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LDF10: Ligne Roset Plays with Bright Colours

I loved Ligne Roset bright bold installation ‘Lets talk about colour’ during the London Design Festival. The showroom was transformed with Ligne Roset’s signature furniture pieces in bright acid colours. Taking centre stage were some of the key new pieces, such as Eric Jourdan’s contemporary seating range Harry, coupled  ...

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LDF10: My Tent Highlights

Another day another event! Yes it was a very busy weekend with just too many fantastic events happening at the same time. I never really thought of the idea of clones until this very weekend, but seeing as that wasn’t an option I dragged myself to as many events as possible and I am so glad that I did!  I am ecstatic that I managed  ...

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LDF10: My Origin Highlighs

You’ve got to love the Origin Craft Fair held in Old Spitafields Market, another one of the many events held last weekend. It is an anual showcase of original contemporary craft, a place that brings together 220 of the most innovative UK and international talent all in one place. It offers visitors a rare chance to buy directly from the  ...

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LDF10: Gust Of Wind

Late Friday night at the V&A was fantastic. It was packed with enthusiasts and so many amazing things to see. My favourite was of course the long awaited installation by Paul Cocksedge, ‘Gust of Wind’. Flying sheets of corian were installed as if they were fluttering across the hallway at the V&A. The installation featured  ...

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LDF10: 100% Design Highlights

This weekend was a rather busy one, with LDF sadly drawing to a close, I scurried along to all the top events happening in London. First stop: 100% Design! This was phenemonal with such an amazing showcase of talent. Here are some of my highlights of the event. (click image to enlarge) 1.Rothschild &Bickers. 2.Channels. 3.MacMaster Design.  ...

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LDF10: A Night With Conran

I had a fabulous time last night at the Conran shop for the Emeco event. The place was absolutely buzzing and it was just pure fun.  I loved the Emeco chairs, comfortable, quirky and very green friendly. Each chair is made out of at least 111 recycled plastic bottles which originate from Coca-Cola’s recycling plant in South  ...

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LDF10: Once Upon A Dream

Are you suffering from insomnia? feeling jet-lagged? Well perhaps you should stop by the Andaz Liverpool Street lounge during the London Design Festival. Here you will find the most amazing installation by French designer, Mathieu Lehanneur. It is a clever sleeping capsule called ‘Once Upon A Dream’ which was presented for the  ...

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LDF10: Rivoluzione

If you happen to wonder around the Brompton District during the London Design Festival then do pass by the Bibendium courtyard. It will be hard not to miss the pretty display of striking suspension lights from Murano glass company, Mediterraneo with their installation called ‘Rivoluzione’. These remarkable lights made out of Murano  ...

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LDF10: Cappellini At The V&A

Have you gone to see Cappellini at the V&A? Well it is an absolute must for it portrays the finest influence on British design. A fantastic display of Italian design guru Giulio Cappellini’s collaborations with a number of British designers including Tom Dixon, Jasper Morrison, Barber Osgerby and more recently Raw Edges. This is a  ...

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LDF10: Tables and Chairs

I managed to get myself down to one of my favourite stores in London, Few and Far to have a sneak peek at all of the exciting things happening down there. In Partnership with Priscilla Carluccio, the Crafts Council presents ‘Tables & Chairs: new contemporary voices in wood’. An exhibition showcasing some of the best furniture makers at  ...

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