Selina Lake

Sunday Morning - Flickr Faves

2012-01-22T08:22:00.000Z

So many inspirational images in one place - I LOVE Flickr!
Photo Credits: 1. Cup o' tea!, 2. butterflies and, 3. cupboard love, 4. New platter, 5. Tasmin in the lavender field, 6. Pats Treasures.us, 7. quaint tablescape, 8. The Loft D e C o R, 9. luisa's b-day!

Interview on Heart Home's Blog

2012-01-18T12:00:00.002Z

A short while ago the very lovely Kate Baxter of The Fabric of My Life Blog asked if she could interview me for the Heart Home Magazine Blog which she is a regular contributor!! Please click here to view the results.

Tesco Contemporary Collection

2012-01-18T09:25:00.000Z

A few images from a recent shoot I styled for Tesco Home/ Interior Collection New For Spring / Summer 2012,
photography by Sussie Bell

Vintage Floral Wedding - Selina Lake Style

2012-01-16T11:11:00.000Z

Wedding Magazine Feb/March 2012 Issue
Photography By Debi Treloar
Styling Assistant Charlotte Love

I'm super excited to share some Floral Ideas from my own Wedding with you, as it's being featured in the latest issue of Wedding Magazine in their new Wedding Flowers Section. My Auntie Linda made us this amazing wedding cake for us, as I wanted our wedding to have a Homespun Feel and we both LOVE proper Victoria Sponge!!

I made my own bouquet on the morning of our Wedding, I hand-tied these Amazing David Austin Roses and white stocks and secured with string, then added the White Ribbon and a vintage broach (My something old) I also made all my bridesmaids bouquets!

We asked some friends and Family to make cakes for our dessert table, my Mum made my favorite Fairy Cakes which I displayed on this Vintage China Cakestand, which my Cousin Hannah handmakes with her friend for their shop, Teacup Boutique. My Wedding Florals feature is spread over 3 pages, also well worth checking out in the same issue is a lovely article about finding the best Florist by Vic Brotherson of Scarlet & Violet and author of one of my fav new books Vintage flowers. Plus Fiona of Bluebellgrays gorgeous Scottish Wedding - I met Fiona last year when we photographed her lovely home for my new book Homespun Style, it was before both our Wedding days so we spent much of the day discussing our own wedding Plans with each other!! The Feb/March 2012 issue of Wedding Magazine, available to buy now.

Retreat Home & Gifts S/S 2012

2012-01-15T10:04:00.000Z

Retreat Home & Gifts
Photography by Sussie Bell
Styling Assisting by Charlotte Love

A few months back I spent a lovely few days Styling Retreat Home's New Spring / Summer Collection for their latest brochure, we had a fab time 'glamping' in homespun tents on the beach at Camber Sands, working with an USA Airstream and a 1950's caravan called Constance. A few images above from the shoot, to see the full brochure click here. Plus Check out Retreats new clothing range 'Shades of White' by Retreat. Happy Glamping!!!

Homespun Style * Images From My Latest book!

2012-01-09T12:04:00.000Z

I'm excited to share a few images from my 3rd Interiors Book - Homespun Style Published by Ryland Peters & Small with Photography by Debi Treloar and words by Joanna Simmons. Homespun Style follows the success of my previous books, Bazaar Style & Romantic Style, it will be released in March, its available to pre-order from most bookstores now. In this book I show you how I've given this homely, crafty look a modern twist with vivid colours, tactile fabrics and bold combinations. The book begins with the Themes, from the basics of modern craft to making colour and pattern work. It also focuses on imaginative ways to recycle and reuse, from transforming furniture with a lick of paint to finding inspired new uses for everyday items. I love the Details and so we look at textiles, furniture, Lighting and display, while the third section, Spaces, shows how the style works beautifully in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms, children's rooms, workrooms and even outside.

Homespun Style shows you Ideas for Outside Living

I share some ideas from my own home in this book - My Dad made the boxcrate above out of recycled floorboards, I use it to store some of my styling props.

Homespun Style is packed with tips on how to display and use textiles around your home.

I show you how to put a modern spin of a crafty look by using vibrant colours and bold combinations. (The gorgeous Blue bird was made by my friend, Abigail Brown)

Homespun Style also includes a Source Guide complied by me with all my favorite Homespun Style shops/designers/makers - plus a List of Blogs which I find Inspiring. I hope you like the look and sound of my latest book? *Come and find my dedicated Homespun Style by Selina Lake page on Facebook to keep updated on all things Homespun!!

โรแมนติกสไตล์ - Romantic Style Thai Edition

2012-01-05T17:12:00.000Z

Very Excited to find out Romantic Style has been published in Thailand !! รู้สึกตื่นเต้นมากที่จะหาสไตล์โรแมนติกได้รับการเผยแพร่ในไทย You can purchase the Thai Edition here.
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Happy New Year!

2011-12-31T11:11:00.000Z

Photography By Sussie Bell
Images I Styled for Prima Makes Magazine

2011 has been quite a year, What with 5 Weddings including me being a Bridesmaid for my Gorgeous Friend Gemma, one Royal Wedding in April and then being the Bride myself in September!! Planning my Wedding, becoming my Dave's Wife and having a amazing Honeymoon in Italy have all made this year one to remember... not to mention working on my 3rd book Homespun Style and finally seeing it in Print just before Christmas..and turning 30.. 2011 has been epic! Can't wait to see what 2012 has in Store... Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year.. lots of love XXX

Merry Christmas

2011-12-23T13:18:00.000Z

Photography by Debi Treloar

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! X

Daily Mail Christmas Gift Guide

2011-12-15T09:31:00.000Z

Daily Mail www.dailymail.co.uk
Photographer: Aaron Tilley

These images are from a Christmas Gift Guide feature I styled for Today's Issue of the Daily Mail, The feature includes quirky ideas for the whole Family to see the rest click here.

Homespun Style Interview at Home

2011-12-12T13:27:00.000Z

I've had a lovely visitor this morning who's been asking me lots of questions and getting all the insider info about my new book Homespun Style!! I will post results soon, in the meantime here's a few pics from Home. X

Retreat Home Stars

2011-12-11T08:20:00.000Z

Photography by Sussie Bell

Styling Stars for Retreat Home available via Red Direct.

Honeymoon

2011-12-08T13:06:00.001Z

I've been meaning to post some of my iphone snaps of our Honeymoon, so finally here they are. Dave & I spent almost 3 weeks on a tour with Dave driving us over 3500 miles in his Pride & Joy - his lotus! Dave booked for us to stay our 1st night as a surprise in a beautiful French Chateau near Strasbourg which was really Romantic! We continued through France into Switzerland via the alps (AMAZING VIEWS) and spent a night in a sweet Ski Chalet, the next day we drove into Italy.

Bellagio

Venice

Gorgeous Bohemian Hotel Casa Raffaela Conforti in Maiori

Sorrento & Almafi

Homewood bound & Last night in another French chateau!

We enjoyed a night in Bellagio, stayed in a hotel with gorgeous views of Lake Como, spent a magical time in Venice and enjoyed a relaxing few days in Tuscany at Castellare di Tonda in our own Villa. We then headed down to the Almafi Coast which was wonderful, we spent some time in Sorrento (Where my Grandpa spent 6 years during the war) other highlights were visiting Pompei, Casale Martitimo and Pisa. Not to mention eating delicious Pizza's, Pasta's and Ice Creams... I also loved all the architecture pretty much all the buildings we saw were bella bella!!!. It was a WONDERFUL trip with my WONDERFUL Husband.

Sparkly Wedding

2011-11-20T11:50:00.000Z

So nice to see my glitter pears included in this moodboard on Polka Dot Bride - Thank you!

Retreat Christmas 2011

2011-11-19T12:41:00.000Z

Some of my Styling for Retreat Home
Photography: Sussie Bell
Styling Assistant/Model: Charlotte Love

A while back I had a lovely few days shooting Retreat Home's A/W11 Catalog in a fab location house in Wiltshire. I hope you like these few images from the shoot - to view the whole catalog click here. Also check out owner/Director of Retreat Home Ltd, Sam Green's family Christmas Home in the Dec issue of Ideal Home Magazine - out now.

Mollie Makes Issue 8

2011-11-19T10:58:00.000Z

Issue 8 of Mollie Makes just arrived - so excited to see Lovely Jeanette Lunde of Fryd & Design, gorgeous 2012 Calendar free with the Issue! Jeanette has such a beautiful home and design style - I was lucky to meet her when I was in Norway, as I'm delighted to announce we have included her home in my new book Homespun Style. Issue 8 of Mollie Makes also features Happy Harris Home which I featured in BBC Homes & Antiques magazine - plus lovely work by a neighbor of mine Heart Zeena. Mollie Makes just keeps getting better & better!!!

Tesco - ChristmasChristmasChristmas!!!

2011-11-19T09:24:00.000Z

A few images I styled for Tesco Christmas 2011 Range

Tesco Christmas 2011 Range - Available in Stores & Online Now
Photography by Sussie Bell

Weekend Flickr Faves

2011-11-12T07:51:00.000Z

Happy Weekend Everyone! X
Credits:- 1. Untitled, 2. Roses, 3. wood & wool stools richa, 4. like a tattoo, 5. Lối hoa, 6. Ribbons, 7. a dottie angel book..., 8. Summer rose, 9. New Gift box

Romanttiset Kodit - Finnish Edition

2011-11-07T06:35:00.001Z

I'm delighted to announce Romantic Style has now been published in Finnish by Publishers WSOY. My 1st book Bazaar Style was also published in Finnish - Löytöjen koti * VERY HAPPY *

Homespun Style

2011-11-03T12:39:00.001Z

Photograph by Sussie Bell

I've been so overwhelmed by the sheer amount of Pre-Orders my new book Homespun Style (Ryland Peters & Small) has already received - Big Thanks to you all for your support, lovely comments & sweet emails! X

HandMade

2011-11-03T06:58:00.001Z

A little while ago my Favorite Norwegian Magazine KK asked me to contribute to a feature where they asked four Stylist's for their Top Interiors Trend Forecast... So of course I choose HandMade, Since my latest book Homespun Style is championing this theme. Included in the feature are some of my Number One Made by Hand creatives:- Abigail Brown, Ninainvorm, Dottie Angel, Trisha Brink Design, Nest Pretty Things and Rosehip. So nice to be in the company of the three other stylists too, Paul Lowe, Tara Sloggett & My Sweet Friend Jeanette Lunde of Fryde & Design.

Berry Birthday Cupcakes

2011-10-30T10:39:00.000Z

I've been styling a series of shoots for a range of Birthday Cards recently, and I've been baking my own props! Here's a couple of iPhone snaps of my latest creations!!

Homespun Style

2011-10-24T10:17:00.002+01:00

I'm excited to reveal the cover of my 3rd book Homespun Style.....

Hope you all like it??? I'm also thrilled to announce you can now pre-order copies on Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Waterstones, The Book Depository & Barnes & Noble. Homespun Style is published by Ryland Peters & Small, with words by Joanna Simmons and Photography by Debi Treloar.

Homespun Style will launch in March 2012, I will be planning a book Launch event in London nearer the time so keep coming back to check for details. Also huge thank you to all involved in making this all possible. x

Wonderful Birthday!

2011-10-20T08:54:00.000+01:00

Thanks Everyone for your lovely messages & well wishes, I had a wonderful birthday and turning 30 wasn't so bad in the end! Check out some of my lovely pressies, My husband treated me to this fab new Specialized mountain bike!! I also got these bowls from Anthropologie and my parents bought me this Michael Kors watch which I've had my eye on for ages!! I'm feeling really rather spoilt! x

30 Years Ago Today....

2011-10-17T07:19:00.004+01:00

My Mum made me this yummy Cake for my Birthday! I'm 30 today, now wondering where my 20's went????? I'm looking forward to spending today in London with my Husband. x