May 16, 2011 in my london, news
What a glorious wedding day, it makes me proud to be a Londoner on days like this. It was a day to remember and I’m glad I shared it with family and friends.
I loved the dress and the exquisite embroidery, loved the trees in the Abbey, loved the Spring flowers. Simple, classic and elegant. I loved the getaway car too though I think Prince Harry may have over-accessorised it a little!
We’ll be seeing the styling influences of the wedding winding their way into fashion and trends for a while I think.
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May 16, 2011 in homemade, interior styling, news
Liberty has been trading since 1875 and, as a textiles, craft and interiors girl, it is one of my most favourite shops in the world. I’ve been a regular visitor since I was a teenager and living in London means I find any excuse to pop in there regularly!
So imagine my excitement when I was asked by my lovely friend Holly Becker to be part of a styling demo for the launch of her new book Decorate… at Liberty! You can read the highlights of how Holly, Leslie Shewring of A Creative Mint and I went a little Liberty crazy over at Decor8.
When we started brainstorming ideas for this dining table setting, one of things I said to Holly and Leslie was that we needed to “think catwalk”. We didn’t need to think about it being a realistic, practical table setting as it was a styling demo – it needed to be eye catching, creative and inspiring.
Liberty has a very British design aesthetic. It is classic with a twist, elegant and a little bit eccentric. So we wanted our table to be a bit quirky too, a little bit bonkers – but in a good way. It needed to be Decor8 x Liberty. I think we achieved it, do you?
We knew we wouldn’t be able to have a working bulb so we used a little mirror ball!
We made each place setting unique!
It was so much fun to collaborate with Holly and Leslie (they are both as lovely as they come across on their blogs) and the Liberty team were brilliant too. I met so many great people that afternoon (and well into the evening!). If you came along I do hope you enjoyed the demo!
I wish Holly and Joanna Copestick the very best success for Decorate!
P.S. Thank you to my wonderful assistant Polly Ord for helping make and to set up the table and to my husband for taking these photos while I was busy chatting away!!
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May 16, 2011 in news
This is my very first blog post!
It’s been just over one year since The Homemade Home was first published by Cico Books and to celebrate I’ve launched my new website and started this blog to accompany it – Sania Pell At Home.
The response to my book over the last twelve months has been much greater than I had ever thought possible. I had been so caught up in writing, making and shooting it that I honestly hadn’t realised how the internet would mean I would be able to see everyone’s responses so immediately, and from all over the world too. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all those who have bought it, reviewed it and supported me along the way and made this year so special.
This blog is where I will share what I’m working on, my styling ideas, making projects and give you a window into my home. I will be posting regularly so do pop by to see what’s new.
If there is anything you would like to see or hear about do let me know! I would love to hear your comments.
Thank you for visiting and happy making.
Sania x
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A place to share my work and the things I love: interior styling and great design; fine art and contemporary craft; exciting new products and flea market finds; handmade and homemade; celebrating the old and embracing the new; creativity, family and fun. The things that I believe make your house a home.
Line Up contemporary craft exhibition, curated by Sania Pell, at Flow Gallery, 1-5 Needham Road
London, W11 2RP.
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