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French Connection homes range
Accessories
French Connection is branching out into homewares, with it’s first collection due to launch at the end of March. So I’m giving you a sneak peeek. Alongside these candlesticks you’ll find bedding, textiles, ceramics and glassware all in lovely muted shades. Must say, I was mostly relieved to see that nothing bears the logo FCUK.
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‘YOU MAY HANG YOUR WALLS WITH TAPESTRY INSTEAD OF WHITEWASH PAPER; OR YOU MAY COVER THEM WITH MOSAIC; OR HAVE THEM FRESCOED BY A GREAT PAINTER: ALL THIS IS NOT LUXURY. IT IF BE DONE FOR BAUTY’S SAKE, AND NOT FOR SHOW; IT DOES NOT BREAK OUR GOLDEN RULE: HAVE NOTHING IN YOUR HOUSES WHICH YOU DO NOT KNOW TO BE USEFUL OR BELIEVE TO BE BEAUTIFUL.’
Quotes
William Morris, textile designer, artist & writer
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‘Xylotrupes Gideon Cicadicae’ photograph
Art
I believe the title means Siamese rhinoceros beetle or fighting beetle. It’s taken from photographer Emma Walker’s series ‘Assemblage of Improbable Insects’, which I absolutely adore. She’s also done ‘Assemblage of Beautiful Flowers’, which, as you might expect, focuses on flora and is just as eerily beautiful.
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Cloud Cuckoo Land pop-up exhibition
Art
Outline Editions, which sells prints by British graphic designers, has set up a selling exhibition at a temporary space on Newburgh St, London W1. This ‘The Cuckoo’ print is by Patrick Thomas, but you’ll also find works by Noma, James Joyce and Kate Moross.
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‘THE DETAILS ARE NOT THE DETAILS, THEY MAKE THE DESIGN.’
Quotes
Charles Eames, designer
Speaking of whom, have you seen this slightly random video in which rapper Ice Cube celebrates the Eames? Worth a watch.
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‘Love Letters’ print
Art
Bodie and Fou has added some nice new prints by Swedish duo One Must Dash to its range. This is my favourite.
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Paper birds
Art
I spotted a flock of these paper birds by Brit artist Maxine Greer in the Feb issue of ELLE Decoration. Too cute.