Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Lighting: Katundu

Inspiration

I have just been sent some images of beaded lighting from Katundu, love them and will be definitely ordering some of their floor lamps for projects I have on.  

All of Katundu products are handmade from their little workshop on Likoma Island in Malawi by ladies and men from the local orphanage.  
I used to work there so it holds a special place in my heart.
www.katundu.net


 

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Zambia Interiors

Interiors
 
I have just got from 2 weeks working on interiors projects in Zambia. 
The first week I was working with a new construction company who are promoting Eco design through the houses they build and I am working with them on the finishes of the first house they are in the process of building. 
Its in a really nice area just out of Lusaka, so lots of greenery and land around them.
 
Zambian style of a quick charcoal drawing on the floor to mark where the vanities and loo should go

I am keeping the colour scheme neutral and light but with lots of natural texture and a bit of contrast with ebony tones 
Wide plank oak veneered flooring and Bone coloured cemcrete plastered walls and floors.  A touch of patterned tiles and some contrast of black and white....
Watch this space....
In meanwhile, some inspiration images below



Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Jewellery - 36 Boutiques

Jewellery

36 Boutiques have just launched SOUL Jewellery on their site.  Have a look at the link below - Cool pictures!


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Monday, March 18, 2013

Boho Bedrooms

Inspiration

Loving these bedrooms with a twist of Boho
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Painted and unusual bedheads and frames

  
 

Love this tiling in the bedroom - works well as a signature wall or border

Something unexpected for a headboard - Moroccan copper tea trays
 

 Love this bedside stool


Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Inspiration: Maputo baskets

Inspiration

I have just got back from a whistlestop trip to Mozambique.  I am wokring on the interiors of a new camp there.
Whilst in Maputo I came across these beautiful trees of hanging baskets, love.

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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Jewellery - Handcut brass



Jewellery

Handcut brass designs with assorted semi-precious stones and crystals

R300/pair
 

Jewellery - Beaded necklaces

Jewellery

Chunky beaded necklaces made from wooden beads and assorted African trade beads
R250


White wooden beads with recycled glass beads
 

 White wooden beads with recycled glass beads and Ethiopian silver plated beads
 White wooden beads with assorted Maasai trade beads