Went down to London this week for the Clerkenwell Design Week Shows.
Loads of things to see on the design front, however I spotted this beautiful duck-egg blue Vespa parked in one of the streets. 

                 Also spotted was this gorgeous vintage VW Camper Van.

                                             Classic Design !

A colourful wake up....

I just woke up this morning, very mellow from last night’s fantasy epic movie (Solomon Kane) and a glass of rose (ok it was 2 glasses).

Very nice sunny morning - I went outside to leave some recycling in my outhouse and there it was - a large parcel. I was so confused … “I didn’t order anything” I thought. It was well wrapped and difficult to open, just open it a bit and saw the word “COLOUR”. Now even more confused I had to get a big knife to finish opening the parcel!

Inside were three  inspirational architectural books about colour and a magazine in time- line style  - all by the late Tom Porter.

Ok time for fresh ground coffee……

What an inspirational morning .The books were sent by his wife Andree along with a brief for a light design commission for her new apartment in France.

I just started work thinking and designing. I would like to have this light ready for Designers Resolutions 5 at Antenna Nottingham and exhibit it along with the books I received.

Andree is delighted to exhibit this light as it is in memory of Tom Porter and celebrates his work as a Designer Architect and colour expert. 

From 19th May the V & A Museum is celebrating `Ballgowns: British Glamour since 1950'

an exhibition of beautiful ballgowns, red carpet evening dresses and catwalk showstoppers from more than 60 designers including Alexander McQueen, Zandra Rhodes and Catherine Walker. 

Many of these gowns have been designed for and worn by royalty and celebrities alike.

Don't worry if you can make it to the V & A this month  - the exhibition runs until January 2013.

Why not check out Craft & Design Month May 2012 ? This is a national celebration of designers, makers and small creative businesses which runs throughout the month of May.

If you are looking for events or want to organise an event you can list them here for free.

Meanwhile the Craft & Design blog has all the up to date info on Craft & Design Month 2012

Check out this fabulous and sexy silver-tangle necklace from Driftwood Beach Jewellery - our newest item to appear on the Dezigne shop.

It would look great with either your favourite jeans and leather jacket outfit for a casual weekend look or wear it to glam up that little black dress! 

It has a mix of chains and chunky beads and a pretty heart just to add a touch of femininity.

We also have a heart charm bracelet which goes very well with this necklace. It has silver cube beads, crystal rondelles, a mix of heart charms including a silver grey Murano glass heart.

Enjoy!