London's Funky Furniture .... Squint Ltd.

 I was in London during London Design Week.  

I didn't know it at the time until I 

walked by a cool pop-up shop in Kensington.

It was the incredible color that 

pulled me into the showroom.

 Squint Limited is the brainchild of Lisa Whatmough,

a very talented and colorful artisan.  All the furniture and

home accessories are hand crafted in beautiful

hand stitched patchwork.

 Velvets not only cover chairs and sofas but 

also pretty tables and lamps.

 How gorgeous is this Victorian settee?

By painting the wood black, the shape

just jumps to the forefront and highlights

the beautiful patchwork.

 Designs can be chosen from hot, hot colors

to subtle pastels.  Something for everyone.

Love this chair.

 How much fun would it be to collage

an old piece of furniture?

 Or cover an old lamp with material or paint the

whole black and then have it sit on top of a

brightly painted old piece of furniture?

 In the basement of her shop were rows of 

fun chandeliers with ribbons, beads  and

painted crystals.  Loved these.

Squint also invited a group of Japanese artists

to paint larger than life creatures on the walls.

Catherine of Squint Limited couldn't have

been nicer.  She let me roam through the

premises and just enjoy all the color.

Buyers can find Squint Limited in Liberty,
Conran and Designers Guild to name just
a few high end stores.

Check out their website ...

great fun!