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Seville – Cole and Son Wallpaper collection

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Prints and patterns are sure to instantly bring personality into your home and at the moment we are spending a lot of time in our houses staring at the same four walls. For a look that is sure to stand the test of time its best to choose a design in calming calming, natural colours; florals and botanicals work really well. Don’t be afraid to make a statement through, below is a beautiful collection from Cole and Son inspired bu Seville. Feast your eyes on the below.

Spanning over two millennia of royal heritage and a plethora of cultural fusions, the Andalusian capital of Seville is a captivating testament to the city’s lineage of diverse settlers. From its Phoenician foundation to Roman rule, and centuries of Islamic dynasties and Christian Castilian conquerors, came waves of unique crafts and traditions leaving an indelible mark upon the Iberian city port. SEVILLE captures all the ebullience of southern Spain.

https://www.cole-and-son.com/en/collection-720/

At once sprawling and serene, Jasmine & Serin Symphony is a contemporary update of a graceful Arts and Crafts-style print. Depicting ethereal birds perched among trailing jasmine vines, its flora and fauna create a subtle ombré as the design fans in gentle arcs across the wall.
Lola is a damask with a hidden secret; within the rolling scrolls and flowers of this archive print is one of Seville’s most iconic figures: the flamenco dancer.
The Triana neighbourhood is home to Seville’s famous ceramic workshops and potteries, filled with artisans creating the traditional, vibrant tiles seen throughout the city. 
Flourishing in Seville’s temperate climate, geraniums can be found adorning balconies as well as creating vibrant bursts of colour throughout parks and cultivated gardens. 
Covering palaces, chalky plaster walls and creating bright borders to parks and sun-soaked avenues, Bougainvillea is another of Seville’s vibrantly coloured flora. 
Alicatado, meaning a geometric mosaic of coloured glazed tiles, is the design studio’s interpretation of Seville’s famous azulejos.
Composed of a host of beautiful curved, swirling lines, Piccadilly is a classic tile print found throughout Seville, from the Alcazar’s tiled bench nooks, to restaurant walls and elaborate ceramic floors.
A cultural symbol of Spain and deeply entrenched within flamenco culture, the fan exudes romance and passion with its dramatic shape and versatile movement. 

Native to the tropics of South America, Angel’s Trumpet flourishes in the searing Sevillian heat of the Alcázar’s courtyards and city gardens.

Oranges are synonymous with Seville, with its city streets and courtyards teeming with fruit trees. 

All images are from cole-and-son.com Head over to the website to see the full collection and different colourways, they really are beautiful and inspiring… now to visit seville!

The Return of Chinoiserie

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chinoiserie wallpapers

Authentic fine art replicas from Allyson McDermott’s archive.

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The concept of ‘Chinese’ wallpapers originally came not from the East but from 18th Century Europe, with its passion for all things Oriental. Whether printed or hand painted, they brought an explosion of jewel-rich colour and naturalistic design to the smartest 18th Century walls. Chinoiserie hit yet another fashion peak in the 19th Century, inspired by The Royal Pavilion in Brighton and some of most opulent wall decorations ever seen.

Allyson McDermott has restored many important examples of 18th and 19th Century hand painted Chinoiserie papers in locations including The Royal Pavilion and Belvoir Castle… Inspired by these, she has now launched her own collection of authentic fine art replicas, recreated from her studio archive.

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The Kings Suite, Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire / Tim Stephen

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Printed to order in Allyson’s Gloucestershire studio, they use water based pigment inks and the highest quality acid free ‘Kozo’, a specialist traditional oriental paper. Capturing all the charm and subtlety of the hand painted originals, her Chinoiserie wallpapers and panels are individually produced to order, in bespoke sizes and colours. The finish too is bespoke, ranging from ‘as new’ to gently faded and distressed, giving an authentically antique look.

Allyson has restored many important examples of 18th and 19th Century hand painted Chinoiserie papers in locations including The Royal Pavilion and Belvoir Castle, etc.  Inspired by these, she has now launched her own collection of authentic fine art replicas, recreated from her studio archive. Gingko Garden available to order.

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Chinese Garden – Available to Order

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All images and content  provided by Allyson McDermott

Please visit for further information and greater fascination:  http://www.allysonmcdermott.com/chinoiserie

Clashing Prints

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Forget colour blocking, now it’s all about the pattern blocking!

Why choose one print when you can have two? Kitri Studio have combined bold naive florals with statement polka dots to bring a fresh take on this season’s hottest trend: patchwork prints!

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Rixo collection mixing florals and polka dots. Weather it’s a dress or styled with a skirt and top the trend for ‘pre-clashing clothes’ and pattern blocking is building up force.

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Mixing Polka dots and florals from high end designers to high street. Above are some examples from ASOS and Richard Quinn.

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On the A/W 2018 catwalk the half and half print was popular with Marni and in their Spring/Summer 2019 collection Sacai combined different clashing prints within garments.

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Marni a/w 2018 on Vogue.co.uk

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Richard Quinn Spring 2019 Ready To Wear on Vogue.co.uk

Sacai s/s 2019 on Vogue.co.uk

 

HOME FURNISHING TRENDS 2019 (part 2)

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Wanting to bring some energy into your interior spaces?

Well, here are some trend-led Print suggestions from SUBLITEX.

pursue play

‘In an era of uncertainty, political instability and environmental problems, we satisfy our need for optimism, escapism and creativity with playful activities. Playing helps us find meaning in the midst of chaos’

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escape reality

‘People escape everyday life by creating futuristic worlds.  They engage with a technology that enables them to have deeper, more sustainable experiences in daily life.  The result is digital tactility’

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Dior Tie Dyes

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Lightness, fluidity and femininity – the story for Dior’s most recent collection. Muted tones bleeding into more saturated hues, the collection of beautifully executed tie dye prints has really put Dior back on the map as a leading  originator of print trend.1

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https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/christian-dior-spring-summer-2019-collection

Sublitex have an extensive library of tie dye prints that they have coloured to reflect the colour trend exploited by Dior.

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Best of Pre Fall 2019

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As many of us emerge from the annual holiday hibernation our minds leap frog over the prospect of Spring Summer 2019 and turn towards planning our collections for Pre Fall 2019. The Print Affair are here to offer you our  favourite prints from the shows to quick start the process. Happy New Year to you all and welcome back!

Ulla Johnson

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Rusty ochres and earthy hues to compliment, the Ulla Johnson collection is a sophisticated colour palette with beautiful feminine prints. We love the wall covering chosen for the shoot as much as the fashion prints, complimenting the fresh vintage twist.

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With a varied collection of prints, Carolina Herrera combines animal, illustrated blooms and ditsies all in one. Pinks and burgundies are constants throughout keeping the colourpalette pretty and great for transitional months.

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Chloe have returned with a feminine winter BoHo look, typical of the French fashion house. The collection includes Sarasa and pretty florals entrenched with paisley, a great combination for the winter season.

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Featured earlier in the year on The Print Affair, Italian brand La Double J have now become a  highlight in the fashion week schedule. Bold colours and psychedelic pattern, the fashion brand certainly inject fun into the pre fall 19 season. Sumptuous wall paper here again!

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Phillip Lim is bringing back the art of the conversational print. Patterns feeling very loose and hand drawn, this is an exciting new trend to watch for the upcoming season.

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Versace return with their inimitable bold style: Animal combinations of every kind, chains, baroque style; the collection is instantly recognizable. The dark runway show made the prints stand out even more

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The Oscar De La Renta Spring collection which had Moroccan and Indian influences went down amazingly with critics and it is great to see that they have amplified the same mood in their autumn collection. Rich textures and colours make this show decedent with bold ornate print statements.

All images from Vogue.com

Cushions for Christmas

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Lost for a gift this festive season? Here are some of the best printed cushions we could find on the web to suit everyone’s budget. With retail struggling there are some real bargains to be had.

Under £20.00

Left to right – Ikea, FÖREMÅL Cushion cover plus inner, Ikea.com, Dunelm, Blue Watercolour Stripe Cushion, dunelm.com

Left to right – M&S, Velvet Statement Floral Square Cushion, marksandspencer.com, Habitat, Topsy Yellow Cushion, habitat.com

Left to right – Ted Baker, Orchid Wonderland Piped Feather, houseoffraser.co.uk

Under £50.00

Left to right – Marimekko, Veljekset cushion cover marimekko.com, Voyage Maison Galatea Heather Cushion, turnbullandthomas.co.uk/

Left to right – John Lewis & Partners, Java Cushion, Johnlewis.com, Graham and Brown, Chelsea Pink Floral Cushion, Houseoffraser.co.uk

Under £100.00

Left to right – Anthropologie, Ollie Rabbit Cushion, Johnlewis.com, Timorous Beasties, Eastern Smudge Damask Cushion

Left to right – Designers Guild, Arjuna Leaf Cushion, johnlewis.com, Heal’s, Colour Block by Susi Bellamy’s vibrant block design, Heals.com

£100.00 or more

Left to right – Timorous Beasties, Honey Bee Cushion, timorousbeasties.com, Timorous Beasties, Marble Damask Cushion, timorousbeasties.com

Left to right – Hampton Hex Velvet Cushion, Blackpop.co.uk, Fresco – Velvet Cushion

Left to right – Christian Lacroix, Birds Sinfonia Crepuscule Cushion, Amara.com, Le Curieux Cushion

Left to right – Designers Guild, Kashmiri Cushion, Cobalt, Johnlewis.com, Tema e Variazioni Cushion, Amara.com