Category Archives: STYLE NEWS

SAND linen’s full bodied saffron yellow was a favourite with French painter Maurice de Vlaminck, setting his paintings alight with warm, iridescent flames of colour. Central to Vlaminck’s practice was the relationship between colours, which could express riotous outbursts of emotion, with his distinctive shade of mustard yellow playing a top note above the rest. Reflecting…

The earthy ginger of Apricot linen echoes Pierre Bonnard’s spicy Mediterranean oranges, colours that became a central focus in his flickering, light speckled canvases. Recognised today as a vivid colourist, Bonnard captured the warm light of his native France with intimiste, naturally lit interiors, blooming landscapes and sunlit gardens. An early abstractionist, his paintings reveal…

The warm yellow hue of Zenith linen recalls the radiant, sun-baked wheat fields of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, where golden sunlight shimmers across the canvas and burns a hole in the sky. Yellow was a color of great personal significance to van Gogh, particularly towards the end of his life, when he flooded his…

We’ve selected some original Christmas decorations quite different from the usual reindeers and Santas. 1. Gardener’s Delight We love this unique greenhouse tree decoration in blown glass, carefully handpainted with a shimmering finish. Available at potterybarn.com 2. New York Fairytale These Little New York baubles will suit anyone mad about the Big Apple, and they…

Simple and and preferably free, the best kind of preparation you wish for when thinking about your Christmas do this year. Instead of massive headaches and tonnes of new glitter and candle equipment to decorate your table, let simplicity of home crafts and Mother nature guide your choices. WORDS: Alice and Masha 1.’ Make your home…

No metal is as timeless as gold. Thanks to its enduring appeal, every woman can look and feel like a million dollars. We love these glittering pieces by independent jewelry designers. WORDS: Alice 1. Wish List Andrea Bonelli makes sustainable, eco-friendly jewelry in the US. This delicate clover design, made from recycled 14K gold, has…

Make sure you’re nice and cozy before heading out this December. With our pick of seasonal accessories, you’ll be snug as a bug. A. Nordic Luxury If you’re looking to splash out on a statement piece for your winter wardrobe, you can’t beat this Iceberg cashmere wool scarf by Alva-Norge, inspired by the natural beauty…

Brighten up your meal times with our selection of unique tableware and ceramics by talented independent designers. Guests are sure to be impressed. A: Easy as Pie The Nuka plate is dipped in a wood ash glaze and brushed with iron before firing to create an unusual rust effect. Perfect for serving up your favorite…

Take a break from leopard print, and make your outfit work with an animal patterned scarf. WORDS: Natasha Too cold to go without a scarf, but not cold enough to dig out the woolly ones? Transitional dressing comes in to play at this time of the year, and there’s no transitional piece that works harder…

The pastel trend this season is a welcome break from the usual fall shades. These accessories capture the mood. WORDS: Alice A: Stack ‘Em High These rings by Pontus & Hawke were inspired by Asian tribeswomen who wear coiled brass rings around their necks. The subtly colored rings come in brushed or polished finishes. Available…