In conversation with: Andreea Braescu
Visual artist Andreea Braescu works with porcelain to create bespoke light sculptures that bring the fragility of the natural world indoors
In conversation with: Emer Gillespie
Founder of Brighton based Spark & Bell, Emer Gillespie talks about building her lighting business and shares her thoughts on sustainable design and working with local craftspeople
A day with Porta Romana
I’m ashamed to say that until very recently I assumed that Porta Romana was an Italian brand. So I was delighted to be invited to spend a day at their HQ in Farnham, to see British craftsmanship at its best
In conversation with: Andra Munro
Andra Munro is an award winning lighting designer creating extraordinary, sculptural pieces in porcelain.
Join me in conversation with Gareth Devonald Smith
Are you heading to Lighting By Design at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour later this month?
In conversation with: Esther Patterson of Curiousa & Curiousa
Esther Patterson is founder and design director of lighting brand Curiousa & Curiousa. She tells me about her latest collection, launching at Decorex next week and the joy of working with glass
This week’s product launches
It’s all about lights this week, with launches from Lee Broom, Curiousa & Curiousa and Martin Huxford Studio
In conversation with: Victoria Rothschild of Rothschild & Bickers
Rothschild & Bickers produce gorgeous handcrafted glass lighting. Co-founder Victoria Rothschild tells me about the company ethos, their first big break and her favourite possession
