Fairs

Yes it’s that cloning issue again: so many things and so little time! This one I definitely can’t get to as it runs at the same time as Collect in London. It’s always worth a visit if you’re in Paris. Let me know what you see there and I’ll tell you what I find at […]

When we talk surface design , most people think of wallpaper. Well there is so much more to it than that. At the Surface Design Show in London a wide range including stone, wood, ceramic, leather and glass were on display in addition to the expected fabric and paper. Giles Miller’s corrugated cardboard relief pieces showed an interesting […]

Isn’t it typical? This is one I can’t get to but that’s why I’m telling you about it. I love having a rummage around retro and pre-loved furniture and accessories, all ripe for the picking  and here it is all in one place. Not only that but they also have live music and lovely teas […]

Jocelyn Warner launched her new fabric collection to an enthusiastic audience at Maison & Objet in Paris last week. The fabric designs were selected from the best-selling wallpapers and interpreted for fabric use in 100% linen and all produced in the UK. These designs feel like a deep sigh of relief after a hard day. The […]

I’m always interested to see what Top Drawer will reveal each season and it didn’t disappoint this time. New companies mixed with established ones and it’s always surprising to see who is there. This year I bumped into someone I hadn’t seen for over 20 years! Here are just a couple of exhibitors worth watching: […]

This show is very useful to see what the latest developments are in the world of commercial lighting. We know that LEDs rule; what is interesting now is the range of low-energy lighting available and by that I mean the different colours of light. Toshiba had an interesting stand with little cubby holes of warmer […]