Sunday 11 March 2012

My work bay

As final year students we are lucky to have our very own studio. Here are a few images of my desk my project title is Arabian Nights.






Saturday 10 March 2012

What a bargain...............

I have just purchased this vintage chic standing floor light from the British Heart Foundation in Nottingham for £20.00. It needs work.....................repainting and a new shade but it is perfect for my final major project and its just what I was looking for!

 

I will post more photographs as the light develops into something fabulous.










Tuesday 6 March 2012

6 sleeps till London...................

I adore Abigail Ahern she is one of London’s most well-known interior designers. I cannot wait to visit her unique, parlour-style store in Islington well known for its off-beat furnishings and striking colour combos:

 Follow this link to visit Abigail's website, blog and online store!! http://www.atelierabigailahern.com

Monday 5 March 2012

Design Development

I am making a three tier chandelier for my final project at uni here are a few design ideas…………………………………
I intend to use the following techniques:
 Laser cutter
Hand/machine embroidery
Applique
Printing using heat transfer
Embellishment using sequins, beads, chainmail along with alternative methods such as jumprings nuts, washers and anything else I can get my hands on.  
Design layout pencil drawing

Sunday 4 March 2012

8 sleeps till London woohoo



So I am off to London for a research/buying fabric trip next week and I am mega excited!!!!
I have been dying to buy some of this fab leather from Biddle Sawyer silks in Soho.

Stunning colour palette of lamb nappa, Foil Leather, metallic lamb nappa and awesome pig suede check out the pictures below:







Thursday 1 March 2012

Look what i found.....................


I have been really inspired today to create something AMAZING.............................I couldn’t sleep last night so at 2am I decided to do some research and came across this little beauty !
Radiance is a glowing, independent lighting and craft shop in Hebden Bridge run by designer/maker Hannah Nunn who specialises in lighting. 


So many fab lights but I think my favourite is this Three tier paper chandelier by Louise Traill