Matthew Wiliamson – Designer Focus

Matthew Williamson is a British fashion designer known for his bold use of colors and prints. He rose to fame in the early 2000s and has since become a prominent figure in the fashion industry. With his unique vision and innovative approach to design, he has created a distinct aesthetic that is instantly recognizable.

Williamson studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, where he developed his signature style. His early collections were influenced by the vibrant colors and patterns of India, where he traveled extensively. He quickly gained a following for his use of bold, exotic prints and his ability to combine contrasting colors in unexpected ways.

One of Williamson's defining features is his love for kaleidoscopic prints. These bold, graphic designs often feature colorful motifs such as butterflies, peacock feathers, and paisleys, and are a signature of his brand. He has also experimented with digital prints and patterns, incorporating them into his designs to create a modern, edgy look.

Williamson has designed for a number of high-profile clients, including Kate Middleton, Sienna Miller, and Keira Knightley. His designs have been featured in numerous fashion publications and on the runways of major fashion shows. He has also collaborated with a number of major brands, including Bulgari, H&M, and Coca-Cola, to create limited-edition collections.

In addition to his fashion designs, Williamson has also branched out into other areas of design, including furniture and home decor. He has designed a collection of wallpaper, fabrics, and furnishings for Osborne & Little, a high-end British interiors brand, and has also collaborated with the furniture company Duresta on a range of sofas and chairs.

Despite his success, Williamson remains true to his roots, drawing inspiration from his travels and his love of nature. He is passionate about environmental issues and has worked to promote sustainable fashion and reduce waste in the industry. He has also launched a number of charitable initiatives, including a collaboration with the charity Save the Children to create a range of t-shirts and bags to raise funds for the organization.

His latest venture is to transfer his bold, graphic prints onto a stunning range of bedding and cushions. Each range features a duvet cover set with co-ordinating pillowcases and cushion(s) all available to purchase separately. If your looking to add some style and a splash of colour to your bedroom then check out Matthew's latest designs below.

Nalu by Nicole Scherzinger – Designer Focus

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Nicole Scherzinger, born in 1978, is an American singer, actress, and television personality. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. During her career to date, Nicole has sold over 16 million records as a solo artist and has received Grammy and Laurence Olivier Award nominations. Her other ventures include clothing lines and a fragrance, as well as serving as an ambassador for the Special Olympics and as a supporter of UNICEF UK. Taking her inspiration from her birthplace, Nicole has chosen and crafted a A portfolio of bedlinen, throws and cushions.  Each piece has been exquisitely designed to capture Nicole’s signature style.  Nalu is a collection to covet as we rest and rejuvenate, the ultimate personal luxury for moments of tranquillity.

Lani takes its name from a Hawaiian traditional word for 'From the heavens and the skies'. The Lani design takes inspiration from traditional kappa cloth textiles and feature a bold chevron design. This graphic print has a strong sense of valued tradition with a calm, small scale textured reverse. Made from 100% cotton, the duvet cover set starts at £70. A range of co-ordinating cushions and throw.

Mele Cushion

Kaia Cushion

Kalena Cushion

Ona Ivory Throw

Palawan features a delicate all over watercolour blossom design which has been inspired by Nicole's love of art and connection to her Asian heritage. The Palawan Cherry Blossom is unique to the Philippines, home if Nicole's descendants. The design is beautifully feminine in a subtle pink and grey with a small textured reverse. There is a range of cushions and throws which co-ordinate beautifully with this design.

Akela Throw

Akaka Cushion

Makani Cushion

Kapua Cushion

Katie Piper – Designer Focus

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Katie Piper is a writer, inspirational speaker & television presenter. In March 2008, she was attacked with acid at the age of 24 by her ex-boyfriend causing major damage to her face and blindness in one eye. Katie  underwent pioneering surgery to restore her face and vision In 2009, Piper gave up her right to anonymity in order to increase awareness about burn victims and set up a charity 'The Katie Piper Foundation' whose aim is to help people with burns and scars.

Introducing The Katie Piper Collection, a collection of bed linen, cushions and throws have been designed to reflect Katie’s gentle approach to self-care. Comprising four key colour stories, Calm, Be Still, Restore and Reset, this beautiful range will transform your bedroom into a sanctuary.

We are delighted to offer designs in each category.  Calm Daisy Floral Bedding  has a relaxed style with an uplifting print. Be Still Check Bedding has calming blue tones and the duvet cover has a colour switched reverse. The Restore Petal Bedding in rejuvenating aqua green has pops of yellow which complement beautifully the intricate geometric pattern on the reverse. The Reset Sprig Leaf Bedding features a stem of new leaves surrounded by a sunrise pattern with a delicate dotted stripe in silver and yellow on the reverse. Matching cushions and throws are also available to buy separately.

Keith Brymer Jones – Designer Focus

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Keith Brymer Jones Designer Focus. Born in 1965 in London, his first introduction to the world of pottery came when he was just 11 when he made an Owl, from that point on he knew he wanted to be a potter. After a brief stint as the lead singer in the punk band The Wigs, Keith became an apprentice potter at the Harefield Pottery in London. Keith specialises in contemporary ceramics and has hand-made pottery for some of the UK's established retailers including Habitat, Monsoon & Laura Ashley. It was about 20 years ago that Keith started to develop his word mug range which is now available in over 80 designs. He was attracted to the simplicity of the words as he suffered from Dyslexia as a child and describes working with clay as a natural affinity as a result of his condidtion.

Keith is also well known as the emotional judge on the BBC's, Great Pottery Throw Down, were amateur potters battle it out to be crowned winner. Keith currently works as the Head o Design for MAKE International where he collaborates with other well known designers including scion Living, Bert & Bouy and Jane Foster.

We are delighted to bring you the first bucket mugs from the word range from Keith Brymer Jones, all priced at £13 each, these mugs make super gifts.

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KEITH BRYMER JONES WORD BUCKET MUGS

Stamped Word Bucket Mug in white by Keith Brymer Jones. Designed in the UK and crafted from the finest super white porcelain these standard bucket mugs have inlaid words in a classic typewriter font. Each mug has a capacity of 350ml and measures approx. 12.5cm x 10cm x 8cm.

Wrendale Designs – Designer Focus

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Wrendale Designs Designer Focus.

Wrendale Designs started life on a kitchen table in the home of Hannah Dale in Melton Ross, Lincolnshire. Hannah had a diverse background including studying art at school before reading Zoology at Cambridge University and then a stint as a stockbroker in London. After marrying a Lincolnshire farmer and with a young baby, she needed to find an outlet for her artistic roots.

Inspired by the glorious Lincolnshire countryside outside her front door, Hannah started to paint hares; loving their expressive faces and wonderful personalities, these designs proved to be an immediate success. Her repertoire soon expanded and she began painting other animals.

It was then suggested to Hannah that she design some greeting cards... and Wrendale Designs was formed. Since then, the company has won numerous awards and supplies cards nationwide, as well as exporting all over the world. Wrendale also has a collaboration with Portmeirion which produces wonderful quality ceramic, textile and melamine items featuring Hannah's designs, and it has also branched out beyond cards to produce other stationery, tinware and a fab soft furnishings range.

As the business has grown, it has become very much a family affair and Hannah's husband Jack now runs the business, with a wonderful team enabling Hannah tofocus on what she enjoys most - the artwork.

WRENDALE DESIGNS CHINA BY ROYAL WORCESTER

Wrendale Designs fine bone china range, made by Royal Worcester includes the popular mug range including the 4 latest designs - Swimming School, Clowning Around, Marine Blue & Happy Crab, large gift boxed mugs, travel mugs and an extensive range of Country Kitchen tableware including the new sauce boat,  jugs, teapots and much more. All featuring the stunning illustrations by Hannah Dale.

WRENDALE DESIGNS FRAMED PRINTS & CANVASES

Illustrations to adorn your walls available in 2 formats, framed print and canvas. Trio framed prints are beautiful framed prints each feature 3 different designs and would look great in any room. The white frame includes an ivory mount and measures 610mm x 260mm overall. The picture can be hung horizontally or vertically. Canvas prints are taken from The Country Set images from the award winning artist Hannah Dale. Each canvas print measures 20cm x 20cm and is printed with eco friendly inks that are archival standard on 300 gsm polycotton canvas, a perfect gift for all Wrendale lovers alike.

WRENDALE DESIGNS TINWARE RANGE

Country Kitchen Storage Tin Range from Wrendale Designs. Featuring the best selling animal illustrations, Wrendale’s Country Kitchen tinware collection is the very best way to add a touch of the countryside to any home. These tins are extra durable and made from thick tin plate. Available in 2 colourways, traditional green and a more contemporary grey.

WRENDALE DESIGNS GARDEN RANGE

Wrendale Designs Gardening Collection Tins, Herb Pots & Accessories. From tools to storage, there’s something for every gardener in this gorgeous collection of Herb Pots, Tins, Kneeler and Gardening Accessories.

WRENDALE DESIGNS CUSHION RANGE

Wrendale Designs Cushions Countryside Animals – Feather Filled.  Beautiful cushions are available in different designs and sizes and are of the very best quality. With a co-ordinating design on the reverse & printed onto high quality cotton-linen blend fabric, meaning each cushion can be displayed in two different ways. All of the original artwork is by Hannah Dale of Wrendale Designs.

WRENDALE DESIGNS EVERYDAY BAGS & SATCHELS

Wrendale Designs Illustrated Bag – Everyday Bag or Satchel. These beautifully illustrated bags are perfect for shopping or lunch with friends. Stylish and practical, these bag features illustrations by Hannah Dale.

The Everyday Bag has a patterned background and a canvas pocket on the front featuring a larger illustration. Inside you will find lots of space to carry all of life’s essentials with a striped interior: another handy poker and zip top fastening. Each zip features embossed Wrendale branding and each bag has a sturdy base. Made from textured vegan leather and canvas.

The Satchel Crossbody Bag is perfect for life on the go. Features include an adjustable strap with the Wrendale branding and plenty of pockets inside. A great way to carry around a few essentials with you day to day. This bag has a colourful striped interior with a magnet fastening.

Available in 4 designs, Bee, Dog, Hare & Woodlanders.

WRENDALE DESIGNS CANDLE AND DIFFUSER RANGE

Wrendale Designs Range from Wax Lyrical includes a Reed Diffuser, Trinket Candle, Candle Jar & Gift Set. a 200ml refill for the reed diffuser is also available. Available in Woodland, Meadow & Hedgerow.

Reed Diffuser  – This quality ceramic vessel is adorned with a charming Wrendale illustration and has been designed to be reused once the fragrances has been enjoyed. This reed diffuser includes 200ml of fragrance and a set of reeds. Refill is also available.

Ceramic Trinket Candle – This quality ceramic trinket candle is adorned with a charming Wrendale illustration and has been designed to be reused once the fragrances has been enjoyed. This candle will burn for up to 32 hours.

Ceramic Candle Jar  – This quality ceramic candle jar is adorned with a charming Wrendale illustration and has been designed to be reused once the fragrances has been enjoyed. This candle will burn for up to 62 hours.

Ceramic Candle Gift Set – This pair of  ceramic trinket candles are adorned with a charming Wrendale illustrations – a product which has been designed to be reused once the fragrances has been enjoyed. Each candle will burn for up to 13 hours.

WRENDALE DESIGNS EVERYDAY BAGS & SATCHELS

Our stationery range from Wrendale Designs, perfect for any animal loving stationery addict! The range includes:

Notebook Wallet includes Illustrated Jotter Pad. A perfect on the go accessory for any stationery addict, these notebook wallets each have a handy zipped pouch to store paper, pens and pencils. They also include several pockets to store bank cards, a loop to hold a pen and comes complete with an illustrated A5 jotter pad. The flexible outer has a textured feel and is lined with  illustrated fabric. The wallet is kept closed with 2 press studs. Each wallet measures 165mm x 220mm when closed. Available in 3 designs, The Country Set, Flight of the Bumblebee & The Zoology Collection.

Little Notes Memo Block Note Paper by Wrendale Designs. These illustrated memo blocks each feature stunning artwork by Hannah Dale. Each block contains 600 sheets and measures approx. 115 x 110 x 80mm.  A perfect gift for and animal lover or yourself.

Pen Gift Boxed . Add an extra flourish to your writing with a pen from this lovely range of pens. Wonderful quality and with a lovely feel, the pen is heavy in your hand and writes beautifully. The pen comes presented in a gift box tube in the same design making a lovely gift. Pen measures approx.  126mm x 10mm, gift box tube approx. 140mm x 20mm. Available in 6 designs.

WRENDALE DESIGNS PET BEDS & TINWARE

Wrendale Designs Pet Beds & Tinware for Dogs & Cats. There’s no need to compromise on style or comfort with these pet beds from Wrendale Designs. Each bed is deep filled to ensure they keep their shape and illustrated with a mixture of illustrations from Hannah Dale. Finished with taupe textured lining, they are high quality and machine washable. A waterproof cover for the inner pad are available separately. The pet tinware collection includes bowls and food tins for both cats & dogs. Each is made from sturdy carbon steel & features a variety of illustrations. A great gift for any cat or dog owner.

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