by James Balston | Dec 1, 2010 | Pubs
If you’ve ever been into a Davy’s wine bar, you’ll know that they are a company with a long and proud tradition. Premises are stuffed with vast antique barrels, old signage and other booze related paraphanalia. Although the company was established... 
by James Balston | Sep 6, 2010 | Toilets
Award for novelty loo of the year! On opening the door, I laughed out loud. The wallpaper has a slight 3D relief to it, which makes it very realistic. 
by James Balston | Jun 16, 2010 | Homes
Shortly after writing my last post, I watched a BBC4 documentary on the couturier, Valentino. The film was the “fly on the wall” type, following him over a period of a few weeks or months, and recording him at work on a new collection, interspersed with... 
by James Balston | Apr 6, 2010 | Apartments, Contemporary
After the long hard winter, the vibrant colours of spring are welcome relief. Here’s a small apartment designed by Adrienne Chinn. Created on a small budget, from a developer’s standard shell, and only a stone’s throw from Tate Modern, this simple...