“On the surface, these images are quite beautiful. They appear elegantly simple and accessible, evoking, perhaps, the silent tranquility that one might feel after a fresh snowfall. Beneath the surface, however, there is a subtle tension. Like fine haiku, each … Continue reading
vintage postcard | redline marble and hammered brass earrings | agate and opal slab | silk, brass and pink opal necklace My fascination with Italian cathedrals and churches doesn’t appear to be fading any time soon. An old postcard of … Continue reading
Spring/Summer inspiration courtesy of Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Karl Blossfeldt, Stella McCartney Resort 2011, artwork by Alexandros Vasmoulakis and Robert John Thornton. Please click on an image for further information and links to the source.
bleeding prints / inky illustrations by irana / gradient colour / prismatic effects / rorschach inkblots / surreal landscapes by ƒenk / leaking light by paper.lilies / bornite and smoky quartz paintings by carlybird / oil rainbow by christopher landin / colourful georgette dresses from akris spring 2009 / hand dyed fabric swatches / Attempts … Continue reading
A constant source of inspiration, natural history is not only an interesting subject but also a feast for the eyes. Too excessive for one post, I’ll begin with minerals, crystals and patterns from the past. Fool’s gold: The scientific name for … Continue reading
Some of the things that have been inspiring me of late. Image credits: please click an image for further information or a link to the original source
I spent my day finishing off new products for the store and ended it struggling to take photographs in the dark…..how is it too dark to take photographs at 3 in the afternoon? Oh Winter. I’m definitely getting a super … Continue reading
Inspiration: science | nature | blurry prints | molecular structures | insect armour | lab equipment | cut-out detailing | peter pan collars | belted & ruffled | micro sequins | nature’s iridescence | encrusted detailing | metamorphosis Science and nature collide … Continue reading
Inspiration. Valerie and Her Week of Wonders, 1970 Directed by Jiaromil Jires, the 1970 Czech film follows a 13 year old girl on the verge of womanhood. Dreamy scenes are blurred with nightmares, and it is never quite clear what is real and … Continue reading
Inspiration. garden florals 01 Herd Adventures flickr 02 Norman Jean Roy for Vogue US July 2009 | via sansartifice