[Stella Loves] Affordable Art Fair 2015 or how to source contemporary art on a budget

I attended the Battersea fair this weekend, like I do most years, which gathered over 100 galleries and 1,100 artists showcasing pieces up to £4000 with a focus on art under £500. The first thing I should mention for the mamas out there who will read this, is that the AAF team cleverly offers a free creche at the event. Yes, you read this right, FREE. CHILDCARE. While you browse (and have a cheeky G&T break at the fair's bar, with both hands). TOTES HASHTAG GENIUS, non?

[Star Buys] Rocking chairs that rock

When I was decorating Stella's nursery a couple of years ago - which seems like bloody yesterday but that's another story [insert crying face emoji here] - I was looking at a stylish options for a comfortable armchair to add to her room, you know, for those endless night feeds obviously but also to finish the look and make the nursery Instagram friendly and all (I am shallow like that, sue me).

[Star Tips] 5 easy ways to add a touch of Morocco to your home decor

Salamalikoum peeps! I have only just about recovered from my trip to Marrakech last month. To sum up the weekend: Total. Interiors. Porn. Period. Shopping in the souks is an assault on the senses and the most intense yet exhilarating shopping experience I have had in a while. Berber rugs a go-go, beautifully crafted brass lanterns everywhere, golden leather poufs at every corner, and don't get me started on the patterns, the colours, the textures...

Star TipsEmilie Jacob7 October 2015moroccan, marrakesh, pom poms, pouffes, moroccan styleComment

[Eye Candy] London Design Festival 2015: The Stella Edit

I know a lot of designers and interior stylists find the whole show trail a bit of a pain in the derriere, but for me it's one of the highlights of the year. I got more excited than Stella when we took her to the zoo. Tiiiiigers! Coooooopper lamps! If you've never been to an interior design show, It's a bit like getting lost in a gigantic place that is a cross between a big casino in Las Vegas, Heathrow Terminal 5 and the first floor of Westfield.

Emilie Jacob29 September 2015 Comments

Amara Interior Blog Awards 2015: Vote for Stella + the Stars!

Yes, you've read this right... Stella + the Stars has been nominated for an award! Click on the big black button below to vote for me before Friday 18 September and read on to find out how the hell this all happened!

Chez MoiEmilie Jacob16 September 2015Amara, Interior Blog Awards, IBA15, interior styling, interior design, AwardsComment

[Stella Loves] Industrial style lighting from William & Watson

Despite what some might say, the industrial influence is still fashionable and my favourite part of that trend is definitely lighting. Not everyone owns a loft in NYC, I am well aware of that. That doesn't mean you can't embrace the industrial trend. The secret is to avoid recreating the full warehouse/industrial look in your own home, but instead borrow a few keys influences or pieces and mix it up a bit.