Blog – Page 4 – High Demand Skills

2015

INSPIRATION :: Shibori

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Shibori Cushions by Ikat and Batik

Blue Shibori Silk Scarf by Amirama

Blue Shibori Clutch by AikoThreads

Indigo Dyed Zafu Meditation Cushion by Gretchie W

Minimalist blouse by dyeing2meetU

Shibori Dish Towel by Holli and Field

Blue Journal by Mettaville

Fold Over Clutch by Liduvina

Learn more about Shibori and give this beautiful Japanese dyeing technique a go for yourself at next Shibori Workshop.

Celebrating 60 years of the Fritz Hansen Series 7 Chair

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Originally designed by legendary Arne Jacobsen in 1955, the Series 7 chair has been the single most poplar design piece in the history of Republic of Fritz Hansen. Through decades the strong, minimalist shape has stood the test of time. In fact, Republic of Fritz Hansen feels so strongly about the translatable nature of the original model, they have changed nothing about the design.

Contrasts are the keyword in the 60th Anniversary Edition – it is all about contrast, both in materials, surfaces and colours. The two chairs has been created with a masculine or feminine perspective – as a deep dark blue shell with powder coated legs in a burnished look and a pale pink shell with gold-plated legs (24 kt). While the deep dark blue and the pale pink may contrast each other, they are also two colours that when combined, both display a calming and elegant look.

Find out more at Cult Designs

Miriam’s Story so far…

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When you meet Miriam, you experience an abundance of life, laughter and a passion for colour and design.

Here’s Miriam’s story so far….

Working as a visual merchandiser for 10 years and having a passion for interior styling, I started my own business ‘MimConcepts’ combining my two loves.

I wanted to develop my skills further and gain more knowledge around design and colour, so I became apart of the HDS community and completed my Certificate IV in Design. Throughout the course, I learnt alot about why my designs were working (or why there weren’t not as successful as they could be) and the process for design. This made me to slow down and consider every creative choice I made, resulting in successful designs. This was made evident when I won the 2014 Achievement Award for Certificate IV in Design plus the Industry Design Award from local homewares store Me Me.

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When designing for myself I’m drawn to Scandinavian and Vintage styles, thus designing and producing a Scandinavian inspired tapestry weave for my major project. Weaving gave me the space to create something that was therapeutic and the opportunity to work with natural fibers.

With a fresh understanding of the design process, I will now be producing and selling a range of my tapestry weaving’s on etsy. My first range is inspired by modern Scandinavian interiors with tones of pink, peach, grey and mint alongside contrasts of black and white.

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Check out Miriam’s etsy store here

Find out more about Mim Concepts here

Term Dates for 2015

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Term Dates for Certificate IV in Design :: Colour & Design, Diploma in Colour Consulting & Planning, Diploma in Interior Design & Styling

Induction night for all new students – Tuesday 3rd February 6.30 – 8pm

Term One 9th February – 27th March

Term Two 27th April – 19th June

Term Three 20th July – 11th September

Term Four 12th October – 27th November

Graduation Night – 11th December

Nicole’s Journey

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After working in Real Estate for many year I developed a strong interest in property and homes.

Always passionate about beautiful things for the home, I would scour through magazines reading every fine detail. Falling in love with the homewares on each page of the magazine, I often wondered why I couldn’t find these locally and always dreamed of opening my own homewares shop.

After having my two boys and building my own home, I met Donna who told me all about the Hunter Design School. I was immediately interested and decided to follow my dream and enrol in the Certificate of Colour and Design back in 2009. I then continued on to complete Colour Planning and Consulting and Interior Design. During my 3rd year, as part of the Interior Design course, I set out my business plan and vision and established my business, Chrysalis Interiors.

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After a few years of consulting and styling, Chrysalis Interiors became Chrysalis Interiors and Homewares and I opened my first lifestyle retail shop in my home town of Redhead in March 2014. I was quite particular about what I wanted… no shopping centre or strip, just a cute little building I could transform. Its funny actually, as part of the Colour Planning course one of the projects was to draft a colour scheme for our own shop and if I look back at the picture now it is almost exact to what Chrysalis looks like.

I currently stock a varied array of furniture, homewares including cushions, throws, artwork and home decor. I have a small clothing range and also stock jewellery and accessories. I strongly promote local designers, artists and craftspeople and have a number of unique products in my shop from local creatives. I love the feedback that I get from my customers who are now coming from far and wide and spreading the word that Chrysalis is a great one stop shop for gifts and homewares.

We also offer an interior design and styling service from the shopfront. This, for me, is the most exciting part of the business as I am able to now source some amazing products from large furniture pieces to cushions and lighting and help peoples vision for their home come alive. The knowledge I gained from my studies now assist me on a daily basis from colour placement and presentation in the shop to my interior design and consultancy business.

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Chrysalis Interiors and Homewares is located at 1/18 Steel Street, Redhead and is open daily from 10am.

You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Introducing Bristol Paint’s Colours 2014/2015

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Find out more about The Hunter’s colour palette soon…

The Beauty of Copper

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Copper is pushing Stainless Steel out of the spotlight and flaunting it’s rich and lustrous attributes.

“There is a warmth brass gives an interior, whether it be a modern or traditional space,” say Marisa Marcantonio of Style Beat says “The golden hue of the metal provides a subtle elegant gleam. It’s having a comeback because it mixes well with other metals and it’s patina get’s better with age”

Hand lettering by Wayne Thompson

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Learn more about Wayne Thompson here

Check out the upcoming handletting workshop on 15th Novemeber

Who is Kate?

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Kate is a passionate floral designer and event stylist, with a background in Interior Design and Photography, and a lifelong love of flowers inspired by her grandparents.

Living and working in the Hunter Region with her fiancé, two cats, two dogs, a horse, five chickens and whatever birds and wildlife wander through on their endless travels.

Living simply and consciously is something Kate trying to do, by finding out how our individual actions contribute to the world we live in.

She aims to both reflect and protect the natural world around us, not just in style but also in her practices. Using a range of traditional and inventive techniques and methods, without relying on toxic or unsustainable products like floral foam and imported flowers laces with pesticides and chemicals.

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Kate loves to use Australian grown, seasonal flowers and foliage in her arrangements, and aims to recycle her materials and recourses as often as possible.

Follow Kate here as she is about to launch her new and exciting business adventure, Two Wild Hands.

Coming up…Kate’s Wreath Making Workshop.

Saturday 8th November 2014. Find out more here

Pastel Love

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Spring is here and with it has emerged soft sophisticated pastel hues.

Pistachios, sugary pinks, pale lilacs, chalky blues and buttery yellows have walked from the runway into our homes.

Here’s a few tips to use when decorating with these soft shades.

create a colour pallet with the pastels paired with soft greys, mushroom browns and white.
give your room a boho feel by accenting with cooper and gold.
add spark with neon’s and bright colours
use your pastels as a subtle accent in artworks, cushions, lighting or small furniture pieces

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