Colour Stories
On the Colour Couch with BBC1 Interior Design Masters winner, John Cooper
I’m really excited to share this Colour Couch interview with you because this time I am sitting down with the winner of this year’s BBC Interior Design Masters, John Cooper. If you watched the series like I did, each episode was a must watch. I always enjoyed seeing what John would come up with and…
Read MoreHow red and green became Christmas traditions
Have you ever wondered why Christmas has such a strong connection to red and green? These colours feel so natural to the season that we barely question them, yet the story behind them stretches across nature, Pagan rituals, cultural traditions, religion, and Victorian creativity. When you bring all of these threads together, you see that…
Read MoreWhy red robins are associated with Christmas
If you live in the UK chances are you’ve come across a red robin when gardening, out in the park or walking in the woods. Here’s the one I have in my garden. This cheeky chap is always near me when I’m out gardening, probably to see if he can catch a worm or two.…
Read MoreOn the Colour Couch with artists Tipperleyhill
Abi Tippetts and Roz Berkeley Hill, the dynamic duo behind Tipperleyhill, have been captivating art enthusiasts with their vibrant and whimsical creations. Known for their joyful, uplifting prints and colourful original artworks, and window murals they bring a sense of playfulness to everything they create. They also inspire hundreds of budding artists through their lively…
Read MoreOn the Colour Couch with paint maker Edward Bulmer
One of my aims with On the Colour Couch is to speak with the people behind some of the leading paint brands to uncover the stories, ideas and philosophies that shape the colours we use. This time it’s Edward Bulmer, the designer and architectural historian behind Edward Bulmer Natural Paint. Edward has spent his career…
Read MoreOn the Colour Couch with textile designer, Charlotte Gaisford
Sometimes conversations are just meant to happen, even if they take a few years to get there! Charlotte and I first talked about doing this Colour Couch chat all the way back in 2020 when we first met through a mutual textile designer friend Susi Bellamy. We met up over the years saying we’ll get…
Read MoreWhy Halloween turns orange
If there’s one colour that lets you know it’s Halloween, it has to be orange! And no other country goes all out for Halloween than the US. Orange is everywhere. From carved pumpkins to pumpkin pie to spiced pumpkin lattes to orange frosted biscuits to party decorations. And if that wasn’t enough, there’s the fancy…
Read MoreOn the Colour Couch with artist/architect Kuda Mushangi
If you love when art and architecture collide, you’ll want to know the name Kuda Mushangi. As both a full-time architect and artist, Kuda brings a sharp eye for detail and a strong sense of form to each. His work explores the connections between place, memory and identity, often expressed through abstract forms and colour.…
Read More5 Reasons to fall in love with Autumn
Something I didn’t get growing up in Sydney, Australia were the traditional seasons. Our autumn was still warm enough to swim in the ocean. Since living in the UK, I’ve been able to experience the change in seasons which I just love because I get to experience the change in nature’s wonderful colours. Here I share…
Read More5 of my favourite colourful podcasts
Hello colour lover! I am back with my 5 favourite colour series and this time I am sharing my top 5 podcasts that celebrate the world of colour. Each one offers something unique whether it is exploring the science behind colour, uncovering its cultural stories or simply inspiring you to see colour in a new…
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