by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
A fabric often known as willow, that is made from esparto, of indigenous Spanish grasses such as Lygeum Spartum, Stipa tenacissima. Esparto grows naturally in southern Spain and North Africa; the Japanese have tried to grow it in their paddy fields but it...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
Of Sparta (the ancient Greek city), and particularly associated with their fabled indifference to comfort. In interiors, it describes a very strict, severe decorative, architectural or stylistic mood. The most Spartan home environment is perhaps the traditional...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
‘Points of light’ created by reflection or specific means bring life and joy into any and every environment. Sparkle is life enhancing. It’s not for nothing that Champagne, full of sparkle and bubbles, is the ultimate ‘pick me up’...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
‘Points of light’ created by reflection or specific means bring life and joy into any and every environment. Sparkle is life enhancing. It’s not for nothing that Champagne, full of sparkle and bubbles, is the ultimate ‘pick me...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
Soy protein fibre (SPF) is the only protein fibre, a natural fibre with the physical properties of synthetic fibres. Extracted from the soybean cake (the residue of which is used as stock feed), it s a soft, smooth and lightweight fibre with a lustre similar to silk,...
