Antique versus Vintage Homeware Explained August 20, 2025Anna Rowsell When it comes to home interiors, the terms antique and vintage are often used interchangeably. Yet there is a real distinction between the two, and understanding it can help you...
Antique British Landscape Watercolours: Beauty with Lasting Depth August 13, 2025Anna Rowsell There is something enduringly captivating about antique British landscape watercolours. Their muted washes of colour and delicate brushwork capture a moment in time, preserving the light, air, and atmosphere of...
How to Bid at Auction (Without Feeling Out of Your Depth) August 06, 2025Anna Rowsell If you have never been to an auction before, it can feel like stepping into a different world. The fast talking, the raised paddles, the gavel... it all looks a...
A Still Life in Stone: Inside a Restored Barn in Camon July 23, 2025Anna Rowsell Tucked into the folds of the Ariège countryside, not far from the Pyrenean foothills, the village of Camon feels as if it has slipped out of time. With its medieval...
Three Things Vintage Teaches Us About Living Well July 03, 2025Anna Rowsell Vintage living is not merely a style choice. It is a gentle philosophy. A way of approaching the home as something evolving, expressive and emotionally resonant. At its best, it...
Baskets with Soul: Styling Your Home with Characterful Basketware June 25, 2025Anna Rowsell When we think of baskets in interiors, it is easy to picture something purely practical, like a place to stow blankets, logs, or toys. But basketware has the power to...
The Case for Preloved: Why Choosing Vintage is the Sustainable Choice June 18, 2025Anna Rowsell There is a quiet revolution happening in our homes. One that champions individuality, rejects throwaway culture, and embraces the beauty of objects with a past. At The Blue Loft, we...
Vintage Metalware: Style with Backbone June 11, 2025Anna Rowsell There’s a reason vintage metalware keeps showing up in beautifully styled interiors. It brings something new to the table or rather, something old, with texture and substance. Whether you're drawn...
Vintage Art: Why It Matters June 04, 2025Anna Rowsell There is something quietly powerful about vintage art. It offers more than decoration — it brings presence, perspective, and often, a story. In a world filled with mass produced prints,...
5 Types of Vintage Books to Style Your Home with Character May 28, 2025Anna Rowsell How to decorate with antique and vintage books for that bookish look with style to spare. Old books aren’t just for reading - they’re home décor’s worst-kept secret weapon. Soft,...
What is the butter yellow trend? May 20, 2025Anna Rowsell Butter yellow is the warm, creamy, soft-yellow tone that’s taking over everything from interiors and fashion to ceramics and paint palettes. It’s subtler than lemon, sunnier than beige, and softer...
5 Timeless Vintage Pieces Every Home Needs May 13, 2025Anna Rowsell There’s something enduring about a home filled with well-loved things. In a world of fast decor and fleeting trends, vintage pieces bring grounding, beauty, and a sense of story to...