Maximalism on Acid....

The Work of Brazilian Designer Sig Bergamin

The Murano collection looks amazing
 on these custom glass shelves

Ikat Heaven

The ultimate garden room

Being a collector of vintage glass myself, I really like the fact that purpose built shelving has

been installed in the living area to display this wonderful collection. 

In my view, a collection always looks best in an en masse display. 

And the mirrored back just adds to the sparkle and reflects beautifully to create the illusion of more....

And as Tony Duquette (no doubt a huge influence on the work of Bergamin) would say

MORE IS MORE! 

words by J Watson-Evans
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Trina Turk Colours My World

Hawaiian Haven

Wow, I have to say that I was invigorated to see this image today.

  An uncharacteristic Gold Coast day of clouds and drizzle

 albeit a welcome drop in temperature, found me drawn to this
pretty as a postcard picture. 

 In fact, the background showing the tropical, volcaneous 
landscape of Kaui, almost looks like a painting.

But what puts a smile on my dial is the intensely saturated colour
 of Trina Turk's beautiful fabrics. 

 american fashion designer Trina Turk, whose name I first 
encountered in the Kelly Wearstler book 'Modern Glamour' a 
few years ago has a range of outdoor fabrics
 which are showcased in this picture. 

St. Regis Princeville resort cabana designed by Trina Turk, is 
located on the island of Kaui in the 50th state Hawaii. 

Relaxing in the cabana, Mai Tai in hand, 

I can almost see George Clooney's 'The Descendents'

character running up the sand from behind the umbrella!


words
 J Watson-Evans
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Prahran Protea

King Proteas

Recently on a trip to the Prahran Markets in Melbourne,

 I spotted the flower which I call

 my 'go to bloom'

.............  the King Protea 

the South African native
 and a cousin to Australia's beloved Banksia,
  it's spectacular size, colour and structure, 

 is always a lovely and unexpected floral option for any interior.

words and images

J Watson-Evans

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