Talking Shop – Design, lifestyle and inspiration

We can’t quite believe it’s the end of February – a normally grim month that has been made more enjoyable this year by a combination of kind weather and a regular visit to Lobster & Swan, our undisputed Blog of the Month;…

While Scandinavia’s grippingly gloomy thrillers dominate the small screen, its designers are proving freshly irresistible in the world of interiors.* It seems we’ve fallen in love all over again with all things Nordic and, in particular, Danish. From the furniture…

And let us treat you! Our Spend and Save campaign returns later this week: for every £100 you spend online or in store in March, we’ll give you a £15 Voucher to spend in store during April and May –…

It’s all change at our Chelsea store, where we’re clearing the shop floor to usher in our Spring/Summer furniture collection and a whole new look – which means substantial savings for our customers: Sold on a first-come, first-served basis, there’s…

If Midnight in Paris, The Artist and the upcoming remake of The Great Gatsby have left you aching for a little glamour in your surroundings, here’s your chance to indulge your longings for less: For a limited period only, we’ve…

It’s time to get up close and personal with the woods currently showcased in our Chelsea store windows, starting with wonderful, warm, walnut – a strong, dense wood with a beautiful grain. There are dozens of species of walnut, which…

Have you entered our Modern Love Letter competition yet? It closes on the 28th, so you’ve one week left in which to declare your passion for someone or something – your entry will be displayed on our Facebook Wall of…

Our second look at the press this month is a totally random selection of products, people and photography that piqued our interest: Elle Decoration’s comprehensive guide to bathrooms includes a section dedicated to creating a tranquil bathing space (yes, please!)…

Shrove Tuesday (on the 21st) is a great excuse to round up a bunch of mates and have some messy fun making piles of pancakes and seeing who can flip theirs flawlessly and who proves to be a fantastic flop….

We love this book! A total treat for anyone interested in good design and where to find it, Max Fraser’s London Design Guide 2012-2013 combines need-to-know information (with the occasional pithy observation) about retailers and auction houses, galleries and museums, plus…