This week, I can't stop blending up this smoothie! It's sweet, nutritious and is full of green & red veggies! Beetroot is very well known for it's "happy tummy" properties. People who suffer with IBS, troublesome tummies & discomfort, beetroot will be your new best friend.
So yesterday we met up with two fabulous ladies, Pippa from Pippa Says & Louise from Lu'Ami Music.
We discussed some very exciting future projects whilst sipping on Starbucks Coffee - Pistachio Rose Mocha's to be precise.
They were delicious, don't get me wrong. Definitely the best flavour combo Starbucks has ever come up with.
On the walk home, we were thinking of a "good for you" alternative but with the same great taste. After some experimentation, it happened! Absolute heaven in a mug, so fresh, delicious and 100% good for you!
I know what you're thinking.... those two words - "boozy" and "raw" should NEVER be seen together! Well, in one way you're right. But, as a foodie, unfortunately, taste matters more than "being 100% clean", so; with lots of experimenting and many tubs of raw brownies eaten, one day, I decided to add some booze..... and yes, to answer your question, that day had been particularly stressful.... no, I'm kidding. I just fancied a change.
What I particularly love about this recipe is that you don't need to cook it! All it needs is a whizz in the "whizzer" aka food blender / processor and some time in the freezer. Voila! Bish, bash, bosh, you have yourself a boozy brownie.
Christmas seems to be arriving earlier and earlier each year..... not that I'm complaining! I LOVE Christmas, especially because I get to celebrate it twice!
My beautiful mama is Swedish, so we get to celebrate all things Scandinavian during the run up to Christmas Eve (which is the official Christmas Day in Sweden). Then, come Christmas day, it's time for Turkey (thanks to dad).
Last week, I discovered something phenomenal.
We all eat honey - and we all eat cacao nibs - but usually, we enjoy them as "individual super foods".
Last week, I was at a beautiful Yoga Retreat and for breakfast, they had a mysterious looking pot next to the home made jams and nut butters. "What is that"? I thought. It looked like honey but not quite.... I asked the lovely girl working at the retreat and she said it was honey with cacao nibs mixed in.
With no time to waste I hurried over to try this marvellous creation!
Autumn, it's the time of year we start buying candles. Many of us like scented candles as they boost our mood and sometimes, even our happiness.
For me (and I know, for a lot of my friends), some scented candles are way too strong. After 30 minutes, I often find myself blowing them about to avoid the onset of a headache.
It's taken me a long, LONG time to finally find some candles I absolutely love. These gorgeous aromatherapy candles use dreamy combinations of essential oils to lift your mood, de-stress you and help clean the air in your home.
The arrival of autumn usually affects our skin. I've often heard the saying: "Your face is a map of your internal health".
The other day, I read something very interesting. Apparently the shop bought soya and nut milks aren't as good for us as we may think......
Making our own milk can help us get almost x10 times more vitamins than drinking the supermarket cartons and we all know almonds contain wonderful vitamins. We've been working on our vitamin milk for a while and finally, we've got a great recipe to share:
So, over the last few years there's been quite a lot of chatter about our house plants and if they respond to certain household sounds and vibrations.
Think about where your plants sit in your home. Are they near your television or music speakers?
If the answer is yes, you won't be surprised to hear that certain noises and vibrations can actually help your plants thrive! Over the last few years, a lot of research has been carried out and the evaluation was that plants DO actually respond to sound.
This quick and easy Swedish Supper is one I grew up with. It's fresh, it's tasty and works all year round, summer or winter.
Feng Shui. It's something that's worked for centuries.
Sometimes when we're busy or in a transitional period, our home's see the worst of us. It might start to feel more cluttered than usual, there might be more mess and things may feel a little disorganised.
... Who's the fairest of them all?
Why it's THIS NEW BEAUTY that Miles has designed.
Loopie Mirrors are beautiful, elegant and extremely stylish and are available in two sizes, standard and super-size. Secretly hung from the back so the mirror sits flat against the wall !
Introducing the Santiago Collection! Elegantly turned components are the basis of this collection. The forms of the legs give a nod to the traditional cabriole style.
Crisp edges of surfaces juxtapose the visual softness of the round components.
You may have heard of the term before, either from knowing someone Danish or from buying a "Hygge Candle" (which smell heavenly). The word "Hygge" doesn't translate into English easily.
Mormor's Pepparkakor means "Grandmother's Gingerbread Cookies" in Swedish.
Every year, depending on where we were (in the UK or Sweden for Christmas), my family will make these without fail.
Amazing news! Matteo (our fabulous interior designer) and his team won 2 awards at the International Property Awards 2014!
You've got friends who've started their own businesses and 3 years down the line, they're doing really well. You see the rewards they're reaping and it sounds wonderful.
You've just moved into a new place and it's SO GOD DAMN EXCITING! You've either moved into a larger property or it's your first time living away from your family, so naturally, you will need to buy some new things to help your home feel more, well - "homely".
It's hard and my goodness don't we know it! But there's a secret!
……. and it can be explained in one word - "planning".
We know what you're thinking….. "You can't just turn ON creativity, so how on earth can I plan it"?
We love inspirational quotes…… sooooooo, so much.
So that's what we've done for you today - we've compiled a one minute blog post of beautiful, inspiring and some very funny interiors quotes. Enjoy!
Last month we welcomed Richard Bell & David Powell to the ContemporaryLab Design Team.
With such exciting work to offer, we were delighted when they said they wanted to join ContemporaryLab on their journey to be the best design graduate collective around. So why not get to know them better yourselves too?
Today we picked up on the news that Teal is officially 2014's colour of the year; chosen by a panel of international colour experts for ColourFutures™.
Their theme for 2014 is “Unlocking Potential”. Teal was chosen as the Colour of the Year 2014 as it is the amalgamation of blue and green. Sitting somewhere between these two colours, it represents balance as well as sophistication, tranquility and versatility.
We are thrilled to announce that Jane will be designing this year's Malmaison Christmas tree in Dundee! Recently, she spent the day touring and photographing Dundee as part of the Malmaison Christmas tree project, and what a beautiful place it is!
This week, our interior designer, Matteo, loves white on white! Mix textures and tones to achieve a really contemporary look!
We've been carving pumpkins at ContemporaryLab! Happy Halloween everyone!
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They have arrived!!! The gorgeous new Brighton Oven Mitts!
Stylish, safe and sensible! White on black images, safe to use and generously sized, this oven glove ticks all the right boxes.
Matteo, our fabulous in-house interior designer, is one of London's leading international designers whose approach to design is both original and inspired.
Exposed Concrete: As well as being a useful and versatile material, exposed concrete can create a raw, industrial-chic look inside. Watch this space for progress on Matteo's current project featuring this trend.
"Have you ever thought about adding stone to your home? Cooling down and opening up any room, stone such as slate, flint, marble and granite are just a selection of the most popular amongst home owners and interior designers. With easy cleaning and clean cut looks, stone can be a great feature in any interior space."
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