Diesel's revealed their debut collection of home ware earlier this year and their collaboration with Foscarini (the contemporary Italian lighting designers) excites us the most. Diesel — famed for its denim and deconstructed aesthetic — did not deliver lights made from zips and denim as skeptics predicted. Instead, retro-modern lighting of supreme quality with an edgy, industrial and beautifully rugged feel.
Husband and wife team Russell Pinch and Oona Bannon have created a new collection of graceful and iconic pieces for their line, Pinch. From their studio/ showroom in London they design furniture with a timeless quality where all items are made by hand (and to order) and built to last. They believe in using local resources, and employing only the best furniture makers from the UK.
Satin and grosgrain ribbons are one of the best items to have in your cupboard for last minute entertaining and gift "emergencies". A gift wrapped in brown paper (or newspaper) comes alive with the addition of a bold ribbon. They also come to the rescue when a table setting needs color — tie them around the stem of the glass, around the serviettes or even around the back of the chairs.
Origin is the gathering of 300 fine craft makers from around the world. This year's theme, "Basketry", was emphasized with exhibitions & activities highlighting the intricate discipline of contemporary basketry. Works included glassware, knitwear, jewelry and millinery. At Origin you have the fantastic opportunity to meet...
British designer Matt Pugh delivered a collection of whimsical items for this year's 100% Design. His playful designs are all made from quality, sustainable materials and his choice of natural sources give them a timeless quality. His goal is to design each piece to last more than a life time — and we can see this fabulous collection passing hands from one generation to another.
Benjamin Hubert Studio produced an astounding amount of work for this year's 100% Design. Benjamin is one of the UKs most successful young product designers and at age 27 he is definitely a designer to watch. Last year, he received ‘The most promising designer award" at 100% Design and this year he proved again why — he has delivered items that are simple, useful and absolutely beautiful!
Name: Stephanie Julia
Location: Greenwich Village, NYC
Type: Apartment
Size: 900 Square feet
Years lived in: 14
Visiting Stephanie's Greenwich gem was a peep into her passionate soul. Through the years she carefully collected items that reflect her deep love for travel, family and animals. Steph has lived in this apartment for more than a decade and her home has evolved with her changing needs, you instantly sense this is her resting place and haven.
Name: Minna Hepburn
Location: Camberwell, London
Type: Georgian / Victorian house
Size: 2,100 square feet (approximate)
Years lived in: 1.5 years
Minna is originally from Finland but when she moved to rural England, she instantly fell in love with the countryside and its traditional style. They have since moved to London but her heart still belongs to Dorset and as a compromise they've brought the country style with them! The lace and prettiness, as she describes it, didn't only inspire her interior style but also sparked a new business, an ethical fashion brand Minna.
Name: Jon Hindley & Liezel Strauss
Location: Bloomsbury, London
Size: 980 square feet
Years lived in: 5 months
With August's Setting Up Home theme I thought it only appropriate to share my new nest! After 7 years of renting furnished apartments in the UK, Germany and South Africa, it was finally time to end the nomad life (for now!) and take the plunge into permanent residency. My husband and I have collected art, chairs and books over the years but buying beds, pots, pans and other functional items was new territory!
Name: Anisa du Plessis
Location: Capital Park, Pretoria, South Africa
Type: House
Size: 4,400 square feet, including outside buildings
Years lived in: 14 and a bit years
Anisa and Deon bought this home over 14 years ago for its beautiful pressed ceilings, wooden floors and "stoep" that wraps around the house. She is eccentric, flamboyant & colorful and their home mirrors her soul in every way! They are currently in the process of renovating and decorating after a decade of OTT. We were lucky enough to get a glimpse of their nest before the big revamp!
Name: Helen & Frazer Cunningham
Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK
Type: Beach Shack
Size: Dolls House!
Years lived in: Owned for 4 years
Enter Helen & Frazer's Gallery
Visiting the shack is not just like visiting a different place, its visiting a different time. The shack is an English holiday cottage from yesteryear, with cleverly chosen decor, furniture and appliances that take you back but also seem totally genuine and appropriate. Few homes could evoke such strong emotions and feelings as this one, even in those too young to have witnessed this style. A great example of the power of design...
Name: Nataniël
Location: Irene, Gauteng, South Africa
Occupation: Singer / Author / Food Writer / Entrepreneur / Ambassador of Child Welfare - South Africa
Type: House
Size: 2,300 square feet
Years lived in: 4
Entering Nataniël's box is a magical experience, the all-white interior is only the first layer of many dimensions. It came as a surprise to find this creative prodigy in a neutral nest, but his home is his canvas, his sanity — a place to breath and rejuvenate, away from his colorful life in the public eye.
Name: Christo & Nikki Roos
Location: Craighall Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Type: Farm House In the City
Size: 7,600 square feet
Years lived in: 1
>> See Nikki & Christo's Gallery!
When you mention Johannesburg, a farm house is the last image that springs to mind, but for Nikki and Christo it was a dream to create a weekend escape in the city. Set in the leafy neighborhood of Craighall you will find this tranquil home, a stone's through away from Africa's New York.
Name: Florence Masson
Occupation: Retired from Interior Design . Now a past time artist painter.
Location: Yzerfontein, West Coast, South Africa
Type: Cape Cod Style House
Size: 3,200 square feet
Years lived in: 3
Flo and her husband are originally from Mauritius and the French flair is very present in their nest . When they relocated to South Africa they moved to Cape Town but they always longed for a life closer to nature. This piece of paradise with a view of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean was intended as a holiday home but soon became their permanent residence.
Name: Marcella de Boom
Occupation: Artist
Location: Cullinan, South Africa
Type: Cob house
Size: 970 sq.ft.
Years lived in: 9
Marcella de Boom is no ordinary woman, she has built her entire home with her own two hands. The inspiration was "creative poverty", a wild dream of building a home, without spending more than $5000! The dream started to materialize when she met Interior Architect and Cob lover; Dawn McAdam by coincidence. Dawn is a conceptual genius and the two creative souls masterminded a plan in no time.
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