THE A-LIST

THE A LIST
TOP 10 INTERIORS BLOGGERS
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These top 10 game changers have dominated the blogosphere, by offering thousands of readers
inspirational interior design ideas for creating a happy home.
BRIGHT BAZAAR
www.brightbazaarblog.com
Founded in 2009, Bright Bazaar is best known for colour ideas,
and make-you-smile style inspiration across the home, design and
travel categories. It has been named as a recommended read by
publications around the world, from Elle Decor to The Huffington
Post. Will works as a freelance author, creative consultant and
lifestyle blogger, and continues to share his daily adventures across
his social media platforms. Last year he released his first design
book, Bright Bazaar: Embracing Colour For Make-You-Smile Style.
PENTREATH & HALL
www.pentreath-hall.com
Pentreath & Hall is an Aladdin’s cave of antiques, new homeware,
and exclusive decorative items. Ben Pentreath and Bridie Hall came
to shop-keeping unexpectedly. Ben is an architectural and interior
designer, Bridie is a decorative artist and maker. Both are creating a
new British tradition that respects the past, but is never dull, and both
bring a powerful creative dynamic to the shop that they have run
together since 2008. Ben’s weekly blog, Inspiration, has become regular
Monday morning reading for thousands around the globe.
SWOONWORTHY
www.swoonworthy.co.uk
Swoon Worthy chronicles the updates, DIY projects and ‘eclectic
boho glam’ design that Kimberly Duran and her partner make to
their Edwardian home, and their inspiration for those changes.
Kimberly believes strongly that you don’t need huge amounts of
cash to get a stylish space that reflects your personality, just a little
creativity and a willingness to get your hands dirty. Following the
blog’s success, Kimberly now freelances for a number of retail blogs
as well as providing consultancy to businesses.
LOBSTER AND SWAN
www.lobsterandswan.com
Jeska is a stylist, blogger, photographer, wife and devotee to two
naughty tabby cats. Lobster and Swan is the place where she
shares all the things that catch her eye, from favourite recipes and
decorating ideas to daily discoveries and inspirations. Lobster and
Swan was created in 2007, and was one of the UK’s original design
and interior inspiration blogs, an exciting journey that has led to
launching an online lifestyle boutique The Future Kept with her
husband in 2014.
SARAH AKWISOMBE BLOG
www.sarahakwisombe.com
Sarah started her blog as a way to document her love for statement
interiors whilst decorating her art deco flat in South Croydon.
After being let go from her full time office job she decided to
share her journey and style evolution with her readers, who loved
her outspoken approach. She has won two blogging awards,
collaborated with some of the most respected brands and assisted
renowned interior stylists and designers in the game, sharing her
every move with her cult following.
HANNAH IN THE HOUSE
www.hanahinthehouse.com
Hannah In The House was established in 2010. Hannah completed
a degree in Decorative Arts, and worked in the interiors industry
for 10 years. After taking time out, she created her blog as a
personal outlet to continue her passion and share her obsession
with style and interiors. She favours minimalism, simplicity,
and craftsmanship, with a particular love for Scandinavian
design. Now blogging as a full time career, she shares design and
inspiration, crafts and travel tips.
APARTMENT APOTHECARY
www.apartmentapothecary.com
Katy trained as a teacher, however she found herself on Pinterest
rather than planning lessons. Apartment Apothecary was born
as an outlet for all of her decorating ideas, whilst still working,
until she decided to take the leap and make blogging full time a
reality. Now having written about interiors for over two years,
she documents her home DIY makeovers as well as suggesting
design and craft ideas. Katy is also an interiors stylist and writes
for craft magazines.
PIPPA JAMESON INTERIORS
www.pippajamesoninteriors.co.uk
Pippa Jameson is a leading interior stylist, consultant and TV
personality, with recent projects including style consultant for the
launch of George Home, and as the on screen designer for ITV1’s Bad
Builders Banged to Rights. Pippa started her award- winning site
in 2008 and uses it as a platform to share her industry knowledge.
Showcasing leading trends, she offers advice on how to introduce
current looks within your home and gives tips on her top high
street buys.
THE ORDINARY LOVELY
www.theordinarylovely.com
Rachel founded The Ordinary Lovely in September 2014;
celebrating the small things that make her ordinary life that little
bit lovelier. The full time mother of two has a part-time interiors
obsession, and is passionate about sharing those sweet and simple
moments, and offering tips to brighten up the home. Through her
blog, she aims to inspire her readers to create a fun yet functional
family space, and to embrace the frequent not so tidy outcome of
young children.
LOVE CHIC LIVING
www.lovechicliving.co.uk
Love Chic Living was born in 2012, when Jen desired a creative
space to share her love of inspirational home design, which would
be achievable particularly for families. After just three months it
was nominated for an award, and went on to win Cosmopolitan
Magazine’s ‘Best Home Interiors’ blog. Offering top tips, design
ideas and inspiration, Jen has used her own site as a platform for
sharing film and video. She is a TV presenter and works on many
filming projects.