Monthly Archives: July 2011

Saturday Share – 30.7……….

Posted on July 30, 2011 by deardesigner 2 Comments

After a pretty hectic week it’s nice to sit down with a cup of coffee and catch up with some of those lovely blogs out there. Here are my favourite images this week. (click on the picture for the full … Continue reading →

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Designer Envy – Jenny Blanc……….

Posted on July 29, 2011 by deardesigner 1 Comment

Take a look at the portfolio of Jenny Blanc. An interior designer from the UK with many Caribbean properties on her books. Beautiful, elegant and restrained with no unnecessary pattern or embellishment and such a gorgeous colour palette… Jenny Blanc

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More Tea Vicar?……….

Posted on July 28, 2011 by deardesigner 3 Comments

Yesterday, Arianna and I attended the final photo-shoot for the launch issue of Heart Home magazine.  I’m not going to give the game away, except to say that I came away inspired by the warmth and comfort of the home we … Continue reading →

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Colour Inspiration – Tasteful Teal……….

Posted on July 27, 2011 by deardesigner 2 Comments

With a dash of lemon. Such a grown up combination, don’t you think? Sources: 1.Flickr, Martha Stewart, Urban Outfitters, Pinterest. 2.Etsy, Sartorialist, Jangsara Blogspot, Apartmenttherapy. 3.Anthropologie, Etsy, Era Lone Star, Re Nest.

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I Spy – Laura Olivia……….

Posted on July 25, 2011 by deardesigner 5 Comments

These beautiful fabric and wallpaper designs are by Laura Olivia. The exquisite patterns begin life as watercolour paintings, sketches or photographic images… …which are then combined with digital printing technology and traditional embroidery techniques in bold striking colours. And not just … Continue reading →

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I do like to be beside the Seaside……..

Posted on July 22, 2011 by deardesigner Leave a comment

It’s been a crazy busy week this week.  Deadlines looming, lots of meetings and not one, but two photo shoots for Heart Home magazine. And one of them was at the seaside! …tiddly om pom pom! If you’re buying:1. Hunkydory Home, 2. … Continue reading →

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I Spy – Anna Dove……….

Posted on July 21, 2011 by deardesigner 1 Comment

I came across Anna Dove’s work recently and was immediately smitten. Her printed and hand-painted wallpapers and fabrics are achingly beautiful. It’s no surprise to learn that she trained in classical painting and textiles and since launching in 2006 she … Continue reading →

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Take me Away – Ulusaba Game Reserve, South Africa……….

Posted on July 20, 2011 by deardesigner 2 Comments

I love Africa.  I’ve been a few times now.  I’ve travelled through Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe.  I’ve been to countless game reserves, seen all of the big five and had the time of my life where ever I’ve been. … Continue reading →

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I Spy – Helen Musselwhite……….

Posted on July 19, 2011 by deardesigner 3 Comments

Have you seen the work of Helen Musselwhite? Distinctive, highly creative miniatures of the natural world, made entirely from paper. Each piece combines hand cutting, folding and scoring in a wide range of papers and card and then the paper … Continue reading →

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Colour Inspiration – Grey and Gold……….

Posted on July 18, 2011 by deardesigner 7 Comments

Source: greigedesign.blogspot.com via Dear Designer on Pinterest Pinterest Pinterest Moodboard sources: 1. Christy Doering, Jenny Foose, Designers Guild, CoolasIce, Caton Morris, Google. 2. Wishflowers, Tathiane Forato, Designers Guild, Easyart, Idyll Home, Dave Lowe. 3. Electric Pout, Katie Astoria, Anthropologie, Home … Continue reading →

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