The Journal Vol.1

content P h i l o s o p hy Material Production The essence of living

philosophy Let us introduce you to the wor ld of Tell Me More.

We strive for the simple way of living and we get inspired by nature. Our inspiration, both for material and expression, comes from elements such as the sea, the light and the textures in Scandinavian nature. We are affected of the seasons that change during the year and that give our landscapes its beauty.

Our overall idea is to create products that can be used and loved in your ever yday life. By wor king with natural materials of high quality and with shapes and color s that are timeless, we make items that sur vive fleeting trends and seasonal changes. We appreciate a good and responsible entrepreneur ship, and our vision is to include our employees, craftsmen and other actor s in our business to develop products that last for a long time at home.

N AT U R E TEXTURES QUALITY

material Our belief is that in order to get a beautiful item that are durable enough to be used in your ever yday life – the material is essential. We like to wor k with materials that together gives a feeling of an interior close to nature.

Each material requires its knowledge, and we are wor king with craftsmen who are specialists in their various materials and manufacturing processes. In that way we ensure that the materials such as hemp, clay and linen are refined into products in the best way.

In Tell Me More’s assor tment, you will find a lovely range of materials, from the softest cotton to hard cast iron.

Together they create a living home with beautiful str uctures. When choosing color s to our collection, we always strive to create a soft and timeless color palette which you can mix as you like.

hemp

Rugs made from hemp can be described as natural, durable and eco-friendly. The hemp thread comes from the bar k of the fast-growing plant hemp. It is a material that is known to be dir t repellent and durable. Hand woven hemp r ugs are a craftmanship with a long tradition and we think they adds str ucture and warmth to our collection.

Since the star t of Tell Me More, we have been wor king with the same family company in India for production of our hemp r ugs. They have extensive experience and great knowledge of growing as well as refining hemp. Let their lore be a par t of your home as well.

linen

Our 100% pure linen range are made with flax fiber s from south of Europe, where the climate conditions are perfect for growing the plant. We like the feeling of a slightly worn look and soft touch, that´s why we let each item be stonewashed after sewing.

The proper ties of the fiber make linen the perfect temperature-regulator, as the fiber is a natural insulator. It will have a cooling effect during summer nights as well as give you warm comfor t during the colder months. This makes it the perfect bedding all through the seasons. The color palette is easy to combine to get a per sonal look in your home.

cotton

There is nothing like the feeling of crispy, newly washed cotton bedding. We wor k with cotton that has a thread density of 200 percale and where each item is stonewashed. That gives a thick, crispy yet soft quality. The bed collection in cotton is cer tified as 100% organic as well as OEKO-TEX cer tified.

When we produce the bed collection, we wor k with a family company in Por tugal which have great experience and knowledge of high-quality textiles. Mix different sizes and color s to get a per sonal look in your bed. Why sleep when you can dream?

glass Hand blown glass items have all a unique character that we really appreciate. Glass reflects light and gives your home a vibrant feeling. By using different techniques in manufacturing we get glass products with different str uctures and appearances.

We always wor k with a down-to-ear th color scale that makes all items beautiful together.

Glass is by nature a fragile material, but often it can withstand a little more than you think. We are happy to return to glass in various designs from year to year.

stoneware Stoneware is burned at a high temperature, which gives hard and durable products. We wor k with different glazes to give the different products unique looks.

In production of our series of crocker y made of stoneware, we wor k with a family own company in Por tugal. They make ever ything from scratch, the clay as well as the glazes, using natural raw materials from Por tugal.

We also wor k with talented ar tisans in Nepal for production of some cups in our collection. The cups are produced according to international Fair-trade guidelines.

Set the table with the collection of stoneware in different color s and shapes. Mix it together with our glass and linen items to get a lovely table setting.

wood porcelain iron clay

Wood is a natural and renewable material. We wor k with FSCcer tified wood, which means that the wood comes from responsibly managed forests that contribute to sustainable development. Since our small wood collection is just treated with oil there is a unique look of all items. Treat them with a sanding and little edible oil now and then, and you will have them forever. There is nothing that adds warmth to a dinner table like wooden details that have been used with love.

Feldspar porcelain is a material that is burned in at ver y high temperatures. Thanks to the materials attributes you can leave it unglazed for beautiful effects. In the Tell Me More collection we have a small assor tment of feldspar porcelain, which is made in accordance to international Fair-trade guidelines. You find details such as bowls, ser ving cutler y and small plates which are beautiful to mix up your ever yday crocker y with.

wood porcelain iron clay

Iron has been used by generation after generation for both utility products as well as to make beautiful details. A detail made of hard iron adds a beautiful contrast to soft textiles and fragile glass. By adding a candleholder made of iron, you get some strength and heaviness to your interior.

Few materials feel closer to nature than clay does. We really appreciate to see traces of the hand that created the product, which often is a fact with handmade items of clay.

Depending on the composition of the clay and the glaze used, the objects get different character and will always give your home a lively feeling.

production For us it is as impor tant to know how a product is made as its appearance.

The focus for us is to find craftsmen who take pride in their craft and who are really good at what they do, that´s why we wor k with producer s all around the wor ld. We do believe that where we are and where we operate we can also make an impact and a difference.

For us it is impor tant to encourage entrepreneur ship locally and to wor k in long term relationships with our producer s. We are proud to have been able to help other companies grow bigger during our own journey and our goal is to always wor k close to our producer s and in accordance with our ethical wor king conditions.

the essence of living

We make timeless products that are meant to follow through life. Our vision is to have a collection where the best materials from nature are combined to products that are lovely together. We want you to see beauty in ever y day.

Decorate for a home in harmony, where ever ything feels obvious, and nothing r ubs. Create a home that you enjoy, with a feeling you long for when you are away.

We are happy and have succeeded when Tell Me More can be a par t of your home no matter what style you prefer. Our color range is soft and timeless, together with high quality materials and a lovely design, Tell Me More will bring beauty to your home. To have an environment that makes you create new stories in life – that´s what we call ”The essence of living”

C O N TA C T : sales@tellmemore.se Tell Me More Interiors Vasagatan 5A 411 24 Gothenburg www.tellmemore.se @tellmemore_interiors