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Wednesday, 27 February 2013

LK Bennett

Our beautiful city mansion location played host to LK Bennett's Spring/Summer 2013 shoot with actress Rosamund Pike.

This collection showcases LK Bennett's 'strong British heritage, with relaxed tailoring and modern classic pieces'

 
 
 
 
Take a look at the behind the scenes video...
 
 
 
 

Monday, 25 February 2013

Fabulous Magazine with Kelly Brook

After the glitz of yesterday's Oscars, we have to show you this glamorous shoot of the beautiful Kelly Brook from this weekend's Fabulous Magazine. Looking every inch the hollywood star, the model and actress was photographed at our exclusive location Central St Martins:




 
 
 

The imposing former college campus provided the perfect backdrop for the story which was shot by Mark Hayman.

Read the full interview and watch the behind the scenes video here: http://fabulousmag.co.uk/2013/02/25/one-tough-brookie/

Focus x

Friday, 22 February 2013

Make the most of your space

If you are looking to make the most of a space in your home then take inspiration from the locations below:

 
The owner of ref. 130 has used some bespoke cupboards to create a neat work space as well as lots of handy storage. Close the doors and the room returns to a chic minimal living space:
 
 
Building up into the loft is a great way to create extra space. The owner of ref. 159 has taken the extra step of adding a dividing wall to create a screened off bathroom area. We love the luxury of having the bath in the bedroom - less of a walk!



White or neautral colours will always make a space look bigger, but take this one step further by painting the floor, walls and ceiling the same colour, as the owner of ref. 150 has done:


Create a sense of continuity and space by maintaining the same colour palette between rooms:


If you have high ceilings but a small footprint then a mezzanine could be the perfect solution:



Utilise the dead space under the stairs for storage, or even make a feature bookcase out of it:
 
  
Finally, why not bring the outside in and make your garden an extension of your living space with large floor to ceiling bi-fold doors, as the owners of ref. 512 have done:
 
 
Happy decorating!
 
Focus x
 

Tuesday, 19 February 2013

Savannah Miller SS13

Getting into the spirit of London Fashion week, the Savannah Spring/Summer 13 collection photographed by Erik Torstensson was shot at our vacant city mansion. The beautiful Irina Lazareanu models the latest collection by the designer.

 








 
Production: AND Production

Thursday, 14 February 2013

Happy 1st Birthday to us!

We made sure our birthday was on Valentines day so that no-one would forget! Thank you to our wonderful clients and location owners for your support in our first year.

We celebrated in style with some bespoke cupcakes by the lovely Hope at the Vanilla Orchid Bakery.
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Sweaty Betty


After stuffing up on all of those pancakes today, it might be a good time to get fit!

Women's activewear retailer Sweaty Betty have recently launched their new range of sportswear and chose one of our stunning period locations to shoot some of it in!


 
 



Friday, 8 February 2013

Lizzie Jagger and Wrangler

The beautiful Lizzie Jagger is the face of Wrangler's Denim Spa range which was shot at our converted Victorian warehouse. These jeans apparently moisturise your legs whilst you wear them!






 
If only we all looked that good in skinny jeans!
 
 
 
 

Friday, 1 February 2013

Laura Ashley SS13 Catalogue

The Laura Ashley Spring Summer 2013 Catalogue arrived on our doorstep a few days ago, and we recognised that location on the front cover straight away.

The Bloomsbury Collection was shot at one of our country houses in East Sussex, last year.

We also love the Laura Ashley blogit has great tips for the home, fashion and our favourite...food!