Thursday, June 17, 2010

Elle Decoration (June 2010)

The latest issue of Elle Decoration is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

SHOPPING
  • Find of the month! Pastel hues make for pretty picnicware
  • Wish list 17 things we can't live without this month
  • COVER STORY High-street hits 50 design-led pieces at affordable prices from our favourite stores
  • Shopping news Hot shops and what to buy right now
  • 9 of the best ... Side tables

LIVING

  • An inspired idea! Hang out in style with a colourful garden hammock
  • COVER STORY 7 steps to a summer-ready home How to get set for the sunny season ahead
  • Role reversal Smart outdoor furniture that works inside, too
  • Where the wild things are Florist Nicolette Owen has transformed her New York home into a botanical oasis
  • COVER STORY Let the light in! Inspirational ideas for wow-factor windows
  • Out of office How homeworking for some means sharing their lives with strangers
  • Ground force Transform your garden with professional help
  • COVER STORY Wellbeing This month's indulgent things to make you feel great

NOW

  • Need to know! Bold cushions that celebrate modern African design
  • 10 minutes with ... Italian designer Paola Navone
  • Design hero Danish master of teak furniture, Finn Juhl
  • Eastern star A look at London's latest boutique hotel
  • Name to know Zina De Plagny
  • The book list The best buys for your coffee table this month
  • Anatomy of a classic 'Pastil' chair
  • The world's best designs Who's made it onto this year's list
  • My favourite things By make-up artist Alex Box

HOMES

  • Paris match This sophisticated French home marries classic details with an individual sense of style
  • Antiques roadshow Owned by two antique dealers, this ever-changing home is full of delightful contrasts and fab furniture
  • Art of display How one couple have used their love of avant-garde design to create a stunning family home
  • Practical magic Architect Bill Peterson's innovative New York home is the ultimate indoor/outdoor living space
  • Beyond the pale An all-white scheme proves that less can definitely be more in this stylish Danish home
  • Urban soul Modern minimalist and eclectic tastes mix seamlessly in this cool Cape Town loft

FOCUS

  • COVER STORY Bedrooms special Our bed-buying guide plus the latest in linens, from lush botanicals to blue and white chic

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