We're thrilled to have our very first guest blogger! For the whole of this week, multi-talented Johannesburger Bronwyn Nesbitt will taking over the Deco blog, showing us what rocks her design world.
Bronwyn is an experienced and sought-after blogger on the subject of design. Not only does she keep the super-stylish Smoke and Ochre blog vigorously updated, she has also recently started adding a bit of dash to the Thought Leader, where she writes a design and style column called The Springbok Spaza.
Delighted to have you here this week, Bronwyn!
Sunday, 11 November 2007
Friday, 09 November 2007
Domestic Desire
Frauke Stegmann was the recipient of the Elle Decor International Design Awards (EDIDA) Emerging Designer of the Year award in 2005/6. So we’re very excited to see her showing her work in an exhibition called Domestic Desire, currently on at the Bell Roberts gallery.
I haven't seen the show yet, so must rely on the press release:
“Frauke Stegmann's Domestic Desire project is about making an inventory of everything she has acquired and kept over the years. The project focuses on her collection of domestic/homemaking objects sourced from various markets abroad and more from the Milnerton Market in Cape Town.
These objects, sourced initially as a way to try and recapture old memories, have been adopted and become the basis of a new collection of work, with the objects in the collection recreated to make 'new' things. The shape of each re-creation is predetermined by the autobiographical nature of the way the original pieces were acquired, but their origin is one of chance. Through the casting process required to make each object, the history of each object is erased while the inherent memories each object carries are retained through the shape.”
Domestic Desire runs at the Bell Roberts from 17 October to 17 November. See you there!
I haven't seen the show yet, so must rely on the press release:
“Frauke Stegmann's Domestic Desire project is about making an inventory of everything she has acquired and kept over the years. The project focuses on her collection of domestic/homemaking objects sourced from various markets abroad and more from the Milnerton Market in Cape Town.
These objects, sourced initially as a way to try and recapture old memories, have been adopted and become the basis of a new collection of work, with the objects in the collection recreated to make 'new' things. The shape of each re-creation is predetermined by the autobiographical nature of the way the original pieces were acquired, but their origin is one of chance. Through the casting process required to make each object, the history of each object is erased while the inherent memories each object carries are retained through the shape.”
Domestic Desire runs at the Bell Roberts from 17 October to 17 November. See you there!
Colour Stripes
Need some inspiration, or just a new way of looking at how colours work together? Then I prescribe a visit to Kris Color Stripes. The author takes apart a photo or illustration, putting it together again in a colour palette, like she has with this autumn photo.
It won't be long before you find yourself gazing at the view and putting together mental palettes of your own, I'm sure.
It won't be long before you find yourself gazing at the view and putting together mental palettes of your own, I'm sure.
Wednesday, 07 November 2007
Idée Japan
This time of year is so crazy for everyone. I'd love to escape to a quiet room like this one.
If you're also needing a little breather, take a wander through Japanese shop Idée, where you're sure to find some lovely objects to inspire.
I think I really must need to sit down for a bit, because I rather liked these sofas.
(via Labour of Heart)
If you're also needing a little breather, take a wander through Japanese shop Idée, where you're sure to find some lovely objects to inspire.
I think I really must need to sit down for a bit, because I rather liked these sofas.
(via Labour of Heart)
Bloesem on Design*Sponge
Elisabeth Danker is a very talented woman. This Swedish textile designer also works as a stylist and photographer, and she keeps a charming blog called Fine Little Day.
And once you've finished the interview, do read the rest of Irene's guest blog. I'm a big fan of Bloesem, and am totally in awe that she's managing to cover so many fantastic things on both blogs!
You can find out more about this inspiring Swede by reading an interview by Irene Hoofs of Bloesem, who this week is writing the guest blog over at Design*Sponge.
And once you've finished the interview, do read the rest of Irene's guest blog. I'm a big fan of Bloesem, and am totally in awe that she's managing to cover so many fantastic things on both blogs!Monday, 05 November 2007
Trendtjie - the little house
Inspired by Grace Bonney's Mini Trends on Design*Sponge , I'm going to do an occasional trendtjie feature here on the Deco blog. So whenever I notice a little trend rippling through the design world, I'll put it together for you. Maybe you'll be able to tip me off to trends you've noticed too?First trendtjie - the little house:
...and checking them out, I realised Lena had been inspired by Kelly's post about these house blocks!
Then, a bit of nosing around the Style-files found me these designs for Bookbinders Design by Swedish design duo Edhold Ullenius.
Then, a bit of nosing around the Style-files found me these designs for Bookbinders Design by Swedish design duo Edhold Ullenius.
And I remembered Erika Wakerley makes a printed wallpaper called Houses...
...which made me recall that Australian designer Lara Cameron of Kirin & Co had made a fabric print she called Terraces.
And lastly, from Japan, the ever-adorable Shinzi Katoh have this little sweetheart.
Perhaps the little house isn't quite a fully fledged trend, and this is just a bit of a round-up, but I think there's enough here to call it a trendtjie at least!
Friday, 02 November 2007
B A N K
Brand new contemporary artspace B A N K G A L L E R Y is housed in a former bank building on Durban’s Florida Road.
I hope that the provenance of the premises is translated into the gallery, with as much cash changing hands as when the building was a bank!
B A N K G A L L E R Y plans to show the work of both emerging and established contemporary artists from South Africa and abroad, and has launched with a show by Durban artist Andries Botha.
... and Paul Edmunds' Aggregate, which opens on 29 February 2008.
Visit the gallery website for more detail.
I hope that the provenance of the premises is translated into the gallery, with as much cash changing hands as when the building was a bank!
B A N K G A L L E R Y plans to show the work of both emerging and established contemporary artists from South Africa and abroad, and has launched with a show by Durban artist Andries Botha.
Upcoming shows include Matthew Coombes Long Tomorrow, opening on 29 November...
... and Paul Edmunds' Aggregate, which opens on 29 February 2008.
Visit the gallery website for more detail.
Thursday, 01 November 2007
Sticky plates
Although I’ve not been a great fan of the wall decal craze, I reckon this idea could convince me.
Despite appearances to the contrary, these are not china plates hung on the wall, they’re stickers, designed by the clever Swedish design duo Anna-Ella Ahnlund and Åsa-Karin Karlén.
If you like this, go and check out other work by Ahnlund-Karlen here. (via Decor8).
Monday, 29 October 2007
Gravy Boat - Groovy Bird
Terence Conran's Albion range for Royal Doulton is beautifully simple and plain. Most pieces in the collection have straight edges, but this gravy boat has gone all swoopy.
There's a distinct but subtle bird form hiding beneath that essentially practical handle and spout, don't you think? Do zoot over to PointClickHome and read Anne E Collins' post about this shape. I'm so on her side (even though I've been a culprit in the birds trend myself!).
Sunday, 28 October 2007
Gregor Jenkin
(This is a bit of a lazybones Sunday post, but if you follow all the links, you'll see it's so jam-packed with lots to see and do, I think I can get away with it.)
Yesterday, I was delighted to discover a new blog out of Johannesburg, and spent ages going through the archives of the fabulous Smoke & Ochre , resulting in this dual-purposed post:
Firstly, take a look at these iconic lamps made from enamel bowls and cups. These were the first works to get Johannesburg designer Gregor Jenkin noticed in the design world.
(photos courtesy of AmaridianUSA)
Gregor's gone pretty supersonic since, and if you visit to his website, you'll see he is so prolific, it's quite difficult to know where to start talking about his work (especially on a lazy Sunday).
So that's all I'm going to show you of Gregor's design, because the second purpose of this post is to insist that you scoot on over and read much more about it at the excellent Smoke & Ochre.
Yesterday, I was delighted to discover a new blog out of Johannesburg, and spent ages going through the archives of the fabulous Smoke & Ochre , resulting in this dual-purposed post:
Firstly, take a look at these iconic lamps made from enamel bowls and cups. These were the first works to get Johannesburg designer Gregor Jenkin noticed in the design world.
(photos courtesy of AmaridianUSA)
Gregor's gone pretty supersonic since, and if you visit to his website, you'll see he is so prolific, it's quite difficult to know where to start talking about his work (especially on a lazy Sunday).
So that's all I'm going to show you of Gregor's design, because the second purpose of this post is to insist that you scoot on over and read much more about it at the excellent Smoke & Ochre.
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