Artivist Film Festival 2010 reaches London
February 23, 2010 by Jen Marsden · Leave a Comment
Have you seen Avatar yet? Are you looking for more inspirational films with an ethical statement? Well London is about to join in the recent trend Los Angeles has been experiencing as the 6th Annual International Artivisit Film Festival reaches the capital in early March. Jen Marsden writes.
What Pop Art’s Sir Peter Blake did with organic chocolate
November 22, 2009 by Jen Marsden · 1 Comment
We love the Godfather of Pop Art and we love Green & Black’s chocolate. So we got very excited to hear about a new gallery competition that combines the two and allows you to win 700 bars – yes 700 – of the gorgeous choc! Jen Marsden writes.
Exclusive interview with interiors guru Alexandra Bishop from Biome Lifestyle
August 14, 2009 by Clare Saxon · Leave a Comment
Alexandra Bishop from ethical interiors online boutique Biome Lifestyle chats to Clare Saxon about lentil lamps, being a reformed banker and the horrors of flat pack furniture. Read more
Eco Agony Uncle: Saving the planet one question at a time!
August 5, 2009 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment
Ben Wigley, co-founder of eco store BigGreenSmile.com rides to the rescue of damsels in distress one more time. From how to save our sun-blessed holiday skin to his personal recommendation for getting that heartbreaking make-up stain out of your favourite bamboo towel, Ben swoops by with the answers! Read more
Buyer’s guide to organic cotton
June 18, 2009 by Clare Saxon · Leave a Comment
Treat yourself to a slice of affordable luxury with our pick of the best organic cotton textiles. Sleep easy with crisp cotton bedlinen or earn eco points with organic home accessories. Victoria Harrison, Picture Editor at mydeco sees what the high street has to offer and help guide you through the eco jargon. Read more
Top ten home buys for under a fiver
April 22, 2009 by Clare Saxon · Leave a Comment
However hard you try not to spend money, it’s impossible to avoid shopping for your home because it always needs updating. Thankfully there are lots of great products out there that don’t cost the earth (in more ways than one). Annie Deakin, Editor of mydeco, finds some beautiful bargain homewares that all cost under £5. Read more
Meet the designer: Ryan Frank
April 16, 2009 by Clare Saxon · Leave a Comment
Inspired by the heaps of discarded furniture on the streets of London, Ryan Frank mixes urban attitude with green interiors. Olivia Wood from mydeco chats to Ryan Frank about saving cash, ‘free-range furniture’ and finding glorious things in skips. Read more
Top ten: Knit one, pearl one… nifty thrifty interiors
February 11, 2009 by Clare Saxon · Leave a Comment
Being short on cash can often mean that the luxuries of new clothes and decor must be forgotten. Not so if you have a nifty hand and a stylish eye. Anna Chambers from mydeco.com cuts shapes on the cutting edge craft trends and gives us some tips on recession busting DIY. Read more
Meet the designer: Vintage interiors queen emmalovesretro
January 29, 2009 by Clare Saxon · 1 Comment
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Cushions made from old dresses and curtains make for a stylish way to be eco in the home. emmalovesretro rocks striking psychedelic pinks with gorgeous 60s prints and she does it all from recycled materials. We love Emma as much as Emma loves retro! Emma Glibbery chats to Malaika Byng Features Writer of mydeco.com about £2 jeans, vintage Dior and childhood nostalgia. Read more
Meet the designer: Oliver Heath on getting eco chic in your home
January 20, 2009 by Clare Saxon · Leave a Comment
Eco-warrior Oliver Heath practises what he preaches. Since winning Young Designer of the Year in 1998, the former Changing Rooms presenter has been on a mission to spread the word that eco can most certainly be chic. Annie Deakin from mydeco catches up with him. Read more
