So as some of you may be aware, there is a HUGE Easter egg hunt that is taking place in London this year. 200 eggs are scattered around London. These egg-traordinary eggs have been created by leading artists, designers, architects and jewellers. I have been spotting them all over the place and think that they are definitely blog worthy…so as I stumble across them I will post some of my favourites. Im not sure who designed this baby…but I will find out and post shortly.
Amazing fashion/interiors shoot of celebrated fashion photographer Mario Testino’s Los Angeles Home. I love the mix of natural texture, contemporary art, bold earthy colours and strong black contrast in these shots. Each piece of furniture, accessory and work of art looks to have come from all corners of the globe…and most probably has a wild story behind it.
images via moodboard
The best thing about reading online magazines is that they are a wealth of great product information that you dont necessarily get from blogs, yet they dont leave you feeling ripped off by buying the latest glossy read only to find that it is pumped FULL of product advertisements.
Below are my favorite online ‘decorating’ reads. click to read…enjoy!
Interior Designer Jino Murad forecasts the up and coming trends for 2012. What do you think will be hot…or not… this year?
PARQUET FLOORING
As exhibited by designer Tuierry Lemaire in most of his ski chalet projects, I think this style could equally work in modern and traditional settings.
Kelly Wearstler is another designer who was inspired by this style and has covered most of the walls in her new fashion store in parquet.
ECLECTIC ELECTRIC
A look that is energetic, playful and daring, designer India Mahdavi demonstrates this style theory in many of her successful projects time and time again. This concept of different styles of furniture and punchy colours create a complete unique bespoke interior.
BLACK ON BLACK
Completely fashion inspired and demonstrated in the most recent projects completed by Architect Joseph Dirand and advertising guru Cindy Gallop. This look is strong and not for the faint hearted and can be beautifully achieved by using soft luxurious finishes such as leather panels, black lace, sheers and velvets.
O M G
*speechless*
“Something a bit Mexican, bullfighter’s costumes, and wallpaper from Vegas.” - Oliver Rousteing
via WILD RAVE
So, I met Ji coming on 4 years ago now when I first moved to London, when working together on a large residential development in Belgravia. After we parted (professional) ways, Ji and I stayed in contact, not only as we became close friends but because we share a deep love of all things design, fashion and style.
As the first to feature in my new ‘INTRODUCING….’ posts, I thank Jino for answering all my questions whole heartedly and with the passion that she constantly exudes.
CATCHTAG. asks If you were…..
A moment in time
Ok I may sound like a bit of a bohemian…..and maybe I am one at heart….hahah one with very expensive taste is! The biggest luxury in life for me is time, I live such a busy lifestyle I cherish those special stolen moments with my closest loved ones.
A place
The desert. I love the desert. Its endless beauty. I love going into the desert and sitting there for hours.
A colour
Turquoise……and GOLD….and black….I love all colours.
The one thing you cant live without
Love. Without love you cannot design. You can’t feel that passion and emotion. The most powerful emotion one has.
Where do you get your inspiration?
Everyday I get inspiration. Raindrops on the window can give me inspiration to design something unique and different like a crystal pattern on a wall panel. Everything around you everyday. My clients inspire me. They bring something new to every project, their taste and their style. My interpretation of their vision.
What designers do you admire?
Yabu Pushelberg, Kelly Wearstler and Alexander McQueen. There are so many but they are my top. I love AMQ because of how emotional his design is. You can walk away from his cat walk shows and feel sick yet inspired. KW for her brave approach to patterns and graphics. YP for their approach to refined luxury design.
What does design mean to you?
It’s my Life.
For all the random shit I don’t post here….I have dedicated an entire new site to it! YAY!
You must watch this Interview and clip of Parisian Architect Joseph Dirand. I love the way he speaks about Architecture, light and design… true passion.
And Below are 4 of my favorite JD (If i may call him that) spaces.
images in order: 1. Balmain, Paris 2. Fbg Poissonnière, Paris 3. Quai Anatole France, Paris 4. Habita Monterrey. All imager c/o Joseph Dirand Architecture. Video c/o freunde von freunden.
