( Buster + Punch Lighting and Furniture )

The Cool Kids in Town

I've known about these guys for some time now and have been dying to write about them and share this uber cool / uber creative design team with you all.
Buster + Punch know how to shake up any interior with their very 'extraordinary' products. The London based designers started life in an East London garage where they discovered a passion for designing and creating things they loved, from light fittings, motorcycles, to furniture. This expressive passion behind closed doors developed into these amazing products you will see below.
Below is just a small taster of the amazing lighting range they have developed. Just check out the furniture they do too... bloomin awesome! I'm not going to put too many of their products on this post as I really want you to see for yourself. There is something seriously rock and roll about these guys... I love it.

Image via: Buster + Punch

( Uncle Wilson )

Kids Room Inspiration

Yes, that's right folks, I'M GOING TO BE AN UNCLE... AHHHH! I am so so so excited you have no idea :)
My Twin Brother told me the news 15 weeks ago and I have been dying to tell all my friend and blog family. At times I've nearly burst with excitement and frustration by not being able to tell anyone until my beautiful Sister-In-Law, Beccy, knew everything was ok.
So I am officially thrilled to announce that there is another Wilson entering the world this coming Summer and the Wilson clan are all grinning from ear to ear with happiness and excitement.
My Mum makes me laugh the most though as she is a jolly soul at the best of times but has been singing and dancing around the whole town tell everyone the news whether she knows them or not, hehehe - bless her :)

So on that exciting note, I thought it would be appropriate to do todays post on Children's Rooms. I was inspired to do this as I will be designing my future Niece or Nephew's Nursery. I offered my design services and decorating skills to my Brother and Beccy as a gift to celebrate the announcement.

So here are some lovely images of nurseries and kids rooms to get us inspired:

CONGRATULATIONS NEIL AND BECCY - You are going to be the best parents a child could ever wish for. I love you both very much x

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( Photo-shoot with Fee & Steve )

In April last year, my close friend Fee broke the news to me and our friends that she was pregnant!
Those of you who know me or have followed my blog will know how slushy and sentimental I am, so, you guessed it... I shed a tear or two. I think is was the exciting news that Fee was going to be a Mother combined with the way in which she told me. Fee just stood talking to me for 5 minutes before I noticed a small London underground sign on her coat in the form of a badge / pin. The words 'baby on board' replace the usual 'Underground' text... well, this is where the tears of joy came, hahaha.

So, 9 months later little Thomas was born. He is the most beautiful little boy I have ever seen and my face lights up every time I see him. Thomas is now 6 weeks old and has already developed a fab little character. I am also delighted to say that I am one very proud Godfather to the little man.

As a little pregnancy gift to Fee and Steve, I asked if they wanted a few maternity photos taken. Fee was now 8 and a half months pregnant... Thomas could have come at any moment.
So, on a very cold Sunday morning, Fee, Steve and I set out to the local woods to use as a lovely winter back drop for the shoot. (sorry for dragging you through the woods at 8 and a half weeks Fee, hehehe).

Here are some of the photos from the shoot:

Welcome to the world Thomas xxx

All Photos by Me (Stuart Wilson)

( Valentines Special )

Its nearly that time of year again guys and gals... 

Valentines Day is fast approaching so I thought I'd help out with some quick gift and craft ideas.
Love is in the air ;)

FOR HIM OR HER...

Gold metal wall sculpture for your home. Love starts at home.

FOR HIM OR HER....

JAR OF HEARTS... to put anywhere and everywhere and wait until he/she finds them! very cute

FOR HER...

Cupids arrow in a jar of moss. I think she'd love this :)

FOR YOU BOTH...

Cute 'his and hers' iphone case. 

FOR HIM...

Wild Man beard Cream... Every man likes to think he has a wild side.

FOR HIM OR HER...

Wooden polaroid gift set.

I hope I've inspire you a little if you are stuck for ideas. 

I'll leave you with some lovely 'lovey dovey' images. Don't forget to say those three magic words to that very special person in your life... I'm sure you won't forget! hehehe.

GO ON... BE BRAVE :)

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1. Valentines graphic by me (Stuart Wilson)

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( It's All in the Detail )

As a designer, detail is the most important aspect in the design process. Detailing doesn't have to mean that every part of the designed interior needs to have wacky and intricate elements. A well detailed design can be something so subtle that it blends seamlessly into its form.
Below, I have collected a few images where I feel that this subtle principle works extremely well. It really is all in the detail.

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