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The Benefits of Real Wood Flooring
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We can all appreciate the beauty of a genuine wood floor; it's immediately evident as you walk into a room that is finished with, say, white ash plank (my favourite), rich walnut, or distinguished parquet. Have you ever noticed how... Continue reading
Posted 2 days ago at The Swelle Life
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Preparing for Your Summer Holiday
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Holiday season is upon us and I think it's safe to say that every single person in the UK is desperate to flee to a place where the temperature is guaranteed to be above 12°C. Even babies have had enough!... Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at The Swelle Life
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Swelle Review: Instantprint.co.uk Business Cards
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With impeccable timing, I was recently invited to review instantprint.co.uk, an online printing and design service for business cards and other marketing materials. I was offered a complimentary set of 250 business cards and asked to talk about my experience... Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at The Swelle Life
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Helsinki's Aalto University to Give Creative Currency Fashion Seminar & Show
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Näytös13 fashion show will showcase the prize-winning Aalto University's student collections from international competitions on Friday 24 May in Helsinki. The winning collection by a recent graduate from Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Satu Maaranen, who won... Continue reading
Posted 4 days ago at The Swelle Life
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Father's Day Gift Ideas
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Men seem to be a lot tougher to buy for than women, I even get stuck when searching for gifts for the newborn sons of my friends. And now Father's Day is on the horizon once again and many of... Continue reading
Posted 4 days ago at The Swelle Life
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Everlasting Sprout AW13: "White Scary"
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My eyes popped out when I saw Everlasting Sprout's magical pastel knits in 2009, my introduction to the Japanese knitwear label now solely designed by Keiichi Muramatsu, and I've been watching keenly ever since. I'm not the only one outside... Continue reading
Posted May 14, 2013 at The Swelle Life
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The Exquisite Side of Rattan
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Architectural design combined with open and closed weaves transforms an outdoor day bed into a functional piece of art We all associate rattan with outdoor living; a common and comforting summer scene is rattan garden furniture on the deck at... Continue reading
Posted May 14, 2013 at The Swelle Life
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Gillian Gladrag Launches Funky Felting Kits
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It was about seven years ago when I randomly came upon a book called Complete Feltmaking by English feltmaker Gillian Harris while browsing online; it was the cheery and colourful cover that caught my eye. I had no idea what... Continue reading
Posted May 13, 2013 at The Swelle Life
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Standout Stools: How to Make Them Work in Your Space
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I've been thinking a lot about stools lately, you know, as you do! We looked at beautiful breakfast bars last week and saw a variety of great looking bar stools, and then I found myself in Harrogate drooling over a... Continue reading
Posted May 8, 2013 at The Swelle Life
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Ideas for Pastel Home Accents
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It's been impossible not to notice that pastels are making a huge splash in everything from fashion to home decor this spring. The sorbet shades go far in brightening up a room and most people tend to be drawn to... Continue reading
Posted May 7, 2013 at The Swelle Life
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Sparkle and Charm from Cyn Tung Fong
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Cynthia Fong has been a friend of Swelle for a few years now; you may remember her from the Designer Series, a feature in which the then Central Saint Martins student shared her projects from their knitwear program and displayed... Continue reading
Posted May 5, 2013 at The Swelle Life
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WOWW...That's More Than a Tea Towel
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Mae Engelgeer, you have made me covet a tea towel. Or two, or three. The Dutch textile designer has created the Woww, Fest and Bow collections of graphic fabrics, developed in small quantities at the Textile Museum in Tilburg, The... Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2013 at The Swelle Life
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Chic Spring Bumps
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There must be something in the air; for the past several years there's been a steady stream of pregnancy announcements from friends and family, amongst a sustained media obsession with celeb mums-to-be and how they style their bumps. It wasn't... Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2013 at The Swelle Life
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The Sleek, Contemporary Bedroom
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I love a big, plush bed with a quilted headboard, topped with a thick, white duvet and a pile of soft pillows. But I'm equally drawn to a low, sleek, minimalist design that looks so refined and perfect that I'd... Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2013 at The Swelle Life
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Sunglasses: How to Choose the Right Sun Protection
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My life with sunglasses as an essential appendage began when I was about 16-years-old. I played tennis on the junior circuit and had been outside practising on an overcast day when a brain-splitting headache hit me. It was a migraine... Continue reading
Posted Apr 30, 2013 at The Swelle Life
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Building the Perfect Breakfast Bar
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Purple bar stools look rich and striking against a walnut finish in this open concept kitchen and living room. Later they can be easily changed to white or other colours in a different style, giving your breakfast bar a fresh,... Continue reading
Posted Apr 29, 2013 at The Swelle Life
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New Spring Dress: Textured, Versatile & Long Enough
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NW3 Japanese Ikat Print Dress from ASOS, my Esquivel perforated saddle brogues and Chan Luu necklace. Dress c/o ShopStyle I'm such a dress girl because they're just so easy to wear and they look great, but I'm very particular about... Continue reading
Posted Apr 29, 2013 at The Swelle Life
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Five Luxury Furniture Items to Transform your Home
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Your home is your palace, so instead of being just a place to kick your shoes off at the end of the day, it could be a hub of luxury and relaxation. A lot of us are reluctant to take... Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2013 at The Swelle Life
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Choosing Rugs to Make an Impact
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We tend to think of big furniture first when it comes to planning the rooms in our homes and the rug last; however, the right area rug can make a significant impact in the look and feel of your space... Continue reading
Posted Apr 24, 2013 at The Swelle Life
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Garden in a Glass: Perfumed Grape & Raspberry Limeade
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Recently, Welch's invited me to create a Temperance Cocktail based on one of their new grape juice drinks. The recipe would be an addition to a menu of alcohol-free cocktails created by London expert mixologist and owner of Opium Bar,... Continue reading
Posted Apr 22, 2013 at The Swelle Life
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Erdem's Spring Stunner
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Just when I thought I was leaning toward more minimal designs in fashion (because my interior/decor tastes are definitely less fussy these days), I get a blast of sunshine in the face at first glimpse of this dress. I guess... Continue reading
Posted Apr 19, 2013 at The Swelle Life
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The Power of a Good Sleep in a Great Bed
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There's an unforgettable episode of Seinfeld where Kramer announces he's not going to waste a good part of his life sleeping, so he adopts Leonardo da Vinci's legendary habit of napping for 15 minutes every four hours, for a grand... Continue reading
Posted Apr 18, 2013 at The Swelle Life
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Chanel Film: Bicolor, The Making of the Cardigan
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Click the image to watch the Chanel film Bicolor, The Making of the Cardigan at Chanel News Leave it to Chanel to turn the making of a cardigan into something magical. From choosing the colour of the finest cashmere threads... Continue reading
Posted Apr 16, 2013 at The Swelle Life
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Swelle Review: Stylight Launches in the UK
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Stylight is a dynamic online fashion community and shopping search engine that I've just had a go at playing around with after being invited to review the site. Fashion lovers have been connecting and sharing their new finds for four... Continue reading
Posted Apr 15, 2013 at The Swelle Life
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Florals + Men at 7th Man Magazine
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It's been ages since I've featured anything on men's fashion, then this editorial from 7th Man Magazine caught my eye. The floral and shell neckpieces from Pebbles jumped out, as did the soft and vivid spring colours. I love the... Continue reading
Posted Apr 13, 2013 at The Swelle Life
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