Printable Christmas Gift Tags 2015

24/11/2015

Don’t you love a free printable? I sure do. I remember when I first started reading blogs, many of my favourite design blogs were found as a result of searching for free printables. I’m particularly fond of gift tags, so now that I have a blog, for the past two years I have designed a set of Christmas gift tags to offer as a free download for my own readers. It’s becoming somewhat of a tradition around here…

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Go green: Beautiful Botanical Arrangements

17/11/2015

I’ve always loved having fresh flowers in my home. It can be an expensive indulgence but it’s one that I ‘allow’ myself as often as I can. I do however like to keep it simple with lots of green – I’ll usually opt for lilies, hydrangeas or roses, but lately, I’m paring things down even further, and quite coincidentally, saving some money in the process.

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Organic shaped tableware

10/11/2015
Organic shaped tableware by Wonki Ware

Have you spotted the trend of using organic shaped tableware? I’m talking beautiful free form ceramics with curves and shapes that are perfectly imperfect. This unique and organic style is trending all over the globe. Closer to home, I’ve noticed that one of my favourite local eateries Tom & Serg has hopped onto this trend and the gorgeous platters and bowls used to serve their yummy meals are a perfect complement to their casual interior style. I’d say…

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Downtown Design 2015

03/11/2015
Ben-Zovim at Downtown Design

Last week this awesome city welcomed it’s inaugural Dubai Design Week, held in partnership with Dubai Design District (d3). For a city that always feels alive with possibilities, last week was particularly exciting with design related events, activities and installations seen across the city. Dubai has changed so much in the ten years that I’ve now lived here – it just keeps getting better!

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Jotun’s 2016 colour trends // Giveaway

29/10/2015
Jotun paints 2016 colour trends

There is so much to love about Jotun’s 2016 Wall Trends. The colours and themes are inspired by the world that surrounds us, and as Jotun so aptly puts it, are “reflections of a journey – one that makes a house become a home.” Whilst I love a bit of pretty marketing talk as much as the next person, let me assure you, this particular collection truly resonates with me and there is something in here for everyone.

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The Bowery Company // Giveaway

22/10/2015

We’re charging through the week and month of October here – and I can scarcely believe that we’re already on the third giveaway of the month. These stunning copper plated candle sticks from Dubai’s awesome online concept store, The Bowery Company, are up for grabs and entries are open worldwide. This lovely giveaway is part of the blog’s two year anniversary celebrations and the competition is happening over on Instagram, so if…

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Favourite Things from Little Majlis

20/10/2015
Top picks from Little Majlis for kids rooms.

If you’ve not heard of Little Majlis, and you’re not already shopping there, let’s fix that today, shall we? Little Majlis is a Dubai-based, specialist online marketplace for handmade and artisan products, marketed by Gulf-based artists, designers, and crafters. Founded by dynamic business duo, Anna Bolton-Riley and Annabelle Fitzsimmons, it’s basically the Etsy of this region and it’s pretty awesome. Always on the lookout for unique homewares, Little Majlis is one…

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Hi, I’m Kathryn

Hi, I’m Kathryn


House of Hawkes is a boutique interior design studio based in Dubai. This website is where it all began and remains a creative platform for sharing my work, my love of design and things that inspire me. Come on over & meet the team.

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