Articles — homewares
Vintage Textile Hunting in the Cotswolds: A Delightful Adventure
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...
Decorating with Vintage Textiles: Lucinda Griffith
My latest spotlight is with the wonderful, Lucinda Griffiths of Lucinda Griffiths Design, an experienced interior designer who has created stunning rooms and spaces with clients all across the UK. She calls her service a 'satnav service for decorating, with the client in the driving seat'. Lucinda made the move from London back to her home country of Wales 15 years ago and bought a tumbledown in sight of the mountain that had been the view from her childhood bedroom. She has decorated and designed this home with second hand furniture, vintage textiles, cast offs etc and I have been...
Decorating with Vintage Textiles: Lisa Mehydene
Lisa Mehydene is the founder of the wonderful online store Edit58. Lisa- a self-confessed interiors junkie and rug addict is an avid traveller with an enviable eye for must-have pieces, she launched edit58 as a platform to share the irresistible finds she’s collected, combined with her own unique design spin. By building relationships with craftspeople in Portugal, France, the US and one of her favourite places: Morocco, edit58 has flourished into a cult success story that’s no longer such a well-kept secret. I caught up with her to ask exactly what it is she loves about all things vintage! @edit.58 How do...
Spring fabrics to get spring ready!
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...