January 2013
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October 2012
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September 2012
2 posts
Here’s another job I did for the Gentleman’s Club inspired meeting room at The Found Collective in Shoreditch. My aim was to create a comfortable and attractive area for FND to share visual media with their colleagues and clients. The bench style seating is 4 meters long. Visit http://www.thefoundcollective.com/ to view their breath-taking films, music videos, commercials and...
I admit that I’ve been nervous about showing off my own work in the past, but here goes! I have the facilities to work with soft leathers so I jumped at the chance to upholster this beautiful chair by talented craftsman Frank Boggis-Rolfe. Visit http://www.boggisrolfedesign.co.uk/wp/ for Frank’s unique and contemporary designs.
April 2012
2 posts
All That Junk
‘What ya gonna do with all that junk, all that junk inside your trunk?’ You’re going to upcycle it, that’s what you’re going to do.
As much as I love contemporary design, I rarely buy a brand new piece of furniture or product for my home. That may have a little to do with the great expense of a brand new product, but generally (and honestly), it’s more fun...
Timeless Retro Design
When it comes to furniture you’ll find it hard to beat 20th century classics. Practical, timeless elegance which suit any style of decor from a 1930’s boudoir, to a highly contemporary 21st Century urban condo.
Hail Brittania: Ercol vs Conran - Classic British design.
In 1920, Lucian Ercolani started his own business in High Wycombe, the chair making capital of England. He developed...
January 2012
2 posts
Sew Content...
I knew since my very first home economics class in school, that I wanted to spend the rest of my life sewing but it’s taken me 12 years to discover how to use my love of stitch to create something practical, and useful. After studying textile design in college I decided to continue into fashion and began my studies in clothing design and garment construction, soon after graduation I became...
Bespoke Flooring Made from Vintage Leather Belts!
These beautiful floor tiles have been re-worked from vintage leather belts by TING, a London based design company devoted to making luxury products using sustainable materials and ethical production. This attractive and hard-wearing surface is also suitable for table and bar tops, walls and feature areas, as well as floors.
“Each belt is hand selected to ensure a high grade of leather and...
November 2011
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Upcycling! Creative, fun, eco friendly and cheaper...
Up-cy-cle tr.v. up·cy·cled, up·cy·cling, up·cy·cles
Converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or a higher environmental value.
Reusing a material or product in a fashion that does not downgrade it’s quality.
Reusing old products in a new way decreasing the environmental impact of manufacturing a brand new product.
I’ve been...
July 2011
2 posts
Top 10 Thrifty Tips!
A warm welcome to my new eco sister blog, The Felted Frog! Run by thrifty artist Lizzie Ault (soon to be Lizzie Long!) You can find her on Twitter @lizzieault, and to follow her gorgeous tips for stylish sustainability, visit http://feltedfrog.com/
July Loves...
I’ve been thinking a lot about practicality lately, product design which is both beautiful and highly functional. It’s something which is very important to me, to have in my home something aesthetically pleasing to the eye, which also helps my day to day living.
This month The Corduroy Cat admires…
The ‘Fatty Container’ - by Harri Koskinen for Schimidinger...
June 2011
3 posts
All American Old Style from Pennsylvania...
A little bit of All American Old Style from Oswald’s Mill, an 18th century Germanic house mill in the heart of Pennsylvania.
http://www.oswaldsmill.com
June Loves...
Summer’s finally here! It’s no surprise it’s raining in Old Blighty, but we’ll brighten things up with this month’s favourites!
This month The Corduroy Cat loves…
Mini Modern’s ‘Whitby’ nautical wallpaper - stylish and eco friendly, printed in the UK using waterbased inks on paper from sustained forests. £45 per 10m roll...
Old Shoes and Film Noir...
The Corduroy Cat was originally created to promote a range of handmade textiles for the home, made from recycled and vintage materials whilst sharing with you some creative, stylish and innovative product design currently on the market. The first samples are currently in production and I’ve been very tempted to post up a sneaky peek, I’m refraining, so instead I’ll share with you...
May 2011
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May Loves...
Summer’s on its way! Time to blow away those winter blues and step outdoors.
This month, The Corduroy Cat loves…
‘The Happy Campers’ by Tess Car and Kat Heyes. A unique and inspiring guide to camping, crammed full of practical tips and brilliant ideas from finding the perfect camping spot and building a fire, to simple but delicious recipes, entertainment, games and...
February 2011
6 posts
Springtime Chic with H&M Home
I was pleasantly surprised with H&M’s new earthy homeware collection. With it’s botanical prints, and fresh natural colour palettes, it’s a perfect way to bring springtime into your home!
1. Linen apron £14.99 2. Frills cushion cover £14.99 3. Storage basket £2.99 4. Botanical cushion cover £7.99 5. Round velvet cushion £14.99 6. Jacquard-weave throw £24.99 7. Linen place...
February Loves...
Every month I’ll be selecting a handful of my favourite products for the home, from gifts and gadgets to furniture and textiles.
This month, the Corduroy Cat loves…
‘Warbling Pillow’ £68.00, Anthropologie.
‘DAW Plastic Arm Chair with Maple Wood Leg Base’ £373, Charles & Ray Eames via Vitra. For a lower budget version see the ‘Eames inspired DAW...
A Smack of Jellyfish & Other Educational Works...
Check out these quirky limited-edition prints from Woop Studios. Now you can learn the collective nouns for some of nature’s most obscure creatures, and each of the delightful images are accompanied with 10 fascinating facts about the animal depicted. Visit the new online gallery at woopstudios.com
Sustainable Design With Ten Plan DIY
Ten Plan is a collaboration of 10 designers passionate about environmental sustainability. Each of them have designed an object accompanied by plans and instructions for you to download for free (or at a cost of a small donation), to make at home for yourself DIY style!
My personal favourites - For convenience, the Outdoor Kitchen by Nina Tolstrup, complete with a bucket sink, chopping board, gas...
Now for something a little more macabre than...
A few months back I jumped on a train to London’s Brick Lane, to attend Tent London Design Festival held at the Old Truman Brewery. Over 200 designers, companies and brands presented an exciting showcase of contemporary, and in some cases unearthly design. I discovered some incredible and bizarre products but one designer in particular really captured my imagination. Alex Randall and her...
Damn Good Cherry Pie!
Welcome to The Corduroy Cat! What better way to say hello and make new friends than dishing up a big plate of something tasty. So here’s a recipe for delicious, good old fashioned cherry pie. Enjoy!
Serves 10-12
800g (1¾ lb) ripe cherries, stoned juice of 2 lemons 1 cinnamon stick 150g (5 oz) sugar 300g (10 oz) cherry jam 2 tablespoons kirsch 150g (5 oz) butter, plus extra for greasing 1...
