tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79610278625902684412024-03-05T07:40:18.984-08:00Frances Tobin's design blogcolour, pattern, texture, fashion, interiors, architecture, arts....Franceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14831595653131789030noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961027862590268441.post-15740325810213690342015-02-18T03:20:00.002-08:002015-06-02T12:54:42.674-07:00The Maker's Atelier - a journey in colour selection <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For the last twelve months I've been working on a very personal project that has become <a href="http://www.themakersatelier.com/">The Maker's Atelier</a>. I have always made my own clothes and when someone suggested I publish my own dressmaking patterns, I thought it was an interesting idea. I've never bought dressmaking patterns, they're not very fashionable and they don't relate to my style. So I felt here was a gap in the dressmaking market where I could introduce a level of style and sophistication. But the interesting thing is the colour journey that has taken place during the development of The Maker's Atelier brand and its products.<br />
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I started the business concept the same way I start all my projects with a moodboard. I take what I think are the key ingredients, which I then embellish, and then edit, until I've captured the essence of what I'm trying to create. Above is part of the moodboard; on the left is the section that relates to my own wardrobe, including my clothes-rail with the colours I wear - blues to greys to white with tans and sands for summer. On the righthand side are my first thoughts on branding - I knew I wanted a classic understated logo that would last and that ideally it would be in grey as this is the perfect "backdrop" colour.<br />
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I worked with <a href="http://eighthdaydesign.com/">Eighth Day Design</a> who have created all my previous websites and branding to develop The Maker's Atelier. They did a brilliant job including creating The Maker's Atelier type face inspired by the stencilled type found on dressmaking mannequins. The full branding story can be found <a href="http://eighthdaydesign.com/projects/the-makers-atelier">here</a> and as you can see we kept to the greys for the branding. It was a different story with the clothing....<br />
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The plan was to illustrate the patterns, with real size 12 women, photographed using natural light wearing a series of blue samples. But following the first test shoot with photographer <a href="http://www.ameliashepherd.com/">Amelia Shepherd</a>, I realised that we couldn't see the garment details with the depth of blues I had chosen. This detail is integral to dressmakers - they need to see the seams etc of what they are going to make. So I had a week in which to recreate all the samples in paler neutrals. The colour selection had become driven by the technicalities of the photographic look we wanted and the suitable fabrics I could quickly lay my hands on.<br />
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For the shoot location we used the building where The Maker's Atelier is based in Kemptown Brighton - there are a series of large rooms but the best background we have found is a pale grey; Dulux 00NN 53/000. This is completely neutral with a high Light Reflective Value (53) so the natural light can bounce around and soften the look.<br />
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After the final shoot we chose the images above for the first six pattern fronts which were published last August. Since then I've been experimenting with pattern and other colours in preparation for the next set of styles. But its a fine line with what works and what doesn't. But as a designer its been a fascinating journey perfecting everything into a saleable product - the results can be viewed here <a href="http://www.themakersatelier.com/">www.themakersatelier.com</a><br />
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Franceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14831595653131789030noreply@blogger.com0Brighton, The City of Brighton and Hove, UK50.822530000000008 -0.1371629999999868250.742308000000008 -0.29852449999998681 50.902752000000007 0.024198500000013168tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961027862590268441.post-78473575157230860752014-06-15T05:43:00.001-07:002014-06-15T05:53:29.944-07:00White on White<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I adore white on white and collect all sorts of embossed stationary. So I could't resist this French linens catalogue printed in 1952, from <a href="http://wayward.co/">Wayward</a>'s stall at Brighton's Saturday market.<br />
When I'm working on interior projects, I rarely use standard bright white paint colour I always specify a shade of white that complements the total environment.<br />
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I have just spent weeks selecting the white for my new workspace. Only to realise it was almost irrelevant once I'd moved in all my files and boxes. They are all different shades depending on age;but these different levels add such a texture.<br />
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I had to get a photograph of these white towels on the white wall, at the new <a href="http://www.janescrivner.com/">Jane Scrivner</a> spa treatment rooms, they seem to have a real rhythm about them.Franceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14831595653131789030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961027862590268441.post-37008100818369747392014-05-01T00:31:00.000-07:002014-05-02T00:55:26.720-07:00Cabana Magazine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm fascinated by what's happening with magazines at the moment. The effect of the internet has meant a rethink on all levels of design and consumerism. Main stream fashion magazines now have a constantly updating online presence, but this hasn't made them more desirable to me. What I have found most inspiring is the rise of the elite design magazine with a very focused edit. Magazines like <a href="http://www.thegentlewoman.com/">The gentlewoman</a> and <a href="http://www.kinfolk.com/">Kinfolk,</a> full of great engaging copy and beautiful imagery. But best of all is this new interiors magazine Cabana; it is stunning.<br />
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The attention to detail in the production.......from the choice of 7 silkscreen printed fabric covers by Pierre Frey, to all the different paper stocks used for the spreads inside......this is design heaven. I've tried to find out more about the magazine on the internet but could only find this review by <a href="http://www.style.com/stylemap/2014/04/17/cabana-magazine/">Dryce on Style.com</a><br />
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This is not a magazine you will find in every newsagent, I bought my copy in <a href="http://www.astierdevillatte.com/">Astier de Villatte</a>, the beautifully quirky interiors shop on Rue St Honore in Paris, which also features in the magazine. There is so much to see, and feel and to be inspired by in this magazine, it is pure joy!Franceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14831595653131789030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961027862590268441.post-10253406101534587882014-04-18T07:40:00.000-07:002014-04-18T07:40:41.243-07:00Powdered Pastels<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Spring's been here for a while and we've had some beautiful bright days, so I'm a bit late with this observation on the season's pastel trend.<br />
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Usually I steer clear of colours that are too sweet but there is a powdery feel to this year's colours that gives them a sophistication. They look great when worn with attitude as above from <a href="http://www.stories.com/">& Other Stories</a> or below from <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/">Net a Porter</a></div>
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Normally by February I start dreaming of pastels and this coming spring's colours are beautiful. However the mood board in my studio is still reflecting the weather outside due to the relentless rain and howling wind. Since December I've removed the black and introduced greys to work back with my navy and indigo palette - so the mood is lifting a bit. But there are some lovely things on my board......<br />
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My friend Kate just gave me this gorgeous hot water bottle, as I have no heating yet in my new flat. It's so lovely though, that I'm keeping it at my studio until my building work stops. By <a href="http://www.juleshogan.com/">Jules Hogan</a>, she got it from <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/">Not On The High Street</a> and it'll look fabulous with my crumpled grey, linen sheets from <a href="http://www.hm.com/">H&M</a> </div>
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The other fabrics on my board that I'm hoping to introduce into my interior scheme are from <a href="http://www.eleanorpritchard.com/">Eleanor Pritchard</a> - I love this whole mix of pattern and texture......</div>
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So until spring arrives and my building works complete, this is my inspiration.</div>
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I love this season's fashion trend for all things black and blue. So much so, that this is the invite I designed for our studio christmas party. The black silhouette is from a photograph I took of the Brighton Pavilion.<br />
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By coincidence <a href="http://www.cosstores.com/">COS</a> launched these carrier bags at the weekend.<br />
I remember a rhyme from when I was young…"black and blue will never do" - just goes to show, rules are made to be broken.Franceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14831595653131789030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961027862590268441.post-52089209925749753842013-11-16T09:12:00.002-08:002013-11-16T09:19:17.889-08:00Paul Smith at the Design Museum<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday I went to the <a href="http://www.paulsmith.co.uk/">Paul Smith</a> exhibition at the <a href="http://www.designmuseum.org/">Design Museum</a>. It was a bit surreal, as when I turned into the room that represents his office, there he was and he said hello! His assistant and press officer were there too, and they said they found it all a bit strange as the layout was exactly like their real place of work.<br />
It's an interesting exhibition with lots to look at and you get a real feel for him and his business. The best part of the exhibition for me, is a film that captures the day of his Menswear S/S 2014 fashion show in Paris.<br />
In the film he is talking about his brand and the fact that it is all about colour. He says "there is COLOUR and there is colour", and it's as much about a light navy and a dark navy, as lots of colour; that has real resonance for me.<br />
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The exhibition runs until 9th March 2014. Franceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14831595653131789030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961027862590268441.post-27705297722046156272013-11-04T02:13:00.001-08:002013-11-04T02:26:11.694-08:00Merchant & Mills - a maker's paradise<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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During the week I am a designer, but on the weekend I'm a maker. So it was wonderful to visit the Merchant and Mills shop in Rye - this really is a maker's paradise.<br />
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An emporium of everything to do with sewing from patterns and fabrics, through to all sorts of notions. <span style="text-align: center;">Merchant and Mills is the creation of Carolyn Denham and Roderick Field. Carolyn is the maker, responsible for the patterns and sewing side, while Roderick is the graphic designer responsible for the packaging and stationary.</span><br />
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As you can see from the photographs the store is beautifully considered, as is the <a href="http://www.merchantandmills.com/">Merchant and Mills</a> website and online store. On the website they also have a great video about their enterprise <a href="http://vimeo.com/69304563">see here</a>.<br />
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So what did I buy? …. all sorts of hardware for my bag making, a super sharp awl, more tailor's chalk…. but best of all their Maker's Journal. This is fabulous, it's a note book that concertinas out. The beauty of this is that you can add fabrics and things without it bulging to one side. Also you can view all of the contents at once. I'll be using my Journal for my next big personal project - designing my new flat!</div>
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I've just completed a course in making handmade bespoke shoes with <a href="http://www.carreducker.com/">Carréducker</a>. It was an intense two week course, where Deborah Carr<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16px;">é</span> and James Ducker taught me everything I need to know to make my own shoes. Back in July I spotted a small article in <a href="http://www.elledecoration.co.uk/">Elle Decoration</a> about the course, and that I could see Carr<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16px;">é</span>ducker shoes in <a href="http://www.gievesandhawkes.com/">Gieves & Hawkes</a>. So I visited Gieves & Hawkes in Saville Row to see the shoes and while I was there, I was allowed downstairs to the workrooms, to see where the shoes are made for their clients. I then arranged to visit their studio at <a href="http://www.cockpitarts.com/">Cockpit Arts</a> near Holborn (see below) - I was hooked.<br />
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I decided "in for a penny, in for a pound" and ordered my own bespoke laste, as I knew I would want to make more than one pair. I chose a pointy toe which is more my style at the moment and the last can be slightly reshaped if I wish at a later date.</div>
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There were three of us on the course, where we learned something like 200 procedures including hand-stitching the layers of leather sole with our own twisted hemp threads. You can read more about the course <a href="http://www.carreducker.blogspot.com/">here</a>. It was very tiring but by the final day, I really didn't want to leave. Hand stitching shoes is very therapeutic and at the end you have something so unique to you. I feel very privileged to have had this opportunity - absolutely the highlight of my year! </div>
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Things I loved at last week's design shows.......<br />
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<a href="http://www.louisewilkinson.co.uk/">Louise Wilkinson's</a> exquisitely naive fine bone china at Tent<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPhjTPjN0TALcTyymmDJWQojMOQUSyOhUelft-FZQTBrm0LGEQ96PEHQYGbgg4gw1MHToxqM_3SFw17TrZhCKMjRgMKoIZywUuORmBecSmG5gYlNekqzk0KvIqcDRYa-J4V3MxTs8k3N9u/s1600/Serving_plate_mood.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPhjTPjN0TALcTyymmDJWQojMOQUSyOhUelft-FZQTBrm0LGEQ96PEHQYGbgg4gw1MHToxqM_3SFw17TrZhCKMjRgMKoIZywUuORmBecSmG5gYlNekqzk0KvIqcDRYa-J4V3MxTs8k3N9u/s400/Serving_plate_mood.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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these wonderfully considered utility products from <a href="http://www.turnerandharper.com/">Turner and Harper</a> at Design Junction<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzKbvQkyyau_Ns0o7_Dnt0HxxGsWi79kCV0tL4NoKuIYRsyPaFpNjSQl7ypEnwZ8dDwSR9-PHoh75ln8z3wnqDhhjceie4NYpBW5LKJ5alNPkJveuhpkBv4lpCGm8IBngPzwhpMvmoL9OH/s1600/Turner+&+Harper+.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzKbvQkyyau_Ns0o7_Dnt0HxxGsWi79kCV0tL4NoKuIYRsyPaFpNjSQl7ypEnwZ8dDwSR9-PHoh75ln8z3wnqDhhjceie4NYpBW5LKJ5alNPkJveuhpkBv4lpCGm8IBngPzwhpMvmoL9OH/s400/Turner+&+Harper+.com.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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and the beautiful upholstery fabrics from <a href="http://www.eleanorpritchard.com/">Eleanor Pritchard</a>, also at Design Junction<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_sacJNB16bb346pTfWqhuOEfjczwDBh-fN8Cs-GYfIBPuDh7_sgvW9MwN8J6_76LFX2Tf1hFJ2kUJuwrWBHvYQgjWUkcHGxoSTdHWntaEcg5oqTM-ZRgd6L-ZLuhfzkWEy86-Xwo6M1W/s1600/Eleanor+Pritchard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_sacJNB16bb346pTfWqhuOEfjczwDBh-fN8Cs-GYfIBPuDh7_sgvW9MwN8J6_76LFX2Tf1hFJ2kUJuwrWBHvYQgjWUkcHGxoSTdHWntaEcg5oqTM-ZRgd6L-ZLuhfzkWEy86-Xwo6M1W/s400/Eleanor+Pritchard.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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I recently attended the launch of Farrow & Ball's new colours, pictured here are my two favourites"Mole's Breadth" above, and "Stiffkey Blue" below.<br />
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World Interior News asked me to write up my take on all the new colours - you can read it here:-<br />
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I've just done a photo shoot of some of my recent interiors, with photographer <a href="http://www.leighsimpson.com/">Leigh Simpson</a>. I love working with Leigh because I have an excuse to play around with the styling, as he likes to shoot the detail as much as the overall interior.<br />
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These pictures are from two kitchens I've worked on for male clients. I find that men like very functional kitchens with lots of clean lines; my female clients prefer a softer look; so plenty of scope for styling these photos. With this grey kitchen I thought the deep mauves of figs, aubergines and beetroot would work well.<br />
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The client for this white kitchen, wanted an uncluttered look with no visible electrical sockets or appliances, with the exception of the minimal hob and oven - so here I've added textural leaves.</div>
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But this is my favourite; I like the earthiness of these potatoes and mushrooms against the sleekness of the straight clinical lines.<br />
<br />Franceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14831595653131789030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961027862590268441.post-23801749820675806882013-07-04T09:07:00.000-07:002013-07-04T09:07:20.770-07:00A life less ordinary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of my favourite shops in Brighton is the <a href="http://www.igigigeneralstore.com/">i gigi General Store</a>. So when the owner's Zoe Ellison and Alex Legendre bought out their book, <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Less-Ordinary-Legendre-Ellison/dp/B00CF6G9LQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1372775977&sr=1-2">a life less ordinary</a>, I just had to get a copy.<br />
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It is full of beautiful images from their store, homes and personal inspiration. The store opened 10 years ago, and it's interior and products have always concentrated on an intense neutral colour palette. There is always a wonderful mix of old and new, lots of layering of texture and colour levels.<br />
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As Zoe and Alex say in the book "We love to reclaim old things and put them in a modern space. Such places offer a story and a history, and bring a sense of individuality." It is interesting to see how this has translated through into their own homes. Very inspirational!<br />
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I really love this summer's trend for all things Wabi Sabi, from the beautiful Miu Miu coat above, styled and photographed by <a href="http://howtospendit.ft.com/damian-foxe">Damian Foxe</a>, to my favourite scarf of the moment below -<br />
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the fabric for this came from <a href="http://www.clothhouse.com/">The Cloth House</a> in Soho. The term Wabi Sabi refers to the Japanese aesthetic of finding beauty in imperfection, but to me the rawness and simplicity of these print effects are perfect. The trend is as strong in interior design as fashion, with these great wallpapers from <a href="http://www.harlequin.uk.com/harlequin-wallpaper.aspx">Harlequin</a><br />
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All this week I've been watching as Brighton's Clocktower gets shrouded in mens shirts. To begin with I wasn't convinced! However as it neared completion, I started to see the graduation of colours from dark to light, with some sections depicting seascapes.<br />
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Then I poped into <a href="http://www.fabrica.org.uk/">Fabrica</a> to see The Blue Route, and saw this incredible instalation, now I understand what's going on. Kaarina Kaikkonen, the artist, has been commissioned as part of Brighton Festival 2013 to create these artworks. The installations are assembled from second-hand shirts, donated by Brighton & Hove residents, which will in turn be donated to Oxfam when the exhibition finishes.<br />
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Kaarina uses simple everyday objects to create large scale installations that articulate the architectural or open spaces in which her work is sited - 'A shirt is the closest to the heart, so that is why I use shirts. The person is there'. Well I think this is magical!<br />
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I've been sourcing wallpapers for a regency property in Brighton and came accross the <a href="http://www.littlegreene.com/">Little Greene </a>wallpapers reproduced from historical archives. A lot of their papers originate from actual London addresses as with the one above from St James Place. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This 18th Century design looks surprisingly contempory when reworked into Little Greene's colours. However property I'm working on dates from 1825, so this design is a little early.<br />
According to Little Greene the 1800's was a key period in the evolution of wallpaper production. During this century the introduction of continuous paper reels (from France), and subsequently roller-printing in 1840, replaced the widespread, artisan technique by which individual rolls (called 'pieces' measuring 12 yards x 23 inches) were printed by hand.<br />
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Little Greenes 19th Century designs include patterns from Japan, where printing methods had evolved in a similar way to those in the west. I love this design 'Pines' - the wonderful ombre effect of the folliage seems so right for now.<br />
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Little Green suggest coordinating this design with the following colours from their paint range - Normandy Grey, Stone - mid cool, and Fray<br />
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I subscribe to various fashion and interior magazines, and I find it very interesting how each one covers a trend, and how this crosses from clothing to lifestyle. This month there is a feeling of romantic nostalgia; of faded glamour. The fashion story above, in <a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.co.uk/">Harpers Bazaar</a> is very English country home with a decadent nonchalance.<br />
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Whereas <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/">Vogue</a> have focused on this season's sharper, mid-century influenced silhouette, but still softened in the same wonderful faded shades, with a beautiful backdrop of De Gournay wallpaper.<br />
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These gorgeous sepia tinted tones are crossing over into interior trends, as the move away from minimalism continues. The overall effect reminds me of hand tinted photos.<br />
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This soft and sensuous colour story is very current, but also set to run through to next autumn, as shown at the <a href="http://www.louisvuitton.com/">Louis Vuitton</a> catwalk show last week. A fabulous mix of colour, pattern and texture - dreamy!Franceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14831595653131789030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961027862590268441.post-18573378118321696562013-02-17T10:17:00.002-08:002013-02-17T10:17:47.094-08:00Modern Mosaics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The other week I visited the Surface Design Show in London, and several companies were showing mosaic style tiles in neutral shades. Here are my favourites - above is Estrela Nero and Cubo Nero from <a href="http://www.vicalvi.eu/">Vicalvi</a>. And below is Frame by <a href="http://www.refin-ceramic-tiles.com/">Refin</a><br />
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To me they are reminiscent of Victorian tiles, refined for modern tastes. I like this re-introduction of patterning for floors especially after years of plain surfaces.<br />
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This is the Frame flooring in a retail environment but I think it would look equally fabulous in an open plan living area.<br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">I visited the Light Show at the </span><a href="http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whatson/light-show-69759" style="text-align: justify;">Hayward Gallery</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> yesterday. It's not the sort of show that I would have put at the top of my to do list, although I had seen the good reviews. But a friend of mine suggested it, so off we went. There are too many installations that I could rave about, so I'm just going to concentrate on </span><a href="http://www.cruz-diez.com/" style="text-align: justify;">Carlos Cruz Diez's</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> Chromasaturation. </span></div>
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Here's an explanation -<span style="color: #676767; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">“The </span><i style="color: #676767; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Chromosaturation</i><span style="color: #676767; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> is
an artificial environment composed of three color chambers, one red, one green
and one blue that immerse the visitor in a completely monochrome situation.
This experience creates disturbances in the retina, accustomed to receive wide
range of colors simultaneously. The </span><i style="color: #676767; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Chromosaturation</i><span style="color: #676767; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> can act
as a trigger, activating in the viewer the notion of color as a material or
physical situation, going into space without the aid of any form or even
without any support, regardless of cultural beliefs”</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hawkins Brown Biochemistry Building, University of Oxford WAN photos Tim Crocker </td></tr>
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I've never really liked pink, even as a child, I found it a bit too sweet. But things started to change when I fell in love with the <a href="http://www.hawkinsbrown.com/">Hawkins Brown</a> Biochemistry Building in Oxford, a couple of years ago. The Beautiful tones of rose pink, apricot and honey used for the bris soleil, work so well with the surrounding sandstone brickwork.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Raf Simmonds for Jill Sander A/W 2012 / The Sartorialist Milan 20.4.2012 </td></tr>
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Then last spring Raf Simmonds showed this stunning camel and pink coat for the Jill Sander A/W 2012 collection. By coincidence at the same time I saw this fabulous picture from <a href="http://www.thesartorialist.com/">The Sartorialist</a> - the pink of those shoes mixed with the strong neutral palette of chocolate, cream and caramel - gorgeous.<br />
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So the trend for the neutral and pink mix just grew on me. I started to see versions of this palette everywhere; form <a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/">Farrow and Ball</a>'s promotional pictures above, to these palettes below from the ever inspiring <a href="http://www.labohemeblog.com/">La Boheme</a> blog<br />
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I particularly like the way orange and ginger tones are being added here.<br />
But the level of pink that completely swung it for me, is this subtle shade of blush.....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Independent magazine 29.12.2012</td></tr>
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This picture, styled by <a href="http://www.magdabryk.com/">Magda Bryk</a> and photographed by <a href="http://www.rorypayne.co.uk/">Rory Payne</a>, captures spring's tone on tone colour look perfectly. The strong clean lines of the burgundy Prada coat, softened by the 'hint of pink' silk top from <a href="http://www.cosstores.com/">COS</a> - I'm won over!Franceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14831595653131789030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961027862590268441.post-48543317197724492422012-12-23T05:31:00.002-08:002012-12-23T05:31:53.981-08:00Happy Christmas<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Franceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14831595653131789030noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961027862590268441.post-190416763531364392012-11-25T05:28:00.000-08:002012-11-25T12:09:52.923-08:00Maison Martin Margiela with H&M<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've just had the most fabulous shopping experience! I was very excited about the Maison Martin Margiela collaboration with H&M but unfortunately I wasn't working in London on 14th November, so had to risk ordering from the website. Anyway I ordered the deconstructed pump with removed heel.......<br />
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OMG!!!! Gorgeous white on white printed shoe box and labelling, printed cotton shoe bag and the deconstructed shoes. One pair of all leather black pumps with removed heels to wear as a necklace!<br />
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Such attention to detail, beautifully packaged, wonderfully designed, just the best shopping experience I've had in years - wouldn't it be great to feel this spoilt all the time!Franceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14831595653131789030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961027862590268441.post-22822435713423217582012-11-13T01:35:00.003-08:002012-11-20T08:31:48.940-08:00City of Coventry Health Centre - Award winner!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week City of Coventry Health Centre won the Building Better Healthcare "Clinicians Choice" award. This is fabulous recognition for a project I was involved with, and for the team at <a href="http://www.coventrycarepartnership.co.uk/">Coventry Care Partnership</a> and architect Cressida Toon of <a href="http://www.st-arch.co.uk/">Sonnemann Toon Architects</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Brass palette for the 2nd Floor - Dentistry, Physiotherapy and Podiatry</td></tr>
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Dr Roy MacGregor led the judging panel who selected City of Coventry Health Centre from 220 entries. Dr MacGregor was the driving force behind the acclaimed Kentish Town Health Centre development, so I was really pleased when he mentioned the use of colour in his decision.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Copper palette for the 3rd Floor - Sexual Health</td></tr>
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The colour palette I developed for the centre was inspired by Coventry's industrial heritage. We focused on a different metal for each floor and used this starting point to create palettes for the interior design scheme and the Arts - the murals shown here are digital artworks by <a href="http://www.kellymacphee.com/">Kelly MacPhee</a> who won a competition we set with Coventry University.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Bronze palette for the 1st Floor - GP Services</td></tr>
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What I'm really pleased about with this scheme was everyones willingness to work with the colour palettes to make this building a very special health centre. As you can see from the photos we even managed to get the colour to work from the inside out and the outside in.<br />
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At the recent <a href="http://www.worldarchitectureday2012.com/">World Architecture Day</a> I spotted a man in a great pair of yellow trousers - they really stood out in the sea of black and grey worn by everyone else. Later on I was introduced to Andy Parsons of <a href="http://www.yeloarchitects.com/">Yelo Architects</a> and heard that he always wears an item of yellow clothing. By coincidence we met again and he was in one of his yellow shirts - what struck me was, that unlike some architects who wear colour as a moniker, Andy wears his with style.</div>
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I thought it would be interesting to talk to him about his style and relationship with the colour yellow - so I googled yellow architect and found <a href="http://www.yeloarchitects.com/">Yelo Architects</a> - easy! And clever - by dropping an l and the w, he's created a great word somewhere between yell and hello, that really reflects the values of the colour. The human eye process yellow before other colours in the spectrum, due to the amount of light reflected and when paired with black, as in Yelo Architects' logo, is the easiest colour to read. We associate yellow with hope cheer and vitality - it is a joyful colour, just like the word Yelo. </div>
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Andy started wearing yellow at college and it has now become an integral part of his professional identity. It is an exact shade of yellow that he chooses, almost Process Yellow, and he's lucky because he can wear it. It is also the Giallo Fly colour from Ferrari - very clean yellow, sharp and fresh.</div>
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I have used a similar yellow to highlight the entrance to a building and also reception desks - just like Andy's trousers, it really stands out and attracts our attention from a distance. </div>
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As anyone who knows me will know I love navy blue. So when Sarah from <a href="http://www.8dd.co.uk/">8th Day Design</a> sent me the link to the<a href="http://www.nothingbutnavyshop.com/"> Nothing But Navy Shop</a> I was so excited. I got in touch with Gemma Kay Waggett of Nothing But Navy, who said "<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I decided to start the brand because of my love of the colour navy and my understanding that it is also the favourite colour of many individuals"</span><br />
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These pictures were from their most recent event at Material Lab for London Design Week. The <a href="http://www.nothingbutnavyshop.com/">Nothing But Navy</a> brand is a series of pop up shops and the website store - The whole concept is about fabulous navy merchandise - heaven!<br />
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Why do I love navy? There are the known associations with reason, trust and competence but its navy's affinity to thought and reason that attract me most. When I look at French Navy - saturated blue with a tint of mauve coming through - my thought processes become energised and this encourages my creativity. Whereas when I look at intense inky or slightly green tinged navy, this evokes a sense of calm in me - the more logical thought. Either way they encourage me to loose myself and dream.Franceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14831595653131789030noreply@blogger.com0