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Trend: Monochrome Interiors

On April 18th, 2013 by .

Everyone is going mad for the Monochrome trend right now, so here are a few black and white rooms which I think are really successful.  Although it’s a simple palette, the question is what ‘style’ of Monochrome do you go for?  Romantic: delicate and decorative textiles with pretty ceramics, Graphic: strong geometric pattern, clean lines and an abundance of black and white prints or Industrial: lots of textures, warehouse style with faded linens and a hint of charcoal.  I know, I know, sorry to add more options, but this is worth considering before you start planning!  One thing is for sure, the strong black and white theme will be certain to add impact and drama to any room in the home.

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Introducing: St Aidan's Homeware Store

On December 3rd, 2012 by .

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.

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My Olympic Angle

On September 4th, 2012 by .

I have been lucky enough to visit the Olympics a few time over the last few weeks and have been completely caught up in the atmosphere, grinning like a child whenever I’ve been in the Olympic Park.  I feel very proud that we have held what is being named as ‘the most successful games to date’, the athletes, the volunteers, sponsors, organisers, architects, what an amazing contribution!

I fell in love with all of the buildings, the fluid and organic shapes, the bright pops of colour and the range of materials used.  Below is my take on what I saw.   I hope you are all enjoying the Olympics as much as we are!

 

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Weekend Wish List...grey & yellow

On July 13th, 2012 by .

Hello lovelies, continuing with my obsession of grey and mustard, I’ve put together the following colour scheme.  I am a big fan of armchairs and chaises in the bedroom, as it’s good to sit and unwind in a room other than the lounge, the chairs below look so comfortable; the perfect place to loose yourself in a good book. The bold rug is on trend, echoing our love for all things geometric, whilst the carafe and lighting are Scandinavian by design.  Last but not least, I am in love with this Lazy Days bed – #want!

Lazy nights bed, B&B Italia,  Armchair, Chauffeuse easy chair by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani, Concentric rug, Niki Jones, Bogart ceiling light, John Lewis, Art, Illustrated Poems, Parler Seul. Uno Carafe & tumblers, LSA

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The beautiful work of Gill Wilson

On October 24th, 2011 by .

This is the stunning work of Gill Wilson, a designer I came across at Origin 2011, I remember walking past Gills stand and being totally struck by the beauty of her pieces.

Gill Wilson produces handmade paper using natural plant fibre as the raw material for architectural and interior schemes.  The pulp is hand dyed to produce a palette which ranges from the most subtle natural tones to full colour saturation. Any range of colours, hues and tones can be achieved.  Textures range from richly fibrous to perfectly smooth and are further enhanced by tooling, casting, spraying and layering. The finished artwork can be produced to any size, from domestic spaces to installations of unlimited scale.  You can see more of Gills gorgeous work here.



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Viva Cuba!

On October 10th, 2011 by .

As each new season draws near, I eagerly await the catalogue of my current favourite design house, Citta Design. This savvy, New Zealand based company always manage to get it right. This week, I enjoyed flipping through the pages of their Spring/Summer range for 11/12.  Their Cuban inspired collection ties together the warm neutral tones of last season with the freshness of warmer days to come. Let’s just say, I have a few items circled and added to my wishlist….
Their Cuban range is coming soon to the Citta Design website and new blog!

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Competition: Win two fantastic books

On November 30th, 2010 by .

This competition is now closed.  Congratualtions to our winner, Lou Taylor-Murison!

We have two fantastic books to give away from RotoVision just in time for Christmas,  they would make a lovely present for someone or you can simply keep them for yourself!

The first is called Reinventing Letterpress and I have totally fallen in love with it.  The book gives an overview of the fascinating techniques of this traditional process and also celebrates it’s mass revival by showing the portfolios of stunning work from the best letterpress studios that are running today.

The book is filled with so many beautiful pieces of letterpress artwork of all colours, shapes and designs.  Not only is it great to see all of the stunning work but it’s a fantastic resource for images and inspiration and very worthy of a prime place on any coffee table.  Below are just a few images from the book:

The next book is called 52 Photographic Projects, and would suit anyone with an interest in photography.   It was created by a self taught photographer called Kevin Meredith aka lomokev, who’s long term hobby turned into a career.  This is his second book (his first book sold out of it’s print run in under a year!)   Here is what the publishers say about it:

“This book will kick-start your creativity, enhance your photographic skills, and build your confidence behind the lens.  It’s cliche’ busting ideas are backed with jargon-free, practical advice to offer a weekly dose of inspiration for photographers and image-makers of all levels”.

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Limited edition cushions

On October 9th, 2009 by .

As I walk past this shop every day on my way to work I eye up the displays. These two beautiful, limited edition cushions, designed by artists and illustrators can be used to accessorise and compliment a room.  They would look fantastic on a light and neutral sofa.  England at Home

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The cushion cover is printed on one side using non toxic water based inks on to a super soft faux suede. I love the vibrancy of the colours and the artistic quality on an unusual surface.  There is also something very satisfying about having an original piece of Art for the home.

Feature by: Elizabeth Danon, Shopping Contributor for Pippa Jameson Interiors

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Your childs artwork...on a handbag!

On April 15th, 2008 by .

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As I am expecting my first child, this company really caught my eye. We all know how much children enjoy drawing and it’s great to then pin the picture on the fridge or wall. However, we can sometimes be limited on space and after a while the drawings can start to look at bit tatty and messy!

Scribble Coutre has the answer. It’s an online company that copies your childs drawing on to a bag of your choice. It’s simple to use; simply upload the drawing from your computer (by either take a picture of the drawing with a digital camera or scanning it), choose the bag of your choice and then wait for them to post it to you!
It’s not cheap but then the bags are real leather and so are made to last. Let’s hope your Childs drawings are stylish enough….!

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