Buying and displaying art: new blogpost published
Art of any kind is one of the most personal purchases you can make for your home. Unless you are a collector focusing solely on the value of an artwork, you will most likely be buying something because you feel a connection to it. Art may move you, make you smile, or remind you of a favourite place. It could range in value from a £12 Ikea print up to an original painting or sculpture by an established artist – and stop at all points in between. See the rest of this article at oliviafawkes.wordpress.com
Read MoreSplendid new suppliers for Spring 2015
Olivia Fawkes Interiors is delighted to welcome some fantastic new suppliers this spring. Colefax & Fowler are now stocked, as well as their Manuel Canovas, Jane Churchill and Larsen brands (pictured). Zimmer and Rohde, Etamine and Sahco are also now available as well as Belgium’s Vano Home Interiors. As I continue to support our home-grown talented designers, I am very excited to be stocking Natasha Marshall’s bright, modern fabrics. Images are from Larsen’s spring collections
Read MoreWhimsical wallpaper from Cole & Son
‘Whimsical’ from Cole & Son presents an enchanting selection of magical wallpapers, inspired by classic childhood stories and fairy tales. Fifteen new designs, including three wonderful borders and a reworking of the classic Woods design (now with stars) will appeal to the young as well as the young at heart. If you would like to see the Whimsical wallpaper book, or any of Cole & Son’s beautiful collections, please contact me and I will be happy to visit at your convenience.
Read MoreResidential project: living room
This beautiful room was in need of some tlc, having last been decorated several years ago. A big space, with good natural light flooding in through the large bay window, it was serving many functions: a work space, a music room, and a place where guests can sleep on the sofa bed. However it wasn’t being fully utilised as a living room, in spite of the TV and pair of armchairs, and the client wanted to address this. She also wanted the room to look – and feel – transformed. The 1930s style fireplace was a distinctive feature that we agreed we should embrace, rather than...
Read MoreStunning new fabrics from Designers Guild
This spring, Designers Guild has launched a vibrant collection of fabrics and wallpapers with an oriental theme. Entitled Shanghai Garden, the collection features trademark bold florals alongside softer bamboo patterns and trailing blossom. To see how these and the other collections I stock can fit into your decorating plans for 2015, get in touch by filling in the contacts page on the website.
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