Again apologises for lack of posting last week – mostly spent in Amsterdam on a buying trip. Amsterdam is a pretty inspiring space – teeny tiny and easy to navigate. The Dutch are pretty well known for their design think Marcel Wanders and Moooi, Frozen Fountain and of course Droog. Whilst alot of it is not exactly my cup of tea I very much love their nod to the quirky. I have said it before and will say it again good taste is pretty pointless without an element of fun. The trick I think is to subtly introduce humourous touches to a space so it’s not all out crazy. Hence our new lighting collection with its whimiscal touch – hoping a week or so away until the first prototypes come through the door – I am guessing its similar to having a child – the wait is excrutating and these last few weeks have felt like years. The difference being if I don’t like back it goes to the potter to get re-done – guessing one can’t do that with a child right?
Anyway am late as usual, Maud has just left for school without kissing me good bye had to run after her to remind her – she has sat against the front door with her nose pressed to the door waiting to escape for the last hour. Haven’t spell checked any of this so again sorry. Below is an image of some lighting that has been around for yonks but has that British sense of fun about it. Sweet in a little nook or above a table I am thinking. Happy Monday
Love them:)
These are really charming. And, I can’t agree with you more – you absolutely have to have a bit of sense of humor in your design. Here’s the bit that I struggle with though: how do you inject humor that lasts?
I mean, that quirky joke that makes you smile now may get pretty old in couple of years. Reminds me a bit of my husband’s favorite story. I loved it when we were dating, I thought it was endearing when we first moved in together. Now, bless his heart, I wish he’d find a new story to share at every cocktail party, family get-together, and celebration.
How do you keep humor fresh in interior design?
Well I think as far as the humour goes opt for something you love and makes you smile it can be kitch but if its well crafted you won’t get sick of it. Take for example our poodle lights – they are a little uptight with attitude but also beautifully crafted and functional as they double up as lights.
omg these lights are on my wish list for my son’s bedroom (what a lucky 9 year old!) Abigail I am so looking fwd to meeting you next week Sat! FoxyBrown is my alias for Fiona.
Thank you very much look forward to meeting you also. See you next week x
I saw some of Abigail Ahern’s work in the Mary Queen of Shops episode, and I’m sorry to say I find it awful. I was surprised she dragged that couple from the 37 Old London Street along to see Ms. Ahern’s work, because the trash they used to have in their shop is the same kind of trash Ms. Ahern dishes out. I’m surprised people will buy it – and at such prices, too.
WOW
what vile poison re above!
Abilgail darling ignore Melanie’s comment, ignorance does not know style. Anyway I just wanted to let you know that the above hat lighting is in the new office’s at Net A Porter so obviously your style is in good taste! I am thoroghly enjoying watching you work your magic in Mary, Queen of Shops (sky+ is a life saver) Kisses x x x x