1) Part Two Maydessa Print Dress

Monochrome has become one of our wardrobe staples this sunny season, we love the versatility of the black and white pairing. Either inject some bright colour with neon highlights or tone it down with pastel shades, it’s a great colour scheme to express your own personality. 

If you need some ideas to dress your summer table this season, we have combined some great inspiration on our blog this week. From quirky animal-themed eye-catchers to delicate feminine centre-pieces, whatever you are looking for you will find it here... plus the perfect flowers to use too! 

The quirky look:

Hand painted exotic animal egg cups

There’s nothing like an animal motif to brighten up your table decor, we love this fun zebra and koala design - although these are originally egg cups they can be creatively made into a brilliant centrepiece!

Combine with succulents...

The benefits of a staycation are numerous, including the avoidance of overcrowded airports in the summer and changing of currency and annoying conversion rates! In the UK we are lucky to have lots of amazing places to visit right on our doorstep and what better way to spend the sunny long days than in London town. Find out our top spots to check out and must-visit boutiques nearby. 

Greenwich

A trip to Greenwich doesn’t have to be all about the park and Meridian line, there are lots of innovative things happening in this area like The Jetty which is not only a breathtaking venue but plays host to some fantastic productions coupled with yummy food. Also the view is breathtaking...

Summer is here and there’s no time like the present to get some jet setting inspiration, from unique guides to travel essentials - we have compiled some quirky bits to get you going on your journey of discovery.

Rethink your approach to travel, think about capturing the essence of a place- move away from the larger ‘tourist spots’ and get excited to discover and explore culture in all forms. 

Go international

Find hidden gems that only the most well traveled know about in these unique guides. 

Dubai

Ditch the map and instead discover your next adventure through the tales of different people, from curious relationships to Desi ice cream. Edited by Palestinian poet and film maker Hind Shoufani you are sure to unveil a whole new way of seeing Dubai: it’s not all about glitz and glamour.

The weather is sunny (well most of the time!) and we can’t wait to embrace the outdoors. We have come up with some innovative ideas to spice up outdoor eating this season: from Italian aperitivos to spiralized salads, you won’t be disappointed by soggy sandwiches this summer!

Now that summer has arrived we are garnering inspiration to add those finishing touches to stylize an outfit. We highlight some popular trends this week that we think are worth embracing this summer, along with some top products to get you going. 

It’s time to move away from the generic gifts of socks and ties this year and embrace some unique ideas for all types of dads: whether they are a gadget-lover or posh padre. From bespoke hampers you won’t find anywhere else to clever bike inventions, we have them here in our top 10! 

Mrs White’s Luxury Gift Hamper for him

This is a truly original gift hamper from boutique Roullier White, with a natural home and body care line produced by the shop itself, you won’t find this anywhere else. It includes a hand and body wash, Arko shaving soap and a bottle of Good Sport to relieve those aching muscles. 

Danish design has emerged as a leading influence in both home and fashion and we are really excited to bring you our edit of independent designers and studios who are bringing the Scandi-vibes to StreetHub! With an emphasis on geometric shapes, functionalism and monochrome tones we have fallen in love with this Scandinavian aesthetic.

Normann

Making the ordinary extraordinary is a difficult thing to do, but Normann achieve this with their simplistic and contemporary designs. Using pieces that are simple yet bold is a fantastic way to adorn your home making it easier to find complimentary elements for your interior space.  

Ferm Living

The most distinctive element of Ferm Living’s creations is the graphic and linear emphasis in their design. If you like to introduce some more angular-led products, Ferm will have the perfect selection. Adding strong geometric pieces to a room can help re-define and highlight key parts of a room you want to focus on, for example pair this rug with accompanying monochrome tables like below and don’t be scared to add a bit of a colour injection with soft furnishings. 

Att Pynta

A lot of Scandinavian design can be quite pricey so we say hallelujah for Att Pynta, for those decorating their first new flat or house this is the perfect brand to shop from. With a beautiful selection of metallic pieces you will want to buy it all! 

Custommade

Easy to wear, perfect for urban living and beautifully simplistic: this is the fabric of Custommade, a feminine but modern brand which will fill your wardrobe with timeless pieces that you will love to wear. 

Samsoe & Samsoe

This brand are brilliant for the essentials, with lots of LBDs and a strong emphasis on contemporary Scandinavian design we can’t resist!

Baum und Pferdgarten

Contrasting from other Danish brands Baum und Pferdgarten injects a more playful nature into their fashion label. With memorable prints like the one below, strong block colours and fun contrasts this is the brand to go to for that statement piece. 

Instagram is a fantastic platform to create inspirational imagery, all those filters and so little time! Our independent boutiques have created some brilliant feeds and we just had to share our favourites with you, we love how each individual personality is translated through their accounts, read on to find out more.

LIFESTYLE HEAVEN

T&Shop

This little boutique and café in Stoke Newington has a cracking feed, think beautiful top-down lifestyle shots, healthy eating inspiration and more. Combine beautiful homewares with mouth-watering food and you have our dream life right there...

www.instagram.com/tandshop

Clerkenwell Design Week is on it’s way and we can’t wait to garner some  inspiration. Running from the 19th-21st May CDW is the primary design event in the UK and ideally located in our favourite creative district of Clerkenwell. We will be giving a summary of things we are most looking forward to at this year’s event and exploring some innovative designers that are influencing the design world right now. There are 4 venues this year but we are most excited about two in particular: Design factory and Additions, read on for a round-up of the highlights.

Design Factory  

34 St John Street, EC1M 4AY

Opening hours: 10.00-21.00 every day

Held at The Farmiloe Building the leading furniture, lighting and product designers will be showcasing their work for our pleasure.

Another Country

The simple unpretentious aesthetic of Another Country, drawing from Scandinavian to Japanese influences, makes it the perfect brand for a minimalist/zen interior. This year Another Country return to CDW to present their Series Three chair amongst other selected pieces. The naming of their design phases: Series One, Two and Three, echo the simplistic approach to their own design - inspiring us to de-clutter our living arrangement and embrace functional forms. 

Boskke

This product design firm are leading the way in naturally improving urban environments, creating items that are simple to use but also great to look at. Boskke aims to improve upon the conventional gardening tools and products out there. Their innovative self-watering planters are one of our favourite designs, a creative solution for urbanites who forget to keep their plants alive but want a touch of naturalism in their interior. 

Crosseyes

This Danish company are truly passionate about optics, which shows through in their designs and their physical shops. We especially love that they use their own customers as models in their advertising - bringing that true personal touch to what they do. Crosseyes are bringing a bit of diversity to this years Clerkenwell Design Week with their design-led specs, we can’t wait to see their display! 

Additions

St Johns House, 53-54 Saint John’s Square, London, EC1V 4JL Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 every day

Additions will host a curated collective of brands as well as emerging talent, focussing on smaller design pieces and interior accessories. 

Jimbob Arts

James Ward, the designer behind the emerging brand ‘Jimbob Arts’, is an incredibly talented individual who expresses his creativity with brilliant animal drawings, displayed as stand-alone illustrations or often transferred onto ceramics like the item below. We can’t wait to see what James has in-store this year- famed for diverse showcases we are expecting some charming animal creations and more...

Super Badger Coffee Set - £45

Splinter Designs

Jacob Pugh the founder and designer behind Splinter designs will be presenting his contemporary craft furniture range this year. We absolutely love the home accessories like Pugh’s bird design below so we are excited to see what his new range will be like. A traditional crafter at heart, Pugh doesn’t let modern manufacturing get the better of his design - he creates a simple and honest aesthetic similar to Another Country. 

Red Bird - £30

Our favourite Notting Hill boutique kuka-me is hosting a Spring Millinery Evening with designer Gabriela Ligenza on Wednesday 13th May from 6.30-8.30pm.

Gabriela started as a Milliner 28 years ago, having previously been an architect. Her architectural background results in creations that are not only romantic and feminine but about pure form. With each design handmade in Montavarchi, Italy, you can expect incredible quality alongside original design.

As the weather gets warmer we are getting in the holiday mood, and currently the ‘by the seaside’ theme is taking the interiors world by storm. We give a countdown of our top 5 nautical themed products that will add those lovely finishing touches to your home. 

Plum Ashby Fish on a Rope

This fish on a rope is sure to make hand-washing a bit more entertaining! With charming detail it is a different way to add a bit decorative of flair to a bathroom. 

Whitby Cushion Indigo

This cushion in dark navy blue and white utilizes the typical colour scheme of the traditional nautical theme. We love the clean cut lino print style of the design. 

Maritime Octopus Tray

This beautiful tray designed by Thomas Paul brings us back to the fantastical nature of the sea-world, will also impress as a stand-alone piece. 

Bermondsey Table Lamp

This is a subtle way to bring rope into your interior - a staple of the nautical style. The pairing of light oak and bright white contrasts beautifully and will refresh any space. 

Seabream Napkin

Bring the sea to life at your dinner table! Thornback and Peel produce lovely naturalistic prints and this bright turquoise design is one of our top picks. If you are looking to brighten your table arrangement this napkin will do the trick. 

It is officially wedding season and the gift search is on! Use our wishlist function to create a handy compilation of gift ideas or get the happy couple to choose items they would love to receive. It couldn’t be easier, simply click the heart icon when browsing products or the ‘like’ button on a product page. You can then share your wishlists via social media or email.

Be in with a chance to win these adorable pug salt and pepper shakers below. Simply retweet the competition tweet AND follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/streethub 

The tweet should mention the competition and has an image of the item to be won. Your details will be saved by a member of the team and we will contact the winner on the 29th April 2015. 

See the full t&c’s here: https://www.streethub.com/pages/twitter-competition

Pug salt and pepper shakers from Maiden

We are always on the lookout for the most unique items out there and we are lucky to have such an amazing array of boutiques... discover our top 8 products this week that have inspired us in some way- from cool lighting to individual accessories. 

Day Job Activity Book

Who didn’t love a good activity book as a child? Now you can enjoy it as an adult thanks to illustration collective ‘Day Job’, this will apparently “inspire, challenge and confuse you in equal degree.” Just what we like to hear...

La Stanza dello Scirocco Basket

The geometric irregularity of this basket gives it a diverse and stunning outlook. Whether you place it in the kitchen or living room it is bound to get noticed: a great statement piece. 

Mobiles Rhythm Futura Flowing Rhythm

A wonderful addition to a contemporary interior, this structure was created in 1955 by Christian Flensted, playfully combining shape, colour and style to add some fun to your home. 

Pure Mold Concrete Desk Lamp

We are big fans of concrete, we love the versatility and industrial feel of this material; the way it is paired with the light bulb gives this piece a stylish take on the conventional light bulb. 

Mineral Jacquard Shorts

These are shorts with a difference, if you want to diversify your wardrobe then these will get you noticed. With mineral jacquard artwork from Percival they are a playful way to jazz up a summer outfit. We especially love the yellow highlights in the pockets. 

Everyday Sin Earpin

It’s all about the finishing touches in an outfit and these ear pins are a beautifully delicate yet quirky way to add some extra little detail to your style. 

Beard Oil Wax Gift Set 

If you are looking for the perfect gift for a bearded man this is it, we always appreciate a unique gift idea.  

Iittala Taika Espresso Saucer

Created by Klaus Haapeniemi the Taika collection, which means ‘magic’ in Finnish, is a beautifully considered selection in colour and design. The collection has a naturalistic theme running throughout combining a magical and fantastical narrative. 

This year we are embracing festival outfits with a difference, we have included our favourite staple the denim short (of course!) but introduced some new items to jazz up your style. Whether you will be at the big events such as Glastonbury or an indie festival like Green Man we have the outfit inspiration just for you.  

Opaque skirts are a great way to show a little bit of leg in a subtle way, especially if you are trying to cover up from the sun. We love this design by Dahlia, bringing feminine florals back to the festival scene this summer is our aim. 

Tiffany pink floral skirt

Easter is the perfect holiday to buy some lovely spring-cleaning bits and of course indulge in a bit of chocolate delights. We give you a round-up of our favourite Easter themed gifts that are great thoughtful tokens for the season. 

 Not just any Easter egg...

Paxton is always our choice for chocolatey treats and this Easter they have come up with some beautiful custom designs to make gift-giving extra special. So this Easter move away from the novelty Easter eggs and get something more unique. Paired with a beautiful hand printed card from Thornback and Peel this would make the ideal gift for when you visit family or friends. 

Raspberry Rose Easter Egg 

Grey Rabbit Card