Pretty Vs Sleek

I have a theory which I was discussing with my friend Allison over at Pink Fibro. Whenever I do a post on something "pretty" or "decorative" I get lots of comments. I get, well, not much response at all when I post something that is architectural or ultra modern.

Personally, I prefer to live in an interior which is eclectic, personal and the opposite of minimal, but as a design jounalist I can really appreciate a fabulously sleek modern house. I just wouldn't want to live in it.

I think that most people - and most bloggers out there - feel the same way.

I often have this discussion with my husband who is an architect and is particularly good at designing older-style houses with generous proportions and details but feels architectural peer pressure to "do modern".

I'd like to hear what you think.

Designers Guild Funky

If you have not already noticed I love a dash of retro in my interiors and the new spring fabrics and furniture from Tricia Guild are just the ticket (if one can afford the price ticket).

There are lots of similarities with what I am working on at the moment. I am doing retro standard lamps in bright prints and bobble trims as well as re-working old, over-the-top sixties and seventies cane chairs - you can just see one they have painted blue sneaking into the middle shot.

I am a little shy about posting my work and what's in the shop which is ridiculous I know but I promise to take some snaps in the next day or so.