Journal

Laura Deane 21/12/22 Laura Deane 21/12/22

Notes from my desk this month: Holiday edition

T’was the week before Christmas but if you're anything like me it doesn't feel nearly long enough. There are a few more presents to buy (let alone wrap), bucket list baking you'll probably never get round to and you're pretty much running solely on cocktail sausages and champagne while trying to avoid multiple plagues. These are the things on my mind for the month - basically all things TLC. Merry Christmas! x

Laura Deane 31/8/22 Laura Deane 31/8/22

Top 4 Interior Design Trends I love right now

I love to forecast interior design trends and it's integral to my job to stay aware of what's coming next. To keep ahead of the curve I look at what trends are coming through via Salone Del Mobile - the annual global design fair in Milan. I also look to see what is coming down the runway in fashion. And then I translate what I find into the spaces I design.

Laura Deane 30/5/22 Laura Deane 30/5/22

How to define your interior style

For me, style is a creative story in a visual form. It's a visual representation of what I like, what's meaningful to me and how I feel. This definition is true for both fashion and interiors, and other creative forms too.

Simply put, style is the expression of what you like. So that begs the question, what does style mean to you? Let’s figure it out…

Laura Deane 30/9/21 Laura Deane 30/9/21

Flamingo, Ma and Gossip: Notes from my desk this month

I’m always on the hunt and looking for perfect gifts to buy, great places to eat, and under-the-radar brands to shop. So when it comes to what’s new or the cool and obscure, I often turn to my friends and colleagues for their advice and brilliant recommendations. Moving forward, each month, I am going to share the top three things I am currently loving, including the books I’m reading, clothes I’m buying, the films I’m watching, and the voices I’m listening to. Click through to read more.