W Hotel London

I have a confession: I love disco balls. I had one in my old car for a while and it bounced the sunlight around in a way that made me very happy. My favorite burrito restaurant has one too, it totally doesn't belong but it's funny that it's there and has stayed there for years.  The fact that there are millions of disco balls all over the lobby of the W hotel in London makes me happy too.

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I really love that desk chair.

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They are auctioning off the bicycles below {see photo link for more info}.  I really like the one with the metal tires which I believe is designed by Ron Arad.

via Harpers Bazaar

The Soho Hotel, London

The Soho Hotel in London is has some amazing spaces.  There is tons of color and each room is different.  Here are some of my favorite areas, starting with the Events Reception.  I love that rug.

The Drawing Room.

Black and White Room.

A Guestroom {and my favorite, I love the colors used}.

A Junior Suite.

An Apartment.

It's interesting that the Firmdale Hotels seem to have dressmaker mannequins in the guestrooms.  It was called a "signature touch", but I'd be interested to know why.

{photos: The Soho Hotel}

Handmade Interiors

I really enjoyed the new line of fabrics and accessories from Handmade Interiors.   Their fabrics have a homey-modern feel.

My favorite item was the orange and gray quilt, I love those fabrics, the pattern below reminds me a bit of this block printed wallpaper.

{photos: jeanine}

Loafing Cafe, London

I love the design, and the name, of this cafe in Victoria Park, London. You can see more photographs here.

What I love most is that the materials are, for the most part, reclaimed. It's a rustic sort of space but the chandelier and the white walls and brick keep it from looking like a barn.

{photo: everydaylifemodern}