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M&S shoot finished, Heart Home Magazine here we come...

On June 28th, 2011 by .

Hello everyone,

There must be something in the air today as I am feeling very inspired.  I am sure it’s to do with my lovely cycle ride along the canal, it always gets me feeling motivated and ready for work.  I feel so lucky to have this as my commute ;0

Picture credit: Off The Beaten Track

My shoot at M&S went really well, I styled a total 32 room sets!  To say I am a little tired is an understatement!  I will share some of the pics as soon as they have been released.

Back in the office for a day today working on a few really exciting ventures for the blog and then tomorrow we are shooting for the lovely Heart Home Magazine.  The feature will be for their launch issue in September – I am so excited for them as it’s a great team and a great product.  If you want to follow the goings on at the magazine in the lead up to the launch then check out their Facebook page.

Finally, I am working on a project for The Ideal Home Show and Media 10.  I can’t say much more about it at this stage but I hope to soon…

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Eco Chic fashion update

On June 26th, 2011 by .

Following on from eco fabrics, here’s a run down of fashion brands, flying the flag for ethical clothing. Green is in, and looking good!

Goodone
One of green fashion’s highstreet pioneers, Goodone was one of the first eco-labels to be stocked by Topshop. They have recently collaborated with Tesco to create a range made entirely from recycled roll ends and factory waste.

People Tree
People Tree began in 1991 as the pioneer of Fair Trade Fashion internationally. Their products are made to the highest Fair Trade and environmental standards from start to finish, consistently proving that it is possible to wear stylish, exciting and affordable fashion, at the same time as respecting people and planet.

Katherine Hamnett
A true ethical clothing innovator, and a tireless campaigner for the use of organic cotton, London based designer Katherine Hamnett has been doling out wearable catchphrases like “Choose Life,” and “No War,” and since 1983. After a visit to Mali, the designer saw first hand the devastating effects of the conventional cotton industry, and vowed to help drive the demand for the organic alternative. Katherine Hamnett

Stella Maccatney
One of fashion’s most ethical crusaders, Stella McCartney proves that fashion can be fair, without sacrificing style. She has long been a champion for ethical fashion, refusing to use animal products including fur and leather, and in 2009 launched her first Eco collection made from organic materials.

Kuyichi
Combining cutting edge fashion with faultless ethical policies, Dutch brand Kuyichi use 100% organic cotton from Peruvian farmers who they encourage to become shareholders so that they may share responsibilities and profits.

Edun
Edun, Founded in 2005 by Bono and his wife Ali Hewson, EDUN specialises in organic clothing, graphic tees, and eco clothing with a mission to drive sustainable employment in developing economies.

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Goodone
Peope Tree
Katherine Hamnett

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Stella Mccartney
Kuyichi
Edun
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My visit to Marston & Langinger

On June 19th, 2011 by .

A few weeks back I was invited on a press trip to visit the Norfolk based factory of Marston & Langinger who produce handcrafted Garden rooms, greenhouses, glass roofs, poolhouses, furniture as well as accessories and paint. It was a great day all round, not only because we were flown there by Helicopter (so much fun!) but because we had the chance to see true craftsmanship in action.

Within the factory we were shown the complete building process of a garden room, right from the early stages of the architectural drawing through to the finished article; painted, labelled and ready to be delivered. They have a vast selection of paint finishes available in a timeless muted palette with new colours being introduced all the time. What struck me more than anything was how proud the staff were of what they were producing (many of whom have been with Marston and Langinger for over 20 years) this passion is clearly filtered through to the customer as nearly all of their work comes from referrals.

The garden houses are all made from solid timber and glass and range vastly in price depending on the scale of the project. The factory has taken on commissions that are in excess of 1 million but has also built much smaller items such as bespoke made bookshelves, it seems that no projcet is too big or small.


A selection of their painted furniture


A stunning glass roof that allows the light to flood in, I think this is so pretty

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Is this for you?

On June 17th, 2011 by .

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Reader question: What colour patio doors should I opt for?

On June 16th, 2011 by .

Question:

Hi Pippa,
Wow, what a great service, thanks!
we are knocking a wall down between our tiny kitchen and dining room. we are doing a white kitchen with a light grey tile floor and there will be a peninsula between the kitchen and dining room. We have decided to install  bifold doors in the dining room  that open up onto our deck. It has an oak floor. I am trying to decide what colour to choose for the doors. I like white windows because I love how they fade out when the sun shines in but in all the pictures I have seen of the doors in white aluminum look kind of cheap. You can still see some of the darker coloured hardware showing through. I also don’t want white on the outside of the house since the brick is mostly brown and black. I can do two different colours. I was thinking of black on the  inside frame but I am worried it will close the room in. It is about 3mx4m. The doors will be about 2.5 m high.  Do you have any recommendations on colour? also do you think there should be a transom?

Here is the room now. the doors will be where the window is:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Jane,
Thanks for your email.

The dining room looks very pretty and I think the doors will look great.

With regards to the colour, I am not sure that black would be the right option; I think it would look too strong and harsh against the clean white units.  I appreciate that the doors need to work tonely inside and out and so taking into consideration the colours of the brick on the outside of your house, I would opt for slate grey doors.

Slate Grey is a smart, striking and sophisticated colour that works fantastically well within a neutral colour scheme. From the inside, the colour will tone with your white modern units and contemporary decor and create a beautiful framed picture of the garden.  I would recommend you buy a few coordinating accessories to sync the look even more such as a slate grey vase for your flowers/plant or perhaps a table runner that incorporates the colour as visually, this would sit in the centre of the doors.

From the outside, the colour will balance well against the natural earthy tones of the brick.  You can then introduce a few accessories for outside such as large slate or aluminium planters to match the door colour and marry all of the elements.  UK based paint company Farrow & Ball sell a beautiful range that should inspire you.

I have created a little moodboard for you to look at (below)

I hope this helps!

Best wishes,
Pippa.

Thank you so much Pippa! I think the rich grey is a wonderful solution, the mood board is fabulous. Your new service is great and I will be sure to check in with my next design dilemma!  I am off to have a look at the colour samples.

Thanks again,
Jane

For all of your interior design questions, please email: [email protected]

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Top 3 deck chairs this summer

On June 15th, 2011 by .

With the ever changing weather, who knows when we might be hit with a heatwave of scorching sun so our advice is to be prepared!

Daniel, from My Deco, has prepared a list of the top 3 deck chairs as recommended by 3 key design professionals

Margarita Lorenzo from Chocolate Creative says:
“My favorite has to be the ‘Vintage Rose Funky’ chair from Furniture Divas. It is eco and handmade in the UK, and has the romantic & vintage look that I like so much. My tip for the summer is to escape down to the picture-esque English seaside and enjoy the Summer as much as possible in a quintessentially English way… ice-cream, and fish and chips by a colourful beach hut covered in lots of sun cream! The Vintage Rose Funky deck chair is £95 and available from Furniture Divas Next to make her choice was Karine, from the super-stylish BODIE and FOU boutique which sells beautiful home objects. Karine’s vote went the VÅGÖ easy chair By Ikea. Finished with a classy, glossy black coating, it’s easy to see why this was her prefered choice.

“The VÅGÖ chair by Ikea is a classic design they stopped manufacturing a few years ago and have just re-released this
summer. The lines and curves of the deck chair would give instant style to any roof terrace. It’s affordable, light and
stackable, simply perfect!”

I totally agree… the VÅGÖa chair would make a stunning addition to the garden and at only £20 this chair will be a huge hit! http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/30193224

Finally, I chose a deckchair from a small designer in London that I have adored the prints for some time… I am
in love with this print from Thornback & Peel and to see it applied to a deck chair is a really nice idea. Hand printed with a grey pigeon & pink jelly pattern, which is also available as wallpaper and a tote bag, this deck chair is made in solid beechwood and will last really well throughout the Summer days in the garden.

Anyone for lemonade?

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Mary Portas Living & Giving store in Primrose Hill

On June 15th, 2011 by .

I was speaking with a dear friend of mine about her voluntary work at the exclusive Mary Portas Living & Giving shop in Primrose Hill.  She was raving not only about how great the concept is but also how stunning the interiors were.

“Living & Giving is the charity concept that Mary developed for Save the Children following her 2009 series Mary Queen of Charity Shops.  With the local community at its heart, Living & Giving is not just a shop, but a place to inspire, share, create, meet and discover.

Living and Giving is a philosophy, a fantastic way to contribute to the community, help some of the world’s most vulnerable children and bag a designer bargain at the same time!”

The look and feel of the shop is just like being in an eccentric persons living room.  The walls are painted with rich heritage colours, and decorated with various  paraphernalia such as stuffed animal heads, vintage qilt frames a selection of colorful books and some theatrical eye masks.  In amongst the clothes, there are old vintage leather chairs dotted around the place and recycled wooden storage units packed full of goodies.  I think my favourite part has to be the use of clever lighting scattered around the shop to create small and personal spaces that entice you in to browse.  I could see myself loosing hours riffling through all of the hidden treasures…

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Beautiful bedding by Calvin Klein

On June 14th, 2011 by .

Below are images of the new bedding collection by Calvin Klein called ‘Fall’.  Inspired by nature, the collection has a calm and luxurious appearance, we love the soft muted tones of Tortoise and the deeper palette of Smoke Flower.  The 3 new ranges would look fantastic in any bedroom setting as the simplicity of the colours would make the perfect base to any decorating scheme.  The range will be available from mid-September 2011 in the UK market with a corner at Selfridges and Harrods.  Make a note in your diary…!

Tortoise. Tactile and organic. Inspired by the subtle colours and forms found in nature and woven in muted grey tones. Hints of metallic threads in the cover let and a she en-like finish on the decorative pillows accent the mat t e shades of grey.

Tanzania. Abstract and undulating. A colour -washed ground provides a base for abstracted, linear strokes in mink and sand tones. Painted Buds sheeting with splatters of desert colours, completes the earthy scheme.

Smoke Flower. Painterly and smoldering. A warm, deep floral print with blossoms in hues of peacock blue and mulberry, diffused on an ashen- coloured ground. A classic chenille cover let lends both depth and texture to the flowery theme.

You can find a huge range of quality beds and mattresses at bedstar at very reasonable prices. You could even get next day delivery!

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Holly Becker, founder of Decor8 interviews Pippa Jameson

On June 14th, 2011 by .

I was completely flattered when the lovely Holly Becker, founder of the gorgeous blog Decor8 and author of her first book Decorate, asked to interview me.  Click here to read the full interview and to see the interesting discussions and comments that people made.  We will also be interviewing Holly Becker on this site very soon…Thanks Holly, we love your blog! x

Click the link below to get your hands on a copy of the fantastic new book by Holly:

Decorate: 1000 Professional Design Ideas for Every Room in the House

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Book Review: 'Undecorate'

On June 13th, 2011 by .

My list of books to buy (or borrow!) is rapidly growing with the release of so many great show and tell interiors titles lately. Definitely high up on this list is ‘Undecorate’, a refreshing look at interior design by Christiane Lemieux. What I love most is Christiane’s emphasis on choosing items for your home with heart meaning and functional use, as opposed to simply following the latest trends. There is also some terrific geometric graphic design prints featured throughout the book which I adore.

Images Courtesy of Scribd.

You can read all about the book and more in an interview with Christiane over at Bloesem Living.  Undecorate available now from Amazon.

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