Articles — Vintage

Ahhh how we love to see the signs of spring: a time of renewal, rejuvenation and all-around revitalization. Whilst Mother Nature may be dragging her heels in delivering us from the clutches of winter, fear not!  Here at CJ Interiors we take matters into our own hands and usher in the spirit of spring right into all our humble abodes. So, without further ado, let's dive into ten tantalizing ways to freshen up your living space and banish those winter blues, even if the great outdoors hasn't quite caught up yet. Here are ten ways to infuse your home with...

Having been neck-deep in the interior world for much of my professional life, I have built wonderful relationships with fellow vintage and textile enthusiasts, plus gained some incredible friendships along the way. It was my absolute pleasure to catch up with the wonderfully eclectic Octavia Dickinson and pick her brains on all things interiors. We endlessly discussed disrupting room designs with fun pieces that work inexplicably, and about making unique statements that represent yourself, your home and how you live in it.  Octavia’s interiors are joyful, layered and decorative. Drawing on her art-history training at the Courtauld Institute in London, she...

It is always a pleasure to meet fellow, vintage textile lovers and I had the honour of meeting interior designer, Victoria Barker from Studio Faeger. Read on for more about our chat about all things vintage and interiors.  Raised in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District and now living between London and the Cotswolds, Victoria started her career as a florist honouring the Royal Family before attending design school at Chelsea Harbour to study interior design & interior architecture. Prior to Studio Faeger, she has worked on a large number of projects UK-wide for a well-established London design studio. Studio...

I recently heard from the inspiring Sophie Rowell of 'Cote de Folk' who creates the most incredible interiors. Read some of our chat below, I hope you enjoy it! Sophie Rowell designs environments that enhance our lives and day-to-day experience. She believes that our environment has the power to encourage our well-being and sense of self in the world. Sophie works with you to hone your vision into a home that is a true expression of you and your family. Clients often say that she has given them the home they have always wanted. Sophie was an Art Director and Fashion Stylist...