It is raining in London, but I actually don't mind, since it's being quite hot and sticky, plus I am super busy at the studio packing orders and getting the house ready. My friend Mari is coming with her 2 children to stay for a few days. I am very excited to have them here, as she is one of my best friends back home and from Uni. So due to me being out and about having fun and working like mad I won't be posting much more this week, but hopefully this beautiful photos of the Baiza House in Portugal will keep you inspired. 

Now and again I come across places that leave me wanted to move and start decorating again. I have been looking for a flat in Las Palmas, to have a base of my own when going home and in the capital, and this apartments in Lisbon, reflect exactly what I would love to get. A simple space, not very big, not much features going on, light and airy, with original wooden floors or tiles, big tall windows and a balcony. I know that this is not going to happen any time soon, but I will eventually get there...

I own to visit this place in Lisbon, I have never being and really want to visit the capital. I think that I will feel like home. I am in love with the refurbishing work they have done to this 18th century building. Each apartment has been named and inspired after a Lisbon garden, and decorated with bold gorgeous wallpapers, outdoors furniture, large scale photography, and vintage pieces, resulting in a fresh and easy way of living, what do you think? Which one is your favourite? more photos and info at their website.

Photos via baixa House

CHOCOLATE CREATIVE AT LIBERTY LONDON

Hello hello I hope you all had a nice weekend. Here in London, it continues to be the hottest I haven't seen or felt in years. My poor mother, who came from Gran Canaria hoping to scape the islands Summer has been suffering the London heat! I will, in fact have to stop working from my studio, as I am melting as I write this…and will join mum in the living room to cut some fabrics and do some packing. 

I know that it doesn't make sense to talk about Christmas under this sunny blessed weather, but I wanted to tell you about an event I went last week. I was invited to come along to Liberty launch of the AW 2013 collections under the name of 'A Cracking Liberty Christmas' and I couldn't have said no to this opportunity as some of my cushions were there together with the rest of the amazing products they will have in stock in the coming months. 

I must confess that when they got in touch about the English Romantic collection, back in January I almost had a heart attack. Liberty is my favourite shop in London and the hope that one day I will see my little brand selling in there have been in my head and heart for a long time. If you are and independent designer, running the show mainly on your own, you will know how difficult it is to negotiate with the big guys and even do wholesale all together. So today I am thrilled to have achieved this and finally see one of my dreams come true. 

Thanks to Simon and the Liberty team for putting together such a nice event. I was very glad to see lots of independent designer's products alongside the dazzling and beautiful Xmas decorations, together with the most gorgeous fashion accessories and gifts. I can't wait to see the window's displays and the actual Christmas section, and of course my cushions, which I hope will do well!.

Photos by me

NOCHINTZ AND NATURAL RETREATS

I have been wanted to talk about Nochintz interiors project for Natural retreats for quite sometimes, but was waiting to get hold of some nice images of the renovation first. Nochintz is a Manchester based creative studio focused on interior design and branding. I got to know about the firm when they approached me over a year ago about my wall hooks for some of their retail projects; and needless to say that I am thrilled to see some my products being used in such a great renovation job, this time for the Yorkshire Dales retreat.  I really like and appreciate their focus on british design and designers. Love their fresh and contemporary approach to interiors with that vintage touch that I am so fan of. I wouldn't mind a few days of total relaxing time in this part of rural England...

Images by Nochintz and Natural Retreats