Having myself recently moved to the coast, today’s Meet The Designer couldn’t be more appropriate. Ruth Holly is a surface designer with a passion for our natural surroundings. Her trademark organic markings and earthy palettes sit beautifully with both traditional and contemporary home settings. And then there is Ruth’s latest transition into wearables that means you never have to leave home without one of her beautiful unique designs. Ruth Holly- Nature Inspired Homewares – Meet The Designer As with any…
Time To Celebrate With LSA International – TATRA Collection
February 1, 2019Ready to celebrate February arriving? Me too which is why I thought you might like some inspiration from the wonderful people at LSA International. If you’ve managed dry January, (we haven’t) I expect that there will be lots of you raising a glass or two. It really is time to celebrate! Time To Celebrate With LSA International – TATRA Collection With January being the month of austerity after the indulgences of Christmas, it’s definitely time to start living a little…
Handwoven Floor Art For Lovers of Colour – Angie Parker Textiles
May 18, 2018We all need some colour in our lives don’t you think? Especially with the weather we’ve been experiencing lately. One minute full-on glorious sunshine, the next grey, wet and miserable. I say why not make your own sunshine by bringing some colour into your lives. Today I’m going to be doing just that by introducing you to Angie Parker Textiles and her wonderful rainbow of textural delights in the form of handwoven rugs. Handwoven Floor Art For Lovers of Colour…
The Beauty of Handcrafted Wood – William Firth Woodcraft
May 1, 2018If there’s one way to add warmth and character to our homes it has to be through the use of the wood with its natural textural qualities. And what better way to introduce it but in the form of useful accessories that have been lovingly handmade by skilled craftsmen. Today, I’m featuring one such skilled artisan, William Firth, who has an independent woodwork workshop based in the heart of Lancashire here in the UK. The Beauty of Handcrafted Wood – William…
There’s something rather special and personable about holding a piece of pottery that’s been lovingly crafted by hand. In this instance, London-based potter, Linda Bloomfield’s beautiful contemporary designs not only captured my eye at the London Design Fair but also connected with me as a person. Their organic forms, together with Linda’s trademark dimples and visible throwing lines, just yearned for you to reach out, touch and hold them. Which is exactly what I ended up doing and more. Yep,…