Product

Maria Hatling – another talent unveiled

I recently came across Maria Hatling, the resident artist of the week at the Fritz Hansen store in London. She was there as part of the Makecreate project in which a negotiated space in store allows for an artist to exhibit their work, to gain further exposure. Maria is a Norwegian […]

Fairs

The Cockpit Arts open studio, Summer 2013

It is always a pleasure to visit Cockpit arts studio, to discover fresh talents and to see the new works of established artists.  Last time, I was there for the Christmas open studios. You can read about it here. It was exciting to see Abigail Brown’s new work in her […]

Lifestyle

A fresh Summer bloom from The Urban Flower company

Hello all! I previously posted about my talented local florist Matthew Richardson from The Urban Flower Company. I revisited his store again to get some fresh blooms made up for a digital magazine collaboration. He made 2 floral arrangements for me, one of which I will show to you when […]

Interiors, Kids' Room

Little M’s bedroom.

This is my son’s bedroom, one of my favourite rooms in our house. Here is where bedtime stories are told and sweet good night hugs are given.  It’s also special because little M and I decorated it together. Previously, his room was a bland white. We wanted to devise a […]

Events, Product

Cockpit Arts Christmas open studios 2012

The last time I was at Cockpit Arts studio, I was there to interview Tamasyn Gambell. I remembered walking up the corridor in the East Wing of Cockpit Arts. Flanked on either side of the corridor were large closed studio doors. Above each door is the resident artist’s name plaque. […]

Product, Trends

Interview with Tamasyn Gambell at Cockpit Arts

Tamasyn Gambell is a talented print textile designer. She first came to my attention when I noticed her beautifully upholstered Mid-century chairs, a collaboration with Forest London. I used to own a vintage Ercol day bed and was frustrated by the lack of fabric choice that would complement this classic […]