by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
The essence of life: we want lots of light and sunshine in our rooms, and flowing through our homes–shining through windows, open doors, skylights and glass ceilings… However much we love it, the task of balancing the strength of the sun’s heat...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
The colour of a field of sunflowers is intoxicating, and full of sun. In interiors, just a dash of this striking yellow can perk up a tired or unconvincing scheme in a touch of piping, a ribbon tie, small cushion or a brush stroke in a painting. Try...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
Like splendour, a really important attribute in interior furnishings. It evokes much more than comfort–all textiles and furnishings should be tactile, lovely to stroke, feel sensuous, and be sumptuous. The mixture of fabrics, the trimmings, the colours, designs...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
Also sumac, or Rhus chinensis, a large species of deciduous small shrubs and trees growing in temperate and sub tropical climates. The dried and ground fruits of sumach give us the deep purple-red lemony spice, used in hummus and with sweet spices in Middle Eastern...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
Refers to any fabric woven to make suits, from light-weight summer linen to winter wool weights, mixes of wool and silk, linen and silk, linen and wool…and in any weave, check or pattern. Suiting fabrics are designed to be durable, with a high rub test and a...
