Web watch: East London style

1. Think Contemporary

If, like me, you’ve finally come to the realisation that slapping a coat of white paint on everything and pronouncing it shabby chic is no longer cutting it in the design stakes then Think Contemporary could be the site for you.

Set up by interior designers Joanne Kelly and Anthony Buggy, their blog has sneak peeks of current projects and invaluable tips on where to source materials and suppliers within Ireland for a professional finish, while showcasing some of their fabulous work on Irish homes and businesses.

There is even a free downloadable ebook to inspire you.

They say “great interior design makes us happy,” well, that and apple crumble apparently.

* www.thinkcontemporary.ie

2. Caravan Style

Just like stepping into an actual caravan clicking on this site gives me a little buzz of excitement.

An online window into eclectic East London boutique shop Caravan Style, it’s compact, beautifully designed and when you start poking around you’ll find loads of lovely bits and bobs for your home or office, mobile or not.

Choose from concrete candle sticks and every kind of bird lamp imaginable or check out the caravan cam and see how to style these quirky finds.

All items are available to buy online but if you are lucky enough to get to the actual shop there are even directions where to park your bike – cute.

* www.caravanstyle.com