The season of mist and mellow fruitfulness is finally upon us; also known as the season of crisp air, tea and hot crumpets and of course, knitted jumpers and vintage blazers. Time to cosy up on the sofa and have a look at some things that have caught my eye recently…
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by Kate Moss off duty in the 90s, a summer nibbles still life, glossy green Prada Mary Janes, a Picasso and Jean Cocteau print, Isabel Marant cowboy boots in pink suede, Lovö armchairs by Axel Einar Hjort, Prada AW23 on the catwalk , a dog illustration by Luke Edward Hall, a brown suede Hermes clutch, white silk ruffle dresses with boots and a vintage Saks logo.
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by pleated a Molly Goddard dress from the AW18 collection, the OASE Magazine cover from 1991, an Italian brass mirror, a Picasso poster from 1957, the Kinetics lounge chairs from the 1970s, Amanda Goodge for WSJ Magazine 2017, a Gilbert Poillerat 1940s Metal Armchair, a Venetian wedding, a duck egg blue blazer over white jeans and a vintage Balenciaga evening coat.
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by bright yellow Mimosa, Old Céline campaigns, baby blue cardis from Deima Knitwear, pearls in a pod, the crochet designs of Fendi SS21, the simple aesthetic of Lié Studio and crimson red Prada peonies.
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by some of the classic style icons; Brigitte Bardot wearing a mini skirt, Jackie O in a silk gingham flowy dress, Gwyneth’s Kelly bag, Julia Roberts’ velvet blazer with razor collar, Carolyn Besette Kennedy’s faded denim and 90’s sunglasses, Elle’s red Adidas Galzelle sneakers, SJP’s tuxedo blazer and of course the inimitable style of Franca Sozzani…
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by new beginnings and the promise of spring, Parrot tulips in a ceramic vase, white silk on tanned skin, a spread of fresh oysters in Martha’s Vineyard, washed hair tied in a velvet ribbon, vintage Vivienne Westwood on the catwalk, party Kate Moss and the end of (dry) January, the dream of a vegetable patch, a bespoke cloud coffee table and a mint silk chiffon dress blowing in a breeze…
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by everything winter and snow 🖤 Brigitte Bardot on the slopes, Zermatt in the 50s and some great vintage ski outfits.
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by: Romanian floral headpieces, Faye Wei Wei, Blanca Miro’s all white outfit, revival style jewellery and silk print patterns 🖤
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by: The vintage copper jelly moulds in the kitchen of Skye McAlpine, the Zazi Vintage collaboration with Moroccan rug maker Limala, a snapshot of the studio of Luke Edward Hall, Aimee Lou Wood for the Vampires Wife, and a vintage photo of Martha Stewart preparing for Thanksgiving. 🖤
Read MoreThis week we chat to Sophie Elliott, PR guru and co-founder of The Sette. The Sette is an online shop for artisan and unique kitchen and tableware, with focus on fun and original, yet classic designs. The Sette offers a curation of both table and cookware, seamlessly bridging the previous gap between the two. Sophie and Cloe’s main mission is to bring people around the kitchen table and create lasting memories with an aesthetic that is laid back and timeless - yet a little fun.
Read MoreThis week we chat to Jemima Herbert, co-founder of LAY London, about some of her favourite things, and how to make hosting even more special. LAY is London’s first tablescape rental company, which delivers colourful party settings straight to your door, set up by Jemima and her sister Alice. They both grew up in the countryside and were always encouraged to be creative whether it be mad Easter tables at home or over-the-top birthday celebrations; more was always more in the Herbert household. With a mum who had an amazing ability to make the little things feel special, how to make decorative dining tables and personal interior touches were instilled in them from an early age, and the interest grew even more later on when they started hosting friends in their own homes.
Read MoreWhilst going down one of many rabbit holes on Pinterest recently (this one concerned paintings of Victorian lovers’ eyes - can highly recommend) I discovered the work of artist Fatima Ronquillo. Fatima is a self-taught painter who combines old master techniques with a playful modern sensibility to create a world where art history meets with imagined characters from literature, theatre and opera.
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by: Oda Eide’s swan on film, David Hockney at his studio in 1969, collar perfection at Horror Vacui, the amazing whippet collage by The Full Montage and Margaux Hemingway’s wedding dress. ❤️
Read MoreThis week I chat to Poppy Rosemary Smith about vintage Laura Ashley dresses, the importance of a good sketchbook and handmade purses featuring her own designs. Poppy is an artist who enjoys working across many mediums but specialising in architectural illustration. She has recently been working on hand drawings for interior and exterior design proposals and private commissions for country houses. Her eye for detail, love of architecture and free style of working make these drawings a timeless reference and works of art in their own right.
Read MoreJess is a designer and artist working across a variety of disciplines from set to homeware design. Her cross disciplinary approach has a unified, nostalgic, nature driven narrative. Her varied mediums of working aim to remind the viewer the beauty and fragility of our natural world, it is therefore important to Jess that her pieces transcend seasonality and have a conscience. All of her pieces are hand made by her or by small-scale makers in the UK, using honest sustainable materials.
Read MoreNext up is Sophie Cull-Candy, a London-born designer who founded her namesake womenswear brand in 2014. The romantically floral world of Sophie Cull-Candy displays a rich mix of colour, textiles and nostalgia. The London-born designer takes much of her inspiration from nature, her city upbringing and her family life in Scotland and the South Downs. Every collection is playful, luxurious and beautifully crafted; each piece is individually handmade in London her items have gathered international press, featuring in the likes of Vogue, Love, Hunger, Elle and Harpers Bazaar.
Read MoreNext up is Issy Carr, a freelance creative who divides her time between Edinburgh and London. In September, she will go into the final year of her English Literature and History of Art Masters at Edinburgh University, whilst continuing to freelance on the side. Her creative disciplines include journalism, contributing to magazines such as Wonderland, Rollacoaster, Harper’s Bazaar and Town & Country, as well as editorial production and fiction writing. Her goal after leaving University, and a few years down the line, is to open her own creative agency in London. But for now, she is off to Tuscany for the summer, to help run the artist residency programme at Villa Lena.
Read MoreVyshyvanka is the name for embroidered shirts and dresses in Ukrainian and Belarusian national costumes, and is perhaps the most loved item in the Ukrainian wardrobe. Ukrainian vyshyvanka is distinguished by the vivid and unique embroidery, and although present all across the country, the embroidery varies depending on the region of origin, as each local style has their own technique with particular patterns and colours.
Read MoreFirst out is Anne-Estelle Lenoble, PR Manager at Lalique, historic French crystal-maker, founded by renowned glassmaker and jeweller René Lalique, in 1888. Having studied Fine and Decorative Art and Design at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London, as well as Art Law at Université Panthéon-Assas, she has lived in all corners of the world including Houston Texas, Nigeria, Switzerland, Shanghai, and London before settling in Paris. Anne-Estelle lives in the 9th arrondissement with her boyfriend, Clément, and their pet bunny Jacques-Henri.
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