Rosemary Milner has the most beautiful screen printed wallpaper, books and fabrics! She is a delightfully talented surface pattern designer from England who recently graduated from art school and clearly has a huge future ahead of her, evident the moment you visit her website. She loves traditional methods of printing and production and craft so she’s keen on things that most of us love — like hand stitching, hand etching, silk-screen printing and lino illustration. Rosemary’s current collections are inspired by flora and fauna with historical narratives.
Her woodland animals, British birds and botany, alongside her own fresh interpretation of them, are quite sweet and charming. There is almost a fairytale-like quality to them, they remind me classic books, picnics in the park and freshly picked daisies. Her embroidery collection and wallpapers are my person favorite. I love the tactile element – stitched fabrics and papers, vintage notions, found items and hand stitched motifs — all things that I absolutely love.
Rosemary is available for commissions and is even open to the idea of extending her designs for the mass market into linens and furnishings. I’m excited to see where she lands someday — such a great future ahead for Miss Rosemary, I’m sure.
I so like, like, like this! Quick someone, I need a like button! :)
(images: rosemary milner)
After writing about Store Without a Home earlier, I had to further investigate those amazing paper alarm clocks and now I’ve discovered their maker, Korean design studio Joon & Jung. Also based in the Netherlands, Joon & Jung is a conceptual product design studio based in Eindhoven. Their designs are intriguing and so very special because their work is abstract yet practical and there is an obvious story behind each and every design. Joonsoo Kim (Joon) and Jungyou Cho (Jung) met while they were students at the Design Academy Eindhoven and they’ve been working together since 2008.
“Our experiences of studying design in Korea and the Netherlands give a unique affection to concrete our philosophy and aesthetic. Especially, the influence of Dutch Design made us a storyteller with a form language and our design identity more strongly.”
What imagination! You can purchase many of the Joon & Jung creations at Store Without a Home in Amsterdam.
(images: joon & jung)
I recently had a chat with Jan from Martensen Jones Interiors and she arranged to have all of these beautiful images from their portfolio sent my way to inspire decor8 readers today. I also asked her a few questions about Martensen Jones in Dallas, which has been in practice for four years, to learn more about this design studio and so you can find my questions and her replies below.
First, a little about the lovely ladies behind the firm. “Lisa Martensen and Jan Jones have each worked in the advertising, editorial, and retail industry for over 25 years as make-up, fashion, and interior stylists. Lisa has a degree in Interior Design and Jan has a BFA in Art History.”
What inspires you both? FASHION! Also movies, travel… staying in beautifully designed hotels, museums, architecture, nature: the colors of the sky and water. Who are some of your favorite interior designers? Vincente Wolf, John Saladino, Susan Ferrier, Suzanne Kasler, Thomas O’Brien, David Hicks, Billy Baldwin, Michael Taylor and John Dickinson.
What are some quick design tips you can give decor8 readers today?
- Go with white slipcovered sofas… the easiest to maintain because they don’t fade and can be laundered and bleached.
- Every room needs black and punches of WHITE.
- Every chair needs a place to set a drink.
- If you can’t afford good art, buy a great mirror.
- Never buy an antique unless you can use it.
- Seagrass is like a classic pair of khakis.
- Never underestimate good accessories…they are like a great pair of shoes!
- Skirts on upholstered furniture make a room less nervous.
- Even a period room needs a mod piece to shake it up.
- Buy good quality and buy once.
- Educate yourself.
“They attribute their vision and sense of style in their design of interior spaces to their extensive travels, passion for found objects, and experience behind the camera.”
Ladies can you please give us a list of trends that are currently hot…
- White French plaster
- Wallpaper
- Brutally modern lighting
- Cerused oak
- Modern wicker
- European rustic
- Jade green
- Bollywood glamour
- Navy blue
- All shades of pink
- All shades of gray
“Their eclectic approach is classic, contemporary, global, and comfortable which often results in pairing a pedigreed antique with an economical piece. The final product can result in rooms that are timeless, have style and are fresh and personal.”
Thanks for visiting us today on decor8 and thank you for the tips and the gorgeous glimpses into your portfolio.
(images: blue/green kids room: Manny Rodriquez and all others: Steve Karlisch)
I recently spotted Massucco Warner Miller Design and had to give you a glimpse of their portfolio as they have such swanky (yet warm and livable) rooms that I’m really liking… If you’re keen on color and pattern, you may enjoy these spaces too. I have a feeling that this firm has a real love affair with one of my favorite color combos – orange and blue!
Interior designers Julie Massucco, Melissa Warner, and Carrie Miller make up the firm of Massucco Warner Miller which has three locations on the west coast — in LA, Seattle and San Francisco. They are popping up on lots of blogs and magazines lately and for good reason — these three ladies are a talented triple threat. I love seeing talented woman working together and making a difference and even though some may call interior design shallow or materialistic I call it essential — a great home that reflects your tastes and passions, one that supports your health and well-being, well this is not a vain pursuit and does make a huge impact on your life. I find their designs welcoming, whimsical and fresh. It’s hard to not feel happy in rooms like these!
Today I was reading One Kings Lane and noticed that these three ladies gave some very valuable tips on decorating that I think you may find helpful.
Would you like to know their top 5 tips?
1. When scheming a room, select the fabrics and furniture you love before choosing paint colors. You can always find paint that works with your favorite fabric.
2. Buy the best-quality upholstery you can afford. A well-made sofa will last for years and can be recovered over and over again if you desire a change.
3. Keep a small tape measure and list of your ideal artwork sizes with you. You never know when you’ll spot the perfect piece while traveling or out and about.
4. Before purchasing furniture, place blue painter’s tape on the floor to visualize its actual size. A 90″ sofa looks good in the store but might overwhelm your living room.
5. Size an area rug based on room dimensions, not just a furniture grouping. A larger area rug helps a space feel bigger and makes better use of the room. A good rule of thumb is to allow 6″-12″ of flooring to show between the wall and the rug edge.
Hope that you’ve enjoyed learning about these designing women today!
(images: massucco warner miller design)
I first found out about Gary Spain in House Beautiful magazine — he is an interior designer based in San Francisco who has some lovely homes in his portfolio that you and I can peek in on today. His work gives a fresh twist to more traditional furnishings and I like how well he layers textures, patterns and colors because the results are welcoming and cozy but also a bit decadent and luxurious.
What elements in these rooms do you appreciate? I like the brown bathroom with that old-fashioned toilet (I know, right — of all things to pick out I like the toilet! LOL) and the round white coffee table with the black base along with all of that pink and black — pretty!
(images: gary spain)
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