Styling At Folklore London

Folklore is one of my favorite interiors stores in London. I have visited the store a few times (and I have never left it empty handed) so you can imagine my happiness when I learned that Folklore has teamed up with us and asked us to visit them and do some blogger stylings as part of our recent Design Bloggers Tour to London. So one sunny Saturday morning we set off to Islington and arrived in a beautifully curated store ready to get creative.

Folklore was founded by Danielle and Rob Reid in 2012 with the strong ethos that better living is possible through design. To follow this ethos, Folklore champions design to create a lasting change and curates products that are made with care and built to last. The product range comprises furniture, lighting, home and kitchen accessories, apothecary products and home textiles - in a nutshell: a stylist's heaven!

We only had one hour to finish our stylings and photos so we had decided to come up with four stylings focusing on the kitchen, the bathroom, a workspace and a living space. My choice was to create a bathroom styling with a selection of Folklore products. With the help of Susanna's fantastic photography skills all our stylings have come out pretty beautifully, don't you agree?

If you're going to London any time soon, I strongly recommend you visit the Folklore shop in Islington. And if you can't make it to London, just hop over to their webshop and pick your favorite products. You won't regret it!

Folklore, 193 Upper Street, Islington, London

Photography by Susanna Vento, stylings by Design Bloggers United

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From Place To Space: Colourful London Weekend

Admittedly it is a few weeks ago that I spent a wonderful and colourful spring weekend in London with my friend Bridgee. We attended a blogger styling and photography workshop on a farm in East Sussex (I blogged about it HERE) but the rest of the weekend was reserved for some inspiring strolls throughout London. And I thought it would be nice to share a few favorite spots with you here today. 

Many years ago while being a student I worked for a major retailer and conducted a marketing project. And we were working with a London based design studio that was located in a wonderfully charming area - Primrose Hill. That was the moment when I discovered this beautiful quarter. So it was clear that I had to go back there and enjoy a brunch in one of the many inviting cafés and that is my first recommendation: The Greenberry Café. This café not only features a wonderful interior and some sunny places in front of it, but serves also delicious food and drinks - the pancakes were a scrumptious dream. And the staff was beyond cool and friendly. Must go if you are there!

Of course there is no visit to Primrose Hill without climbing the actual hill and enjoying a wonderful view of downtown London. Take your time, sit down on the lawn and take in the typical London atmosphere. And afterwards, I recommend just strolling around Primrose Hill. You will find lovely little shops along its main street Regent's Park Road. Plus, it's a stone's throw to walk further to Camden Town and discover the other, more punk side of London. 

Regarding the accommodation we've opted for an airbnb apartment in the leafy borough of Islington in London's north. The apartment was a great success and a pleasure to stay in: Its interior design was dominated by warm colours and ethnic elements added more character to this period home in a quiet residential street in Islington. If you like what you see, check out more pictures of the apartment in my Roombeez article HERE. 

I hope you enjoyed today's little stroll through London and I am wishing you a very happy new week! See you tomorrow!

Photography by Bridgee Melling

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From Place To Space: London Sneak Peek

There is one crazy thing after weekend trips: I get back home very late on Sundays, unpack my suitcase, unwrap all my new acquisitions and then I sit down to quickly blog and share a few impressions with you. Those who follow me on Twitter and Instagram know that I passed this weekend in London. To be more precise in London and the English countryside.

I am honest with you: No, I can't go to bed without a quick blogging session. So that's why I only have a short sneak peek for you. Three pics from three locations (among many others) that marked this fun and busy weekend in England. It was partly fun, partly work, but in total a fab experience. I met up with a few dear blogger friends, met up with new friends and discovered some cool new locations. But I promise to share more with you coming Monday. Up to then I wish you a fabulous start into this new week and I'm sending a big virtual hug your way.

Photography by Igor Josifovic

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