If it weren't for the unaffordable designer price tag, fit for Gwyneth Paltrow and the like, I would kit my flat out immediately. Well at least it's provided me with some harmless fun for half an hour - now back to work! humph.
Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Decorate-It-Yourself
Well, thanks to the clever minds over at Jonathon Adler you can now design your own cushion covers, rugs, throws and totes from a huge range of gorgeous patterns and colours. It's so much fun and really easy to use! I actually thought there was perhaps too much choice - it took me ages to decide on sharing this little trio...
If it weren't for the unaffordable designer price tag, fit for Gwyneth Paltrow and the like, I would kit my flat out immediately. Well at least it's provided me with some harmless fun for half an hour - now back to work! humph.
If it weren't for the unaffordable designer price tag, fit for Gwyneth Paltrow and the like, I would kit my flat out immediately. Well at least it's provided me with some harmless fun for half an hour - now back to work! humph.
Summer brights
It seems a bit old news to write about summer seeing as we should be well on to Autumn/Winter trends now (or Christmas for us Stylists!) - but I can't help recognising these punchy summer colours Leslie Shewring has styled. As always her work is the look of military coordination...
I hereby salute you Leslie, as the queen of colour palettes, moodboards and cute DIY details!
To me this fusion of aquamarines and citrus tones conjures up thoughts of fresh mint mojitos... or perhaps a fresh mint tea seeing as it is only lunchtime!
I think this colour palette would be most suited to a conservatory space or compact/balcony garden - with painted pots and garden furniture in limes, blues and yellows, and cushions or seat pads in ikat patterns.
I hereby salute you Leslie, as the queen of colour palettes, moodboards and cute DIY details!
To me this fusion of aquamarines and citrus tones conjures up thoughts of fresh mint mojitos... or perhaps a fresh mint tea seeing as it is only lunchtime!
I think this colour palette would be most suited to a conservatory space or compact/balcony garden - with painted pots and garden furniture in limes, blues and yellows, and cushions or seat pads in ikat patterns.
Thursday, 2 June 2011
Wet weather play
Last week I spent the most indulgent afternoon, swooning over the newest and trendiest treasures on display at Few & Far - Brompton Road's answer to boutique homewares. Although it was an afternoon awash with soggy pumps, forgotten umbrellas and frizzy hair, it was a welcome delight to duck into this gorgeous shop for 10minutes.
The current window designs are just incredible and filled with bucket loads of real sand...!!
The current window designs are just incredible and filled with bucket loads of real sand...!!
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Pretty in painterly
It was when I recently visited the Anthropologie Autumn/Winter 2011 press show that I started to notice the emerging trend of painterly designs on cushions and ceramics. The visible brushstrokes display such a brilliant sense of artistic creativity and texture, which can look stunning in any interior be it traditional or modern. The more vibrant and abstract the design, the more fitting it will be to a modern interior. Simple floral designs however can look just perfect in a traditional or period interior. 
Cushions start from £60
I hope you enjoyed this trend spotlight - I'd love to hear of other trends you have started to notice popping up in product lookbooks or highstreets near you!
Florence Rolfe, House & Garden Assistant Stylist, has picked out some truly stunning fabrics to showcase the vibrant painterly trend this month...
Here are some of the Anthropologie bits I love at the moment…
Painted Waterlily Tea Towel, £16
Homegrown Monogram Mug, £8
Fireworks Rug, £68 - £348
For sale in Atelier Abigail Ahern and Liberty are the painterly products of Bluebellgray, founded and designed by wonderful creative Fi Douglas. Recently featured in Elle Decoration (June 2011) I have no doubt her gorgeous accessories are selling like hotcakes. The website is absolutely gorgeous too, why not have a browse at her collection online. With already so much great press coverage in all the best interior publications, I predict big things for this talented young lady.
Cushions start from £60I hope you enjoyed this trend spotlight - I'd love to hear of other trends you have started to notice popping up in product lookbooks or highstreets near you!
Monday, 2 May 2011
Spring pastels
Aren't these images just adorable! These collections of mint and rose coloured glass accessories look good enough to eat...
These beautifully styled soft and 'Springy' images were brought to my attention by Holly Becker at Decor8... You can find more images to this feature by visiting e-zine StyleCookie.
These beautifully styled soft and 'Springy' images were brought to my attention by Holly Becker at Decor8... You can find more images to this feature by visiting e-zine StyleCookie.
Christian Lacroix for Designer's Guild
This week I'm in love with Christian Lacroix's new fabric collection featured in this month's House & Garden magazine. The image below illustrates the stunning 'Vuelta' panel, from Lacroix's first collection of fabrics and accessories for Designer's Guild, inspired by flowers being thrown at toreros after bullfights in Southern France.
The printed cotton panel is available from £240 and measures 3000 x 1470mm; Designer's Guild 0207 893 7400 / www.designersguild.com.
To view more of the new collection by Christian Lacroix, you can visit Designer's Guild online.
The printed cotton panel is available from £240 and measures 3000 x 1470mm; Designer's Guild 0207 893 7400 / www.designersguild.com.
To view more of the new collection by Christian Lacroix, you can visit Designer's Guild online.
Sunday, 10 April 2011
John Makepeace
On my way to collect some splashback wall tiles from the Strand on Friday I decided to go for the cultural cut through Somerset House. I can't quite decide whether I prefer the house in the summer on the terrace, or as the magical Christmassy backdrop for the annual Tiffany sponsored ice skating. Either way it's possibly my favourite building in London and definitely on my dream wedding venue wish list!
It was by undertaking this sneaky route that I came across John Makepeace's current exhibition, marking the celebration of 50 years at the forefront of British furniture design. Definitely worth the extra time elapsed from my lunch hour, I gazed wondrously at the incredible collection. The nature inspired knotted chair and willowy backed chairs were my favourite, but I also loved the geometric lines of the carved cabinets.
When asked about his identifiable style Makepeace says,
"I am frequently asked where my inspiration comes from. Although each commission is different, nature is a constant factor. I am inspired by the way natural evolution resolves problems with results that are invariably elegant and enduring."
"My designs are rooted in a long-standing fascination with our physical and psychological needs, the properties of different timbers and the way technology and individual craftsmanship enable new possibilities."
Until 17th July you can view the wonderful works of John Makepeace in the Terrance Rooms at Somerset House - try to if you can plan to visit on a Wednesday you also have the chance to hear John talking about his collection at 1pm every Wednesday for the duration of the exhibition.
A selection of work on show is also for sale - a fully illustrated catalogue accompanying the display can be found with further details.
It was by undertaking this sneaky route that I came across John Makepeace's current exhibition, marking the celebration of 50 years at the forefront of British furniture design. Definitely worth the extra time elapsed from my lunch hour, I gazed wondrously at the incredible collection. The nature inspired knotted chair and willowy backed chairs were my favourite, but I also loved the geometric lines of the carved cabinets.
When asked about his identifiable style Makepeace says,
"I am frequently asked where my inspiration comes from. Although each commission is different, nature is a constant factor. I am inspired by the way natural evolution resolves problems with results that are invariably elegant and enduring."
~ "natural evolution resolves problems with results that are invariably elegant and enduring" ~
"My designs are rooted in a long-standing fascination with our physical and psychological needs, the properties of different timbers and the way technology and individual craftsmanship enable new possibilities."
Until 17th July you can view the wonderful works of John Makepeace in the Terrance Rooms at Somerset House - try to if you can plan to visit on a Wednesday you also have the chance to hear John talking about his collection at 1pm every Wednesday for the duration of the exhibition.
A selection of work on show is also for sale - a fully illustrated catalogue accompanying the display can be found with further details.
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