I moved a year ago and I now finally have the time to get to grips with my new abode.
I have always found that the period and build of a house dictates my interior choices. Which is why we moved in the first place, from a very period Edwardian house, to a more ratty Victorian one.
I’m not an ordered chintzy kind of gal – I like my creative “stuff” and I like it around me – much to my husband’s dismay!
I’m definitely seeing a trend – I seem to gravitate towards artisan’s homes. Homes full of weird and wonderful collections.
So from my collection of clippings so far (we might be here for months) – here is a small collection of those that I’m lusting after. Husband, avert your eyes……..
Carpenter and woodwork designer Ariele Alasko:
Lace-maker and jewellery designer Emma Cassi:
and über textile designer Amy Butler:
(Apartment Therapy takes you on a tour round the property – the outside is just as amazing as the inside – well worth taking a look!)
More next week………
Images: Ariele Alasko via Brooklyn to West & The Makers by Jennifer Causey
Emma Cassi via House of Bliss & Kristin Peters for Elle Decoration August 2010
Amy Butler: Matthew Williams for Living Etc & Apartment Therapy
I Get a Kick out of you 
I was really surprised to see Amy Butler’s house was so…well modern! I thought it would be full of painted white furniture. She has many strings to her bow!
I want to live in all of these places… an amalgamation of them would be brilliant! 🙂
me too – I think what’s lovely about them is that they are full of “finds” rather than designer pieces – I guess that what makes a home rather than a house?
Definately. I would rather fill my house with unique finds than shop brought, mass produced crap. I love coming up with new ways to use things as well; I’ve recently found a paint palette that was to be tossed away (those ones with the little wells), but I brought it home with me and because I am not a painter, but am arty in other ways, I’ve decided to use it as a tiny plant pot… it looks perfect for growing watercress. The dried paint looks really good on it too.. more rustic.
Fascinating to see how people display their collections and how closely their collections tie in with their professional work. Great post – thank you
That’s very true – and I guess that’s what makes their surroundings so fascinating.
Glad you enjoyed it
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