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home: event [ homeware launch ] 

home: event [ homeware launch ] 

The London Design Festival spans across our capital with launches, exhibitions, shows, talks, events, shopping, workshops and shows. It is a frenzy of activities with chances to hear, see and experience all that is new in design this season.

For lovely soft furnishings catch the launch of gorgeous homewares from Wallace Sewell in the Islington store. 



Established in the early 90’s the duo behind this firm favourite British brand are still producing incredible quality contemporary designs in fabrics and soft furnishings. 

‘During the London Design Festival, UK based woven textile design duo Wallace Sewell will be launching their new Autumn Winter 2016 scarf and interior collection. 

To mark the launch of their new collection Wallace Sewell will be opening their shop and studio for a special event on Tuesday 20 September from 6pm to 9pm and offering 10% off on all scarves, throws and cushions purchased that evening.

This will be a fun event in the coveted Islington Design District with drinks and nibbles and a chance to meet the design team behind this iconic British brand. Other shops in the area such as Timorous Beastie and Twentytwentyone will also be open.’



For more information please email studio@wallacesewell.com or go to:
www.londondesignfestival.com

www.islingtondesigndistrict.com

home: event [ pop brixton ]

home: event [ pop brixton ]

The London Design Festival is almost upon us [ 17th – 23Rd Sept ] and one of the must see places to visit this year is Pop Brixton and it’s DESIGN UNBOXED series of events. Bringing together design, fashion, food , music and more.

‘Designed and built by Carl Turner in 2015, Pop Brixton is.now home to a unique community of entrepreneurs, makers, designers, chefs and artists. This creative assortment of recycled shipping containers, timber structures and greenhouses is now home to 55 loral, independent businesses. Design Unboxed will.unpack the stories and passions within this community, exploring the many aspects of design that influence our members and the wider community in Brixton. From fashion and furniture to graphics and architectur, Pop Brixton’s week long series of events encourages the public to participate in workshops, discussions and performances touching on many fields of design. Learn craft and design skills with hands-on workshops, attend fashion shows, create your own artwork or debate design with expert panels.’

The London Design Festival 

Head to Popbrixton.org to see all the different events on offer.

home: event [ pop up shop ] 

home: event [ pop up shop ] 

We love the beautiful range of crafted products from Made by Mrs M with the illustrated fabrics, designed and used to create all the wonderful items, all inspired by architecture and London. 

In September, the brand will be popping up in London’s West Elm store for a two day pop up store where you can very our hands on the incredible range and see the new Autumn collection 

At : West Elm, 209 Tottenham Court Road W1T 7PN London, United Kingdom

10 + 11 Septrmber 2016 / 10-6pm 

”Based on the South London/Surrey border, Kate designs a range of patterns for fabric, which she also uses to illustrate a selection of complementary products. Kate has been striving for some time to ensure that all items are UK made, and all of her new products now achieve this aim. Fabrics and mugs are printed in the UK by small companies, while Kate makes all other products herself from her studio.

Whether you’re looking for unique, mid-century inspired fabrics for your next project; a limited edition product as a gift or to add a jolt of colour to your home; or even to commission a one off item; Kate can help and provides a fast, friendly service.”

home: event [ DIY stationary ]

home: event [ DIY stationary ]

Create modern stationary to suit your style by attending a Project Craft workshop at Paperchase [ London ]. For £15 you will master the art of notebook customisation, exploring a variety of styles, mixing different materials creating a notebook with an abstract and contemporary design.

A selection of dates are available, as well as a variety of other workshops to choose from. 

Head to paperchase.co.uk or eventbrite.co.uk to purchase tickets.

home: event [ print and sewing workshop ] 

home: event [ print and sewing workshop ] 

We love Nikki McWilliams and her amazing cushion and accessory collection that even though this is a workshop to make a clutch (from her original cushion designs) we couldn’t help but want to shout about it. These tickets will sell out first. 

Click HERE to get tickets for this super workshop being held at West Elm, London. 

We love how West Elm supports small brands and businesses and gives them great opportunities.

When: Thursday 1st September / 6pm – 8.30pm

Where: West Elm, Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7PN
Tickets: £35

home: event [ midcentury east ]

home: event [ midcentury east ]

Head to east london this October to visit another brilliant Modern Shows event. Get hold of some fantastic mid century pieces with some of Europe’s best dealers in furniture, ceramics, glassware, fabrics and much more.

If you like a bit of Eames, Jacobsen and Bertoia then this is the place for you. This time not only can you explore all the usual great offerings, but you can marvel at the Grade II listed Haggerston School. This is Erno Goldfinger’s only secondary school built between 1964 and 1965.

Sunday 9th Oct 2016

10am – 4pm

Tickets £10

Check modernshows.com for ticket info.

home: event [ The BFG dream jars trail ] 

home: event [ The BFG Dream Jars Trail ] 

We don’t always stay inside appreciating great interiors. Sometimes we need an excuse to travel around and appreciate great buildings and architecture from the outside. 

The BFG Dream Jar Trail gives us the opportunity to do just that with this magical search in and out of many of the best buildings and areas of London. 

Did the BFG lose these jars on some night time expedition? Who knows , but this is a great chance to search and see our capital. 

Grab the map and get searching. Hiding places include Harrods (check out their interiors department!)and gorgeous Libertys (their staircase alone is a dream!), pass by Buckingham Palace and be in awe of the greatest house of them all, admire St Pauls cathedral for its historic architecture and appreciate the Barbican for its midcentury glory (with their glorious conservatory being a must-see). 
Trail running til the end of August 

home: event [ designjunction ]

home: event [ designjunction ]

We are are coming up to a busy time of year as some of the major design exhibitions and shows launch. Alongside the exhibitions 100% Design and London Design Fair [ both part of the bigger London Design Festival ] is flagship show designjunction.

Now it’s new location in King’s Cross, London [ named the King’s Cross Creative Quarter ] it will be bigger and better than ever. Spread over four areas you can discover over 200 brands from interior, product design and architecture presenting their new collections.

‘ launching this September, the King’s Cross Creative Quarter #KXCQ is and exciting new initiative – bringing together temporary exhibitions, restaurants, architectural landmarks and renowned cultural institutions. ‘

Cubitt House 

Cubitt House will be home to more that 70 design brands each showing cutting – edge furniture, accessories and lighting.

‘ Cubitt House is located directly adjacent to UAL Central Saint Martins on Lewis Cubitt Square, named after the pioneering engineer who originally designed King’s Cross train station ‘

The Canopy 

The Canopy will be a temporary pop – up venue for 70 luxury retail brands. Shop from renowned design labels including fashion accessories, textiles, stationary, ceramics and technology.

‘ situated beneath the heritage – protected wrought iron structure, expect The Canopy to have designjunction’s signature industrial aesthetic. ‘

Granary Square 

The centrally located Granary Square will be transformed by 8 bespoke red houses, each filled with immersion design concepts. The houses will be home to installations, creative projects and live activity.

‘ on Wednesday 21st September the highly anticipated designjunction opening party will take over Granary Square to create a festival – like experience including pop – up bars, street food vendors and live DJ sets.’

The Crossing 

This space runs through Granary Building and the entrance to University of Arts London. The Crossing will house interactive installations, live demonstrations and visitor registration.

The stunning five storey space links Cubitt House and The Canopy allowing visitors to reach destinations with ease.

22nd – 25th Sept 2016

1 Granary Square

King’s Cross

LONDON

N1C 4AA

Get tickets in advance [ £12 ] by visiting designjunction.co.uk or buy tickets on the day for £15.

home: event [ Open House London ] 

home: event [ Open House London ] 

For two days a year in September, London opens up some of it’s best architectural secrets in the annual Open House London. For over 25 years we have had the privilege and excitement to be able to look inside, learn and appreciate the inner workings and designs of many of London’s greatest buildings that for the rest of the time remain a secret and closed to the public. It’s a pleasure and an eye opener to see inside, be educated and get a look behind closed doors of anything from disused theatres to historic homes to business hubs. 

They say;

Open House was started in 1992 as a small, not-for-profit organisation to promote public awareness and appreciation of the capital’s building design and architecture. The intention was to open up London’s splendid buildings to the general public who don’t otherwise have access. We saw this as a way of helping the wider community to become more knowledgeable, engage in dialogue and make informed judgements on architecture.

Get a chance to see for yourself on September 17th & 18th 2016

From mid August the schedule will be available to view online of all open houses. A few locations are ballot ticketed and have  already been allocated but the majority are open – no tickets required! 

Previous year’s experiences include The Royal College of Physicians, Subterranean Light, the Fitzrovia Chapel and the Alexandra Palace abandoned theatre (now being brought back to life through grants) 

This successful event has now spread to over 30 cities across the world offering the same unique experiences with their great architecture and hidden buildings. 

home: event [ mid century and more ]

home: event [ mid century and more ]

This evening event is perfect for Mid Century Lovers looking for advice and inspiration for decorating the home. Hannah Russell, co-founder and CEO of LayerHome; John Cluroe and Russell Whithehead, the couple behind design blog 2 Lovely Gays; and Emma Morely, founder of Trifle Creative will be at the Hoxton Hotel, Holborn to chat practical ways to bring stylish preloved design influences into your home, plus the next big trends and designers to look out for.

This talk is free and tickets available from Eventbrite.co.uk or Hoxtown.com

July 26th 2016 / 6.30pm