Neutral tones, rich texture and organic shapes.
I almost set off without a camera in the pouring rain but look at what a wet woodland walk can offer by way of inspiration for designers, artists and photographers!
Pattern inspiration
Bluebell Woods
Inspiration today begins with exploring in the Bluebell woods..
Wild Garlic
Bede the Bluebell Border..
Nature’s complementary colours
A luminous glimmer of light amongst the dark
Edge of the Meadow Silk Floral Scarf
A whimsical garden…
A walk through an English country garden inspired this limited edition silk scarf. There was something very magical and whimsical about the garden that I wanted to capture in this piece. A silk wrap, perfect for adding a vibrant touch to a tailored suit or dress. Think wedding, opera or garden party. When it is opened out to the full length of 200cm, the symmetrical layout is striking and drapes gracefully around the shoulders. Habotai silk is luxurious, extremely light and warm making it an elegant alternative to a cardigan ( with a dress ) or chunky scarf ( with jeans)
Full view
Looks elegant when paired with a cream tailored jacket. The vibrant mix of pastel and rich colours within the scarf, allows it to work with a range different colours
Wear it casually with a pair of jeans or chinos
Whimsical & elegant
If you would like to see more have a browse through our gallery….
Spring to the Edge of the Meadow
Spring to the Edge of the Meadow
Our double sided cotton scarves lined with chiffon, allow you to accessorise well into spring, wrapping up for cooler days, or adding a bright accent to an outfit.Each print is carefully designed with a lot of attention given to the overall composition so that it shows off the print to the max when it is worn.
The exclusive one off print makes it a unique, luxurious gift, or a special treat for yourself. Below is a collage of pictures revealing a glimpse into where my inspiration came from…mainly the glorious Hampshire countryside.
Turquoise Leaf Scarf
Spring Blossom Scarf
Berry Red Scarf
Berry Blue Scarf
Making the most of the sunshine for a photoshoot
At the edge of the meadow..
Bede on the deck
Spring foliage print samples
Springtime
Showing off the view from my desk!
A selection of cotton chiffon scarves
Wild Garlic
ooooh look matching socks…not staged I promise!
Experimenting with teasel from the meadow as a possible cushion print
New York Patterns
The Patterns & Reflections of NYC
34 hrs in NYC
Highlights include
A Walk on The Highline in the sunshine
Lunch at Santina’s
Central Park -standing in a park surrounded by trees & highrise
A performance of Don Carlos at The Met
A stroll through West Village on a Sunday afternoon -Bohochic street fashion
Lunch at The Spotted Pig
Urban Art on The Highline
Glass Reflections
West Village, elegant ironwork
The Chrysler Building and Grand Central Station
Clean, classical lines & light
Glass Reflections and Grid patterns
Buildings & Trees competing for height at Central Park NYC
Ice Patterns
Exploring Ice Fractals
Frozen Foam , Richmond N. Yorks
Mini Shards
Frost on Glass
A Culmination of Cultures
Here are a selection of pictures I took on a recent visit to India. When I design print & pattern here in the UK, I like to look at the elements of nature at work, for example light, texture, shadows and reflection. The photos below however, confirm that my bright colour palette is inherited from the motherland!
Marigold Decorations
Edge of the Meadow makes sense of two very different cultures working together in harmony.
Hello Autumn
Autumn is one of my favourite times of year. After a long summer of never ending green the elements start to change rapidly in a short space of time. Clear air, and intense light, bring out striking contrasts and we can enjoy deep shades of reds, orange and yellow.
Beautiful objects fall to the ground, not forgotten and happy to be found!
Autumn Finds
Reflections of a Pattern Geek
Two Images
First, reflections of a glass roof at The Royal Opera House before a performance of Falstaff
Second, distorted lines of a draining board whilst washing up.
One grand, one ordinary
Both Magnificent!
Reflections
Distorted reflections
A day out in London
London this summer is vibrant with colour, action and pattern. A break from the countryside drew my attention to manmade patterns and movement in the city. We were too busy dashing between numerous art galleries to pause and sketch so now I can’t wait to start drawing and composing from all these rhythmic shapes and colours.
Sonya Delaunay at the Tate Modern and the Summer Exhibition 2015 at the Royal Academy were a treat for colour fanatics!
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