Ode to Teal

Loving the new Peacocks, Teals and Aqua's that are coming through in colour palettes!

Just a few of my favourite items & images in this key colour!

They look really fantastic with white and black (or charcoal) for a sharp urban look.

OR you can step it up a notch by adding bright orange, pink or yellow/green to really give the colour scheme some 'zing'!

Double Time / Time Out

I have been conspicuous by my absence but for the past three weeks I have been working with Wood Marsh Architecture on an exciting project in Torquay. I has required exploring lots of lighting, furniture and fabrics and has been thoroughly enjoyable.

Image courtesy Wood Marsh Architecture website

It has of course meant working on my treasured other clients projects in evenings and on weekends, hence working double time/taking time out from my Blogs. Another week or two to go and then my blogging should be back to its usual irregular pattern of updates (ie rather than none at all!)....

Hope you have all had a fantastic Queen's Birthday long weekend.

Designex - Vibrant Bricks

CSR had a large stand at Designex this year with a range of products on display. I love the latest ranges of coloured glazed bricks available from several brick companies including PGH bricks 'Vibrant' range. I think my favourite is the Wasabi or maybe Rhapsody.

Watermelon

Wasabi

Tango

Fizz

Paris

Rhapsody - Images PGH Website

Designex - Diamond Ring

Discovered lighting designer Christopher Boots at Designex this year. Absolutely beautiful lights - a particular favourite was this Diamond Ring pendant. Can just see it over a circular walnut dining table with beautifully upholstered dining chairs. Swoon!

Images from Christopher Boots website

Designex - Old Furniture, New Twist

 

One of the most interesting things I saw at Designex last week was wallpapered furniture. I had seen simple shelving and drawer units wallpapered before but this company is able to take more complex furniture pieces and paint and wallpaper them with meticulous care. They can re-invigorate your existing furniture piece or create a new one especially for you.

Designex - Murobond

It took me a while to find Murobond at Designex this year but their Mr. Jason Grant collection of colours is a real winner. Beautiful quality paints and rich, complex colours.

 

All Images courtesy Murobond

Oh Ilse!

Went to a very inspiring skype chat from renowned London designer Ilse Crawford this afternoon. She was part of the '7 Kinds of Happiness' series at Designex. She really impressed me with being a great woman as well as a design 'tour de force'!

Ilse Crawford

 You can get a snapshot of her philosophy and approach to interior design here.