Colour consultant and interior designer Emma Diaz has a passion for sustainability and has just launched a small but perfectly formed range of British-made furniture called the Westridge Collection. We caught up with her to find out about the influences behind her work. Emma says, 'I’ve always had a critical eye for detail due [...]
Celebrating ‘quiet luxury with beautifully designed, sustainable fabric for interiors’ is a motto that resonates across all that Juliette creates at her design studio. Inspired from a childhood filled with artistic creativity, to finding solace in art later in life due to challenging times, design and craft have always been a [...]
To mark 'Sustainable September', we visited Derwent House in Witney, Oxfordshire, an interiors store that brings together handcrafted furniture and homewares under one roof, all made in Britain by small businesses and individual designer-makers. Their commitment to supporting sustainable living is evident. Ali Griffiths, from Derwent House says, 'We know that when it comes [...]
As the daughter of a world-famous opera singer, Nadia spent her childhood living in Europe, spending time in some of its finest opera houses and theatres - the lavish set designs creating the spark of inspiration and influence behind Nadia’s unique design style today. Going on to become a fine art painter and alumna [...]
Investing in your creativity Leaving a positive impact, finding joy in all we do, becoming better custodians of the land, building creative confidence…. all wonderful mantras and aims to have in life. Wildflower is delighted to partner with leading online course creators, Create Academy who share our vision for living a fulfilled [...]
Celebrating creative talent and small businesses The team at Wildflower Magazine have always been enthusiastic champions of independent businesses, artisanal enterprises and anyone who believes in the art of craft. Launching towards the end of June 2023, Wildflower Magazine’s Little Green book will be a new online marketplace, a directory of some [...]
Wildflower talks to Felicity Marshall, Founder of Daughters of Gaea, an ethical and sustainable homeware brand that celebrates high-end design while championing female artisans Daughters of Gaea is a new breed of independent interior brands, which works to ensure that the company leaves as little or no carbon footprint as is possible, but also protects [...]
One of our favourite interior designers, Lucy Marsh has just launched her new autumn collection of limited-edition bespoke cushions. We are loving the warm colours of tonal pinks and teal greens in block prints on textural linen and elegant velvet. Wonderful, sophisticated statement pieces for a contemporary or traditional bedroom or [...]
Textile and interior designer Pippa Blacker designs wallpapers and fabrics with a botanical theme, reflecting her love of the countryside. Perfect for summer, Pippa's bright and breezy designs bring a touch of nature into the home. Here, Wildflower meets Pippa Blacker, and discovers the inspiration behind her sustainable textile and wallpaper business. I’ve always been [...]
In an extract from her stunning new book, 'The Nature of Creativity: A mindful approach to making Art & Craft', artist and embroiderer Jane E. Hall shares with us her love of wildflowers, and how nature is the constant source of inspiration for her many creative projects. Wild-flower hours In my artistic practice, I may [...]
