tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28639542848215727372024-03-04T21:00:09.324-08:00Kate Monckton Interior DesignKate Moncktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262435584807419027noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863954284821572737.post-82564388373741348572017-02-24T05:07:00.002-08:002017-02-24T05:08:13.288-08:00MOVING TO THE COUNTRYSIDEIt's been a long time since I last posted as I've been on a bit of a sabbatical. Now living in the Sussex countryside, away from the stresses and strains of city life, I'm slowly learning how to live the country life. I'm residing in a lovely period house and beginning to make it feel like mine.<br />
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The light is wonderful in the countryside and every day there will be light pouring in to the house from some direction.<br />
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I found some lovely lighting for the house. This metal trellis work light gives off a really pretty pattern.</div>
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I've enjoyed having some downtime recently and have taken up pottery again, something that I really enjoy. This plate is ready for bisque firing.</div>
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I'm also working on my culinary skills and often enjoy baking at the weekends. These gluten free jam tarts fed some recent guests.</div>
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And when I'm not cooking, potting or decorating, I'm out walking Billy in the local fields.</div>
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Life has taken some interesting turns over the last year but my move to the countryside is proving to be a real blessing. Time to start working again!</div>
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Kate Moncktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262435584807419027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863954284821572737.post-16776369238471034712015-10-12T03:33:00.000-07:002015-10-12T03:33:14.793-07:00UPHOLSTERY HEAVEN<br />
<i>Been noticing a lot of lovely upholstery ideas recently. Here's just a few of them......</i><br />
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Cushion embellishment seen at the glorious <a href="https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/subsites/museums/leightonhousemuseum1.aspx">Leighton House </a>in Holland Park </div>
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Great fabric mix at <a href="http://www.arumfellow.com/">A Rum Fellow</a>, seen at <a href="http://www.decorex.com/">Decorex</a><br />
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Wonderful nail head arm detail at <a href="http://www.decorativefair.com/">Decorative Antiques Fair </a>in Battersea<br />
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And finally a lovely bit of bohemian style fabric and brush fringe <a href="https://www.samuelandsons.com/">passementerie</a> at <a href="http://www.gpandjbaker.com/group/en/">GP Baker</a><br />
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<br />Kate Moncktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262435584807419027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863954284821572737.post-5731798128465243112014-09-18T10:19:00.000-07:002014-09-18T10:19:11.907-07:00TALKING SHOP WITH THE CHROMOLOGISTI wouldn't mind being a Chromologist. Interpreting the meaning of colour seems like a really nice way to spend ones time. I've been beaten to the post though by a rather clever new website, <a href="http://thechromologist.com/">THE CHROMOLOGIST</a>, who approached me to talk about a recent residential project I'd completed. If you're interested in reading my ramblings, you can find the feature <a href="http://thechromologist.com/anatomy-office-designed-feel-like-home/">here</a>.<br />
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And while we're on the subject of colour, here are a few of my favourite (colourful) things that I wouldn't mind owning..........<br />
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The Cyanometer, 1789; an instrument that measures the blueness of the sky...... <br />
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An Hermes saddle stool.......<br />
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A piece of rope in Yves Klein blue......<br />
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An embellished punchbag by Jeffrey Gibson........<br />
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<br />Kate Moncktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262435584807419027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863954284821572737.post-6948073846604017252014-07-23T02:22:00.002-07:002014-07-23T02:22:56.444-07:00YOU'RE TOO KIND.......<div style="text-align: left;">
It's always nice to receive gifts from grateful clients..........#notebooks</div>
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<br />Kate Moncktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262435584807419027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863954284821572737.post-67991418575446850332014-01-03T08:41:00.000-08:002014-01-03T08:41:44.662-08:00WHERE THE HELL DID LAST YEAR GO?................... or Oh God, why can't I remember anything anymore, I'm having another senior moment.As a new year begins, and here in the UK we trudge through the rain soaked streets back to work, I have been trying to sum up last year in my mind. What brought me happiness, and occasional sadness, what inspired me, what I achieved, what frustrated me and what I learned. Having sifted through my photos, I can sum up 2013 something like this:<br />
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Things that helped to put a smile on my face..........</div>
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Things that didn't make me smile so much.........</div>
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And finally, 2013 is dedicated to my darling girl who finally decided, at the ripe old age of 16, that she'd like to rest up properly once and for all. </div>
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RIP Bunny - I miss you every minute of every day.</div>
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<br />Kate Moncktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262435584807419027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863954284821572737.post-56192715942765230922013-02-25T11:52:00.001-08:002013-02-27T07:58:48.744-08:00BOPPIN' AND A POPPIN' WITH COLOURI've been busy putting together moodboards for a potential project, which I'm pleased to say has just been confirmed (insert small hurrah here). Not sure why but I've been automatically drawn to strong, bold colours and how best they could be used in a residential interior without driving the owner slowly mad.<br />
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And if you fancy having something bright and bold to come home to, check out the new line of rugs by <a href="http://uk.jonathanadler.com/?xid=a024bf43d84a3ee084cff7388efa7149">Jonathan Alder</a> for <a href="http://www.therugcompany.com/gb/collections/studio-collection-rugs.html">The Rug Company</a>. BOPPIN'..........<a href="http://www.therugcompany.com/gb/collections/studio-collection-rugs.html"><br /></a><br />
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Oh yes, and it's rather timely that there is the ultimate in eye-popping colour at <a href="http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern">Tate Modern</a> right now with the new <a href="http://www.lichtensteinfoundation.org/">Roy Lichtenstein</a> exhibition - the perfect venue for such mammoth works of energetic colour. POPPIN'....<br />
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<br />Kate Moncktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262435584807419027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863954284821572737.post-13949760499024056552012-11-11T10:10:00.000-08:002012-11-11T10:36:27.012-08:00ANISH KAPOOR (or things you'd sell your soul for)There are lots of things in life that make me smile, but not so many that create a sharp in take of breath. <a href="http://anishkapoor.com/">Anish Kapoor </a>is one of those breath takers. It's the intensity of colour, the scale and the ability to fool the viewer and alter our perception of what we are looking at. Most of all though, it's the colour. That deep, rich, heady intensity of a single colour just kills me.<br />
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The above are part of an Anish Kapoor show at the <a href="http://www.lissongallery.com/">Lisson Gallery</a> which I caught yesterday - sadly, the last day. Wondrous exhibition in lots of ways. And below is the fibreglass dish that I'd offer up my soul for. I've already worked out in my mind where I'd hang it. Just me and it, it and me.<br />
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<br />Kate Moncktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262435584807419027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863954284821572737.post-30130489776148344732012-10-31T04:40:00.001-07:002012-10-31T04:40:30.733-07:00THE SULKING BLOG..........My attention has been distracted by Instagram recently, an addictive little App for sure and probably the reason I've been so slack in posting. I have promised my sulking Blog that I will pay more attention in future, but for now I've decided to just throw down a slideshow of things that have taken my eye over the last few months. It's pretty much a good measure of what the inside of my head looks like.......<br />
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Oh, and just between you and me, my Instagram name is interiorskate. Just don't tell the Blog, he's still in a sulk.Kate Moncktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262435584807419027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863954284821572737.post-39234839932722122852012-05-20T04:57:00.002-07:002012-05-20T04:57:38.719-07:00ALL THAT SCRATCHING'S MAKING ME ETCH!<span style="background-color: orange;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></span>A big part of this job is the research. Endless hours spent rummaging, surfing, flicking, comparing, discarding and eyeing up (insert your own thought here.......). It all becomes worth it when you find what you're looking for or even better, when you come across an unexpected gem.<br />
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I've been looking at alternative decorative ideas for a client's wall recently and it reminded me of how much I like a bit of etching. Perhaps it's the sense of 'forever more' that I like. Today, unexpected and innovative choices of both material and object keep a traditional craft contemporary and fresh. Here are a few that have caught my eye on recent travels........ <br />
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Jo Gibbs is a fan of re-using found materials, she's also a keen 'Netcher' (Google it). I saw her work last year and she's recently been featured at Milan's <a href="http://www.verydesignersblock.com/2009/2012/03/27/jo-gibbs-at-designersblock-most-2012/">MOST 2012</a> exhibition.<br />
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<a href="http://www.danielheath.co.uk/">Daniel Heath</a> applies his designs to anything from wallpaper to fabric and rather cleverly worked out how to laser etch in to reclaimed oak panels to fun effect.</div>
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Modern technology has allowed etching to be taken to a totally new level and these two companies are creating stunning work in my opinion...<br />
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<a href="http://graphicrelief.co.uk/">Graphic Detail</a> apply surface detail to concrete, and with the collaboration of various artists, they have created some gorgeous finishes. </div>
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<a href="http://www.genevievebennett.com/#/client/template.xml?aaa=home">Genevieve Bennett</a> does unbelievable things with leather. Super talented woman. These leather etched panels make me sigh with satisfaction.<br />
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Wanna learn more about this traditional craft? <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etching">Get etching.....</a><br />
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<span id="goog_631735445"></span><span id="goog_631735446"></span></div>Kate Moncktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262435584807419027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863954284821572737.post-91786016330405367472012-04-29T02:59:00.001-07:002012-04-29T02:59:36.575-07:00RANDOMNESS..........I've been distracted lately.....sorry. People and things have got in the way recently. In the past I've kicked, screamed and railed against all the new forms of digital communication, from Facebook (had my arm bent and got an account about a year ago) and more recently I caved in and joined <a href="https://twitter.com/">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://instagr.am/">Instagram</a>. I still have reservations about Twitter - are any of us REALLY that interesting? Anyways, there are <i>some</i> benefits of immersing oneself in the virtual worlds of tweeting and instagraming, and for me, one of them has been to stumble across people who's work you really like. <br />
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I think it unlikely I would have ever have know about Kate Banazi's work if not through Instagram. You 'stumble' across people through this medium, attracted to and attracting people with similar tastes and possibly the same sense of humour. You 'like' and get 'liked', which can dash or raise one's mood within seconds. It's crack for the ego. Kate kept posting amazing, punchy graphic images that I instantly 'liked'. Pretty soon I was checking out her website. Not only would I like to have a wall filled with the eye popping colours she mixes together, I'm confident my clients will be tempted by her work too. Here's a taste of what I'm talking about.....<br />
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And here's the spooky bit - Kate now lives in Sydney Australia after moving from London. I live in London. Some of her best friends in London are friends of mine. Our paths never crossed. How random is that........it's a weird, weird, world we live in........</div>
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<br />Kate Moncktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262435584807419027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863954284821572737.post-16701952415384179712012-03-24T04:56:00.000-07:002012-03-24T04:56:29.213-07:00WHAT'S IN YOUR CUPBOARD?......As spring bursts in to bloom, the urge to get my house in order is pushing me to finally to attack the ever growing 'To Do' list. So, in my 2nd lesson in 'How To Do It Yourself', here's how to make a bare bit of wall look a lot more attractive.........<br />
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2. Dig around in your cupboard for something to fill the space. I found a 200 year old silk Chinese coat - I'm sure you'll find something similar - look hard........<br />
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3. So, with your <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._Heath_Robinson">Heath Robinson</a> thinking cap on, consider how you're going to hang it on the wall.......first drill the hole (see last post for lessons on 'How To') and then rummage in the boot of your car to find that bit of discarded cardboard and the leftover strip of floor beading - you have that in your car too, right? Start to think about how to make your frame......<br />
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4. You're nearly there.......bit of sticking in a Blue Peter kind of way, and then cover the frame with a couple of pieces of vintage hopsack linen that you also find in the boot of the car (note - this is a very good way of clearing out your car boot - see how beneficial DIY can be)? <br />
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5. Your hard work has paid off as you hang your 'artwork' on the wall.<br />
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PLEASE NOTE - it is not a good idea for this to be adopted by your other half for hanging their tie, shirt, jumper or dressing gown from. You are given permission to ban them to the sofa if they persist.Kate Moncktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262435584807419027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863954284821572737.post-19028375669959258112012-03-03T09:17:00.000-08:002012-03-03T09:17:06.360-08:00MARTHA STEWART - WATCH AND LEARN!I picked up some fabulously over the top glasses recently whilst out hunting for props for the shop I've recently designed (which will appear in a separate blog soon). The glasses have been sitting waiting for a shelf to be displayed on, but as I didn't have an empty one available I thought I'd better purchase one. Tried various 'designer' showrooms, but all the floating shelves were horrid, heavy and expensive. So.......I decided to find one, and when I say 'find', I mean scan the streets for house renovations because that means skips, and skips mean bits of rubbish that can be turned into something of value (aesthetically if not financially). So, with 'rubbish' in hand, I spent Saturday morning creating my new shelf. Here's how to do it - it's easy, trust me, I'm an interior designer.... <br />
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1. Get your piece of wood, dragged from any handy skip........<br />
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2. Prepare your tools (these are basics, like flour, eggs and milk -<br />
if you don't have them, you should)<br />
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3. Attach the bracket to the back of the wood - then realise<br />
you've done it back to front and start again.<br />
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4. Exciting bit - the drill! Note: ensure you're sober before you<br />
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trust me, it's won't feel so great later when you've got skidding<br />
drill marks across the wall.<br />
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5. So, you've managed to drill the holes, now you've got to attach<br />
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Kaffe Fassett tapestry cushion (yes, I did sew it myself thanks), a<br />
piece of rather expensive ceramic art, and below that a book on<br />
Vita Sackville-West. A good mix I think.<br />
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6. And there you have it - a bit of junk turned in to something rather fetching<br />
and would no doubt cost a fortune if bought from a fashionable 'reclamation'<br />
establishment not far from my home. Now it just needs something on it....... <br />
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7. And here it is.....the first of the 'bling-o-rama' glasses I picked up. They<br />
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8. And here's the view when I look up from my laptop. These will definitely<br />
cheer me up on a grey dull London day when a client is making me want to<br />
put a gun to my head........and <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/">Martha Stewart</a> my dear, this is how to 'organise'<br />
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<br />Kate Moncktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262435584807419027noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863954284821572737.post-60802946906238451042012-02-08T09:09:00.000-08:002012-02-08T09:09:45.909-08:00DAVID SHRIGLEY GIVES YOU A GIGGLE....I've been rubbish at posting since 2012 started. Work and the cold seem to have frozen my brain. Mental note - don't be in England during January.......anyway, it's February now and I'm going to try hard to get back to regular blogging as I know how creatively nourishing my posts are to you ;)<br />
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So, I went to Maison et Objet last month - I have been told by many that it is 'the' trade show to go to, to get inspiration, see new things etc. etc. Well, sorry, it didn't do any of those things apart from cost me too many Euros. I don't totally regret going as I got to eat Laduree macaroons for breakfast, but I won't be rushing back. Milan Furniture Fair - now that is a different matter. Definitely going to find time to see that. What Maison et Objet DID prove to me is that London is absolutely packed full of brilliantly innovative new design and I'm lucky to have it all on my very own doorstep.<br />
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Creeping out in oversized scarf and beanie hat yesterday, I took a break from dealing with tricky builders and went to see two exhibitions in town, one new, the other about to finish.........<br />
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<a href="http://www.davidshrigley.com/">DAVID SCHRIGLEY</a> at <a href="http://ticketing.southbankcentre.co.uk/find/hayward-gallery-visual-arts">Hayward Gallery</a><br />
This guy is funny and brilliantly politically incorrect and has filled a floor of the Hayward Gallery with his musings. It's refreshing to wander round and chuckle with the person next to you about the same thing and you know you actually are chuckling for the same reason (which is not always the case with some art). Go see, it's on for a bit.<br />
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<a href="http://www.lygiapape.org.br/">LYGIA PAPE</a> at the <a href="http://www.serpentinegallery.org/">Serpentine Gallery</a><br />
Another good exhibition, which is about to end, (so hurry up), is LYGIA PAPE at the Serpentine Gallery, one of my favourite galleries in London. I'm so excited that Serpentine Gallery 2 will be open later in the year, designed by the incredible <a href="http://www.zaha-hadid.com/">Zaha Hadid.</a> I was grilling the poor girl on the reception desk of the gallery about the impending opening of no.2 and she mentioned a GLASS RESTAURANT THAT WOULD JUT OUT OVER THE ROAD. I can hardly breath I'm so excited. Anyway, the main gallery has an exhibition of late Brazilian artist Lygia Pape until the 19th of this month and it's definitely worth a visit. Mixed media, the star piece of the show is definitely "Tteia"(trans. Web) and created out of brass wire threads, it really magical.<br />
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<br />Kate Moncktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262435584807419027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863954284821572737.post-14442259671892941552012-01-18T11:27:00.000-08:002012-01-18T11:35:55.105-08:00CARVED WITH LOVEIt's taken awhile to get myself going again after the Christmas break. Once you finally give in and relax it's fatal - peeling yourself off the sofa and back to work is a hard slog.<br />
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Easing
myself back in with some sourcing for various jobs has meant trips to
West Sussex, Surrey and deepest South London. Along the way, as much as
I tried NOT to buy things for myself, this little fellow (one of a pair
of book-ends) found it's way in to the boot of my car.<br />
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Circa
1935, this mythical looking creature has been hand carved out of wood
with lots of detail. It's long whiskers, scaly body, pointed ears and
curled tail make it feel like it's stepped straight out of Narnia. I
think one of the reasons it caught my eye is because it's style reminds
me of an artist working around the same time that this was created -
the painter, printmaker, draughtsman and graphic designer <a href="http://www.bookroomartpress.co.uk/biographies/15.html">Edward Bawden.</a> Creating designs for advertising, posters, book jackets,
ceramics and wallpapers from the early part of the 20th century right
through to the 1970s, there is something about Bawden's influential designs that I find really interesting. The graphic lines of the lino-cuts and the shapes and colours feel as contemporary today as they did at their inception.<br />
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<br />Kate Moncktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262435584807419027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863954284821572737.post-50954236331299379522011-12-24T07:21:00.000-08:002011-12-24T07:21:48.757-08:00SIGNING OFF FOR THE YEAR......It's been an interesting year and the last few months have been pretty frantic with work, which I am of course grateful for considering the rather torturous recession hitting most of the western world. Lots of completed work to photograph and upload to the website early next year, but for now I'm signing off for 2011.<br />
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Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas and a New Year full of possibilities.<br />
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Needing to find some vintage door handles for a pair of study doors I'm having made for a client and looking for props for a commercial project, I sat down with a pot of coffee and hit the Google search button. During my search I came across these fabulous bells. I love bells. Love the shapes, the different sounds, the faded shine of a vintage bell and the all important handle, created out of wood or leather, worn in with time and use.</div>
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I'm sorely tempted to buy this. It's a brass Muffin Bell, used originally by 19th century muffin sellers to promote their wares. I love everything about it - the shape, the original use, the utter uselessness of it now (which makes it even more attractive). Perhaps an early Christmas present to myself....</div>
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Shop! Hello, shop!! How annoying must it have been having someone ringing this at the counter while you'd popped out the back for a few minutes? Love the shape of it - almost UFO like.</div>
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And finally, this early 20th century brass Musical Handbell. Quite apt for this time of year as we hurtle towards Christmas, having been replicated into many lurid tree decorations. Incredibly simple in shape, the design is beautifully balanced, something important with a handbell. And the reason I know that..........OK, a small secret..........I used to be part of a Handbell ringing group when I was at school. In my defense I was tricked in to it by the music tutor, and spent many hours pretending it was deeply uncool to my friends. Secretly I rather enjoyed it.</div>
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<a href="http://www.hrgb.org.uk/">Handbell Ringers of Great Britain</a></div>
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Now, I have no real interest in either straight jackets or Harry Houdini for that matter, but there was something about the worn out leather and canvas, the faded colours and the interesting detail that caught my attention. And, I suppose, the fact that it had been worn by the infamous escapologist himself.<br />
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And the herringbone/leather combo beg to made up as full length curtains to keep out the winter chill.</div>
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We won the Venini chandeliers if you're interested, thanks to a client with an iron will and an eye for beautiful things - always a good mix.</div>
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I'd been holding off visiting as I know I'd want to buy everything, but as I was in the area this week, it seemed rude not to pop my head through the door. I purposefully left my car on a yellow line outside so I wouldn't have much time to browse which would end in retail therapy (kind of worked). With one eye on the car and one eye scanning the room, I managed to clock so many things that made me smile I know I'll be back with money for the meter and a shopping list as long as my arm......<br />
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JONATHAN ADLER, 60 Sloane Avenue, London SW3 3DD</div>Kate Moncktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262435584807419027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863954284821572737.post-72120576630826753972011-10-16T10:04:00.000-07:002011-10-16T10:04:18.620-07:00PUT IT THERE CURTIS JERE<a href="http://vandm.com/Curtis-Jere-aka-C-Jer%C3%A9-Studio-Artisan-House/40_294_object=14128.aspx">Curtis Jere</a> is the work of two guys, Jerry Fels and Curtis Freiler. Working out of California from the 1950s to late 1970s, they created some truly naff artifacts, but for a small slice of time they managed to come up with a few stand out designs that now change hands for serious money.<br />
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A couple of days ago found me wondering around the <a href="http://www.padlondon.net/">PAD</a> event (upmarket trade show for squillionaires looking to drop some surplus cash on some modern art, decorative arts, photography or tribal art). <a href="http://www.gordonwatson.co.uk/Home%20Page.html">Gordon Watson</a> always has ridiculously beautiful artifacts and furniture available to buy from his shop or on-line and as I wondered past his stand, my eyes rested up on a fabulous Curtis Jere Raindrops Mirror. Sold within minutes of the show opening, Gordon told me he could have sold it 3 times over. I'm not surprised - I would have bought it like a shot if my pockets were deep enough.<br />
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The metal wall sculptures were all created out of copper, steel, brass or bronze and have a burnished finish which makes them shimmer and glow. I love them. Here's a few more of the good ones, available for sale as of today on <a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_search.php?subSearchKey=curtis+jere&maincat=-1&periodselect=-1&solds=1&m=F&st=0&type=2">1stDibs</a> (heroin for anyone who loves beautiful art, furniture or jewelry). If you've got a spare $4500, I'd like any of the following please....<br />
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<br />Kate Moncktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262435584807419027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863954284821572737.post-27853201695434139802011-10-08T03:29:00.000-07:002011-10-08T03:29:32.532-07:00LOVING THE LEATHERAs our freak hot spell in the UK returns to a normal autumnal temperature, one's thoughts turn to materials that warm both the body and the soul. Tweeds, wools, corduroy, velvet and cashmere - all perfect for sliding into, slumping on to, wrapping up in and striding out in as the leaves fall and the sky starts to turn to a dull grey.<br />
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At the very top end of lux materials that suit the season is of course leather. I love a bit of leather. On a wall, on a chair (in the right colour of course and on the right style of chair - no DFS thanks), on a floor (yes), on a staircase (again, yes) and even on a door handle. Depending on how you live your life and who you are prepared to let in to your home, you can use leather in all sorts of innovative ways. <br />
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I recently met the extremely lovely <a href="http://www.genevievebennett.com/#/client/template.xml?aaa=home">Genevieve Bennett</a>. She was showing at <a href="http://www.thedesignjunction.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1">DesignJunction</a> a couple of weeks ago and what a truly talented woman she is. Genevieve creates bespoke leather pieces using processes such as embossing, engraving, inlay and sculpting for use as decorative wall panels, flooring, upholstery and furniture. Here's what it looks like (photos from her website as my photos were rubbish)! While you browse, I'm off to hunt down a client who deserves to own some of her wonderful work......<br />
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<br />Kate Moncktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262435584807419027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863954284821572737.post-14244969953336807432011-09-27T05:52:00.000-07:002011-09-27T05:52:20.153-07:00LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL: a bit of Baccarat and a slice of Rifat OzbekLondon Design Festival is now over of course and the focus has moved on to west London and the more sedate surroundings of <a href="http://www.decorex.com/">Decorex </a>and <a href="http://www.dcch.co.uk/">Focus</a>, both in Chelsea and both frequented by a gaggle of 'assisted' blondes up from the 'shires and doing clever things with ticking and vintage linen for the Home Counties yummy mummies. I did indeed stick my own assisted blonde head round the door of Decorex yesterday - nothing to get too excited about sadly apart from the always fantastic <a href="http://www.emeryetcie.com/en/">Emery et Cie</a>. Such a creative company. <br />
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So, as I have a moment to kill, I have picked off a few more little gems that caught my eye last week. First off, a little of bit of crystal magic from <a href="http://www.studiobaccarat.com/">Baccarat</a>. Curated by the talented <a href="http://www.suzyhoodless.com/">Suzy Hoodless,</a> the <a href="http://www.monocle.com/">Monocle</a> offices (and boy aren't they lucky to have such enviably fabulous offices) had been transformed in to a kind of blinged-up Swiss chalet with over-sized crystal chandeliers, wall sconces, candlesticks, table lamps and some bonkers crystal animals from the brilliant <a href="http://www.hayonstudio.com/home.php">Jaime Hayon</a>.<br />
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When I'd done with chalet living I moved west and stopped off at the new(ish) shop from ex. fashion designer Rifat Ozbek, namely <a href="http://yastikbyrifatozbek.com/index_english.html">Yastik by Rifat Ozbek</a>. If you're wondering what Yastik means, it's cushion in Turkish, and as Rifat is Turkish and the shop is full of cushions, it seems a rather sensible name for the shop. A riot of colour and pattern (both of which I'm a huge fan of), the white backdrop of the shopfittings make the jewel coloured cushions sing out, winking suggestively at you to come and touch, stroke and sit upon. And then of course you're done for because you know you won't be going out empty-handed......</div>
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a small version of the famous Jack light, cast in copper and perfect for a shelf, </div>
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the aptly named Cast Mini Jack Copper</div>
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little copper and gold beakers, perfect for sipping from or just looking at </div>
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Knackered floorboards? Nope - super clever wallpaper from <a href="http://www.pietheineek.nl/en">Piet Hein Eeek</a></div>
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<br />Kate Moncktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262435584807419027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863954284821572737.post-1851610441333758112011-09-18T12:08:00.000-07:002011-09-18T12:11:45.363-07:00LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL: Michael AnastassiadesToday saw a trip down to South Kensington to check out the work of the incredibly talented and very lovely product designer <a href="http://www.michaelanastassiades.com/index_cms.html">Michael Anastassiades</a>. I absolutely love everything he creates - always original, the carefully considered materials are used to produce extra-ordinary pieces that I long to own. His beautiful pop-up showroom in Knightsbridge is showing a selection of work during <a href="http://www.londondesignfestival.com/">London Design Festival</a>. Here are some of my favourites.......<br />
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<br />Kate Moncktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262435584807419027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863954284821572737.post-44893835365048725802011-09-16T10:27:00.000-07:002011-09-16T10:30:35.649-07:00AL_A and RONAN & ERWAN BOUROULLEC kick off the fun and games of LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL<a href="http://www.londondesignfestival.com/">London Design Festival</a> officially starts tomorrow but I was itching to get out and see some of the installations already on display and are on my hit list of 'must sees' of the week.<br />
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A gorgeous Indian summer September day in London meant there was no excuse not to get the bike out and cycle down through Hyde Park (my favourite green space) to the V&A, the hub venue for this years festival. I peddled gently down in the warm sun and arrived at the exact moment they were taking the barriers down on the incredible installation <a href="http://www.londondesignfestival.com/events/timber-wave-amanda-levete-architects">Timber Wave</a> by architects <a href="http://www.amandalevetearchitects.com/">AL_A</a>. So, I had the pleasure of getting up close and personal with just one other, the lovely interiors write <a href="http://anmblog.typepad.com/chandler/">Barbara Chandler</a> who I'd never met before but thought was rather fabulous. Anyway, back to business.....how bloody gorgeous is this piece! Built from red oak, 12 metres in diameter and 3 storeys high, it's a truly beautiful feat of engineering. <br />
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When I'd stop marveling over Tidal Wave, I scooted inside the V&A, side-stepping groups of bag dragging students and headed straight for <a href="http://www.bouroullec.com/">Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec</a>'s <a href="http://www.londondesignfestival.com/events/textile-field-ronan-erwan-bouroullec">Textile Field.</a> The Bouroullec boys, both of which I'd marry in a shot if they asked, were invited to create a design intervention anywhere in the V&A and they chose the Raphael Court, which houses 7 enormous works by Raphael. The contrast between the work of a Renaissance great and a 21st century pair of design masters is spectacular. Undulating <a href="http://www.kvadrat.dk/">Kvadrat </a>bright fabrics create a kind of massive lounging platform and you can't help but kick off your shoes and lie down and have a little 'me' time. <br />
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These are open to all to visit, for FREE, two things I really approve of. So GO!<br />
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LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL 17-25 September 2011 Kate Moncktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262435584807419027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863954284821572737.post-69733484607324723722011-09-10T01:11:00.000-07:002011-09-10T01:11:48.267-07:00A BIT OF TEXTURE, PATTERN AND COLOUR<div style="text-align: left;">
Winter seems to be on it's way as London sinks in to a grey, dank stillness. Where did the summer go? Lots of interesting design exhibitions coming up soon including the <a href="http://www.londondesignfestival.com/">London Design Festival</a> and <a href="http://www.decorex.com/">Decorex</a> which will cheer me up. In the meantime, a bit of texture, pattern and colour that caught my eye this summer around Britain........</div>
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