Often trends from the runway make their way into homeware stores and ultimately our living rooms. One of the hot-to-trot fashion trends for Spring this year is pattern and prints, so we have a few ideas on how you can translate that into your home. Rooms without patterns generally feel shallow and a little one-dimensional […]
We starting a band!!! Ok, not quite! But I am very proud and thrilled to announce (drumroll please!)that StylEAST has grown up and expanded! It is not just a blog, but now a super duper interior design consultancy firm! And we do furniture too! Furthermore, StylEAST is not just me on my own, but I
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Last blog entry….The 8th of April?!!? You must be kidding! I must apologise. In fact, one of my fore most goals when I decided to write this blog, was to be consistent in writing and updating it…(Well so much for that! Face palm!) A lot has happened in the last few months since I last
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I did say “everything and all sorts!” …………….So this week I am taking a break from the world of interiors and delving into another design discipline- not to mention major passion of mine: FASHION! Walking into the Kimbo store, I felt like Alice stepping into Wonderland! Lace, deep jewel-coloured dresses, antique treasures and hearts abound!
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In the world of design, it’s all about the Design Indaba this week; as everyone, not only in SA – but all over the world – reflect back on what beautiful things, product design and innovation was introduced to the market last weekend at the expo. (For those not in the know, the Design Indaba
Hi Guys! Red on Top is having their launch party this evening……if you are in the East London area come pop in and view their range!
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The other day someone asked me why they should hire an interior designer. This is a topic close to my heart; so this week I thought that I would share a few reasons with you on why hiring an Interior Designer is a must for anyone, with any budget, debunking the myth that that an
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I have some hot-off-the-press news! A new online store has just launched into the SA market. Selling proudly South African designer ware, Red on Top is an online store which is “a celebration of creativity, design and manufacture.” And most exciting of all: it is based in little old East London!!!! If I told you
“Live like it’s heaven on earth. Dance like nobody’s watching. Sing like nobody’s listening. Work like you don’t need the money. Dream like you’re going to live forever. Pray like you truly believe. Love like you’ve never been hurt.”……these are the beautiful words adorning one of Decorative Details most popular items, “The Script Plate” and
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Happy New Year, its 2013! That means a brand new year of new fresh ideas, new exciting designs and new trends to follow (or set!) A few weeks back Dulux paint announced their colour for 2013, deep rich Indigo. Dulux describes their colour of the year as ‘soothing, honest, relaxing and inspiring’ – a colour