This article was published 14 yearsI hot footed it to the Bauhaus exhibition at the Barbican as soon as it opened, and shared a few thoughts on this week’s Design Geekery column. “Design Geekery; Bauhaus Art As Life I recently spent a very interesting evening exploring the Barbican’s new exhibition,…
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we heart :: pick me up
This article was published 14 yearsI was delighted to discover that Pick Me Up London was on for longer than I had thought, which meant that I could squeeze in a quick visit. “Design Geekery; Pick Me Up After a crazy day running around London on Thursday, I finally managed…
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heart home magazine :: puff&flock
This article was published 14 yearsThis week’s Heart Home Magazine interview was with some of my fellow mydeco Design Democracy Award winners, who I haven’t caught up with in far too long. I did however see their fabulous Sofa So Good at Maison et Objet in Paris, which reminded me…
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heart home magazine :: zenza
This article was published 14 yearsThis week for Heart Home Magazine, I wanted to find out more about a lighting brand I spotted at Maison et Objet back in January… “An interview with Zenza co-founder Karin Willems I discovered homewares brand Zenza at Maison et Objet this year, and was…
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heart home magazine :: deryn relph
This article was published 14 yearsFor this week’s Heart Home Magazine interview, I spoke to a Deryn Relph whose colourful creations defy you not to smile. “An interview with textiles designer Deryn Relph On some level, design should make you smile. Because it works really well, because it solves a…
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design geekery :: song dong waste not
This article was published 14 yearsI was at the Barbican for Celebrating Maggie’s and OMA / Progress a couple of weeks ago, and while I was there, thought I would pop into Song Dong’s Waste Not in the Curve. I’m so glad I did – it was a fascinating exhibition…
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heart home magazine :: doreen westphal
This article was published 14 yearsFor this week’s Heart Home Magazine blog post, I interviewed the fascinating Doreen Westphal… “An interview with designer maker Doreen Westphal I met Doreen at this year’s Maison et Objet and instantly fell in love with her concrete lace curtain. I’m so glad I stopped…
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design geekery :: maggie’s
This article was published 14 yearsMaggie’s is a charity I have huge amounts of admiration for, and I started my Design Geekery column with a promise of the very best design I could find; design really worth getting excited about, I thought it was about time to include a column…
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heart home magazine :: william garvey
This article was published 14 yearsMore inspiration from the Westcountry in this week’s Heart Home Magazine interview, this time from furniture designer William Garvey. “Interview with furniture designer William Garvey Another craftsman from the South West of England… there must be something in the air… What’s the most important thing…
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design geekery :: a design walk in stockholm
This article was published 14 yearsFor this week’s Design Geekery column, I’m taking you on a walk through Stockholm, taking in some design shops and plenty of other inspiration besides… “Design geekery; a design walk in Stockholm I’m a big fan of design walks, and often spend a leisurely afternoon…
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heart home magazine :: charlie turner
This article was published 14 yearsFor this week’s Heart Home Magazine interview, I spoke to Cornwall-based horologist (that’s clock designer to you and me), Charlie Turner, about where he finds inspiration and what he’s most proud of… “An interview with clock designer Charlie Turner Following careers in film production, renovating…
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design geekery :: grass green
This article was published 14 yearsI fell in love with a new colour at the Stockholm Furniture Fair… grass green is this week’s topic for my Design Geekery column for We Heart. “Design Geekery; Grass Green I’m not a ‘colour’ person. My favourite colour is grey. I like grey and…
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design milk :: maison et objet
This article was published 14 yearsI am delighted to announce that I have recently been appointed Editor at Large for Design Milk, and will be covering European trade shows and other events. My first excersion was to Maison et Objet in Paris. I’ve already shared my best bits here, but…
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heart home magazine :: victoria cole
This article was published 14 yearsI am slightly obsessed with silver. I love its buttery quality and when I see it in the hands of a talented craftswomen like Victoria Cole, I get very excited indeed! I met Victoria at Origin, and was delighted when she agreed to an interview…
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design geekery :: the royal festival hall
This article was published 14 yearsJames, editor of We Heart, was recently ribbing me for my ‘obsession with the Southbank Centre’ as he put it, so I thought I would attempt to convert him and his readers, by starting with a column about one of my favourite buildings, the Southbank’s…
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heart home magazine :: pippa kahn
This article was published 14 yearsI got chatting to Pippa through twitter, one thing led to another as they say, and I ended up interviewing her for Heart Home Magazine… “An interview with antiques and design gallery owner Pippa Kahn This week I interviewed Pippa Kahn, who has run 20th…
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design geekery :: the visconti family tree
This article was published 14 yearsOne of the things that really caught my eye at Maison et Objet was the iBride stand, and in particular, the iBride family tree, so I decided the write this week’s Design Geekery column for we heart about just that. “Design Geekery; the Visconti Family…
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heart home magazine :: hatty fawcett
This article was published 14 yearsThis week for the Heart Home Magazine blog, I interviewed Hatty Fawcett, founder of design e-shop Seek & Adore, and learnt about what drove her to set up the business and what inspires her now… “An interview with design entrepreneur Hatty Fawcett Following a career…
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design geekery :: home london
This article was published 15 yearsFor this week’s design geekery column, I decided to share the best of Home London, a really well edited design show at London’s Earl’s Court. “Design Geekery; Home London There’s a new design show in town. Showcasing interior accessories, lighting and occasional furniture, Home London…