Trying to find time to cyber-chat with Ali Miller got a lot harder after her ‘Home Sweet Home’ (England and Ireland map) Tea Set was featured on the BBC’s Bafta award winning drama – Sherlock. I have to admit, I knew nothing about this when I came across her work and contacted her to see if she would spend 5 minutes with Design Wotcha! But the immediate recognition and popularity of her work does not surprise me one bit....

The Place: EIKON Home is located in the heart of the ‘Circle’ in historic Old Towne Orange, California. 142 South Glassell Street. (714) 744 3255. The Journey:  “Design, the art of gift giving, and style all have importance to me” says John Martelli, owner and curator of the store that opened its doors in 2007. EIKON Home, housed in a 1920′s building – which has seen time as a restaurant, beauty salon...

Many of you will recognise Marjorie Skouras’ work… Known for her use of semi-precious stones, her signature turquoise Empire Chandelier is in my Dream Design List Top 10! With a new lower-priced collection of pieces encompassing lighting, furniture and mirrors for Currey & Company and a limited-time Gump’s pop-up store coming in February, I was lucky enough to find some time to cyber-sit with with this busy lady. Her fun...