Well, its my last Friday in my seaside cottage and I've gone for my last walk...its bittersweet for me, but on to bigger and better things now. I thought in true fashion for a Friday, I would post one of my favorite columns about one of my favorite places in the world: England. My mother was born in Scotland and I lived in England so it has a very special place in my heart. Not to mention aunts, cousins and friends live there so its always a vacation I want to take. So, enjoy and have a great weekend! I will be posting from my new digs soon! Thanks for following and stopping by -
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From October 2010
'Fairlight' - Richard's 17th century farmhouse
I'm sorry I'm so late with this post but I spilled hot coffee on my laptop keyboard and it stopped working! Needless to say, I purchased a keyboard that is spill-proof (!!) so it is just a quick fix until I decide to take my laptop in for some 'surgery...' I digress...welcome to Jolly Old England for this post. Highlighting a fabulous textile designer in the UK - Richard Smith who has redone his country home and uses ALL his own fabrics to decorate...I think you will like what you see - I can't decide which room I like best...:))
Richard has designed fabrics for F. Schumacher and Warner Fabrics...
Richard Smith in his studio amongst his textiles...
'Cecily' hand printed silk...
(original images by James Merrell)
(Interior Design by Diana Kelly with Richard Smith)
I love all of the rooms, but the turquoise linen fabric in the dining room and these curtains above are particularly beautiful...Richard has done different collections for 'No. 9 Thompson' and you can see more here. Since living in England, I have a soft spot for all things British and of course, British design. Thank you for spending a little time with me this week and I hope you all have a great weekend!! I have something special for you next week so please stop in again! xx :))(Interior Design by Diana Kelly with Richard Smith)
I would love to cook on the stove - set into that alcove, it leaves plenty of room for the table. The stone floor reminds me of a bed and breakfast we stayed in near Coventry - I've never stayed in such an old building it was so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI'll be thinking about you during your move tomorrow -
I've always loved that office(?) with the blue loveseat and red lamps so it's wonderful to see the rest of the house! Gorgeous fabrics although I like to mix more traditional prints like these with something more contemporary as well xx
ReplyDeleteAnna (My Design Ethos)