Martha Stewart Living: Blue & White Decorating Ideas

Over my Easter break I spent a lazy morning reading the April issue of Martha Stewart Living from cover to cover. Fresh coffee in hand, I devoured the inspirational pages noting down recipe and decorating ideas as I went. For the last few days I've kept returning to their 'Cool Blues' story; the refreshing palette of summary blue hues and creamy whites continually inspiring my creativity. So, there was nothing for it - I simply had to blog about it! As well as sharing the feature, I've pulled together some of my favourite blue and white shopping buys in the market right now. I just love that H&M Home cushion, and that Westelm plate has striking graphic elements to it. Who am I kidding: I love them all! What catches your eye?

Martha Stewart Living tears: Photography by Simon Watson; Text by Kathleen Hackett; Created by Rebecca Robertson, Scott Horne and Erin Jang | Market Picks by Bright.Bazaar: Orla Kiely; H&M Home; Habitat (Vase, Tumbler, Bottle); Benjamin Moore Paints (1, 2, 3); Westelm

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Conran: New Wallpaper, Windows and Market Picks

There's lots of fun and exiting happenings going on at Conran. First off, and to celebrate Sir Terrance Conran's 80th birthday, Conran have allowed Surface View access to a range of mid-century prints from their V&A archives. Photographed here with their new Barton range in partnership with Ercol - a seven piece range of solid oak furniture (shown above/below). Their visual team have been busy creating a 'Sunrise to Sunset' theme for their summer windows, depicting a summer's day from breakfast to evening drinks, with morning and evening birdsong playing in each section. I certainly need to hot foot it down there to see it in person, especially given how beautiful their spring windows were. Finally, I've shared a few picks from The Conran Shop's summer range, because let's face it: these guys stock some seriously tempting pieces! Anything catch your eye? Have you seen the new window displays yet?

Conran | Market: (left to right, from top) 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

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The Conran Shop, London - Spring Windows & Market Picks

Hurrah for Friday! It's my first weekend back in London and one of my first stops this weekend will be The Conran Shop to check out their spring windows in person. So I thought I'd share you some sneak peeks of the window displays, which have been given a seasonal uplift with cheery blossom trees on a carpet of more than two million fabric petals. Each day until the end of March, the visual team at each store will add more than 50 buds to each tree until they are heavy with blossom. The team have even infused a natural cheery blossom scent into the petals - now that's what I call attention to detail! I've picked out some of the items I'll be looking out for this weekend in a Conran Shop market picks special. What do you like from their spring collection?

Oswald Squint Sofa, £3,675 | Multi Frames, £22 | Combi Pendant, £55 | Pink Stripe Throw, £195 | Bentwood Chair, £99 | Hornbill Jug, £220 | Herringbone Cushion, £27.50 each

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Market Picks: Home Accessories

Time Talks wall clock, £306, Dot Maison | Guest bath towel x2, £6.99, H&M Home | Hive vase, $24, West Elm | Silver Owl, €4.95, Le Souk | Party teacup and saucer, £7.95 each, Heals | Joanie cushion, £20, Habitat | Ravello lamp, $695, Jonathan Adler

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Red Magazine: The Colour Issue

The moment I read the orange colour story in the interiors section of Red's March issue I knew I wanted to share it here on Bright.Bazaar. Exotic, uplifting and unforgivingly bright, the editorial - styled by Mary Norden and shot by Polly Wreford - is an inspiring guide on how to use orange in your home. From textiles to paints there's plenty to ignite your mind when it comes to this fiery hue. Plus, how cool is that doll's house? That's what I call knockout styling! As well as the feature, I've put together some market picks in case you feel like a spot of shopping. Well, it's mid week so we could all do with a little treat...!

Red magazine feature: Creative Director, Mary Norden | Photographs, Polly Wreford

Market Picks: Orla Kiely sofa | Wales and Wales chest | Jonathan Adler cushion | Donna Wilson cushion | West Elm side table | Heal's cup and saucer

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