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Kalinko Curated by Micaela Sharp
Micaela Sharp is an interior designer, upholsterer and TV design personality whose design theories combine upcycling existing furniture with carefully curated new pieces. An experienced upholsterer herself, she really cares about quality craftsmanship, so often turns to Kalinko for furniture and accessories when working on a project. "As an interior designer and upholsterer I'm always looking for well-made items for myself and my clients and Kalinko caught my eye for all the right reasons. The handmade products have such charm and it's great to know that the workers are supported fairly. My blue Strand Ice Bucket will be cherished for a lifetime! I also find myself drawn to Sophie's story of adventure and living in Burma for 7 years. I've recently moved to Spain and already know the ceramics here will play a big part in my life moving forward." Shop Micaela's Edit
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Top Tips for Tiny Bathrooms
A friend asked me once where on earth you're meant to put the sink in a tiny bathroom (hello Haz 👋🏼). Working out the magic science behind fitting in a shower, loo and sink, let alone a bath, into a tiny space either needs advanced Tetris skills, or some advice from the pros. In the absence of the former, I've reached out to some of my favourite interiors pals for the latter. Here's the scoop...
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10 Places to Buy Art Online
Where to buy great value original artworks and prints online An art-world sage once told me that when you're young, you should just take a deep breath and buy art you love, even if you can't afford it, because you definitely won't be able to afford it later. Now this is very fun advice. I haven't done terribly well yet, but if you're ready to buy, or fancy a browse and either shelling out on a bit of a stonker, or snapping up a £10 print to cheer you up, here are the places I scroll through of a lockdown day.
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5 tips for revamping your working-from-home space
Remember the days when working from home was the privilege of the few? When we longed to roll from bed, through toast and tea into our desk chairs, without the honk of a bus or clack of a shoe on pavement? When the ability to whip up a quick spaghetti alle vongole for your working lunch was just not an option? Well here we are, in week 12 of lockdown, all living that long sought-after dream. Over 60 working days of no shoes. 60 days of zoom calls. 60 days of living in a fusion of our home and work lives. And for lots of us, it really has been a dream. But plenty of people are ready to return to reality and go back to the office. Here are our top tips for falling back in love with working from home.
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Your Kalinko: Glassware
Styling our glasses is pretty easy, because they are SO beautiful. They bring so much joy, day after day after day. Just put them in the light and watch the shapes from the ripples and bubbles dance on the table.That said, some people just know how to make things sing. Like stylists that make beautiful people look EVEN more beautiful. Check out these chic Kalinko homes, where the glasses add a little je ne sais quoi to an already sparkly scene.
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Your Kalinko: Christmas!
When you're doing your best to feel festive in a slightly un-Christmassy place, there is untold JOY in seeing the cosy Christmas scenes unfolding through social media. And the joy is particularly strong when there are Kalinko products involved...!Here are my favourites. Thank you so, so much for sharing. They are beautiful.
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7 Top Tips for Lonely Corners
Christmas can be lonely for some. So we're here to make sure there are no lonely corners at home. You know the ones... full of potential, but currently a dumping ground for the box the hoover came in, or six pairs of shoes.Here are seven ways to make them shine.
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Your Kalinko: DeLIGHTful Lampshades
Rattan lampshades have been all the rage for months now, and for good reason: they look amazing, they're natural, sustainable, they cast a warm light... there are so many reasons to love them.But so often they have big gaps in the rattan which can be a bit stark on your eyes. So we designed ours to hide the lightbulb, and let the light filter through gently.Here's how some of you have expertly styled them. SUCH cosy corners, ready to hunker down in for the winter.
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Your Kalinko: Chic Side Tables
When we launched Kalinko back in November 2016, our first sale was a set of white placemats. I'll never forget it... SO exciting (hi Anne, if you're reading!). Our second sale was not one, but TWO Katha Side Tables. Huge...! And even better than that, they've been selling like hot samosas ever since. Here's how some of you have expertly styled them. And scroll down for the new look. Let us know what you think!
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