OUT OF AFRICA

I have recently been working with a Kenyan tea company on a branding project for them - as you do! This has led to lots of research into African textiles and prints for inspiration - and boy have I been inspired! African prints are certainly pretty ubiquitous at the moment, especially in fashion but they are yet to make much of an impact in the World of interiors.

Above - A selection of the amazing fabrics I have stumbled upon.

I suppose this is because they are a pretty 'strong look', but I think the mix of pattern and colour is really fresh and a nice step on from the graphic prints and geometrics which are everywhere at the moment. I love the fabrics with political figures on them - interesting to see such a serious subject approached in a decorative medium.




I've found some great images that show how African prints and pattern can be incorporated into a modern interior in a way that is fun but not overwhelming.
















I especially love this last one which is totally mad but equally fab.

Leafy Liberty

Liberty have just released some gorgeous new additions to their famous floral fabric collection. My favourite is the Botanical Garden capsule collection. These digital prints feature designs by eminent artist Mary Fedden, Hugo Grenville and Rachel Pedder Smith and freelance designers.  

This collection is right up my street. I love any fabric with tropical foliage and the fantastical forest of Otilia fits the bill perfectly.







I may well buy a meter of this to frame, its so beautiful or can my sofa cope with another cushion? We will have to see.

Check out the full collection at www.liberty.co.uk