Art that shapes mood, presence and connection
Exploring the tools, materials, lighting, and functional choices that support creative thinking and making.
I made a video about the lampshade maker’s practice of rescuing lampshades from their embarrassment by turning their seams to the back whenever we are out.
The video shows what I do when I discover lampshades with their seams facing forward in a posh hotel. It also shows how I realised how and why the seams were turned outward. This discovery led to a new challenge for my lampshade making in the future.
This week, I did an explainer video about measuring the height if you order a custom-made lampshade from me and it’s going to the USA.
Top tip for measuring. Measure both the overall shade height desired and the measurement from the base of your harp to where the screw of the finial attaches to the lampshade ring.
We want to avoid your lampshade coming up to short. UK fittings have about a 2″ margin and US fittings have about an 1″
Depending on the size of your harp I would do any lamp shorter than 20cm if you have a 6″ or 5 ” harp.
Most of the lampshades currently in the shop are 15cm in height as I created them to be small enough to fit onto shelves.
I might in future create more lampshades of 20cm in height and wider selection of widths.
This week, I created a YouTube video to show buyers how I create the beautiful diffusers for my lampshades.
Though Edison-style lightbulbs are available, they don’t always suit every interior style scheme, especially if you’re going for a more cosy, less industrial look.
Watch how easy it is to assemble a diffuser for your lamp shades. I’m considering having these as kits in my shop as an alternative way to hang and present my artwork.
While visiting some London City offices recently, I found some authentic Japandi. Working as a facilitator corporate trainer/ instructor I was able to see how the combination of textures used in the external meeting rooms and breakout area fittings created a captivating and calming atmosphere. Colours are neutral and highlighted by the colours from natural elements such as metals and woods and watery looking glass panels.
If you want to create the Japandi look in your home office here’s five things to remember
Comment below to share what your favourite elements are in Japandi office or home interiors. Do you like light Japandi or dark Japandi?
Previously I complained about companies not getting the walls of the training room right for instructors in this post, here.
But recently I was impressed when I visited one major international corporation in the business district of London and saw a well thought out design scheme for delivering learning.
The whole space and training rooms were all thoughtfully designed to inspire and lock in the learning and development of their talent. Read the captions in the images below to discover how the design details support learning.
The designers of this training space clearly recognized the importance of walls for facilitating learning. They understood that walls play a crucial role for trainers and corporate instructors in enhancing the educational experience.
This week’s photo blog showcases the impact of wall decor in corporate training room environments. From functional and stylish fittings to the carefully crafted calligraphy on the walls, each element contributes to creating a memorable impression and inspires innovative ways of working.
We can take some of these ideas and incorporate them into our home office wall decor. For instance, having a large poster with inspirational quotes can serve as a personal reminder of how we want to work. Additionally, when planning the treatment of our walls, why settle for plain paint? Consider creating a space that includes a glass panel for chalkboard sessions with your team. This setup encourages more interactive meetings and gives leaders and managers a reason to turn on their cameras and engage effectively.
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