DESIGNER OF THE MONTH
In an industry equipped with phenomenal designers left, right and centre - we want to highlight our favourites - and why we think they’re unique and brilliant at what they do. Follow along each month to see our picked ‘Designer of the Month’.
Samantha Todhunter
January
For our first edition of this months handpicked designer, we have selected the wonderful Samantha Todhunter. Her exceptional use of colour is just the injection of pizzazz we all need at this time of year! Charming and charismatic, whilst balancing soft and subtle features. Her gentle use of texture and shape highlights the space, honing in the rooms natural qualitites.
When I need to feel inspried, I...
I don't think you can beat jumping on a plane to a new destination - or an old familiar one - a change of scene always opens the eyes to something new. Or if a trip isn't possible, leafing through a book on interior design, furniture design, art, architecture - is the best thing.
The last piece I bought for my own home was...
A fabulous Foo Dog (enormous) in the perfect shade of apple green and white from the wondrous antiques barn in Somerset curated by Susie Forbes.
My most treasured possession is...
That is a hard one as I have many! A collection of Constance Spry vases, Rigattieri roosters from Venice, Jean Roger frogs, Ginori's Oriente Italino china... but probably at the top of the list, and if it is ok to call them possessions because they are integral to our family, our divine King Charles Spaniels, Josephine & Napoleon.
Sarah Brown Interiors
February
For this months handpicked designer, we have selected Sarah Brown Interiors. Sarah balances soft hues and unexpected textures with one of a kind pieces, adding sophistication, harmony and softness to a home. We love their confident use of colour, using it cohesivly to balance their clients wide variety of artwork.
When I need to feel inspried, I...
Pull out all my interiors’ books and particularly ones by American decorators and architects like Steven Gambrel, Gil Schafer, and Bunny Mellon. I also like to visit the Victoria and Albert Museum for inspiration and love to wander round the furniture collections.
The last piece I bought for my own home was...
A large, framed Polynesian tapa cloth from the Decorative Fair. I’d been looking for a framed textile for my sitting room for a while and found one that was the perfect size and colour.
My most treasured possession is...
A large platter that I bought from an antiques shop in Tetbury that hangs in my kitchen. It commemorates the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1937 and although I’m not a royalist, I love the blue and red chequerboard design on it and year, which also happens to be the one my Dad was born in.
