Articles — vintage home

Last week, I had the absolute privilege of teaching a gathered lampshade workshop at Thyme, an elegant estate nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds. While the workshop was a joy, I couldn’t resist indulging in a little vintage textile hunting during my stay. The Cotswolds is famous for its rolling countryside, honey-hued villages and rich history, but it also happens to be a treasure trove for vintage lovers like myself. It’s filled with charming antique shops and hidden gems that offer some of the most exquisite vintage fabrics and homewares. If you’re like me and love the thrill of...

Ahhh how we love to see the signs of spring: a time of renewal, rejuvenation and all-around revitalization. Whilst Mother Nature may be dragging her heels in delivering us from the clutches of winter, fear not!  Here at CJ Interiors we take matters into our own hands and usher in the spirit of spring right into all our humble abodes. So, without further ado, let's dive into ten tantalizing ways to freshen up your living space and banish those winter blues, even if the great outdoors hasn't quite caught up yet. Here are ten ways to infuse your home with...

Having been neck-deep in the interior world for much of my professional life, I have built wonderful relationships with fellow vintage and textile enthusiasts, plus gained some incredible friendships along the way. It was my absolute pleasure to catch up with the wonderfully eclectic Octavia Dickinson and pick her brains on all things interiors. We endlessly discussed disrupting room designs with fun pieces that work inexplicably, and about making unique statements that represent yourself, your home and how you live in it.  Octavia’s interiors are joyful, layered and decorative. Drawing on her art-history training at the Courtauld Institute in London, she...

One of the loveliest parts of my work is having the opportunity to meet inspiring people and other women who bring so much to the design world. My most recent meet-up was with the ever inspiring Louisa Greville Williams of LGW Designs. With over 30 years of experience as an interior designer and a House and Garden Top 100 firm that she established with her long time friend Sarah Vanrenen. Louisa has firmly placed herself as a leading interior designer helping clients around the world to express their lifestyle and personality in their homes. Read below about our meeting and all...