Something for the weekend - A book filled with rooms to get lost in, details to savour and the most amazing collection of chairs I have ever seen in one place. The Alchemy of Things by Karen McCartney is a book I have found myself coming back to time after time over the last few ...
After a weekend of pure bliss on the Isle of Wight, we have been moving things (plants) around the place to accommodate the arrival of a sofa at last and having some zen time with bowls of incense and cups of soothing tea. Today is also the day to share the winners of my spring ...
This chilly September weekend read is the book Make It Your Own by Anna Alicia, the designer-maker behind eco-ethical home-ware and jewellery label A Alicia. Arriving just in time to inspire idle hands to get busy when trapped indoors with all that Autumn rain rolling down the windows. My favourite projects include a Plaited Floor Mat, ...
Ever dreamt of selling all you own and buying a home on wheels to travel in? Well that is the extreme dream that I sometimes have, normally when I have been on vacation and realise how easy it actually is to survive, even enjoy life with just a few essential belongings nearby. But if we ...
I have been thinking about this wonderful project the last couple of weeks and suddenly realised I had better get my skates on, so I am happy to share that today I made my pledge for a copy of the beautiful book Little Treasures: Made by Hand by Pia Jane Bijkerk. It features over 50 ...
I have been doting on the pages of Hans Blomquist's The Natural Home, for months. I love the idea of living in more subtle surroundings, darker and lighter, natural, more masculine, earthy colours, wood mixed with wild flowers, linens and antiques. Perfect Sunday dreaming. (more…)
Welcome to Lobster & Swan. I am a photographer, stylist and shop owner living in East Sussex with my Husband Dean. Together we run the online lifestyle store The Future Kept - come on over and see what's new! Jeska x
