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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...

Holly Vaughan and her husband Will, between them have all bases covered for any new build/renovation or development project. Together they founded and, now run 'Vaughan Design and Development' based on the Hampshire/Sussex/Surrey border. Insta: @vaughan_d_d. Holly’s impressive portfolio and extensive design background has spanned the residential and commercial sector, leading her to being featured in Living Etc, Domino, Elle Decoration, You Magazine and Sunday Times Style publications. She has been featured for Vaughan Design & Development and also her former interior design studio and retail shop, Holly’s House. The lovely Holly very kindly took a few minutes out of her...

My Insider Guide to This Incredible City Embarking on a quest for vintage textiles in Istanbul is not just a shopping excursion; it's a cultural adventure through winding streets and bustling markets. As someone deeply passionate about fabrics with a penchant for exploration, I've curated an insider guide to help you navigate this enchanting city, while uncovering hidden textile treasures. STAY: Firstly, for a successful textile hunt it’s crucial to be well-rested and energised for your exploration. I highly recommend staying at Novotel Istanbul for its convenient location, providing easy access to the bazaars and all areas of the city....

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...