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My Top 10 Mid Century Planters

Published by Karen Knox

Plants plants plants!! They are everywhere. And I love it. I can’t actually get enough of them. Combine my love of plants, styling and all things mid-century, this inevitably makes mid-century planters right up there with one of my fave things to add to interiors right now. Turned, tapered wooden legs? Elevated greenery? Yes please! Let me show you my top 10 picks . Tall Concrete Planter with Wooden Legs, £55 – Next Yes, you read right, Next! Wide Concrete Planter with Wooden Legs, £55 – Next Concrete and wood, super versatile materials to fit right into industrial, Scandi, vintage, mid-century and contemporary interiors. Modern Wood Leg Planter, £89 – West Elm “With their simple ceramic bowls and solid wood legs, our Modern Wood Leg Planters create an industrial look for your greenery. Even better? Their oak-finished legs have been treated to be used either inside or out.” A good choice for those of you looking to take the concrete look into the great outdoors. Turned Leg Tabletop Planters, from £24 – Westelm “Inspired by the clean silhouettes …

Let’s talk about Next…

Published by Karen Knox

I tend to dip in and out of Next. They have had bursts of genius in their homeware department… which tends to come and go, so it’s always pot luck whether i’d find something of interest. Antler Light from Next used in my Eclectic Living Room Project Next have certainly stormed into 2017 wearing their best pants, giving us some SERIOUSLY good interiors inspiration. Some of it I want right this minute. And I think you might too. Come see. Spheres 6 Light Brass Pendant Light – £130 Oh my actually bloody hell what??? Can you see this? Yes, it’s from Next. And it will sell out. So if you like it, flipping buy it now. At £130, this is a steal when similar chandelier/multi-arm lights are selling for £500+. Palm Tree Table Lamp – £60 It’s so cool. Not too crazy. A great way of adding a subtle touch of personality and fun to your bedroom or living room. Evelyn Pendant – £35 Oh this is just ridiculous. £35? They may as well be giving them away. How …

Object

Published by Karen Knox

Copper Cage Ceiling Lamp with Glass Dome After another perusing session, I came across Object. A most beautifully elegant independent online store, featuring pieces from a small range of designers and makers. “OBJECT WAS BORN OUT OF PASSION TO CREATE A VIRTUAL HOME FOR ARTISAN DESIGN FOR THE HOUSE, WARDROBE AND WEDDING. FUSING MINIMALISM WITH FEMININITY, OBJECT’S FOUNDER RACHAEL ADAMS, SEEKS AFTER MAKERS AND SMALL INDEPENDENTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE THAT FIT THIS AESTHESTIC.” Rachael has curated products under Home, Style and White (an alternative word for Weddings). I felt very calm and serene after browsing… and was also chomping at the bit to spend some real cha-ching. For now, I shall share with you some of my favourite pieces from the “Home” selection. I hope you like as much as I do. Levels Print – Metallic Beige and Copper by Kristina Krogh Marble and Gold Table Lamp Very luxe. Jersey Geometric Throw Oak Wall Shelf Concrete Storage Jar (I’d like two please, one in white and one in grey) Nude Leather Strap Wood Shelf – Comes in Large and Small And …