By Jennie Ashmore Published by Batsford £16.99 Artworks by Jennie Ashmore, photographs by Euan Adamson. This is the most unusual and beautiful pressed flower book I have ever seen. It is full of amazing compositions that are reminiscent of traditional American Quilts. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Early leafwork (1998) using sycamore leaves and fennel seed heads.… Continue reading The Art of Pressed Flowers and Leaves
Dunelm have pulled out all the stops and come up with some lovely home wear product for the end of this year and going into next year. They are even selling artificial cacti, flowers and plants. They had a very personable and enthusiastic Anna from Jar and Fern running a terrarium workshop, although she admitted… Continue reading Dunelm Spring Summer 2019
Steven Rowe the head designer describes of home wares at Tesco describes spring /summer 2019 "In Fox & Ivy , the focus is on artisan, with watercolour illustrations, chunky weaves and hand-painted decals elevating the finer details. It's finished with flashes of matt and shine lustre, alongside a colour palette that's decadent while remaining light,… Continue reading Tesco Spring Summer 2019
Design by Juliet Bawden Photography Paul Craig Today's make is really an Ikea Hack of a Nornas Bench transforming a rather dull nondescript softwood bench into an on trend vibrant padded seat/coffee table by being creative and painting, dying, and doing some sustainable up-cycling. You will need Nornas Ikea Bench 2 meters thick wadding… Continue reading Create a boho bench
As part of Paris Design week the Maison des métallos held an exhibition of recycled art. The first exhibitor is Sophie Helene. She uses recycled plastic and netting to create her installations many of which are photographed in natural surroundings. The piece above is made from cartridge wrappings. The work below is made from piecing… Continue reading Installations made from recycled waste featured at Maison des Metallos during Paris Design Week
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