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From Mark's Desk
Nancy Lancaster's drawing room, designed in collaboration with John Fowler, stands as a timeless masterpiece that has left an enduring impact on me. This room has captivated me for years, and I have often wondered what elements make this room so extraordinarily special. Is it the harmonious furniture arrangement? The soaring high ceilings? Or perhaps it is the vibrant yellow walls and upholstery that truly set it apart. Yellow, after all, is such an inviting color, and I firmly believe that every house should have a yellow room.
On my desk right now is a vibrant array of yellow hues, centered around Namay Samay's beautiful "Mor" and "Lerio" in Marigold. These bright, cheerful hues are complemented by a harmonious mix of textures and patterns. As summer begins, this lively color palette and these captivating images are sparking my creativity and inspiration.
Yellow is synonymous with sunshine, exuding brightness, warmth, and happiness. I often say "follow the light," a phrase that carries a profound message. Thanks to the power of yellow, we can bring the brilliance of sunshine into our lives, filling any space with cheer and light every single day.
BEAUTIFUL THINGS
MDS RATTAN
In collaboration with Soane Britain, our Lily Collection was created to bring rattan back indoors! The pieces include an armchair whose eye-catching base brings to mind a rippled fabric, a drum table, and a slipper chair in the manner of American style icon Billy Baldwin. Plus, the floral fabrics are blooming with beauty.
MDS FOR SCHUMACHER
Departing from convention, we set out to design fabrics that defy stereotypes, focusing on grounding solids, rich textures, small scale prints, and a timeless color palette that forms the cornerstone of every project. Additionally, we wanted to create wallpaper panels that effortlessly work back to our existing fabrics with Schumacher.
MDS FOR HUDSON VALLEY LIGHTING
Drawing immense inspiration from my travels in the English countryside, as well as featuring MDS signatures throughout, this collection continues to highlight traditional design and the story of color with an emphasis on brass details. The architectural elements and bespoke design lend a timeless quality to each style.
CELEBRATE
NAMAY SAMAY
@namaysamay
Namay Samay, a distinguished artisanal fabric house serving the interior design trade, is a family-owned business established in London. Their fabrics are made in-house using a variety of techniques the encompass weaving, printing and embroidery, and their 'Mor' and 'Lerio' in Marigold made the perfect backdrop for our moodboard this month with their rich textures and vibrant hues.
JASPER CONRAN
@jasperconran
Jasper Conran has remained one of the most respected British designers throughout his career, known for dressing clientele ranging from royalty to the Royal Ballet. Beyond fashion, he has also used his talents as the proprietor of two hotels - L'Hôtel Marrakech in Morocco and Villa Mabrouka in Tangier.
FARROW & BALL
@farrowandball
With 75 years of expertise, Farrow & Ball has been crafting paint and wallpaper since 1946. Responding extraordinarily to all types of light, their highly pigmented paint and handcrafted wallpaper deliver a unique depth of color and quality of finish which brings walls to life. This month, we featured their striè wallpaper in Citron No. 74 on our moodboard.
AERIN
@aerin
AERIN is a global luxury lifestyle brand inspired by the signature style of its founder, Aerin Lauder. With curated collections in the worlds of beauty, fashion accessories, and home decor, there is a multitude of options that all reflect the sentiment that living beautifully should be effortless.
TRUDON
@trudon
Founded in 1643, Trudon holds the distinction of being the world's oldest active candlemaker. Established by the Trudon family, the company has been supplying candles to France's cathedrals and nobility for centuries. We are especially fond of their 'Cyrnos' candle, which embodies this month's theme with its captivating notes of lemon, cashmere wood, and myrtle.
IKSEL DECORATIVE ARTS
@iksel_decorative_arts
We were so thrilled to work with Iksel at the 2023 WOW!House. They were a tremendous partner and we had such an amazing time designing the space and experiencing the showroom together. This month's yellow moodboard brings back fond memories of this special project, which you can see featured throughout our upcoming Instagram feed.
