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!

Craft in The City June 2012

Dezigne are pleased to announce that we will be attending Craft in the City at St. Mary's Church in Nottingham on 2nd June 2012 (Jubilee Weekend)

                        A Celebration of Historic and Contemporary Crafts

Summer or Winter?

So we are back into winter big time this week -last week everyone was basking in mediterranean temperatures and eating ice cream - now we are back in our coats, hats and scarves. Talking of scarves the Dezigne shop has some lovely soft and warm pashminas in gentle pastel colours to take you through spring.

We also have some lovely spring - like greetings cards by Julia Church Pyrography featuring these lovely butterfly designs -each one is unique.

Don't forget to keep checking the shop as we are constantly adding lovely new items !

Oh what a busy and inspiring weekend!

Oh what a busy and inspiring weekend! Seriously Plugged.....

Friday :

Preparing for Spring Ladies Lunch for Boutique 11 in Mapperley

Meeting with Juice Glass to discuss ideas and collect fantastic new glassware designs for the DEZIGNE shop.

Followed by visit to ZALISANDER to collect some new unique jewellery for tomorrow’s event.

At The Workshop working till very late. No time for drink.... night out cancelled

Saturday:

Very early start  took all !!!! the DEZIGNE shop to Belfry Hotel Nottingham to join Boutique 11

Fashion show – Lunch – Shopping and Entertainment.... Fab event very inspirational and a lot of thinking and ideas.

Sunday:

Early start ..... welcoming officially Bahia Yoga at The Workshop starting their very first teaching course of the year  and starting their new venture at The Workshop.

Time for coffee .....? Hmmm..... not

Monday:

I’m coming to London I am coming to London.......

Sorting out the passport for potential visit / attending the Florence Design Festival in May!!! How exiting!!

Carnaby street and Liberty’s for loads and loads of inspiration .........

At last coffee...... oh and bonus Earl Gray tea! At last!

Back to Notts ..... one pint .... and writing this ..... Must sleep some time must sleep .... very early start tomorrow ........

Everything was so inspirational......, New designs and ideas for Spring on their way....