrick are rarely without company; they love nothing more than hosting friends from London in their beautiful rural retreat. Perhaps they would consider extending this offer to the wider public - I’m sure they’d have plenty of takers!
To learn more about Laura and her style visit her blog www.littlemisshomes.com
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Lantern, £14.50, Dotcomgiftshop
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With every room filled with colour, Dagny Thurmann-Hoelseth’s Norwegian
home has an unmistakable air of Hollywood glamour about it.
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Working as creative director for Norway’s biggest wallpaper, paint, fabric and flooring chain by day and writing a popular blog on Scandinavian Chic in her spare time, it’s little wonder that Dagny Thurmann-Hoelseth’s own home is full of colour. Home for Dagny is a three-storey property in the suburbs near Oslo, which she shares with husband Pål and their two daughters, four-and-a-half year old Indie and Stella who is three. Since moving into the property four years ago, Dagny and Pål have worked hard to transform the three-bedroom space into one that is full of colour and vibrancy. Asked what attracted the couple to the house initially, Dagny explains: “I think it was the possibility of making something chic from something bad.”
Photography Sveinung BråthenStylist Christine Hærra
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“The colours make me happy and they fit my style and personality perfectly.”
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Dagny and Pål undertook the majority of the £100,000 renovation work themselves rather than hiring architects and designers, with the only tradesmen lending a hand being the carpenters. Every inch of the space has been given a new lease of life, including the floors, walls and ceilings in each of the rooms and a new bathroom and kitchen. 98
“I enjoy nothingmore than sitting inthe kitchen, catchingup with the family”
Fans of Dagny’s blog will be familiar with her passion for colour and this is evident throughout the interior of her home too, with splashes of brightness on the walls and soft furnishings, as well as used to breathe new life into old furniture. She says “most of the DIY projects are upcycled furniture that has been painted. The colours make me happy and they fit my style and personality perfectly.”
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“The house is filled to the brim
with happy and relaxing colours,
so it’s a good place to hang out.”
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Opting for such a bold range of colours is a somewhat brave move, but Dagny insists that the only real design disasters along the way were when she opted for more neutral tones. “I did paint the master bedroom beige first and hated it” she comments. Describing her style as ‘elegant with an eclectic touch’, Dagny’s love of the internet means she has been able to hunt down unusual pieces that make the space truly individual. She says “much of my inspiration comes from blogs, Instagram, magazines and fashion and my favourite places to shop are eBay and Etsy – I find bargains all the time, I’m a true bargainista!” With their home now complete, Dagny
says she is particularly pleased with how the laundry room and the master bedroom have turned out and admits that the time has now come to sit back and enjoy the space with family and friends. “The house is filled to the brim with happy and relaxing colours, so it’s a good place to hang out,” she explains. “Lately we haven’t entertained much at all because of busy schedules, so it’s definitely a New Year’s resolution to entertain more in 2013.” And are there plans to make further improvements to the property in the future? Dagny is certain with her response: “No, we’re done here. I absolutely love it the way it is right now.”
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Pom Poms Set of 3, £18, Bodie & Fou
Zigzag Duvet Cover, from $79-$99, Urban Outfitters
Brasa Pendant lamp, £69, IKEA
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Flower, £299, Lorna
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In Bloom Purple Cushion, €129, Mariska Meijers
Richard Nixon Throw, £295, Jonathan Adler
Charade Studded Taper Vase, £88, Jonathan Adler
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Designer Yvonne Ellen has taken her hobby for sketching and vintage finds and combined them to create a quirky ceramic collection.
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After graduating from Textile Design at Nottingham Trent, 29 year old Designer Maker Yvonne Ellen moved to London and
started working as a Fashion Designer, but it wasn’t until she created a hand-drawn, bespoke vintage cake stand for a friend’s wedding that she started to consider turning her hobby into a business. “I got lots of compliments and requests to make specific pieces so I started looking for more vintage pieces to illustrate on to” explains Yvonne. Not that this was a hard task: “I love car boot sales, fairs, charity antique shops, and seeking out interesting old crockery, it has been a hobby since I was young.” During this search Yvonne looks for good quality pieces that she would be happy to have in her own home. “Once I have found something that I love, I then work out what will work best as an image. The size and shape of the dish, plate or cup will influence the design and how much pattern I will draw on” she explains. Her pieces are adorned with contemporary, curious creatures that include a DJ-ing Owl and a pair of Partying Mice surrounded by beautifully intricate patterns. So why such whimsical animals? “I grew up in rural Oxfordshire and my Dad was an avid birdwatcher so wild animals were part of my childhood. I draw them wearing top hats or bow ties or with ‘human’ attributes to add a certain charm and charisma” she explains. Yvonne currently lives in London with her boyfriend Craig and creates all her designs from home. She often sells her collection in markets and craft fairs as well as online on Etsy and Folksy. Although still a young business, her pieces are selling well and she has high hopes for the future: “I’d love to expand into a strong, recognisable brand that includes textiles and stationery.”
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STAY Located in the upscale neighbourhood of Melrose, the eco-chic Peech Hotel does contemporary style with a quirky African twist, combining indigenous décor pieces, such as tribal masks and blesbok skins,
Buoyed by the success of the 2010 World Cup, Johannesburg is slowly but surely shaking off its once notorious reputation as a crime capital, with cultural regeneration sweeping away urban decay and giving rise to a melting pot of creative and contemporary music, fashion, art and food scenes.
By Kate Baxter
with the latest in modern comfort and technology. There are sixteen bedrooms and suites located in the main house and garden annexes, all offering the perfect space to unwind and relax away from the hectic hustle and bustle of the city.Peech Hotel, 61 North Street, Melrose
SHOP The Maboneng Precinct is a cultural hub known for its mix of galleries, artist studios, creative venues, offices and retail spaces, that began with the development of Arts on Main; a unique creative venue housed in an early 1900s bonded warehouse. The highlight is a lively Sunday food and crafts market
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but throughout the week there are still a wealth of quirky cafés and bars to explore, from the Eat Your Heart Out urban deli to the hip Chalkboard Collaboration café. The nearby Living Room Restaurant atop The Main Change is also a must-visit, boasting magnificent views across the city juxtaposed by the host of greenery blossoming in every corner of the terrace.
HISTORYNo trip to South Africa can be truly appreciated without taking time to better understand the social, political and cultural history of the country. Liliesleaf, situated in residential Rivonia, is an insightful and interactive museum experience that honours South Africa’s remarkable heritage and socio-political past, having once been the headquarters
of Umkhonto we Sizwe; the military wing of the ANC and the Congress Alliance. For anyone wanting to understand and experience what apartheid South Africa was really like, a visit to the Apartheid Museum is fundamental.
From the moment you enter the turnstiles as either “Non-white” or “White” (as indicated on your ticket stub) you begin an extraordinarily powerful, and often harrowing, journey through the country’s oppressive past which drives home just how much has had to happen to craft modern-day Johannesburg. Lilesleaf, 7 George Avenue, Rivonia; Apartheid Museum, Cnr Northern Parkway & Gold Reef Roads, Ormonde
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VISIT SOWETO Taking its name from its designation as South Western Township, Soweto is home to roughly a third of the population of Johannesburg, as well as not one, but two, Nobel Peace Prize winners; Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. The best way to explore the area is on bicycle, making sure to take in the austere Hector Pieterson Museum that commemorates the 1976 uprising, before venturing further afield to scale the 100m-high Orlando Towers for breathtaking views across the township, and perhaps a daredevil bungee-jump if you’re feeling exceptionally brave! www.sowetobicycletours.comSoweto Bicycle Tours, offering 2hour, 4 hour and full day tour;
Across town, an independent initiative by entrepreneurs Justin Rhodes and Cameron Munro is also flourishing. Neighbourgoods Market arrived in the vibrant neighbourhood of Braamfontein in late 2011, taking ownership of an imposing large scale concrete façade by celebrated sculptor Edoardo Villa. The popular Saturday market is home to an abundance of aromatic food stands and crafty fashion stalls, selling
a wealth of handcrafted jewellery and vintage treasures. Maboneng Precinct bordered by Market, Albrecht, Main and Berea Street;
Neighbourgoods Market, 73 Juta Street, Braamfontein
ART You can find art in abundance wherever you go in Joburg, from the street venders peddling wares at the ‘robots’ (traffic lights) to the urban graffiti
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adorning the brick walls of the CBD. The very best offerings though, are contained within the walls of the art houses on and around Gallery Row. Everard Read, Southern Africa´s most famous commercial art gallery, has become synonymous with the finest art emanating from the continent, while CIRCA, its sister gallery next door, houses large-scale contemporary installations inside an oval shaped modernist building. Goodman Gallery, established in 1966, has a long history of actively supported artists who powerfully explore politics, post-colonialism and social despotism. CIRCA, 2 Jellicoe Avenue & Everard Read, 6 Jellicoe Avenue, Rosebank; Goodman Gallery, 163 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood
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Serving exceptional Africian dishes alongside live African music, Moyo is the realisation of one man’s passion for all things African - from art and design to music, cuisine and crafts – which makes for a very lively night out! For more contemporary dishes with an international flair try Tashas boutique café, where stylish art installations made from vintage books hang from the ceiling and mouth-watering pastries line the counter, or Arts on Main’s very own Canteen, nestled comfortably between the olive trees and art galleries.Moyo, Zoo Lake; Tashas, The Zone Rosebank; Canteen, Arts on Main
Heart Home was hosted in Johannesburg by South Africa Tourism.
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FestiveFunBy Ellie Walker-Arnott
The Christmas lights are on, that magical morning is just around the corner and there’s only a matter of days before 2012 is a distant memory. We’ve found three wintery breaks so you can see in the festive season in style...
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HOST A LAVISH NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTYButterfly House, Dorset From £2,510 for a two night stay
Butterfly House is the ideal place to see in the New Year. Spend the last day of 2012 stomping around the lush Dorset countryside before donning your finery and seeing in 2013 in style. The grand 16th Century country house sleeps up to 14 people, so whether it’s a lazy stay with friends, a bustling weekend with extended family or a wild party you fancy, a trip to Butterfly House will certainly deliver. Inside it’s the perfect mix of traditional yet contemporary design, with an abundance of stylish rooms for refined entertaining - the house boasts a huge open plan kitchen and dining room, an impressive drawing room complete
with open fire and a cosy, state of the art cinema room with HD TV.
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HAVE A CHIC AND SIMPLE CHRISTMAS DAYTy Glas, near Newport, Wales From £239 for a three night stay
Ty Glas is a picture perfect rural cottage, ideal for spending a cosy Christmas away from it all. Forget feeding the five thousand, family arguments and mountains of washing up - just light the fire, play some festive tunes and grab a glass of wine... Who says Christmas needs to be stressful?! The charming cottage sleeps just two adults, so is perfect for a secluded, romantic break – but you can also rent nearby Little Barn making the location ideal for friends or a bigger family, too. Ty Glas is designed simply and rustically, but with open fireplaces, under-floor heating and a gorgeous roll top bath, you don’t have to compromise on comfort at this idyllic Welsh getaway. Outside there are pretty organic gardens and 40 acres of meadows and woods, too, which would make for a bracing and breathtaking Christmas morning walk.
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FINISH YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Great John Street, ManchesterFrom £115.20 a night
A former Victorian school house, Great John Street is the ideal location for sorting all that pesky Christmas shopping. The hotel is handily within walking distance of Manchester’s best shops -think Selfridges and Harvey Nichols. It’ll turn a Christmas necessity into a luxurious break that’ll take the stress right out of finding all those stocking fillers... After pounding the pavements of Manchester’s shopping district you can flop down on your king size mattress, soak your weary feet in your duck egg shaped bath or snuggle up in front of the telly. Or – if you fancy celebrating your Christmas shopping success – why not pop down to the hotel bar and indulge in Festive Mulled Wine Afternoon Tea (turkey and cranberry finger sandwiches, scones with cream, Christmassy cakes and homemade mince pies - in case you were wondering...)
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I’m not sure any other place in the world has quite the hold on Christmas that London seems to have. I’ll go ahead and credit Mr. Dickens for
setting the standard of what Christmas should feel like to a decidedly English tone. Even though the majority of Americans have never had a Christmas Goose on their dinner table, remain absolutely ignorant to what a Christmas Pudding is, and are completely horrified at the thought of what
type of animal was slaughtered to create a mince-meat pie, we still bow in submission to these idyllic standard. Regardless of what
all of these foreign staples may actually entail, England seems to have written the textbook on Christmas tradition.
If you zoomed back a few years to peek at my Christmas past, you’d see a picture of American suburban bliss. The weeks leading up to Christmas were spent running through malls- decked in our coziest sweaters with a seasonal Starbucks in hand. Regardless of the 20 degree weather outside, there was Christmas music playing, candy canes draping the windows, a Salvation Army Santa ringing his bell and all of us together. That was Christmas to us.
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This year, my family is digging up our (non-existent) Christmas Cactus and heading to England where my husband and I will get to celebrate with them here on our new turf. We have every intention of shuttling them through classics like the candlelight service at Westminster Abbey on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day Afternoon Tea at a swanky hotel in Mayfair, and shopping along the famous arcades and streets decorated with twinkling lights and garland. Hopefully, we can show off Christmas in London with such success that we can influence their plans for the indefinite Christmas Future. Whether or not you find yourself in
this great city to celebrate Christmas, it’s inevitable that wherever you end up- you’re celebrating Christmas with people you love. And regardless of the hauntingly charming precedent that Mr. Dickens might have left for us in his charming way, sharing the day with the people closest to you is really the only way it should be. Merry Christmas, y’all.
Read Lauren’s blog post at Heart Home for her list of places to visit during Christmas
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Miss Mary’s suggestionsfor a Winter date...
The BobbinOne of my favourite things about winter? Hunkering down in a cosy pub on a Sunday afternoon! They’re ten a penny in the countryside, but even in London you can find some real gems. After a romantic stroll on Clapham Common I love to head over to the Old Town where, hidden away down a smart residential side street, lies The Bobbin; a little gem of a pub described as a “superior locals’ local”. It’s the perfect place for a date; part cosy and romantic, part friendly local.
With a crackling log fire, deep blue painted and panelled walls and inviting wool plaid banquette seats, The Bobbin is
small, delicious and as snug as a tea cosy! There’s sure to be a cosy pub near you, but if you’re in London on a winter’s day then a dinner for two (including drinks) at The Bobbin isn’t going to set you back much more the £40.www.thebobbinclapham.com
Jollydays Camping
Winter camping - are we mad? Possibly! But with a roaring stove and hot showers inside your tent it sounds appealing, doesn’t it? At Jollydays, in Yorkshire, the beautiful woodland setting protects you from the worst of the elements and just imagine how breathtaking it looks in the frost and snow. You’ll truly be walking in a Winter Wonderland! While away the days making pumpkin soup, picking sloes (for gin, vodka and even whisky) or head to a Christmas festival in York, perhaps the most festive
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city in Britain. Take in the wonderful Christmas markets, ice-skating in the shadow of the castle, shopping for presents, or simply enjoy the wonderful bars and restaurants before heading back to your magical woodland dwelling.
The short days give you the perfect excuse to cosy up with candles and firelight, cooking on the campfire and experimenting with hot toddies, ciders and wine. Each of the tents has its own wood burning stove, duvets, woollen blankets, and hot water bottles to make your stay as warm and comfortable as possible! Prices vary depending on when you are staying, but one night in a Luxury Lodge Tent in December is £120 with a 10% discount if there are only 2 people staying. www.jollydaysluxurycamping.co.uk
Hush Classics in the CourtyardOpen air cinema in the winter – again, are we mad? Absolutely not because at Hush, hidden in a cobbled courtyard in the historic heart of Mayfair, you can snuggle up under a bespoke blanket while indulging in a Winter Warmer cocktail, gourmet popcorn or a full a la carte menu whilst
enjoying a film on a state-of-the-art plasma screen! As the Christmas season approaches, you’ll be able to cosy up with feel-good classics including Love Actually, Elf and It’s a Wonderful Life. Then in the New Year you can laugh away the January blues with Anchorman and Four Weddings and a Funeral; while the romantics amongst you can fall in love in February with screenings of The Bodyguard, Romeo + Juliet and Breakfast at Tiffany’s. My idea of heaven… Check out your local newspapers for similar events but we’d recommend making a day of it in London and heading to Hush where screenings will be taking place every Saturday until 2nd March 2013. There is a £10 booking charge per table and main courses range from £12 to £26. Call the restaurant to book on 020 7659 1500. www.hush.co.uk
Mary Graham is the author of popular website The Great Date Guide.
Maison & objet parisparis nord Villepinte, 18 - 22 january 2013.Maison & Objet is a major French trade fair for interior design. Held biannually, it has been described as “among the three most important European events for interior design”. More than just a trade show, Maison & Objet is the pole of attention for every professional. Design, fashion, home, objects, art, the fair explores every decorative universe and style.
HeartHomeDiarythe ChristMas arCadesomerset house, London16 november 2012 - 6 january 2013. tickets: £freeShop for the perfect gift this season at The Christmas Arcade, a new luxury pop-up shopping mall overlooking the ice rink at Somerset House. The Christmas Arcade celebrates the best of British design selling winter accessories, jewellery, artisan furniture, gift sets and decorations from exclusively British boutique brands.
London art Fairbusiness design Centre, islington, London, 16 - 20 january 2013day ticket: £12 advance / £16 on the door / £12 concessionsLondon Art Fair, the UK’s largest art fair for Modern British and contemporary art will return to the Business Design Centre, Islington, between 16 and 20 January 2013. The 25th London Art Fair will feature galleries presenting the great names of the 20th century as well as exceptional recent works from established artists and emerging talent.
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Wayne MCGreGor, randoM danCe perForMs in rain rooMthe Curve, barbican Centre 4 october 2012 - 3 March 2013tickets: £freeRandom International invites you to experience what it’s like to control the rain. Visitors can choose to simply watch the spectacle or find their way carefully through the rain, putting their trust in the work to the test. More than the technical virtuosity necessary for its success, the piece relies on a sculptural rigour, with the entire Curve transformed by the monumental proportions of this carefully choreographed downpour and the sound of water.
ChristMas past:400 years oF seasonaL traditions in enGLish hoMesthe Geffrye Museum of the home,Kingsland road, Lnodon e2 8ea27 november 2012 - 6 january 2013tickets: £freeRecapture the magic of Christmas with a visit to Christmas Past. Each year, the museum’s period rooms are decorated in authentic festive style, evoking some of the rich and colourful traditions and celebrations of Christmases past which are often forgotten amid the hubbub of the modern festive season.
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interiors UKneC birmingham, 20-23 january 2013tickets: £free for trade onlyInteriors UK is the definitive business interiors event for people passionate about design and sourcing great product. The show covers furniture, lighting, flooring, soft furnishings and accessories, from high-end to volume and traditional to modern, for both the contract and residential markets. With help from Nina Campbell, one of the world’s most respected and influential interior designers, as one of the guest designers, designing the shows entrances and more, Interiors UK will be an essential show for interior designers and press to visit.
FiLM niGhts With diseGno MaGazine - Urban-thinK tanKriba, 66 portland place, London.15 january 2013. tickets: £8.50 non-Members / £5.50 Members & studentsLeading names from architecture, design and fashion present a film which has been an inspiration in their work. Urban-Think Tank presents ‘Memories of Underdevelopment’ directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea for one night only.
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Bringing together almost 200 objects from around the world, Unexpected Pleasures celebrates the work of contemporary jewellers who have challenged the conventions of jewellery design. The exhibition will feature prominent UK and international jewellers including Wendy Ramshaw, renowned for her complex geometric designs, Hans Stofer’s intricate wire form jewellery, Gijs Bakker’s conceptual adornments and delicate abstract pieces by Dorothea Pruhl.
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Rose Ratcliffe describes how she transformed a traditional hardware store in Hastings in to a treasure trove of old and
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Rose has been in retail for around 16 years now, having worked in a Covent Garden florist, The Wild Bunch and as a stylist for Elle
Decoration as well as running her own cafe. She originally moved down to Hastings in 2009 and opened a shop called Odd which she ran along with another shop Grace and Favour in London. She opened Butlers’ in March 2010, having fallen in love with its traditional interior, “when the shop which is Butlers Emporium came up I knew I had to have it” she says. Tucked away on George Street in Hastings Old Town, the shop dates from 1832 and was originally a hardware store which sold ovens and ranges, “it was famous in the town as the place where you could get everything” she says.
“We mainly sell things I love” Rose confesses.” our customers like to find something different.” The stock of the shop varies but is always underlined by Rose’s signature sense of style. The shop currently stocks a mixture of accessories for women including scarves, jewels, French soaps, and leather bags and purses Rose has made in Morocco, along with unique homewares, haberdashery and other covetable knick knacks and vintage trinkets. Some current favourite items include mohair blankets made in Yorkshire, hand-thrown mugs, recycled saris, vintage flowers and antique ribbons and trims. Rose also supports local artists; hand-painted cards nestle alongside the antique paintings that decorate the shop. While her product range may be eclectic, the curation and display is thoughtful and stylish, you feel as if you’ve been thrown into a secret vault of goodies from a bygone era. The
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shop has beautifully high ceilings and is huge, “it is quite ‘New-Yorky’ for me in that sense” she says, continuing “though the shop is cluttered I like the space above.” The traditional interior is virtually intact and Rose has taken full advantage of this, choosing to shun modern fittings in favour of old furniture and cabinets to display her wares. “I’ve never used modern shelving but always used old chairs, baskets and the like for display, it is only now that the rest of retail has caught up” she says. Rose is looking forward to the run up to Christmas, saying, “now is the best time, before Christmas when all the lovely gift ideas come into play” she says. Rose lets every customer take home a little bit of her vintage ethos “we wrap as much as we can for customers using brown paper and vintage ribbons” she says. Hastings, only an hour and half from London on the East Sussex coast, is making a name for itself as a favourite weekend
destination with its independent boutiques and antique shops, not to mention the Jerwood Galley which opened in the summer. Rose recommends visiting Made in Hastings (hand-crafted gifts, clothes and homewares) Wayward (vintage haberdashery), Hendy’s home store and kitchen (homewares) and Wardrobe (vintage clothes), Vintage Bird (textiles and wallpapers) and once you’re all shopped out, the Land of Green Ginger and the Little Larder for teas, coffees and lovely cakes. She also recommends the numerous old style fish and chip shops and pubs to warm up in as well as the traditional fish huts for locally caught fish. So if you’re looking for an excuse to get away for the weekend as well as some inspired Christmas gifts we would definitely recommend a visit to Butlers’ soon!
Butlers Emporium, 70 George Street, HastingsFacebook page: Butlers Emporium
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Spring issue out7 March 2013
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