Drawing

An old drawing has found a new place....

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Old and New

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On my desk

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My new label - clothing line for kids - NATE AND LIV

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New Bag in Store

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Basket full of ideas

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Guest Bathroom

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Bathroom in Farrow and Ball Light Blue Paint

Feast your tired eyes on this beautiful bathroom in Farrow and Ball Light Blue (no. 22).

Farrow and Ball Light Blue in a small shower room

Here's another bathroom which uses a remarkably similar scheme...the walls are also Farrow and Ball Light Blue, the vanity unit, floor tiles, lamps, mirrors, chandeliers are super-similar....in fact, it was only when I was writing this post that I realised they are, in fact, different bathrooms! The shower is off to the side in the bathroom below...

Farrow and Ball Light Blue in a different bathroom!

{If you want see a full Colour Study of this paint, with LOTS of examples in different lights, which will help you to ascertain what Farrow and Ball Light Blue will look like in your home, click on the links.} 

Farrow and Ball Light Blue walls and marble countertop

The twin wall lights are from Restoration Hardware. They perch either side of two large mirrors and, along with the humungous mirror by the bath, reflect the light around this long, thin bathroom, hiding its slightly awkward shape.

Hexagonal Carrera Marble tiles

The carrera marble hexagonal tiles complement the subtle shades of the walls perfectly. Farrow and Ball Light Blue pairs wonderfully with natural materials.

Farrow and Ball Light Blue and marble tiles 

L:O:V:E

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Chamiers, Chennai | India.

I was in Chennai during my India trip this summer. I was meeting two very talented artists at Chamiers.

Chamiers is a store which has the old-world charm of Chennai, while housing contemporary brands within it's beautifully designed walls.

As soon as one enters, on the left is Anokhi with an interesting stone sculpture welcoming you.

Vintage bicycle is part of the window display.

The stairs lead you to the upper level that has a Gift Store and a Cafe.

The walls have line drawn illustrations of bicycles, birdcages, books, mannequins and sewing machines which seem to mirror the many vintage displays.

An orb with fairy lights and flowers.

Illustrations of books.

A glimpse of Anokhi through the stairs.

While I was clicking away at the Gift shop I was joined by one of the artists I was meeting:-)

Colourful Gift shop with home decor accessories and quirky products.

Loads of quintessential Chennai products.

We entered the Chamiers Cafe which quickly lured me with it's colour palette and old world charm.
Neatly tied cream curtains standing out against the Mango tree in the backyard.

Vintage black & white studio family portraits formed a gallery wall against a floral wall-paper.

A pleasing colour palette with the cushions matching the patterns on the wall.

Antique knick-knacks placed in a glass cupboard in the cafe.

Delightful old typewriter!

The glow of clusters of ceiling lamps.

More sparking lamps and illustrated birdcages.

Chamiers is the brainchild of Kiran Rao and Mathangi Srinivasamurti. It is located on Chamiers Road. 

It also houses Amethyst Room, a space for many designers to showcase their work, many pop-up events and trunk shows are held here.

Overall a place to indulge in some retail therapy, surround yourself in block print designs and catch up with friends over a cup of tea while looking out at the mango trees.

Hope you liked the little tour through my lens.

…and stay tuned for the posts on the two talented artist I met here:-)

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