Design for and by the People Dr. Rob Phillips £39.95 Thames and Hudson This book is not about the world of design, but the design of the world. Futurekind’ is a manual and manifesto, an inspiration and a call to arms – this rich and timely survey presents over sixty innovative, socially and environmentally conscious… Continue reading Want to change the world for the better? Then you must read Futurekind
17 Designs using Kaffe Fassett's Artisan Fabrics. By Kaffe Fassett Published by Taunton RRP in UK £17.99 Last weekend was the Festival of Quilts at the NEC Birmingham. It is a fantastic event with lots of exciting and stimulating work on show as well as masterclasses and lots to see and do. With this in… Continue reading Sew Simple Quilts and Patchworks
Kate Watson-Smyth is a journalist with over 15 years experience writing about interiors for publications including the Financial Times, The Independent, and the Daily Mail. However it is her interiors blog ‘Mad about the House’ that has turned her into a very well known interiors expert. She was awarded the Vuelio number-one UK interiors blog… Continue reading Meet Kate Watson-Smyth from ‘Mad about the House’ and podcast companion of Sophie Robinson on ‘The Great Indoors podcast’
It's a shame about Ray An exhibition to celebrate the life and work of Clyde Hopkins has just gone on show at a Linden Hall Studio, a contemporary art gallery, in Deal Kent. Acid Country 2014 The exhibition includes the work of his many friends and fellow artists, however for this blog post, I am… Continue reading An Exhibition of the artist Clyde Hopkins
published by Thames and Hudson at £14.95 Bohemian style is characterized by free-flowing fabrics, bright colours, and a multitude of clashing patterns, textures and materials. Heavily inspired by the1960’s and 1970’s free spirited way of life, it is one of the most versatile styles of decoration. The book opens with the author’s definition of bohemian… Continue reading Bohemian Style at Home by Kate Young
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