Decor Arts Now

By Lynn Byrne.  When famous interior designer Nina Campbell talks, I listen.  Hard.

Well recognized as one of the most prominent interior designers in the world, Nina gave a very funny but informative presentation last week at the D&D Building’s Fall Market on her recent projects and new collections.  When the image of her entryway above flashed across the screen, she slipped in that her entry’s new wall color was inspired by the inside of a pot created by ceramicist Kate Malone.

Never having heard of Kate Malone, I scribbled her name down in my “always with me” moleskin notebook, so I would remember to look her up at home.  Of course her work is fabulous.  How could it not be if Nina Campbell finds her inspiring. 

Visit Kate’s website (where these images came from) to see more.

Nina also spoke about the need to “refresh” our interiors.  She says you don’t have to scrap it all and start over to get a new look. For her own home, she did it with paint and a new cover for her loveseat.  What do you think of this earlier rendition of her entry way?  Which one do you prefer?

Photo via veranda.com 

First photo from Nina Campbell’s website.

By Lynn Byrne.  This stuff is gorgeous.  Touted as one of the U.K.’s rising stars in the decorative arts world, Theresa Nguyen’s contemporary silver designs have captured my heart.  To read more about her, click here and here.

And if you are looking for your decorating inspiration, be sure to check out this fab post from my friends over at Design Chic on silver in interior design.

First and last photos from Jewellry Outlook blog.  Second photo from the Jewellry editor blog.  Third photo from artfund.org.  Fourth photo from her website.