she of Concrete Figurine fame. She who has the most amazing house which I have had
the pleasure of staying in whilst we have been working together and yes I sat and had breakfast at this table. Now for the big reveal
Over to Kathy to explain, in her words, what it is all about:In this startling, beautiful and inventive collection, French flea market frames and furniture along with exquisite trimmings from the hidden merciers and passementeries of Paris are brought together with industrial grey concrete tassels - stunningly realistic pieces created by direct casting from real vintage silk originals – to create a range of striking, one-off, sculptural accessories.
furniture
curtain tiebacks
framed
or free standing.
The details are amazing. I still can't believe it's concrete.
We met through our blogs, we found we were like minded designers and things evolved, resulting in what we call - A Beautiful Collaboration. Now we just hope and pray that you all think the same.
Here's what we have to say about each other:
Di Overton says: Working with a like-minded designer is a total joy. Kathy's beautiful sculptures sit perfectly with my designs. By combining hard and soft materials we have created a distinctive and unique style.
Kathy Dalwood says: Di has such an eye for colour and texture and her choice and manipulation of exquisite silks and braids complements the rough, monochrome of my sculptures in an unlikely yet magical way.
Concrete Ghost is available on the all new Ghost Furniture website which was launched today. More about that later.
I gave my friend Monika at Splendid Willow the US exclusive on this collaboration in an interview on her blog today. Go over and find out a few of my secrets.
22 comments:
I follow Kathy Dalwood's blog as well as yours. This collaboration works so well. Concrete passementerie, who would have thought that it would look so refined. Congratulations on the project together, it will succeed, they are stunning!
dear di, congratulations on your new website! it looks splendid, as i presumed it would. and the concrete tassels fit right in with the rest of your designs. original and fun idea!
best of luck - you're doing important work!
t,
How exciting, congratulations to you both!
So thrilled the secret is out! A wonderful collaboration of two very creative and talented women! xo
you've been busy darling ... how DO you do it all ...
I am so flattered with your visit over my way!
BRILLIANT! BRILLIANT BRILLIANT!
Sandra Evertson
I just sort of had a feeling...!!! Fabulous idea. Old time Passementerie tassels don't quite work with the more ascetic Belgian, rough lux look. You're always thinkin, Di! Congratulations to you both! XO Trish
Fabulous! What great fun, and brilliant result. The site looks amazing, you've kicked it up several notches, Di, and set the bar incredibly high. Who wouldn't want one of your amazing pieces to grace their home or manor? xo Lidy
You and Kathy make a fabulous team Di!!
I like your concrete tassels so much!!! Also your new site is divine!
xox
Constance
At last - the reveal!
That's a lot of hard work.
Congratulations Di.
Brilliant artists with brilliant ideas! Bravo!
Summer hugs to you both.
Monika
HI Di
I've just popped over from Monika's blog and a big congratulations to you on your new venture... your work is stunning.. and I just love the colour palette.. Once again Congrats.. Julie
Hello Di,
congratulations ! Sounds wonderful.
And your blog relaunch looks nice and clean.
Did you realise that the black chair with the feather in your header has a similar silhoutte like your profile photo ? Funny !
Congratulations to you and Kathy, Di.....these look absolutely wonderful, xv.
Wow. Just Wow.
Congratulations. It is amazing what Bloglandia can do.
it is a fantastic collaboration
Di I am amazed these are just gorgeous and of course I would love one!!
I will go visit Kathy as well!
Karena
Art by Karena
That's awesome! I love the tassel tie-backs. My mother uses them in all of her decorating and they look awesome. She even hangs them from her canopy bed!
xoxo
Lila Ferraro
Good Luck to the both of you! Congratulations on this wonderful collaboration and on your new website. Succes!
Congratulations! How exciting for you both. Lovely!
I've got these huge floor length curtains in the new house I've moved into. They're plain and these kind of tie backs will look amazing.
Shabby Chic Jen - We do bespoke concrete tassels also. If you have a particular trimming or colour you want to use we can accommodate and can make them in pairs or any quantity desired.
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