We all love chocolate

As it is World Chocolate Day today (we know, they have a day for everything, erm, these days), 1st Option has been having a think about which of our locations are particularly chocolate-y.

After a bit of brainstorm we decided that when you think of chocolate, one place that perhaps unexpectedly springs to mind is the roll-top bath.

You could definitely enjoy some chocolate at our Bloomsbury location!

“But why? But why? But why?” I hear you scream. Well, for those of you old enough to remember the classic Cadbury’s Flake adverts this should all make perfect sense. For those of you too young to remember, prepare to have your tiny minds blown…

Definitely at our Peacock location too…

So, if you’re looking for the best bath in which to enjoy a Flake have a look at the images above and you can find links to the locations below.

Other crumbly, flakey chocolate bars are available.

Girls Aloud hit Mapesbury Road

It was very much a case of Girls Aloud allowed at our Mapesbury Road location recently when Kimberly Walsh talked to Hello! magazine about expecting baby number two.

Here at 1st Option we’ve always felt that Kimberly was easily the most demure of the pop-tastic quintet, so where better than the splendidly tasteful interiors of Mapesbury Road for her to discuss her future plans and growing family?

In case you weren’t aware, the tot’s dad was also a pop star himself back in the day, scoring two hits with the boyband Triple 8. Who’s to say their offspring will not be equally talented?

You could say it’s a question of “Biology”.  We’ll get our coat…

One of the fabulous bedrooms at shoot location Mapesbury Road

You can see more of Mapesbury Road here: http://www.1st-option.com/locations/view/mapesbury-road

Feeling Inspiralized!

With this weekend brought the BBC Good Food Show, this year at ExCel London, and we were kindly invited along by This is Perfect to sample some delicious food & drink & to watch James Martin & Hemsley & Hemsley in action….

Feeling ‘inspiralized’ with new gadget demonstrations!

Paul Hollywood made an appearance too, here’s one of the recent Great British Bake off cookbook shoot locations… Parson 

Floral Fayre

The gorgeous warm weather last weekend has got us in the mood for all things floral and bright vibrant prints. Clarke & Clarke have some gorgeous collections which capture both of these seasonal elements…

Our location Flora, W2 is ahead of the game…

Flora, full of vibrant colour

Moody floral wallpaper contrasts with the bright colour pops…

Flora W2

Dramatic wallpaper & colourings at Flora

Romo opt for a subtle naturalistic affair, combining muted tones and an oriental feel and Mapesbury Road, NW2 follows suit, which brings a twinkle to our eye…

Top 5 Scandi locations…

Scandi style is a big deal right now, so we’ve picked our top 5 locations channelling the Eastern European trend…..

Book them here, just click on the link or give us a ring. We always love hearing from you beautiful people.

6ixteen, BR3

The striking kitchen at our shoot location 6ixteen

Anika, Berkshire

Anika’s kitchen

Aylestone, NW6

Paneled chic at Aylestone

Tavistock, N19

The beautiful attic room at shoot location Tavistock

8teen, SW4

The calming interior of 4teen

Ab Fab the Movie & 1st Option!

Ab Fab: The Movie is here! And we can’t contain our excitement, Sweetie! 

So grab the champers daaarling and keep your thickly mascara’d eyes glued… as we exclusively represent the locations Barnes & Archer, both the main houses for Eddie and Patsy in the film…

Barnes….

The fab indoor swimming pool at Barnes
Anyone for Champagne..?

Archer….

Another fantastic indoor pool at our shoot location Archer
You wouldn’t go thirsty here either…

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Marcella debuts at The Grove location

Marcella hit our screens with a punch, via ITV on 4th April. The crime-noir drama series was filmed at our location The Grove which couldn’t be further from the dark themed detective show.

Last night the show continued, catch up on ITV player, The Grove looks fab in it!

Former Miss England fascinates

Georgia Jones graced our Mile End Road location with her presence on Friday. The former Miss England, and now model, who’s married to McBusted star Danny, is hosting the UK lingerie awards in London on 3rd December.

Georgia looks gorgeous in a black fascinator at Mile End Road location– BTS Instagram post from the shoot above…

The wonderfully quirky Mile End Road

Geri Bakewell

People of the World…. the gorgeous Geri was the star of You Magazine’s cover, following a shoot styled by Ester Malloy and photographed by Elisabeth Hoff, at our exclusive location Birchland

Geri at Birchland for You Mag

She’s a budding advocat for bake therapy and we’ll vouch for that, we love a slice of cake & a cuppa in the office!