Today’s word, illustrated with home decor furnishings, is TABLE which in London’s East End you might hear referred to as ‘Aunt Mabel’ or used in a sentence someone might say “love the new mabel” Want to know the rules of cockney rhyming slang find out more here? AUNT: This cool pendant light from Stray Dog Designs in forest moss green with an adorable papier mache bird on a swing would be perfect...

 All that glitters is gold… in this week’s cockney rhyming slang Today’s word, illustrated with home decor furnishings, is THIEF which in London’s East End you might hear referred to as ‘Tea Leaf’ or used in a sentence someone might say “did they ever capture the leaf?” Want to know the rules of cockney rhyming slang find out more here? TEA: In honor of the Crate & Barrel’s...

Pretty in Pink & Yellow I actually took this photograph 5 years ago today. My husband and I were staying at our favorite hotel in Napa Valley and the rows of apple blossoms had just started to bloom. It was magical and looking back at this made me think of a soft springtime color scheme. This palette would work well for a fresh living space or feminine bedroom. Choose pale pink for the walls and pair with soft grey moldings for a...

Take a seat with these colorful chairs… … in this week’s cockney rhyming slang dictionary entry. Today’s word, illustrated with home decor furnishings, is SHIRT which in London’s East End you might hear referred to as ‘Uncle Bert’ or used in a sentence someone might say “hide it under your uncle” ! Want to know the rules of cockney rhyming slang?   UNCLE: I love the delicious...

Ocean Wave equals Shave! For this week’s cockney rhyming slang I am inspired by the Ocean … who wouldn’t be living in gorgeous Laguna Beach, California! OCEAN: The perfect seafood platter – Ocean Glimpse Plate by Nathalie Lete at Anthropologie WAVE: On trend hand embroidered geometrics  - Pink And Blue Bargello Waves Pillow at Jonathan Adler SHAVE: I have a favorite jumper that gets a monthly visit from this...

Dot & Dash equals Moustache! For this week’s cockney rhyming slang I am inspired by English life – a teapot and pepper cellar made for country living, and a door mat with cheeky urban style. DOT: Cuddle down in front of the fire with a cuppa – Emma Bridgewater Polka Dot Tea for Me DASH: A pinch of salt and a dash of pepper have rustic appeal, Dash Pepper Cellar by Rae Dunn MOUSTACHE: Add a whimsical welcome to a...

IRISH ROSE = NOSE Spicher and Co BC Irish Flag (Framed: 25 5/8″ x 17 1/8″) | West Elm Deconstructed Rose Pillow Cover | Wooden Nose Eye Glasses Holder created by HSSS, a non-profit in India that helps underprivileged artisans, available through UncommonGoods. For the story behind Cockney Rhyming Slang check out “The Word no.1″ and for more words, illustrated with fun home decor items, checkout the rest of my...