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By: Bowie Style,
on 12/1/2016
I spent a couple of hours in Bristol last week and managed to take a look at some of the shops in Park Street like 'Rise' and 'Guild' and also popped into the Arnolfini Gallery. I mainly visited book and record stores but still managed to find some inspiring prints and patterns. Here are my snaps from the day featuring mainly book covers, some cards and wrap, and a smattering of homewares.
By: Bowie Style,
on 11/18/2016
Whilst in Selfridges last Friday I found they had an Anthropologie concession so it was a nice chance to snap some of their latest products. Anthropologie have been working with an artist I really admire : Starla Michelle who creates the most beautifully colourful flowers and animals. Her artworks have been used on textiles, plates, wall art and an entire alphabet of pretty monogrammed mugs. I
By: Bowie Style,
on 10/6/2016
This particular print below caught my eye in Marks & Spencer. The dark flower pattern is called 'Loft Floral' and features on a mug in this stacking set as well as on cushions, curtains, trays, aprons, plates and towels - along with a family of three other complimentrary patterns
By: Bowie Style,
on 9/29/2016
Orla Kiely has done it again and created another wonderful licensing deal for her prints. This is time it is with UK retailer Halfords to produce a series of bicycles, bike accessories, and camping gear. Orla's designs now appear on everything from saddle covers, to tents and, enamel mugs. Branded under the Orla Kiely diffusion label 'Olive and Orange' (named after her labradoodle dog) there
By: nicole,
on 5/8/2016
By: nicole,
on 4/18/2016
By: Bowie Style,
on 4/11/2016
Andrea Müller is an Australian-German textile/graphic designer who is passionate about quirky illustrations, fabric and sewing. Andrea is currently based in Munich, but her influences are varied as she grew up in Australia and then lived in Berlin for 14 years. Andrea works as a surface pattern designer under the studio label Jolijou (French for pretty playful) and she licenses designs with
By: nicole,
on 4/5/2016
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By: Bowie Style,
on 2/23/2016
These striking ceramic designs are from Superliving a Danish design brand founded in 2009 by married couple Anette Stabel and Jesper Binger. This Copenhagen based design duo are inspired by the organic shapes and colours from the 1950's and 60's and have made this style, with a natural Scandinavian sensibility, a signature look through all their products. Superliving's range includes tableware,
By: Bowie Style,
on 2/19/2016
I was really touched last week to receive a surprise gift from designer/maker Jane Foster. Jane said she had thought of me when David Bowie died and knew I must be feeling down - so to cheer me up she created a Bowie Fan Doll. It was a lovely thought and came along with a fab Bear card and striking Scandi Bird print. Thank you Jane ! Receiving a lovely gift from Jane made me want to check
By: Bowie Style,
on 2/19/2016
Also at Make International you will find the work of East London designer Becky Baur. Becky's graphic fruits and cute characters feature on mugs and glasses. She also has her own online webshop selling products such as notebooks, tote bags, cards, trays, and much more. Catching my eye were these fab new rabbit posters (above & below) which give a nod to the 1980's using the latest trend for
By: Bowie Style,
on 12/8/2015
I wanted to showcase some of the cute designs in Japanese company Decole's latest collections. First up are the lovely graphic birds and trees of the Pichicu Pachic mugs and teapots... And these cute mugs are from their Scandinavian Style Mina Sopo collection... And for children's melamine there is the super cute Aurinko range... And also for
By: Bowie Style,
on 11/17/2015
Talking of The Printed Peanut, illustrator Louise Lockheart has released two new cup designs. Called 'Folk Life Plants' and 'Folk Life' they were handmade and screen printed in Stoke on Trent, England andat least 12 people are involved in the making of each cup. The designs were influenced by folk art and traditional quilt patterns, and were created by Louise using paper cut outs. As seen
By: Bowie Style,
on 11/1/2015
Cherith Harrison is a designer and printmaker from Edinburgh who has created a range a Scottish themed products. Cherith's unique home and gift range feature wild rabbits, birds, foxes and her own Scottie dog in tea towels, shopping bags, mugs and greetings cards. The designs all began as screen prints which Cherith illustrates and prints herself and were then adapted onto product. You can
By: Bowie Style,
on 10/19/2015
Also new from Magpie comes a collection designed by Sarah Young called Wildwood. Sarah is a designer, illustrator and printmaker who works with lino and wood cuts and screen printing. She is based in Brighton on the South Coast of England and used folk art influences to create a collection inspired by woodland creatures. The Wildwood range for Magpie includes plates, coasters, mugs, and storage
By: Bowie Style,
on 9/7/2015
Fashion label Joules have unveiled their new Home and Stationery products for Autumn Winter 2015. Highlights include floral notebooks and new kitchen textiles. Also standing out is stylish new bedding that features a grey base with pops bright of colour print in a collection that mixes bold florals with contemporary stripes. You can see the whole of their AW15 Home range online now at Joules.
By: Bowie Style,
on 8/12/2015
Wild & Wolf have teamed up with the V&A Museum to create a range of patterned gift and garden products. The are tools, pots, mugs, vases, gloves and watering cans featuring mid century prints taken from the museum's archive. The first (above & below) is Palamos designed by Sylvia Chalmers in 1953. This is followed by Kite Strings by David Parsons designed in 1956 for Heals. The final design is
By: Bowie Style,
on 7/16/2015
Ooh La La are a stationery brand based in Seoul, Korea. Their designs mix retro motifs and florals with quirky characters with graphic influences from the 1970's and 80's. Products include Notebooks, mugs, bags, fabric pouches, pens and more. I searched all around the web to check out their colourful creations and during my research found a UK stockist here.
By: Bowie Style,
on 5/20/2015
Today is 'Habitat Day' when this top UK design store store offers 25% off everything online and in stores. So i thought it would be a great excuse for us to look at some of their latest Spring Summer 2015 prints and patterns. I especially fell for these stylised birds on their 'Pennie' cushion and tote bag (above) and the simple semi circles and subtle colours of their 'Odeon' design on a
By: Bowie Style,
on 3/4/2015
Cordello Home is a brand all about 'design, pattern, colour' and bringing it to life on everyday homeware products. Their patterns are all created using the iconic heart symbol and the name Cordello was born out of two Italian words Cuore (heart) and Modello (pattern). The company's founder Kate Shaw is a lover of all things Italian - especially the sense of style. The Cordello Home
By: Bowie Style,
on 2/26/2015
Today's posts are all about paying tribute to the amazing work of Sanna Annukka for Marimekko. We start with one of Sanna's latest prints for the Finnish fabric legends called 'Kukuluuruu' (meaning 'peek a boo') which was inspired by the rich wildlife found in the forests of Scandinavia. Sanna's super styled animals are covered in vibrant coloured geometric shapes and gorgeous details with
By: Bowie Style,
on 2/24/2015
The latest designs from Darling Clementine are now online at Artsy Modern. The 'Pickles' range features Tins, Tea Towels, Porcelain, and a 2015 calendar, all designed by the Norwegian design agency founded by Tonje Holand and Ingrid Reithaug. Their playful, modern home décor products are inspired by the past and their Scandinavian design heritage.The products retail at Artsy Modern from between
By: Bowie Style,
on 2/2/2015
Martha and Hepsie are two sisters who design and sell illustrated homewares, stationery and gifts with pops of colour and character that are all made in Britain. Under the label Martha & Hepsie Ltd their current product portfolio includes lampshades, cushions, ceramics, prints, notebooks, gift tape and greetings cards. Martha graduated with a BA (Hons) in Textile Design and Hepsie in Fashion
By: Bowie Style,
on 1/15/2015
Tesco will also be going for geometric designs this spring summer and in one collection teaming them up with stylised bird illustrations. Here is a sneak preview of some of their forthcoming designs which will be in stores and online soon.
By: Bowie Style,
on 12/9/2014
Designer Mel Smith has created a bold and retro styled set of Christmas cards for 2014. Mel is offering them separately or as mixed sets of six cards in her Etsy shop. She also has a new collection called 'Travel Bug - Morocco' which went on sale for the first time last week at Made in Clerkenwell. Available as a range of tableware inspired by her adventures in Marrakesh, with a palette
