Henry Moore: The whole of nature is an endless demonstration of shape and form. It always surprises me when artists try to escape from this. One of Moore’s several studios Henry Moore says … Continue reading
Valentino Couture 2016… glided down the cat walk. Inspired by Mario Fortuny and the fluid freedom of early 20th century dancers, it also contained what has become a Valentino signature Grecian style dresses …with snaking diadems. They caught my eye, … Continue reading
Just as each modern generation coming of age believes it has invented sex, hedonism and all nighters… whilst re-inventing fashion in its own image (obvs). So each era, spins the stripes round, thinking only they have re-calibrated the graphic line. … Continue reading
This is the time of year when I want to do a ‘wreath making’ course, deck the halls and simmer mulled wine. Hhhm, looking at the assorted wreath-chic… maybe just order one from Athropologie? or Twig? I certainly want to … Continue reading
The wattage of Catherine Deneuve’s fame, her trajectory through film history and modern culture as Belle du Jour and France’s Marianne to Grand Dame and Auteur creates dazzling refractions it’s difficult to see past to the woman within. Deveuve has … Continue reading
There’s nothing quite like playing hooky? right, especially when it’s with your business partner in the name of ‘Research’, actually maybe we should call ours ‘R and R’ days (Retail gets a look in). Just a little excited. So we … Continue reading
Stephen Calloway argues in his exuberantly titled Baroque Baroque that baroque is the vital artistic mood in an otherwise reductive 20th century. Editorial reviews in 1994 included: ‘The most provocative and stimulating style book of the year.’ (The New York Times) … Continue reading
So if you were passing through the Luberon, Provence, and you had one pit stop, where would I take you? Well… Le Vieux, Oppede le Vieux. Here time stands semi freddo, Miss Haversham cobwebs cling to crumbling castles and fairytale … Continue reading
You take it all for granted if you grow up in a happy home, that is until you come back to visit having made your own life. Then each trip is cherished and enjoyed, we were ‘home’ recently and my … Continue reading
The thing about collecting is you have those pulse racing moment… I found THIS, as happened when I stumbled upon: Printed in 1934 by Parsons and Sons ‘Colour and Varnish makers since 1802‘ it offers ‘the notable colours of the … Continue reading
A DECORATIVE AFFAIR 