Printed Tiles: Work in context

I created these tablecloths with the dining Al Fresco theme in mind, therefore I set about laying the outdoor table ready for a small dinner party. The fairy lights and pretty garden help to set the scene.

Inspirational quote

I received an email this morning from Do What You Love, rather fitting to these last few weeks & puts everything into perspective. 

INSPIRATION

I was going to tell everyone to buy GoodHomes Pattern & Print magazine, June 2014. Packed full of exactly what the title says 'pattern & print'. Featuring monochrome buys, blue and white schemes and an interview with Caroline Gardner. However when I was googling images of this magazine this photo caught my eye and I found it much more inspiring and interesting than what I was going to say.

Modern folk is the title for this collection of images, a fantastic opportunity to showcase tile patterns, Moroccan prints and earthy colours all in one photo!! After years of art school teaching me tonal scales and the effective use of shading it seems a shame that I am drawn to block colours and patterns that involve no shading what soever. I feel my talent is slightly wasted. But I couldn't be more drawn to this mood board of basic colours and complex patterns. 

SWANK INTERIORS

Wow! What a lovely place. I visited Swank Interiors just before christmas as inspiration for my Textile University course, and what a pleasant surprise I got. Tucked neatly away in the countryside halfway between Norwich and Ipswich in a small town called Diss is this converted barn style building with hundreds of wallpaper samples, paint charts, paints and home accessories. Greeted by very friendly staff we were then led into a large room packed full of gifts and little home accessories anyone would be happy receiving!
Everywhere you looked your eyes feasted on elaborate arrangements. I found it hard to keep my hands to myself when a variety of tempting and vibrant flowers greet you in the centre of the room and alongside the walls are stacks of photo frames and unusual bottles-A bit like a boutique Next store.
Upstairs led you into two show bedrooms and a bathroom. I couldn't help but notice where the slopping ceiling met the floor was any interior designers paradise! A large bookshelf absolutely full of interior design and styling books. I wanted to just sit in the corner and get lost in not a few, but all of the books! I honestly could of stayed for hours!

This is their website which has everything from contact details to opening times:
http://www.swankinteriors.co.uk