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More retro inspiration. This time from the legendary David Hicks forerunner of Jonathan Adler and Kelly Wearstler. He was the superstar designer of the 1960s and 1970s – sought after by royalty and the privileged. Though it’s been many years since his last projects were centre stage in the design world, David Hicks’ influence is still felt today. His use of pattern is amazing!

As stunningly refined as his designs, fashion designer Marcel Marongiu’s apartment in Paris is crisp, classic and understated. Paying homage to the past, it is of the moment and unpretentious.

…was my new Chocolat magazine! I love magazine subscriptions – that little rush you get when you open the mailbox and see a magazine sitting there. Thought I’d give you a little peek of the new Chocolat.

Wall decals are such a great idea – particularly for renters. They make such a statement to walls that you may not be able to paint or do anything to otherwise. Or for someone just looking for something a little different. I have been thinking of some (in a sort of damask-type pattern in black) for the doors of my Ikea billy bookcase to spice them up a bit (they’re the plastic insert doors as opposed to the more expensive glass ones I should have bought). There’s so much you can do with these – use ’em on a wall, doors, car, family dog…anything 🙂 Here are some used in the traditional way:

Blankwalls	Blankwalls
Pallucco	Pallucco
Blik	House of Pictures

Kenneth Brown is the host of ReDesign, on HGTV. I have to say it’s never been one of my favourite shows. I’m never really wowed by the results. Then I stumbled upon his beach retreat in Santa Monica featured in Western Interiors & Design magazine. I totally changed my mind about him – his place is amazing! Look for yourselves (from Kenneth Brown Design):