I was told as a young boy, possibly more times than I cared for, that “if you are going to do a job, make sure you do it properly”.
This mantra has stayed with me, and I would like to think that I apply it to most things in life.
From past projects to their latest design, It seems that Brahm Interiors follow the same code – do it properly. Brahm Interiors design the finest residential homes and development properties in the most desirable locations creating bespoke luxurious spaces.
The designers have a range of experience that span all over the world from apartments and houses to hotels and beach retreats. All of their designs are highly creative interior ideas, constantly pushing the boundaries of interior design to the next level creating stunning space.
It is fitting then that these design room professionals have linked up with Paul Edmonds. 25 years based in Knightsbridge, Paul Edmonds provides London’s most exciting and innovative hair and beauty treatments. Together, “The Rooms” have been created.
Paul Edmonds hairdresser to the stars, attracts the likes of Emma Thompson, Julie Walters and Delia Smith. Now, his luxurious Knightsbridge salon unveils “The Rooms”, two beautiful and exclusive pampering spaces, allowing clients to experience the team’s expertise away from the buzz of the salon.
Side by side, the two Rooms are dedicated to different needs; the first focuses on all your hair demands from flawless colour and stylish haircuts to nourishing treatments. The second, on a wide range of beauty treatments from indulgent facials, semi permanent makeup and fashion-forward manicures.
London’s leading design company Brahm are renowned for their cutting edge creativity on projects. “The Rooms” are no exception. They have created a truly relaxing and welcoming ambience.
With Paul Edmonds involved, this has to be the most exciting, exclusive hair and beauty location in London.
So if you are looking for a haircut, make sure you do it properly.
Daum have been at the forefront of pioneering modern glassmaking for 130 years.
Flourishing in the Decorative Arts Movement and Art Nouveau period, The Daum effect still has so much relevance in our modern world. Daum is now developing rapid prototyping methods by means of digital research
Daum Glass was first famous for creating a glass covering for the electric light in 1920, but has come a long way since. Working with artists Salvador Dali, Paloma Picasso and Roland Topor to name but a few, it is only right that Daum has become the latest member of Lalique’s luxury portfolio which also includes artisanal brand Haviland.
Vase Cerisier Bijoux
Daum fuses together ancient glassmaking techniques with contemporary flair to create decorative crystal pieces inspired by shapes, tones and colours found within the natural world.
The skilled Daum craftsmen who honed their skills have produced some of the most historically important glass pieces. The lost wax and the pâte de cristal techniques are just two revolutionary skills founded in 1968 that are still in practice today.
This iconic style is translated through every collection, including the Paradise range which is instantly recognisable with a focus on subtle pastel hues and a nod to birdlife and flowers. The Birds of Paradise (Oiseau de Paradis) vase for example is meticulously sculpted to make it appear as if the exotic birds are in flight and the vase is in movement.
Vase Oiseau de Paradis
Along a similar vein, the delicate flowers on the Deep Green Cherry Blossom Jewel Vase have been painstakingly polished to achieve a sparkling transparency reminiscent of how they would appear in their natural environment.
Glass ornaments have a new marker set.
For more information, visit http://www.daum.fr. The Daum collection will be on display at Lalique’s boutique on Conduit Street Store, London.
As for Lalique, it’s the 150th Anniversary of Rene Lalique’s birth. To mark this important date in the glass design world, Lalique have release some spectacular pieces.
Green Sans Adieu perfume bottle £3990
The Hommage to Rene Lalique collection includes The Sans Adieu perfume bottle. The Homage collection re-examines and reinterprets the original iconic glass creations, a variant of this bottle first seen in 1905.
Red Serpent vase £3,743.10
The masculine Serpent Vase crafted in striking red crystal showcases the skilled craftsmanship of the Lalique artisans.
Lalique and Daum, exciting times!
Katharine Pooley is a very special, driven individual, with an eye for exquisite luxury interior home design.
In fact, she is in serious demand. Her unique style, well suited to the high end market, has completed projects including a London home in Belgravia, beach villa in Phuket, Thailand, a 16th century castle in Scotland and ski-lodge in Colorado.
The 14 strong interior design team Katharine Pooley has assembled is now complimented by her exclusive boutique in London’s Walton Street. This luxury store operates as a showcase for her elegant interiors and home accessories.
Coming away from the Interior Home Decor , It’s the home accessories I want to draw your attention to. High end homewares that really do have the Katharine Pooley stamp.
Zlata Vase in 24 carat gold and glass - £1,125
Just a simply stunning Vase. The gold works its magic here. In a well designed room, this would shine.
Black Chain Frame in silver and shagreen - £170 Quality written all over this frame. A great bold classic.
Cerro Alpaca, alpaca and black goat horn tray - £225 I love it! Quirky (mad, even!) yet at the forefront of modern styling.
As good as it gets. The interior design is masterful and well thought out.
Clearly, so are the home accessories. A little early perhaps, but what fantastic Christmas gifts these would make.
The British Glass Biennale is an exhibition to showcase the rich array of British glass talent with a £11,500 prize fund.
The fusion of raw talent of the young students that exhibit alongside long established and commercially successful artists makes this exhibition fresh and at the forefront of Glass modern design. British Art with Glass has never looked so good.
A distinguished Jury panel selected 96 glass pieces by 62 artists (including 9 students) from 449 pieces entered. What you get is truly inspirational, elegant and contemporary art glass.
A significant amount of lighting has been put forward by the judging panel, notably the stunning, botanically inspired chandelier by the increasingly in-demand artist, James Lethbridge.
James Lethbridge
‘Physalia’ Chandelier £4350
The glass making technique known as lampworking is much in favour amongst contributing artists this year. This exquisitely detailed bowl by Ayako Tani is one such example. She is influenced by memories of watching her Grandmother knitting with wool. She describes her work as …”knitting glass into 3D shapes”.
Folks! by Ayako Tani, £1675
Totally stunning. I had no idea Art for glass could be so progressive.
Manipulating glass to create fabric-like structures is a key theme amongst successful exhibits at the 2010 British Glass Biennale.
Kathryn Wightman is currently undertaking a PhD in glass but her creations have strong connections to textiles and fashion. Her recent work ‘A little bit of Lace’ strives to give a familiar object a new and unexpected perspective. The resulting object is rich in texture and beautifully tactile, certainly not what you might expect from glass.
Cathryn Shilling Kathryn Wightman
‘Synergy Series ii’ £870 each ‘A little bit of Lace!’ £650
Cathryn Shilling fuses strips of glass to form a flat sheet that resembles woven material. These are returned to the kiln for further shaping and the result is a fabric-like glass piece that appears to ‘hang’ and drape just like the real thing.
I didn’t realise just how versatile (and beautiful) Glass could be until I saw these pieces. The inventiveness of these highly talented glass artists is in clear evidence at this exhibition.
Everything that is on show is also available to buy. Prices range from £85 to £11,000. How could you miss this?!
Exhibition dates: 27 August – 11 September 2010The British Glass Biennale is held in the former Royal Doulton - Webb Corbett factory at Ruskin Glass Centre, Stourbridge, West Midlands, For more info, please go to http://www.biennale.org.uk
Rogier of London have produced some fabulously diverse lamps, With either a modern or antique feel to them.
Can a lamp be regarded as a work of art? Maybe these will influence your decision. The antique styles are all reworked from recognisable period objects. This “recycling” is, for me, what makes Rogiers Lamps stand out.
These luxury lamps are made from materials such as Victorian water spouts, Fresh water fish baskets, original wallpaper printing rolls (with raised pattern, looks amazing!) to – my absolute favourite, an old printing stone for metallic Champagne labels.
The antique feel is complimented by a modern touch. Most bases are completed with a black, white or clear Perspex, precisely cut into sleek and contemporary shapes.
Topped with silk lampshades, these antique lamps are to be admired and adored.
The modern range is as inspired but utilising more up to date materials. The industrial radiators mounted on metal blocks does not sound too appealing, but add in the white silk asymmetrical shades and you have a thing of beauty….from radiators, very clever.
This is beaten in the wow stakes by the pair of pieces of a Jaguar aircraft, used as the base. With the black Perspex base and the rectangular white shades, these are stunning.
Based in Pimlico, Rogiers lamps by artist Lauriance Rogier, have given us the chance to really illuminate the room in completely original style. The two ranges – antique and modern – are inspired design classics. Every single piece oozes quality and a skill that needs to be revered.
