This week I wanted to show something a little different for Wallpaper Wednesday. Brennan & Burch is a surface design & lifestyle company that is widely known for its colourful and fantastical approach to design. They started out in fashion in 2000 with their own streetwear label and brand store in Carnaby Street in London then moved
Places
Kauf Dich Glücklich Café in Berlin
When I was planning to go to Berlin, I just knew that I wouldn’t be able to resist the opportunity to hunt out some really cool places that appeal to the design geek in me. I knew there would be some really fantastic things to see and experience and it was just a matter of
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Places
Summer Break in Berlin
As many of you know, I have just returned from a week in Berlin and what a wonderful week it was. This was not my first trip to the German capital mind, I spent a month there back in 2003 as part of my year abroad whilst at University. However, my husband had never been
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Interviews
Interview: Surface Pattern Designer Rachel Powell
Inspired by mid-century design with an influence from 1970’s Lunby dolls houses and the simplicity of Scandinavian graphics, surface pattern designer Rachel Powell makes some absolutely lovely wallpapers. She graduated in 2011 from the London College of Communication with a degree in Surface Design and now she specializes in print for interiors. You may have seen her
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Interior Accessories
Whimsical Ceramics by Undergrowth Design
These whimsical ceramics provide the most enchanting tea service ideal for an afternoon tea that the Mad Hatter would be proud of.
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Wallcoverings
Pretty Patterned Wallpaper from Tres Tintas
I honestly can’t believe how quickly the weeks fly past. As you guys read this I am currently in Berlin on a little city break with my fabulous husband. It’s the first opportunity we have had to get away since we got married in April so we are very excited and we have some great
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Artwork
Contemporary Wall Art from Pantone
For those of you who love colour and are fans of the Pantone Colour Institute, I thought you might appreciate these contemporary wall art canvases. Based on the renowned colour system that has been used by designers for the past 45 years as the most reliable way to match colour, these canvases are produced by
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Interior Accessories
Interview: Surface Pattern Designer Louise Tiler
A few weeks ago at New Designers 2012 not only did I spot the amazing work of Jessica Hogarth, who I featured last week, but right next to her stand was the very talented Louise Tiler whose work also really caught my eye. Louise is a surface pattern designer who creates the most beautifully intricate
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Wallcoverings
Fabulous Floral Wallpaper by Laura Olivia
For this week’s wallpaper Wednesday I would like to present to you the delectable designs of textile & surface pattern designer Laura Olivia. Laura studied Textile Design at Nottingham Trent University specialising in printed and embroidered textiles for interiors. After she graduated, she worked as an interior decorator, which provided her with excellent knowledge of the wallpaper and
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Interior Accessories
French Connection Home AW 2012 Collection
Grey is one of my absolute favourite colours for interior design schemes at the moment. It is so serene and calming and it goes so well with so many other colours. Despite the potentially negative psychological effects of grey, I find that its use in interiors really resonates with me personally and for me it’s