100% Norway

Actually, I am only 50%. Norway, that is. The other 50% are Northern Irish. Not the most common of combos, but it works for my sister and me.

But this is about 100% Norway, which will be presenting 33 of Norway's most talented designers at Tent London, the international design event that forms part of London Design Festival. Tent London will take place at The Old Truman Brewery in East London from tomorrow.

My immediate favourites from the exhibition catalogue are these beautiful pieces by Andreas Bergsaker

 Beech 'Piedistallo' table lamp

 

Beech 'Blossom' accessories tray with mirror, lamp and magnifying mirror

 

Aluminium 'Pendini' dimmable pendant lights

 

You can find more information about 100% Norway here

London Design Week - Easter Inspiration

I had high hopes for my visit to London Design Week at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour a few weeks ago, and it certainly was an impressive collection of interior design shops, but not really an exhibition as I had expected (do your homework better next time Anne...). I struggled to take photos as virtually all the beautiful displays were window displays, and as such behind glass full of light reflections. Tricky, as there were a lot of colours and details that I wanted to capture.

One of the first displays that caught my eye was this one from a shop selling tableware, and I think it illustrates beautifully that plain white china is the ultimate choice, as you can accessorise and style it for any season or event.

The mood throughout was elegant and very highly polished, it felt like wandering through a hotel with lots of beautiful compartments. So this 'casual' display of felt, burlap and damask together in the Elitis window was cute in a 'we don't take ourselves too seriously, mais ne touchez pas' kind of way