50 Projects by Designers and Artists ‘Design objects that you can make yourself? Actually it’s a contradiction in terms.’ Says Thomas Barnthaler in this inspirational book that started life as an experiment. International star designers were invited to create something that readers could make for themselves. It had to be a piece of furniture, an… Continue reading For the creative, a fun book full of artist’s designs ‘DO IT YOURSELF’ BY THOMAS BARNTHALER
PERFECT PALETTES FOR CREATIVE INTERIORS BY HANS BLOMQUIST In the Mood for Colour is the latest book by Hans Blomquist, one of the masters of interior styling and art direction. In this book he recounts his story of colour, The book is full of fabulous images not unlike those of Sibella Court in content, but much… Continue reading IN THE MOOD FOR COLOUR
Hester van Overbeek is a very creative designer who is always aware of the Zeitgeist and so it is with her inspiring book Making Concrete Pots, Bowls, and Platters. This is the perfect book for summer as its attractively styled images show. If you are going to be mucking about with concrete it is best… Continue reading Making Concrete Pots, bowls, and Platters by Hester van Overbeek
BY ELIZABETH WILHIDE AND SUSIE HODGE This is the official companion to the BBC2 primetime series, bringing you a complete introduction to the world of ceramics. It stands perfectly well on its own as a great introduction to ceramics, and will not become irrelevant and time expired once the program is off air. If you… Continue reading THE GREAT POTTERY THROW DOWN
Published by Jacqui Small, £25 hardback. Caroline Rowland is the stylish woman behind 91 magazine. Her own images are always beautiful and her book 'The Shop Keeper’s Home' gives a chance to check out the houses of the some of the most influential independent retailers worldwide. The book is divided into two sections, the first… Continue reading ‘THE SHOP KEEPERS HOME’ BY CAROLINE ROWLAND
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