I don’t buy as many interior tomes as I used too, I find there are very few out there that I love. I want to see pages of unstuffy, laid back interiors a la Selby or indeed this very new release by the fab photog Martyn Thompson, entitled Interiors by Martyn Thompson.
Martin’s work has been gracing the pages of many of the glosses for years now and in this new release he profiles homes that he particularly loves as seen below:
There is nothing pretentious or formulaic with the interiors in this tome and as I bang on about in my master classes the more layers you create the more appealing you make an interior. The plan or at least my plan is to bedazzle myself and visitors the moment they walk through the door. I want senses to be activated and you do that (or at least I’ve done that )through colour, scale, pattern, texture and scent not forgetting a twist of the unexpected.
I leave you with another page from Mr Thompson’s book – crazy day ahead and feeling a little blue, sure it will pass but sometimes I wish I just kept bees in the country, made jam and pottered around with Mungo and Maud rather than getting up at 5 and working till who knows when. The joys of one’s own business I guess xx
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Great pictures! Remember when you are awake at 5am and writing your blog the pleasure you give to all of us! Take care and hope the cobwebs blow away. x
Thank you x
Hi abigail, just wanted to thank you for your posts, I love them all. And if its any consolation, your work ethic completely floors me!! Seriously I read your blog 1st in the morning for inspiration but it also works as as- Kick in the butt – to get me moving!!
Thank you too kind x
Inspirational – shall check this out. On the odd day when I momentarily flip and think I’ve too much stuff in my place, pics like this bring me back to my senses. I’m always drawn to such images in mags and hastily turn the pages on the dull and boring places. Hope you’re feeling better Abigail – when your disciples are feeling a bit low your blog does the trick, so I’m hoping our messages go some way to help you. xx
Helped me greatly thank you x
You brighten up my days every day you write your blog! So dont feel down – every time I look at my kitchen wall painted in Downpipe I get a warm feeling and would never have done it without you.
Yay thank you x
Funny that you wish you made jam all day, in my mind you have the perfect job. To be doing what you do is something I aspire to one day, and it’s what I am working towards in my own way. I guess it doesn’t come without a lot of hard work and dedication. It sounds like you need a day off!
Thank you my dear and yes I probably do.
I know this comes a day “late”, but I also wanted to thank you. Like Heather, every time I look at my walls in London Clay, I think of you and feel grateful. You are also otherwise an inspiration to me – at present I have a job I absolutely hate, but your posts show your passion to your chosen occupation and remind me that it is possible to find a job that is truly fulfilling.
Hi Heather, thanks for this. I once did a job that I really hated so would certainly say follow your dreams they do come true x
Hi Abigail, just wanted to say a really massive thank you for the masterclass on Sunday. Your work, your house and your work ethic is so inspiring. I have not stopped telling everyone about how amazing it was to meet you! And to top it all off you were are a really lovely person aswell! I too have been feeling the pressure of it all recently (not easy going it alone is it!) and I really needed a boost, so hearing about your journey has encouraged me to stick with it, up my game, define my style a bit more, and to to try and keep a sense of humour at the same time! Please visit if you’re ever in Brum. All the best with your crazy run up to Christmas. Hayley x
Thank you my dear very sweet x