Wednesday, 19 December 2012

Bespoke feature wall

We have recently finished a large commission for a private client just off the Kings Road. They live in a beautiful house with wooden floors, and lots of clean hard surfaces such as glass and brushed concrete and when I met them at 100% Design this year they were looking for something to soften the look of the space and help reduce the echo's bouncing off the smooth surfaces.

Feature Wall
This project was a challenge, the wall we worked with had a door which opened outwards into the space, so it was vitally important to create a piece which looked like it was one piece when the door was closed but did not interfere with the function of the door.



When talking to the client they described how they would like the textiles to work like a painting would in the space or a large art piece. They have a fantastic living wall in their garden and this was influential in the design decisions. They clients also kindly sent me images they liked from paintings, to glass panels to rugs and we sat down with the sample books full of 100% wool and satins to go over colours.

For this space we ended up doing around 10-15 designs and we finally sent over this mood board to get  feedback from the client.


Below you can see the the stages we went through to get the exact design in the correct places on each panel so once it was installed the lines flowed from one panel to another. As I said it was a challenge but one we loved and feel very proud of!

Below you can see the wall transform from a white wall to the finished piece.










New Sample books

I have been working with Interior Designers since day one of the business and now we have a way to make their life and ours a little easier. Our new sample books are available for the satin wall flowers, wool wall flowers, fabric by the meter and wallpapers. These books have been designed and made for interior designers and shops to use with their clients. I've been using them with private commissions and they make life much easier!




Friday, 7 December 2012

Open Studio's at Cockpit Arts

One of the main reasons i joined Cockpit Arts was to be involved in their open studios, I've been a fan for years and always made the Christmas open my main place for buying unique and quirky Christmas presents.

This year is my first year involved and last week I was involved in the Holborn open. The weekend went better than expected and I ended up selling out of a number of items before the weekend ended! I was lucky enough the share the room with three fabulous designers, Clara BreanEleanor Lakelin and Mariko Sumioka.

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This weekend I am showing in my own studio at the Deptford open and I have jeweller Stephanie Ray joining me for the weekend.

I have a couple of card packs and wallpapers which are only for sale at the Open and once they've gone they've gone. I've been really surprised how well the Robin card packs have gone really well. I only have 10 packs left with me, 4 packs in Lovely and British and 12 packs at Smiths Row Xmas exhibition.


Thursday, 29 November 2012

Framed Wedding Dress Heart

When I client recently came to me and asked me to make her a framed heart using the offcuts of her wedding dress and veil I thought what a fantastic idea. I was a little worried working with fabric which was so special to someone but I finally got over my feat and made the first cut.

I'm so delighted with the results, it turned out even better than I expected. I was even more delighted when the client told me she absolutely loves it and every single one of her friends who has come to visit had commented on how nice it is. Have a look at the pictures yourself. What do you think? If you'd like to commission one just drop me an email on lorna@lornasyson.co.uk






100% Design 2012

2012 was my third time showing and 100% Design, and with the show being taken over by media 10 this year... the people that own Grand Designs I was a little apprehensive on how the show would go. I had a brilliant space and I was determined to make the most of it.

I've attached images of the set up and final stand. I was really proud of it. From this show I now have stockists in Paris, Dubai and Germany.

The stand was really popular and I did a couple of video features for Creative Boom bloggers and even Taiwan TV!


























Top Drawer, September 2012

Since September life has been very busy and I haven't had chance you keep you updated with how all the shows have gone. I had a very busy 10days when I managed to show at Both Top Drawer and 100% Design.

I was really impressed with how the show went and was extremely delighted with the reaction I received to the new Robin Cushions and lampshades.

I've attached some images Top Drawer below







Sunday, 2 September 2012

New flower features

One thing I have learnt is that when images go out to press you never know where they end up so I really do thank friends and family for letting me know when I'm featured!

Recently I was told about this feature in Essentials magazine, unfortunately they missed the credit for the flowers and even though the colours were changed I can confirm they are definitely mine!

The image was originally taken by Country Homes and Interiors and then sold to Essentials magazine who changed the colours and sadly featured them in their Make it easy section.... I did read the editorial and I can guarantee if you made them they way they said to the flowers would look nothing like mine, and as Essentials magazine said, this image was just used for a reference!

I must admit that when I first found out about this feature I was saddened that press used this image in this way. I have some great relationships with magazines and blogs and have found them a huge help with getting my work in front trade and the public.

As an end note I would like everyone to be aware of the ACID 'commission it don't copy it' campaign'!





Saturday, 25 August 2012

The Cottage project

I feel very privileged to be involved in Osian's and Holly's Cottage project. They are both extremely talented designers with such innovative idea's for the future. Check out their website http://www.thecottagelondon.com/page5.htm and see the pictures I took whilst at their makers evening!



Amazing ceramics by http://www.richardbrendon.com



My favourite collars by http://www.aelska.com





Holly Berry's gorgeous woven fabric