honestly? i’m not a wallpaper person. painted walls are more my kind of thing, but i am starting to crave the atmosphere that a wallpaper creates in a room as the days are getting colder, so deciding to take part in national wallpaper week might just change my mind about it.

focusing on the theme, myself and the other half don’t have a huge social itinerary on sundays. it typically consists of cat snuggles, cleaning, comfort food and a glass of gin before preparing for the week ahead. until project annex is complete, we simply don’t have the space to have friends over, so one thing we would love to eventually have is a bar area to home our (many) bottles of gin and throw a little gathering.

alcohol and interiors, pure heaven! take a look at this moodboard for inspiration…

i’ve opted for the simple texture wallpaper ‘rhapsody charcoal’ from the graham & brown superfresco easy range to channel a moody vibe. the not-quite-black finish of this wallpaper is the perfect palette for almost any interior style. i’ve pushed for a little feminine edge by accenting with rose gold/copper barware, a playful handlettered piece of art and washed out flowers.

1 – graham & brown rhapsody charcoal wallpaper
2 – glass portrait zinc frame from john lewis
3 – ‘smile, there’s gin’ print from society6
4 – faux peony flower arrangement from john lewis
5 – rose gold cocktail strainer from drinkstuff
6 – rose gold jigger measure from drinkstuff
7 – rose gold boston cocktail shaker from drinkstuff
8 – birch wood paper straws from confetti shop
9 – crystal skull head vodka from 31dover
10 – hendricks gin from waitrose
11 – copper geometric hexagonal tray from H&M
12 – ‘good things to drink’ book by mr lyan and friends
13 – three tier iron drinks trolley from out there interiors
14 – stemless wine glasses by dartington glassware

this post was a collaboration with graham & brown. you can see previous days from national wallpaper week by following the hashtag: #nationalwallpaperweek

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which wood do you chose? mango wood is one of my favourites. it has soft, creamy texture when it’s been sanded down and is usually light golden in colour; but it isn’t just the appearance of this wood that has me fascinated. mango wood is becoming increasingly known as one of the more eco-friendly woods available.

not surprisingly, mango wood comes from the mango fruit tree, and when the tree reaches around 20 years old it becomes less efficient at producing fruit. in the past, when the mango trees reached it’s maturity they were left to rot or were often burnt for fuel which omits excess CO2. now this wood is being used for everything, from furniture to kitchen utensils, preventing danger to animals, wildlife and reduces pollution!

the wood is dense and takes to staining and waxing very easily, making it a beautiful alternative material for furniture. because of this, the use of mango wood is saving the more endangered woods such as teak from being harvested.

1 – marble and mango wood coat hooks from john lewis
2 – small mango wood storage box/crate from pastel lane
3 – walur mango wood chopping board from urbanara
4 – nimri mango wood engraved serving board from urbanara
5 – chip & dip plate with mango wood bowl from john lewis
6 – off white iron and mango wood smithy stool from toast
7 – dakota mango cube nest from casabella furniture

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here are some of my favourites:

1 – bonjour print sample (15% off)
2 – set of 2 wooden chopping boards (25% off)
3 – nelson sepulveda z1 black sisal net lamp (20% off)
4 – normann copenhagen black knot chair (30% off)
5 – arne jacobsen design letters cups (25% off)
6 – handforged bottle opener SOLD!
7 – gold and black kitchen knife block (60% off)

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i’ve thrown together a quick natural textures moodboard, to give you some inspiration for shopping with your discount! i really like the earthy, laid back african vibes of the products i’ve featured below. they would work great in the garden for a casual al fresco party or in a plant filled conservatory for a fresh and natural atmosphere.

1 – pom pom cotton cushion cover
2 – round sun beam inspired gold mirror
3 – vintage style glass jar with gold lid
4 – ceramic fluted vase with organic stripes
5 – wooden salad servers
6 – fringed jute rug
7 – ceramic leaf shaped dish
8 – small metal bowl in brushed gold

will you be purchasing anything with your 10% off?

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inspiration: i found these two pieces of raw, abstract art called “revolution b and sanctum mixed media” by richard nott recently. they’ve been the kind of inspiration you just have to keep going back to admire because it’s all you can think about. they sparked my creativity for a cool industrial interior moodboard

palette: chalk board paint from b&q, white linen from ada & ina, geometries wallpaper from callidus guild, black tile from the winchester tile company, slate tray from zara home, concrete (make your own) from wickes, white tiles from fired earth, barn wood from victoria luxury flooring.

interior: linen duvet from h&m, fabric cord cable from eastern collective, string shelving from utility, blanket from ikea, candle holder from kibisi, cassina armchair from nest, cast iron radiator from castrads, plumen pendent and bulb from plumen, palette coffee table from made.com.

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