Colourful London Warehouse Kitchen

This kitchen and dining area is part of a home in Hackney, East London, an area which has steadily been increasing in both popularity and gentrification across the last ten years. The owners, artist Francis Upritchard and her husband furniture designer Martino Gamper have gradually added to the space during the six years that they've been living there. The flat is actually part of a ex-Council (public housing) block but you'd never know given the warehouse feel and beautiful windows within the space. The kitchen details a palette of rustic browns, fresh greens, Prussian blue and bright yellow and orange. Upon the floor rugs from Morocco continue the colourful theme, adding warmth and texture as they do. My personal standout piece? Without a doubt it has to be the colourful cabinetry. But in all honesty, this whole space is packed with personality, colour, texture and warmth, all of which are key features to making a winning space. What do you like about this kitchen space?
// NY Times magazine | Photography: Tom Mannion

10 Things I Learned & Loved This Weekend

1. The beautiful architecture of this mansion in North London.
2. Taking a peaceful moment to myself as I sat under this pergola with the sun streaming through the wooden slats.
3. Loved this bright turquoise door; it was perfect for the blue sky weather we had this weekend.
4. Stopping for supplies at the deli to cook up an Italian feast!
5. Fell for these sweet little ceramics.
6. Enjoyed my walk through Hampstead Heath on Sunday afternoon - it was so hot!
7. How fun are these British themed greetings cards by Nancy & Betty Studio? Perfect for the upcoming Jubilee!
8. Like the stripes on this tie.
9. Tempted to get these washed mango table lamps.
10. These colourful bamboo bowls need an extended date with Mr. Bazaar's kitchen!

Vernazza Plates: A New Tabletop Crush!

The weather in London for the past few days has been scorching, hotter than many Mediterranean countries even! Did you just fall off your chair? London and scorching hot weather in the same sentence? I know, it turns out pigs do fly! Well, this beautiful weather we've been lucky to have has left me dreaming of visiting a seaside escape to cool down next to the soothing sound of the crashing waves. As the seaside escape remains a dream for now, I'm happy to serve up some tapas treats on my new Vernazza plates. I love their hand painted and colourful nature - those blue hues are seriously my thing! What little tabletop treats make you happy?
// Vernazza plates | Coastal scene