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Forget displaying your flowers in a vase. Instead pull apart, press and transform them into a two dimensional wall feature. I've seen this trend emerge this Summer with beautiful wild flowers and botanical leaves being encased within glass clasped frames. Set to flourish into Autumn Winter, this trend will encapsulate Summer as we (I hate to say) enter those colder months. A lamination of arranged petals and leaves - basically your very own 2D bouquet.

I'm so glad this trend is making a comeback. Pressing flowers is a pastime I used to love with my Grandma, and she had such a knack at turning her flowers into a hillside scene or some sort of floral print (so retro). This once upon a time traditional decorative style is now entering the Scandi-thrifter's home and is less 'seventies brown', but rather, 'wild meadow'.

Trend: The Make-Shift Work Space

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Think outside the box. Or should I say think outside the papertray, and embrace the new 'unorganised' look to your workspace. Where papers and clutter are transformed into a beautiful mess. Clippers, compartments and peg-boards combine to transform those stray away papers & prints into a DIY feature wall. This moodboard-esqe look has transcended into the mainstream and become so popular, that the likes of HAY and other big names have created designer office essentials to inspire new realms of organised creativity. These golden clippers (and spoon) featured on the blog of Alejandrina Bessoberto prove how this trend has evolved from utilising a practical tool, to now being a decorative accessory of paper.

Let the office be your oyster.

DIY Christmas: Copper & Concrete

For the past two weeks I've been getting stuck into some Christmas crafts and I don't think I've EVER been this excited for Christmas! It may have a little something to do with the fact that I'll be coming back to Manchester soon but this little Christmas project that I've set myself has really put me in the festive mood!

Baubles: Top 10

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So it's that time of year when everyone starts to root around in the loft to get the decos out, but why not have a change? Grab a mince pie and chill out with my bauble and Christmas decoration top 10; featuring the best from designer names, the High-street and even a little inspo to make your own.

Trend: Through the wire

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It started with hanging caged bulbs, hair pin table legs and who could forget the original Bertoia Chair but it seems this minimalist look has slowly influenced nearly every item of the home. This desirable 'outline' of homewares adds textural appeal and an almost flexible aesthetic but as ever, the grid formation of wire has evolved into more fragile design. Even within print, the simplistic appeal of the grid is present within fashion trends as well as decorative accessories for the home. I love the current grid range at Ferm Living, a simple way to add pattern to casual interiors.

Inspired by the science of subatomic particles, the legs of the Quantam table by Jason Phillips is an example of how this trend continues to develop; the supporting frame is a scribble of bended steel, creating fluid lines that are sturdy enough to support a lacquered orange Corian tabletop. Genius. This delicate approach is also apparent within word art for the wall, a statement feature that is similar to the handwritten quotes that we all love and know upon Instagram, and the like. Anthropologie hit the nail on the head, utilising wire with such a desirable, clean effect.

Although these wire replacements are the skeletons of the furnishings we are all accustomed to, they create new silhouettes within design, with cubic and geometric lines. The Kai stackable chair series by Daniel Lau incorporates chevron shapes into a framed style, while Urban Outfitters is one of many high street brands translating the popular wobbly wire candlestick design.