If your father is an enthusiastic chef, then he would love this Santoku knife from Chefs Knife Store .  Made from unique Japanese Damascus 67 layered steel – the material famously used for Samurai swords – this all-purpose knife with its super-comfortable non-slip Santoprene handle will help him perform all culinary prep tasks just like the pros do on TV!

These Michelin starred Chefs are big fans of Chefs Knife Store too so he’ll be in great company!

www.chefsknifestore.co.uk

We have worked together with Neil Lerner for the last 10 years and are thrilled to say that we  have been instrumental in helping to build him into a recognisable brand to be reckoned with.

Neil Lerner recently gave an interview to The Jewish Chronicle to discuss the rapid growth of his business in difficult times as well as commenting on the value of PR!

      “Our agency makes sure our name is in one of the home journals every month”  Neil Lerner

Read the full article below to discover how Neil Lerner has doubled his turnover and his plans for the future!

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Richard Contreras and Mark Findlay of Harvey Maria really know how to put the fun into flooring!

Waving goodbye to dull and boring interiors Harvey Maria have embraced pattern, colour and strong design to create cool contemporary floors.

Their vinyl floor tiles can be found in Hamleys, which has a custom-designed Harvey Maria floor incorporating brands such as Mr Potato Head, My Little Pony and Slinky on its ground floor, as well as bespoke floor tiles in Harrods pet department!

So, what would be their dream assignment be? Well, given the chance, Harvey Maria’s founder Mark Findlay would love to give Dolly Parton’s theme park in Tennessee a bit of a floor-over!

     ”I’m not ashamed to admit it. She’s such a successful business woman, my business idol.”

Here’s just a small selection of some of their fun and quirky patterns:

Read here how the Croydon-based vinyl floor makers have just become members of a very elite club after selling sand to the Arabs!

www.harveymaria.co.uk 

New York based award-winning textile designer and artist Judy Ross has collaborated with Artek to produce a limited edition line of Alvar Aalto’s iconic Stool. Upholstered in her signature hand embroidered chain-stitch fabric designs, these stools are beautiful enough to be a museum piece but are perfectly suited for everyday use.

Judy Ross’ products are available in the UK exclusively through Saffron Interior Arts 

Saffron Interior Arts is a global collective of fine furniture, textile and soft furnishing designers, artists and decorative finish craftsmen, brought together in the UK by Artistic Director Caroline Shamash.

Colour is so much more than a visual, it sets the mood for a room. By introducing colour into your home you can dramatically change the atmosphere of the space.

Grand Designs presenter, Kevin McCloud shares his hints and tips on how to choose colour.

“A powerful palette to my mind is a palette that’s not just a set of interesting or strong colours: it’s something that has its own identity above those colours and which can trigger strong associations, sometimes in our subconscious, of a time or place or emotion”

Click here to see how colour schemes can affect moods.

If you’re looking to introduce colour to your home in the shape of new flooring you might want to consider Harvey Maria’s modern vinyl flooring, it’s waterproof, slip resistant and a world away from traditional lino flooring.

www.harveymaria.co.uk

Bring the final touch of perfection to your home with the latest collection of hand-made rugs from Ligne Pure at WovenGround.

www.wovenground.com

Cathy Azria, the woman behind B&D Designs and countless stunning fireplaces chats to Northwest Resident magazine about metal sculptures that work as pieces of art and the thinking behind what has shaped her career.

www.bd-designs.co.uk

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Stationers Harris & Jones have collaborated with paper marbler Jemma Lewis to launch Botanicals, a fabulous new collection of hand-made stationery and storage boxes.

The carefully edited collection are all covered in Jemma’s unique marbling patterns and includes:

• A4/A5 keepsakes
• Magazine Files
• Memo Block
• A5/A6 notebook
• Ringbinder
• Waste Paper Bin

All products are individually handmade in Harris & Jones’ Bedfordshire workshop, using traditional, time honoured skills combining cotton hinges, grosgrain ribbons, wooden frames and beautifully textured papers. Two colourways are available:  Botanical blue & Botanical pink.

www.harrisandjones.co.uk

Neisha Crosland is delighted to announce that she has won The Homes & Gardens ‘Surface Designer of the Year’ award with her Parquet floor design for Harvey Maria.

“What I love about this floor is that it is very affordable, very practical and very stylish.  Inspired by a painted floor in an old house, I think the Celtic Cross pattern adds style to this very practical, versatile material which is so suitable for any area of the house”, says Neisha.

Designed in collaboration with flooring design specialists, Harvey Maria, Neisha Crosland’s classic Parquet floor is the latest addition to their collection of vinyl floor coverings, which range from bright block colours, geometrics and spots to natural wood and stone effects.

MD of Harvey Maria, Mark Findlay, says “Neisha’s wonderful design translates perfectly to the floor and we’re delighted that she’s been recognised with this prestigious award”.

www.harveymaria.co.uk

www.neishacrosland.com

Just arrived at Keir Townsend’s Old Brompton Road showroom are these beautiful recycled glass surfaces. Available in several colours, they can be used to stunning effect in a variety of installations, including kitchen worktops, bathroom vanity units, shelving and splash backs. Because of the material’s translucent values, it can be lit up from underneath the surface to create an extraordinary display or feature.

Keir Townsend’s recycled glass surfaces are available in slabs and can be cut into custom size of up to 300mm x 1250 mm. They can also work closely with a client/interior designer to create a bespoke piece or installation.

www.keirtownsend.com