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If you get a chance then grab a copy of the September issue of Homes & Gardens The following feature is called ‘Country Chapel’ on page 109.  It’s a stunning chapel conversion which has been sympathetically transformed using some very clever styling and pretty vintage accessories.  The owner is Camilla Cobham, joint partner of the lovely company: The Vintage Wedding List Company. Each room retains all of the original features, including the kitchen which is the former vestry, it really is stunning.

The next article is called ‘Shortlist Tableware’.  Styled by Ali Brown and photographed by Kristin Perers. It’s brings you a round up of the latest plates, glassware, cutlery and serveware.  If like me, you have a thing for pretty vintage home accessories then you will also want to buy it all!

All images: Homes & Gardens, September 2010

Gingham, Union Jack, Crochet, Florals, Spotty, Linen cupboard, Applique, Tea Pastels and Boho are the words that BHS use to descibe their new homeware called ‘Maison Vintage’  Within this collection are three key looks; British, Fifties Bliss & Linen Cupboard. The looks are spot on with the key trends for this A/W especially 50′s Bliss.  I think the over all look is really pretty, especially the crochet cushions with the little birds in the 50′s collection.  And I love the trays in the British collection.

The pricing isn’t bad either, something that BHS always seem to get right. Click here to see the full range

If you get a chance then grab a copy of the September issue of Homes & Gardens as there is a lovely feature called ‘Country Chapel’ on page 109.  The owners live in a converted a chapel and have lots of vintage/country accessories as seen in the pictures above.

If you want some help on how to create this look then I would suggest buying the following book by Cath Kidston.  It’s only pocket size and one of my favourites.

OMG, are these not the prettiest dolls you have ever seen!  They have been created by Paris-based artist, Apolline.  I came across her work in Selvedge Magazine (which I am also obsessed with, after writing the last few posts I’ve noticed that I have quite a few obsessions!)  Inspired by her two daughters and childhood dreams, she has created a whole range of cute characters, even one called Pippa ;0) I think my favourite has to be Agnes, who I believe is a mouse.  She’s in the top left hand corner and is wearing a pink skirt and green headscarf.  Her mobiles feature owls, pussycats and polka dot toadstools. Love it!  Click here for more of her works

When I was at university, I very nearly specialised in ceramics rather then textiles with the view of going on to become a designer maker.  This is why I have such an unhealthy obsession with Chinaware.  Emma Bridgewater is one ceramicist who’s designs I  follow and love…if only I could afford the whole set of the Starry Sky collection ;0(  For a peek at her whole range click here

I’m planning a trip to the London Science Museum with my youngest daughter (2 yrs old) as I keep hearing that they have lots of activities for under 5′s  as well as fountain which they run in and out and get soaked…great! Then, I had a quick look through August’s issue of Creative Review and there was a huge article about its rebranding.  Iwanted to post the images as  I love the typeface and colours that have been chosen for the finished look.  Click the link below for the full article, it’s an interesting read as they talk about the whole design process of the project.

The following info was Posted by Mark Sinclair

“London’s Science Museum has been steadily transforming itself over the past few years in order to appeal to a wider audience. This month a new identity for the institution was unveiled by johnson banks that aims to build on that momentum.  The London-based studio was appointed at the end of 2009 to redesign the Science Museum’s brand and identity.

“After experimenting with several routes, the chosen idea stemmed from research we did on codes, puzzles, patterns and basic digital typefaces, and we found a way to shorten the word science so we could create a grid-like ‘stack’ of the letterforms. We also began to experiment with slightly abstracted letterforms as we noticed that ‘science’ and ‘museum’ were relatively generic words.”

Click this link for the full article

This is the latest photography from Cormar Carpets and it’s absolutely stunning.  It was styled by the very talented Lucyina Moodie.  I love her choice of colour for the wall, very dramatic.

Great news – Pippa Jameson Interiors has been nominated for My Deco Design Democracy Blog Awards. So thank you to all of my raeders who voted for me!  As part of the process, I have been asked to write a blog post about what design democracy means to me.

I guess it means  that ultimately we all have the freedom and right to design and decorate in a fashion that suits ourselves without having to conform to a particular look or style.

Everyone looks to creative bodies for design advice, guidance and inspiration and may even copy an exact style to reproduce in their home.  So even though we have the freedom to design what we like some still choose to conform, but the difference is, it is their choice.

Even though I am an interior stylist I am always looking around for inspiration and I love the fact that we can feed of other peoples designs and creations to give us an idea for a totally new project.  Take my desk space at work as an example, it is covered with tear sheets, fashions images, fabrics and ribbon, old photographs and much more.  They are not necessarily pinned up for a job, I just like to be surrounded by images that inspire me.

I am sure that all stylists, painters, fashionistas and pretty much any designer you meet will feed of others peoples designs as well as other elements around them such as travel and nature.

London is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world and we are surrounded by the most incredible  talent.  I feel very lucky to be in the middle of it all with untold exhibitions , galleries, fashion shows, you name it and London is showing it.

Coming back to design democracy briefly; I think as a nation we have never been more individual and creative.  People are more willing to experiment and have the confidence to have a go themselves.  This in turn has created an eclectic trend that can be seen in interiors and fashion.  A kind of ‘anything goes’ that has to be convicted with confidence for it to work and some how, it does!

If you like my blog then please vote for me here ;0)  click this link

I recently attended The White Company Christmas & A/W press show and as always, I loved all of their products. It helped that the location was a grand Georgian town house with large open fires and painted with a striking grey Farrow & Ball colour- the perfect backdrop for this style of homeware. There was a good mix of accessories on show which was all in their signature array of muted tones and including dining, bedroom, bathroom and livingroom.

Texture has always been a key focal point for their textiles and this show was no different, I especially liked the cable knit woolen cushion and throw; you just want to pick it up and rub it against you cheek (or maybe that’s just me!).
The chinaware was as you would expect with clean and simple lines in refreshing whites teamed with pretty glass votives with a subtle vintage feel.
Soft white cotton and linen bedding was on display mixed with stylish textured throws and for the accessories there were some silver trimmed picture frames.  For the bathroom we liked the pretty glass jars with sweet smelling bath salts (always a good investment as the jar can be used again) a wide selection of new candle fragrances to use while relaxing in the bath-my favourite is Winter, I absolutely love the smell! And some very soft bath towels with a feature patterned trim.

Gorgeous beds from The Sleep Room

Check out their very stylish blog, there are some great pics from their photoshoot in India…

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