A World of Whimsy

Hotelier and designer Kit Kemp is known for her fearless use of color and pattern. This spring, she launched a tabletop collection with fellow British brand Spode. Fanciful designs adorn tableware, glassware, cutlery, gifts and accessories. “Textiles are my greatest inspiration and applying my fabric designs and new patterns to everyday items creates a joyful way to experience them in a different form,” says Kemp. The Tall Trees tableware, inspired by Kemp’s love of the countryside and walks in the woods, features birds and enchanting creatures. Geo is a more modern, graphic design and a complement to Tall Trees. Kemp’s daughter, Willow, follows in her mother’s creative footsteps with the Spode Doodles collection of plates and mugs based on her original sketches. The Kit Kemp for Spode collection is available online at spode.com.

—Mary Fitzgerald