Moody Hues

I know, I know. I sound like a broken record. . . Except I don’t say it enough, really, to employ that cliche. Still, I am sad, sorry, sickened and a whole bunch of other words beginning with S at how I have let this blog go. That’s where the broken record bit comes in with promises of how things will be better and I am truly hoping they will be.

And with London’s Design Festival happening around me, what better way to reacquaint myself with my readers, this space and {soppy, I know}, my dreams. So I am getting right back on that horse and immersing myself in my first love: DESIGN.

Today, just to gently ease my way in, it’s dark wall colours because I bloody love them. They’re calm, moody and pack a whole lot of design punch. Since I last graced you with my presence, I have moved. I now live in a house. A whole house and I am in love with the space and its diversity but I am, ever so slightly, paralysed, by indecision about what to do; how to decorate. I am quite certain, though, that dark walls are my way forward. That and Design Junction tomorrow evening.

Until then enjoy dark walls and, just between me and you, – dark walls and floor and ceiling or just one of the above? Answers below, please. I’m for all out darkness which, I guess, makes me one hell of a moody Hughes.

Above images from here and if you want a little more moody hues check out this home – happens to be a nearly neighbour (I’m ten minutes away-okay?) and someone who runs a pretty darn fine vintage homeware’s shop.

How Do I Love Thee? With awesome people: Vikki King

Last week I was lucky enough to spend an afternoon with one awesome lady, Vikki KIng. Bias aside (she’s a fabulous friend), Vikki is a talented lady with a background to make most of us incredibly envious. After studying at The London College of Fashion, Vikki worked as a fabrication artist on a variety of impressive shows and movies. From Harry Potter to The Royal Hunt of the Sun to His Dark Materials and much, much more; her repertoire is immense and her gift, dazzling. When I met her last week she was kind enough to show me around her studio and talk work, both past and present, and show me some photos of projects she has been involved with in theatre and in the interior design vein. I loved seeing her back in 2001 busily working and discussing her plans for what’s next. Best of all, though, was being in the presence of her and her kitten, Willow Ninja, who chilled the whole time I was there.

Vikki doesn’t have a website (but it’s coming soon [I cannot wait]) and if you wish to contact her about a potential project do so through here.