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Contents The City On Wheels
Colours And Collectables
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Pure & Simple
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Learning To Read & Write
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New Vs Old Page 39 - 48
We are bringing the world of travel to this season’s issue, reflecting on long weekends visiting the unseen and bringing back the weird and wonderful to translate into your interiors. We are taking you with us off the beaten track on English trails. We have discovered the undiscovered and are sharing our treasures with you, taking you on a trip past the wonders of the countryside and the commercial city breaks and into a world of secret spaces and unknown artefacts. We are leaving our footsteps and bicycle tracks around England’s most forgotten fantasies to reach the highest of heights and surprising views. The travelling treasure hunt unveils a world of inspiring colours, textures and patterns to liven up your lifestyle. Learn how to take your travelling memories and use the unique colour palettes and souvenir’s to vitalize those monotonous routines. Educate your senses and let us continue our journey through England with you.
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Me and My Bike: Jo Hollington
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Ringing bells and tyre tracks
The days of getting round on old style bicycles, baskets and backpacks are something that the British style is now revisiting. But it is by cycling that we can get closer to those sights that we are unable to appreciate in a car. These traditions have not been forgotten in the famous cycling city of Cambridge. The City of Cambridge might not be big but out of five journeys made, one is made by peddling on a bike. Bicycles still own the streets with every post holding up a leaning set of peddles and handlebars, every cycle path full with impatient overtaking riders and every street patterned with dark, textured tyre tracks.
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As the crisp autumn night draws in this method of transport cannot be more crucial. Cycling is still more alive than ever with it being a prime activity for student nightlife. The riders were in their best gear fighting the autumn wind to get to the next bar. The locals of Cambridge treat bikes like their shoes, they do not leave the house without them and if they did not have them it would make getting around a lot more of a chore. The sound of this city’s beeping cars was substituted with ringing bells from bicycles as it is these that rule the roads. Riders cycle for a variety of reasons, some for fitness and health, some because they feel safer and others for a day out; all agree, it is quicker. Baskets carrying all types of belongings define who the owners are. Students carrying intellectual books, workers were carrying purses and briefcases and parents carrying infants. There is no separation in social class or age with cyclists coming from all sectors of the Cambridge population.
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Transport does not need to stop as a means of getting around. When bikes are tired and deteriorating why not keep the memories inside your house. Old tyres could be pinned on walls creating new photo frames.
Maps showing your favourite journeys could be meaningful wallpaper.
Why not use your old bicycle frame as a unique way to hold those household necessities.
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A traveller’s journal hts Taking photographs of inspiring sig ing eth on a traveller’s journey is som se that is essential to remind us of tho A e. adventures that are irreplaceabl camera is able to capture moments but combining these snapshots with collected items our senses of touch and smell are also awakened.
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Interior designers and travellers collaborate to create interiors inspired by unforgettable memories when treasures are found that can help to recreate an experience into interior decor. Whether it is nature from Northumberland, sand from St Ives or debris from Devon these keepsakes are stimulation to the artist in each of us. Interiors can communicate to all of your senses. By collecting those unusual objects you are able to display them around your house without the use of wallpaper or a paintbrush.
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These mementos do not need to be permanent, change them with your mood and make them your own.
Interior design does not need to be expensive; nor does it need to be organised. It should be about personality and interests, things that are unexpected and unusual can be used to create something unique. There is no need to throw away possessions or store them away to be forgotten about. Displaying our experiences in the home to liven it up will result in a livelier mood.
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Creating colour pallettes from your own photography.Recreate them into your interiors, lifestyle, accessories and style.
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Interior designers, such as Holly Becker and Sibella Court are inspired by the world of travel; their experiences are reflected in their designs resulting in some visually exciting pieces of work.
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Becker, an American designer uses DIY, collectables, art and styling to create inspiring interiors.
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What room should someone pay close attention to while decorating?
What is key advise for somone re-decorating? Always. Take what you love and mix it all together and see what you come up with that represents your aesthetic the closest. You should be connecting to your home and feel great when you walk in the door, not following the pack or living in a catalog.
Each space impacts your mood and contributes to the overall energy in your home. It’s important to consider your sleep space first though, your bedroom is where you escape, rest, and spend most of your time .
How would you descibe you home?
I have a little of everything in my home so I just call my style Eclectic, that’s my style if that’s the right label for it, a little from here and there - and lots of personality.
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Pure & Simple
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Wanderlust white shirt
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Do not under estimate the qualities of the plain and simple, a travelling mind is open to the wildest of colour palettes but that is not to say the basics should be a thing of the past. The plain white shirt is a must have and is something that should not be forgotten.
It compliments weather of all seasons and is a timeless and recyclable garment. It can be worn for sophisticated City sightseeing, for a cold wintery day out and as an under layer or a cover up over a bikini for a day in the sun. In this instance the garment was worn on a sunny afternoon while collecting hidden treasures in the beautiful sites of Bushy Park in the county of Surrey, home to hundreds of Deer. From fashion to interiors, a touch of white brings peace and purity to any atmosphere. If your house is a blank canvas why not enhance the purity of the white with adventures from the outdoors.
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Inside out
Let a day in the fresh, open air follow you into your house. By collecting greenery from long adventurous walks you are able to turn your house inside out and smell the lingering scent of daytime even when the lights go out.
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-Broken up leaves and pebbles can be arranged in glass vases. -Large, colourful leaves can be placed around the fireplace. -Eye catching branches can be pinned up to make fresh smelling 3D picture frames.
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Learning to Read and Write, The Traveller’s way
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voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” “The real
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Letters and words are something that is familiar and sometimes uninteresting. It is all very personal to write postcards to communicate with others, it is also a nice addition to collect books of places you have seen and been to share with others, but why not take it one step further. Unfold the wonders of words and letters from others, whether it be relationships from lovers carved in tree bark, posters layered on street lights or messages written in the sand. Some might look at graffiti or deteriorated sign posts and discard the image as rubbish; but these are an inspiration for the eye giving ideas for decorations and textures. Gathering memories like these are appetising bait for a patchwork full of patterns and textures for your interior. Through photographing, collecting and seing you can discover old secrets and display them in your home creating a precious atmosphere. Make new decorations and words through mixing letters of different typography and time periods to add to that unique character of your interior.
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Patchwork of Words
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Next time you are on a path, take one step off the trail into the world of secret places, spaces and unknown artefacts.
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Making your mark
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Backtrack on the footprints you have made with your travelling friends and use their prints as decoration.
Printing Interiors should be like printing your memories
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Touching Textures
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Zooming in on natural settings can unveil those detailed textures that can transform into your interior through wallpaper and decor.
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Discover, re-use & decorate
It is those old mementos, new discoveries and unique charms that when put together create a mysterious interior. Creating your own home in this way is personal to you and will bring back memories and stories, yet to visitors it creates an unknown exhibition. Getting lost in other people’s memories is just as exciting.
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Finding old hidden church buildings is just the start of a recent discovery. Walking on the quant streets of Jesmond where most passers-by are in a hurry to reach their destination, a small church hall was discovered. The first impression is of a building that was old and uninviting. Even upon entering the lighting was dim, echoing the cold rainy day that was outside.
Inside the church was full of dĂŠcor and objects that were a story of antiques and travelling associations. A small cafĂŠ area was lit up with the rest of the room still dim and quiet. Despite it being the middle of the day, the cafe was empty making it even easier to appreciate the fascinating dĂŠcor.
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The walls were unpainted and cold with grey brick interior. There were un-matching chairs and stools in different conditions from all decades and sofas with coloured stains and tears to expose different textures. The objects placed around the room had just as much character with every object being a ‘one of a kind’ piece. Gum ball machines from the 90’s, old beaten trunk suitcases that showed signs of long journeys and a pair of retro skis were just some of the many weird and wonderful things found. The vintage persona of the room was in juxtaposition with the fresh look of the cakes and smell of the coffee that were presented on the counter. Although being dreary the mix and match of objects created a comforting feeling when recognising them and associating them with personal memories. Next time you feel adventurous and want to create your memories inside your own surroundings, think about the memories you’re creating and how they can relate to not only you but your visitors as well. Now it is your turn… Discover, Re-use and Decorate!
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Hand written
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Recycling the unwanted
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A BIG THANK YOU TO Make-up Artist - Elizabeth Hart Pure and Simple shoot.
Hair Stylist - Laura Fretwell Pure and Simple shoot.
Set Design assistant - Abigail Davis Colours & Collectables, Pure & Simple, New Vs Old shoots.
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Photography - Vincent Rivet Page 1 & 2 Interview - Bloesem blog
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Emily Fryer Tracing Trails is this year’s must have guide uncovering a new way to travel around England. Emily helps you to discover how to translate your travelling memories into your interiors.