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Launchpad at Pulse

By | 7 May 2013

As you know, modern homewares show, Pulse, opens on 12 May at Earls Court.  The Launchpad section will showcase over 160 independent designer-makers.  Here, I’ve picked out 4 of my [...]

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Website of the Week – Korla

By | 17 April 2013

Don’t we all like to freshen up our homes at this time of year with a new cushion or two?  Maybe a new pair of curtains or a new blind? [...]

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Decorating with beautiful bold colour

By | 1 January 2013

Being brave with bold, bright colour creates a room full of character. One such company that fully embraces the style is Corita Rose, a textile company based in Dorset. Their [...]

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Sheila Bownas Archive Launches 6 New Designs

By | 11 December 2012

Vivid graphics and bold colours make up the new, eclectic range of smart prints, fabric and cushions from the Sheila Bownas Archive. This collection celebrates Sheila’s exploration of colour, clean [...]

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Last of the Summer Sun

By | 27 August 2012

If your home needs a fresh, summery makeover, then look no further than Terrys Fabrics On-Trend guide.  The site is packed full of guides suited to every season, offering customers [...]

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Cocoon Fabric Wall Art

By | 22 August 2012

According to Cocoon founder Helen Williams the designs of their exquisite wall hangings and cushions are inspired by the world around us, involving drawing from life and individual expression.  Having worked [...]

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Printed textiles inspired by nature from Marram Studio

By | 21 August 2012

I’m delighted this week to feature printed textiles inspired by nature which have been created by Glasgow-based company, Marram Studio. It’s run by founder Sarah Johnston, who’s a screen printer and designer. [...]

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The Linen Works

By | 5 July 2012

Linen, from the flax plant, it is one of the oldest fibers in the world. It has been found along the Nile. Strong, yet smooth, hard wearing but soft and [...]

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Art meets Science: Crochet installations

By | 11 May 2012

Head in the clouds? You might enjoy these images from an extraordinary exhibition that took place in Paris earlier this year. Entitled ‘Cumulus’, it was the work of Argentinian architect [...]

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Floral-inspired home accessories from Jan Constantine

By | 24 January 2012

I’ve long been an admirer of Jan Constantine‘s beautiful hand-embroidered home accessories, so today I thought I’d feature a selection of her floral-inspired designs starting off with these lovely cushions. [...]

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