Category: Design post
On April 22nd, 2013 by Pippa Jameson.
Have you all had a chance to see French Connections latest Homeware for S/S 2013? After the successful launch last year, their latest collection doesn’t disappoint. It’s all about texture and raw materials combined with a faded coastal palette of soft white, light greys and oatmeal. Expect to find pale and interesting ceramics with a hand finish appeal, textiles in denim, jersey and linen, and furniture with a painted and weathered look. I love it all! To see the full collection, visit any store or go to the French Connection website.
Posted under Colour, Design post, Ethical Interiors, Furniture, Home accessories, Livingroom, Shabby chic, Trend Stories
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On March 18th, 2013 by Pippa Jameson.
I am currently the prop stylist for a gorgeous new book called ‘Children’s Party Food’, published by Kyle Books and shot by the talented Jemma Watts. If we stay on track, it should be on your shelves by September 2013. The very delicious recipes are by Hats & Bells (Hatty Stead and Annabel Waley-Cohen) and tried, tested and produced by Gee Charman.
We are half way through the book and my waistline is fast expanding, on the plus side, my children are beginning to LOVE my job, never before have they received such delicious treats on a daily basis! Below are just some of the gorgeous homeware accessories from my vast prop room! Many thanks again to VV Rouleaux for your gorgeous ribbons and China & Co for your endless props!
Click here to take a look at our last book with Kyle, Cook on a Shoestring by Sophie Wright.
Posted under Craft ideas, Design post, Home accessories, Interior Styling, Vintage
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On February 12th, 2013 by Pippa Jameson.
Posted under Design post, Home accessories, Livingroom, scandinavian design, cushions, tea towels, bold colours, soft furnishings, textiles, surface pattern, screen printing
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On January 24th, 2013 by Pippa Jameson.
Embracing the trend of Fluro, Dulux introduces ‘Collective Passion’ , their second collection from a series of five for 2013 . With punchy splashes of neon orange, red, pink, yellow and green, this collection is all about building on colour, much like a piece of artwork. The palette is then harmonised with pale neutrals for the floor and furniture, using polished and highly reflective materials.
It’s refreshing to see new paint techniques, which move away from painting a room with just one colour. Whilst it is still popular to create a feature wall, this is decorating on a whole new level! I love the second from last image with the grey sofa; the colours on the wall have been applied in painterly layers, this draws the eye up, and by using accessories in the same tone the look is pulled together.
To mirror this look, be creative with the application of paint, consider using panels of colour that graduate in intensity (look at the bedroom below for an example of this technique) add interest to long corridors by layering strong and fiery tones such as pink and orange. Treat your walls like a large canvas, feel free, and try to have some fun, although do plan out your colours before you begin. A good idea is to paint a scaled down version on a large piece of paper, that way you can test your scheme before you commit to painting the walls.
Posted under Bedrooms, Design post, Interior Styling, Paint/fabric/wallpaper, Trend Stories
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On January 17th, 2013 by Pippa Jameson.
We are always looking for room schemes that can inspire, and help us make those all important decorating decisions. The images below are taken from the first of Dulux’s five paint trends for 2013. First up is ‘The Art of Understanding’ which sees 50′s influence from the catwalk, film and TV, all of which are set to make a big impact on interiors in 2013. Pippa Jameson Interiors first wrote about this in 2010 with our feature ‘50′s Interior Trends 2010/2011‘. We predicted that this was going to be big, and we were right.
I am a big fan of this collection, and used correctly, the colours will create character and depth. The key is layering, and using accents of colour, rather than painting a whole room in one shade, which is what we have been used to. I love the first image where just the window cils have been painted with deep pink (90RR 18/450) By doing so, they become defined and several focal points are created around the room. This technique particularly suits this loft style flat, as from above, the borders are viewed as solid blocks of colour creating a more dynamic and confident look. The pink frames are then balanced with the introduction of cushions in similar tones. The secondary colour is deep blue, which adds a striking contrast. The look has been finished with a cream highlighting colour, which lightens the scheme.
“Celebrating the aesthetics and order of the fifties reminds us of less complicated, more glamorous times” as quoted by the Dulux Trend team.
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On January 8th, 2013 by Pippa Jameson.
I absolutely love this collection by Sian Elin, inspired by Scandinavian style with Moorish and Mediterranean design influences, the patterns and colours she encompasses are right on trend for 2013; graphic shapes, repeating patterns and strong blocks of colour including; vermilion, mustard and grey, all of which are strong for the coming year. The collection features bold hand drawings which combine colour and pattern together beautifully. Sian says her inspiration for the collection came from Moorish architecture which she saw while travelling throughout the Mediterranean, and you can clearly see those influences coming through. For an ‘on trend’ look, combine Sian’s cushions with a soft grey or classic mustard sofa (similar to my shoot with Heart Home Magazine which you can see at the top of the page). Price: Cushions: £59.99 – Tea Towels £11.99.You can see the full collection over at Mocha’s website.
Posted under Design post, Home accessories, Livingroom, New designers, Paint/fabric/wallpaper, scandinavian design, cushions, tea towels, bold colours, soft furnishings, textiles, surface pattern, screen printing, Trend Stories, Uncategorized
On December 31st, 2012 by Pippa Jameson.
I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and are looking forward to the New Year. If like me, you feel a little flat after all the festivities, then try to think about things that make you happy for 2013, through images…
Image 1: A long walk always blows away the cobwebs and is often where I find so much of my inspiration. Image 2: I love throws; cashmere, mohair, silk and wool, I think I have one in every material! I see it as an essential accessory for every bed and sofa ;0) Image 3: I will try to be as creative as I can at home and at work, I thought this picture demonstrated how something so simple can look so stylish. Image 4: A log fire makes me feel so happy, the crackle and smell of the burning wood brings back Childhood memories from the house I grew up in. It’s amazing how something can bring so much comfort. Image 5: Spring planting, this is the year when I plan to start my vegetable patch, a little way of I know but I love the idea of using these little sticks in the ground. 6: My family inspires me every day xx
What is your inspiration for 2013…?
Credits: Winter photo by: Haute Faves Deux. Selection of throws by Pale & Interesting. Creative Art by Sarah & Bendrix. Rustic log baskets by Pale & Interesting. Spring planting: Image by Brenda Hillenius. My family
Posted under Christmas, Craft ideas, Design post, Ethical Interiors, Fireplaces, Home accessories, Shabby chic, Vintage
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On December 19th, 2012 by Pippa Jameson.
As we reach the end of another year, I can honestly say that I have never felt more in need of a holiday! 2012 has been the busiest and most rewarding, of my 15 years of styling, and has seen me working on some of the most exciting and challenging projects.
Thank you to ITV for using me on the ITV Day Break & Lorraine show, this was a very busy production with two shoots running straight after one-another (snapshots from shoot set-up below) The team at ITV were great to work with and my assistant, Holly, was amazing!
I then went straight onto shoot at Battersea Power Station. I can’t say too much about this other than it’s the most amazing space! We were shooting in the engine room which is where they filmed the Kings Speech (and where Colin Firth delivered THAT speech). The Grade 11 listed building is so special and so to get a peek inside was great. We were faced with many challenges and were filming in temperatures of -1 but, it was worth it as the end result was magical. Thank you again to Holly and to my two runners, Abi and Eleanor.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!
Posted under Design post, Interior Styling, My Styling Diary
On December 3rd, 2012 by Pippa Jameson.
I am always on the hunt for new and exciting interior finds, so when this email popped into my inbox, I had to share it with you. Launched by Joe McIntyre, the previous Art Director of Coast magazine, St Aidan’s is an online homeware store selling a collection of quirky and cool finds. Having had a life long passion for interiors, when Joe was faced with redundancy, he this felt like this was the right time to fulfil his dream of a homeware business.
“I set up St Aidan’s as a place to help source those quirky, cool finds that help give our homes a bit more personality. There’s some great Bloomingville products in the store as well as original works from artists and ceramists along with some fantastic vintage finds.” Be sure to take a look at his site as I am sure you will love the collection as much as I do.
Posted under Design post, Home accessories, Lighting, Livingroom, Vintage
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