http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/This is the Sekers Fabrics RSS blog feeden-gbhttp://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.htmlSprocket 4.1 (Mokey)Love the nature images, colour and shadows.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/shadows-and-colour-maison-objet-2014-Fri, 24 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/245I saw so many inspiring textures and shapes today walking around the show.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/textures-and-shapes-at-maison-objet-2014-Fri, 24 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/244Sekers will be exhibiting at the following exhibitions during 2014:Cruise Shipping Miami - March 11th to 13th.We will be in the design and refurbishment section, stand number 2311. www.cruiseshippingevents.com/miami HD Expo Las Vegas, Mandalay Convention Centre - May 14th to 16th.We are exhibiting at this event for the first time with Sekers. It is the main hospitality exhibition for the US - see link for more info. Stand number 5458 www.hdexpo.com/ Hi Design EMEA, The Clarion Post Hotel Gothenburg - June 4th to 6th. www.hidesign-emea.com http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/sekers-events-2014Thu, 23 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/241Had a superb day at the show Maison Objet getting inspired. So many lovely colours.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/colours-at-maison-objet-2014-Thu, 23 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/242I love the soft neutrals trend + play on textures and watercolours.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/trend-at-maison-objet-2014-Thu, 23 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/243Love the mix of old and new architecture near Tower Bridge and the Shard. Amazing reflections, textures and colours created all around which are inspiring.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/mix-of-old-and-new-london-Wed, 22 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/246Happy New Year and we wish you all the best for a superb 2014.Just back from Frankfurt sourcing new qualities so looking forward to developing lots of new ranges for the year ahead.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/happy-new-year-2014Thu, 16 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/240The light, textures and colours were amazing in Gairloch today. It is such a beautiful inspiring place.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/gairloch-colours-and-textures-Tue, 31 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/239Sekers would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year.Enjoy the Christmas break and we all look forward to working with you in 2014.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/christmas-greetingsFri, 13 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/238Sekers had a great time at the Sleep event and thanks to everyone who visited us. In case you missed it we were showcasing the new Diablo Trevira curtain collection we are launching in January and new colours for Sahara our faux suede upholstery. http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/sleep-hotel-show-2013-Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/237Love the light in the ceiling as you come into the V&A. Went to a superb talk tonight on Chloe. Friday nights in the V&A are so busy and fun with drinks and a DJ playing.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/v-a-entranceFri, 18 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/229Loved our stay in Cascais . A really special place near Lisbon. Lots of inspiration with colours, patterns and textures all around. A great place to cycle along the coast and inspiration included the lighthouse with its use of white tiles, The Museum of Stories by the Portugese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura with it's orange concrete, our Hotel Pousada Cascais with the mix of modern architecture by the Brazilian Architect Jaime Morais with the 16th Century Old Fort and the Picasso exhibition.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/cascais-portugalSat, 12 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/230What an amazing inspiring fun city Lisbon is. Loved all the tiles used on the outside of buildings. A city of pattern inspiration….http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/lisbonFri, 11 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/231I had a superb day today visiting the new Clothworkers' Centre for the study of conservation of Textiles and Fashion at the V&A. It is an amazing new set up and resource so I look forward to visiting again with us all in the studio to study a specific period of textiles or design style at the start of new projects.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/the-clothworkers-centre-va-Thu, 26 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/232Really enjoyed Design Junction , superb mix of companies showing and loved the food stalls a real treat.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/design-junction-2013Sun, 22 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/234Loved seeing the Molly Hatch porcelain cups collaboration with Anthropologie as part of the London Design Festival .http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/anthropologie-london-design-festivalSun, 22 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/235On the way to Design Junction popped into Selfridges - loved the windows and different installations in-store. All the Colors, textures and patterns are great inspiration.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/selfridgesSun, 22 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/233Loved all the colours we saw today out cycling from Palma old town to Portixol. Then back for dinner in the new restaurant / art gallery called Horrach Moya where Joana Vasconcelos had a exhibition on using a combination of ceramic tiles, crochet and murano glass.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/palma-cycling-aroundSat, 07 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/236Manhattan - Elegant cut velvet upholstery collection that is flame-retardant available in two geometric designs Lexington and Lincoln coordinating with the ribbed plain Hudson. Woven with Viscose and Modacylic yarns it has a beautiful handle and durability passing 40,000 martindale. Available in colours ranging from Gold, Crimson and Jet.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/manhattan-collectionTue, 03 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/227Working on new curtain design ideas and loving using the photos taken of this years Serpentine Pavillion for inspiration.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/new-design-ideas---serpentine-inspiration--Wed, 07 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/226It was lovely to see the new Serpentine Pavilion this weekend. It was a great place for lunch and we so enjoyed our Fortnum & Mason hamper . All the checks and plaids that appear in the structure were really inspiring for new textile designs. I also look forward to returning and photographing it on a brilliant blue sky day to see how different it looks. It was great fun to climb and see the park from above, a really interactive space again.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/serpentine-gallery-pavilion-designed-by-sou-fujimoto-Sat, 20 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/225Walking into work and loved seeing all the flowers in full bloom this morning.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/glasgow-uni-in-bloomMon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/217Saw this unusual flower today with its fun colour combination!http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/glasgow-flowerMon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/218We tried to go into the Blue Mosque but the queues were over two hours long! We found this smaller mosque called Yeni and it was beautiful to see the mix of all the patterns and colours inside and out.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/yeni-mosque-istanbulSat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/221Saw so many great pieces of graffiti around the streets of Istanbul. Love the colour combinations.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/graffiti-istanbulSat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/223The different mix of patterns you saw in one day across the city was awesome. I have included just a few to show the mix of inspiration we saw.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/mix-of-patterns-in-the-city-of-istanbulSat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/219 Marmara Pera Hotel had the best bar on it's roof overlooking the city. This is the place to go and see the sun setting.We could not believe the size of Istanbul they say between 16-19 million people live in the city!http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/hotel-bar-istanbulSat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/220Loved the hotel Marmara Pera we stayed in this weekend a great use of patterns and plains in a hotel room. It had a great view across the city and the Bosphorus.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/marmara-pera-hotel-bedroom-istanbulSat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/224It was great to see the city by boat on the Bosphorus trip. There is such a wide mix of different architecture and colours of buildings!http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/bosphorus-istanbulSat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/222Please come and see us at the Care Show Stand W100 in Bournemouth 19-20th March. We look forward to showing you all our exciting collections including new ones being launched Duet, Kentia and Dakota.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/care-show-bournemouth-2013-Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/215Layers and stripes that appear in the trees with the snow on.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/london-in-the-snowMon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/212Loved this mirror I saw in Maison Objet , it made crazy noises as the mirrors all moved. Great fun seeing the different reflections!http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/mirror-mirrorSun, 20 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/211Had a wonderful day starting with breakfast at the Musee-Orsay then walked in the snow over the bridge to the Louvre before heading to the showrooms for the show Paris Deco Off.The cafe at the Musee-Orsay was a great space so included a few pictures below.Also had to see the Eiffel Tower in the snow! Paris is very pretty in the snow.....http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/paris-in-the-snowSun, 20 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/210I loved being at the show today seeing all the colours and trends coming through.Deep chalky colours mixed with beautiful natural woods and whites are my favourite use of colours just now.Gardening, watercolours and natural fibres especially linens are my inspiration going forward this year and these all appeared at the show as well.The use of really good neutrals with a beautiful highlight colour or Greys and a highlight colour work really well.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/trends-201314Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/214Found inspiration on the Metro in Parishttp://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/paris-metroSat, 19 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/209I had a wonderful inspiring weekend at the shows in Paris this weekend. I loved seeing all the colours in the streets, shop windows and on the walls.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/paris-streetsSat, 19 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/208Le Chaplin Le Chaplin was a friendly little hotel in Paris that I stayed in this weekend while visiting the trade show Maison Objet.A good use of textures, patterns and colours to give a individual feel to the different areas of the hotel.Great location as well so will definitely stay again.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/le-chaplin-hotel-paris-Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/207I loved the trend hall at the show this week.The metallic roof moved and rustled above us as we walked through.Loving the unusual metallic surfaces and layers of soft colour that are coming through. The themes were 'The Historian', 'The Eccentric', 'The Inventor' and 'The Geologist'. '...presenting realism, drawing strength from the past, matching the need for steadfastness, and at the same time opening a window to catch a glimpse of a spectacular future. I invite you to absorb the positive spirit of the season that will allow us to look forward and open our minds to arrive at positive, considerate as well as successful decisions.'http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/trends-201314Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/213We wish you all the best for a wonderful and prosperous 2013.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/happy-new-year-Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/206Merry Christmas and we Wish you all the Best for 2013 from everyone at Sekers.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/merry-christmasFri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/205Thank you to everyone who visited the Sekers stand at Sleep. We had an amazing show launching Marisol, Sintra, Aros, Volante and Lexi which were all shown on the upholstery - these will all be added to the website very soon so you can order samples if you missed the show.The curtain cloths shown were from the collections Carmen , Carrera , Juno , Trinity Also the Wednesday night Whisky tasting was great fun. This years two were both from Islay with 'Laddie Classic' by Bruichladdich and 'Caol ILa' 12 year old .http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/sleep-hotel-show-2012Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/204 The Pantone Hotel was fun to stay in. It made you smile all the different uses of colour around you. We use Pantone colours most weeks in the office for colour reference when working with the mills and printers.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/pantone-hotel-brusselsThu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/201Pure is a new range of wide-width sheers with 18 different patterns, stripes and textured plains in it across three options Bright White, Snowdrop and Winter White.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/pure---new-wide-width-sheers-Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/198Enjoyed staying in De Groene Hendrickx . Love the mix of textures from the old wooden beams, stone wall, curtain and upholstery cloths - simple and chic.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/de-groene-hendrickx-hotel-belgiumMon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/200When you stop and look at this Graffiti there is so much detail in it. Lots of shapes, patterns and textures appear it.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/graffiti-kelvinbridge-glasgowMon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/199I loved all the different triangles I saw walking around when down for London Design Week . I have included a few photos I took to give you a feel of what I saw.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/triangles-out-and-aboutFri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/196It was great fun and very inspiring visiting 100% Design , Design Junction , Focus and Decorex this year. I saw lots of colours and colour combinations that I loved including Orange or Grey with brights in particular.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/inspiring-colours-out-and-about-in-londonFri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/195I love this window display I saw in London - all the different patterns are great.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/joseph-windowWed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/202I loved the show Design Junction we saw today, I left feeling so inspired. It was a great quirky venue and mix of companies exhibiting.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/design-junction-2012Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/197 The Hassotel was a fun hotel in the centre of Hasselt. A interesting mix of fabric textures. Plus using the curtain under the voile detail.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/hassotel-belgium-Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/193Enjoyed staying in Hotel Bloom again this year while over sourcing new fabric qualities at the trade show.The room was painted by Maja Aligegovic from Slovenia, Title Blooming Beauty.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/room-427-hotel-bloomMon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/194Stayed in a nice little hotel The Penny Street Bridge Hotel this week in Lancaster. A good use of patterns and colours.You could get a similar look using the Carousel design in Carrera and Jewel from the Sekers ranges.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/penny-street-bridge-hotel-Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/189Just seen the first images of Tahoma Copper being used in The Howwood Inn, Howwood, Renfrewshire. New project on site just now using Sekers fabrics throughout.The booth seating is upholstered in Tahoma 32 Copper which is a hard wearing soft mock suede.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/the-howwood-inn-tahoma-upholsterySun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/191A wonderful day at the Olympics. I loved all the landscaping at the olympic village created by Professors Nigel Dunnett and James Hitchmough at The University of Sheffield . The colours were so inspiring. The meadows linked all the buildings together so well.A superb Olympics, so proud to be British and a huge congratulations to all the athletes.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/london-olympics-2012Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/190I took so many beautiful pictures of all the colours, textures, stripes and flowers that I saw in Portugal last week so I have included a few. Great to be back working on new ranges this week after such a inspiring relaxing week.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/portugal-colours-and-textures-Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/188The Heatherwick studio exhibition 'Designing the Extraordinary' at the V&A is such a wonderful inspiring exhibition. They have also done the entrance installation, 'Treshold' which is great fun and striking in contrast to the old building and glows when the sun shines through the cones. I have added a few photos I took - plus The Spun chairs are great fun.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/heatherwick-studio-exhibition-vaMon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/185This years is by Herzog & de Meuron and Ai Weiwei . This is the 12th commission and I love seeing them each year.Their are some amazing photos of the pavilion on the Serpentine Gallery website and also Dezeen . I have included a few photos I took as I loved the reflections and look forward to going back in different weathers between now and October.The text from the Serpentine Gallery website helps explain their concept - 'This year's Pavilion will take visitors beneath the Serpentine's lawn to explore the hidden history of its previous pavilions. Eleven columns characterising each past Pavilion and a twelfth column representing the current structure will support a floating platform roof 1.4 metres above ground. The Pavilion's interior will be clad in cork, a sustainable building material chosen for its unique qualities and to echo the excavated earth. Taking an archaeological approach, the architects have created a design that will inspire visitors to look beneath the surface of the park as well as back in time across the ghosts of the earlier structures.' http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/serpentine-gallery-pavilion-2012-Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/186I had a wonderful day cycling round Hyde Park today on the Boris Bikes! Fantastic way to see London. All the colours and textures were so inspiring. I have included some of the photos I took.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/hyde-park-londonMon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/187We hope you all had a superb Diamond Jubilee weekend of celebrations.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/diamond-jubilee-weekend-Sun, 03 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/184It was such a gorgeous day in London and I enjoyed taking photos of the plants in my parents garden. The colours and textures are so inspiring. I have included a few of my photos.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/detail-photos-in-the-london-garden-Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/178Had a picnic in Kenwood House gardens and loved seeing all the colours of the rhododendrons against the brilliant blue sky.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/kenwood-in-bloomSat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/177Had a lovely day at the V&A eating ice-cream in the garden and visiting the two new V&A exhibitions Ballgowns and British Design. Both were amazing exhibitions. Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950 British Design 1948-2012, Innovation in the Modern Age Both exhibitions make you so proud to be British.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/the-va-summer-exhibitionsFri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/181My parents garden is looking so abundant creating great blocks of texture and colour.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/london-gardenFri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/183I loved seeing the Sekers fabric made into a Dior Dress in the V&A. The dress was commissioned by Lady Sekers in 1954 - Wife of Miki Sekers the innovative British textile manufacturers. Miki Sekers founded Sekers in 1938 and he was very innovative in his fabrics including creating the first flame retardant fabrics in the UK. The Ballgowns , British Glamour Since 1950 exhibition on just now and it is a wonderful exhibition, a must see. The yellow bodice dress they used for the promotion by Erdem AW2008 was truly exquisite.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/sekers---dior-dress-in-the-va-Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/182Had a really inspiring afternoon at Clerkenwell Design Week . I saw lots of amazing colour combinations and textures in the buildings around against the brilliant blue skies. I have included a few of my favourite photos.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/clerkenwell-design-week-2012Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/179Had a wonderful evening at Home House for Judith Holmes-Drewry's exhibition. I love this sculpture - The Day Dreamer.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/judith-holmes-drewry-home-house-exhibitionThu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/180The views from the plane on our way home from Milan were amazing. The show capped mountains with the strong blues and the patchwork fields! These were a few of the photos I took.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/italy-to-edinburgh-from-the-sky-Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/176I love the blues, neutrals, greys and greens in these photos I took taking the boat to the show.I look forward to working from them for new colour lines, mixing soft chalky colours with strong highlights.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/the-lakeWed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/175All the colours, patterns and textures taking the boat to the show or walking around were really inspiring. A great week of sourcing new qualities.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/trade-show-lake-como-Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/174We were down in Taunton for a wedding and stayed in a gorgeous B&B, Perry Farm .The colours and all the textures were beautiful.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/taunton-somersetSun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/173Today I parked down the street where our first studio was in town. It has all changed so much with our old studio now luxury flats and opposite this now gap site. I loved the building showing on the outside of the building - It has so many different neutrals and textures within it. Then at the end of the street the red flowers on the back of the bike against the red in the graffiti looked good / plus the combination of red, dark grey, green and pink works well. Endless colour ideas......http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/fox-street-glasgowSun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/171Really enjoyed the Entrepreneurial Exchange conference and my stay at Gleneagles , it is such a special place. I liked the wallcovering and linen curtains in my room in particular. The curtains were nicely made using two linen colours joined with a cream ridged tape.The main restaurant chairs also looked amazing mixing faux leather and Sekers Tundra. http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/gleneagles-hotelThu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/170Stayed in Hotel Feliz again in Palma with friends. It is a lovely bright fun hotel - I enjoy seeing all the colours, textures and quirky ideas. Our friends dad is a baker so he left us two little gingerbread men!http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/palma-hotel-felizSat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/166I see different shapes, patterns and colours all around me in the architecture in Palma every time I go. I have included a few photos that I took this weekend.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/architecture-in-palmaSat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/168I love seeing all the colours in the building and around me, a really inspiring weekend. From shop windows, doors, graffiti and tiles through to car park lighting! I have included a few of my photos.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/colours-out-and-about-in-palmaSat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/169Cycling round Palma was so pretty with all the blossom out and orange trees full and dropping.Also loved the Graffiti colours mixed with the colours of nature. I have included a few of my photos.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/palma-in-bloomSat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/167Sekers have had a great show at the Care Show in Bournemouth.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/sekers-care-show-bournemouth-Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/164It was such a amazing weekend and we felt so inspired being down in Dorset. The colours were so vibrant in the sunshine.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/dorset-beaches-and-walks-Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/165Sekers had a great show last week in Miami at the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Show , a show that is connecting the global cruise industry.This was the second time they exhibited at the show which ran from the 12-15th March Miami Beach, Florida USA. If you missed them at the show please do visit the website to see all the new ranges Sekers have launched.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/sekers-exhibited-at-cruise-shipping-miamiMon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/163Sekers are showing at the Care Show in Bournemouth next week for the first time.Please come and see us on stand W6.The Care Show Bournemouth is the largest display of care home products and services in the UK.27-28th March at BIC in Bournemouth.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/care-show-next-weekMon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/162I went into the Tate Modern from a misty grey day into the colourful world of Yayoi Kusama .Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese artist and since 1940 she has worked obsessively on sculpture, painting, drawing and collage as well as the immersive large-scale installations for which she is best known.It was such a powerful exhibition which really pulled you into her world as a artist and the way she see things - a world that you feel goes through stages of being manic, obsessive, happy and depressed. It even talks of Kusama's ongoing journey of self-obliteration.The last room was made up of glowing dots, mirrors and water and it was so surreal and powerful to walk through, the room looked like it went on forever and you looked up and it did the same - so clever. This installation is called Infinity Mirrored Room - Filled with the Brilliance of Life - I have included a few photos as we walked through.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/yayoi-kusama-tate-modern-9th-february---5th-june-2012Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/156In the afternoon the sun came out...I went over to Somerset House and went into the Courtauld Gallery to see the Mondrian and Nicholson exhibition In Parallel. These two artist work were the most influential to me at Art School so it was so lovely to notice the poster on the underground that this exhibition was on. Somerset House is such an amazing setting for this gallery in the heart of London.I also never realised that they both lived in Hampstead from 1938-1940 when Ben Nicholson found Piet Mondrian a studio next door to his. The exhibition showed how they worked in Parallel exploring similar ideas in very different ways and explored the largely untold relationship between the two artists during the 1930's. They were both leading exponents of geometrical abstraction. It was fascinating and sad to hear that Hampstead was at this time the centre of an important group of international avant-garde artists and it was the outbreak of the Second World War that broke up this community. Nicholson settled in Cornwall and Mondrian New York and it was well summed up in a letter from Mondrian to Nicholson saying 'Thank you so much for your friendship...It was also heartening to me to see that also you kept the confidence in humanity's future - in spite of all the terrible events.'It was also inspiring to see the starkness of their work against the decorative interior of the Courtauld gallery with the floor grills and cornicing details which I have included above. You were not allowed to take photos in the gallery but if you click on the two names you can see examples of their works.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/mondrian-and-nicholson-exhibition-16th-feb---20th-mayTue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/158Today was a day for getting inspired - London really is an amazing city that offers so much to do and see.It was great walking around looking at all the colours and patterns in shop windows. It is such a exciting time for colour and pattern.I have included a few of the pictures I took that inspired me on the way.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/london-shop-windowsTue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/157This week sees the launch of four new Sekers collections Larissa, Lana, Trinity and Astra. If you are in London please pop into the Wemyss showroom on the first floor to see them all. Larissa is already on the site and the other three will be added shortly if you would like to order samples.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/london-design-week-2012-chelsea-harbourMon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/161Sekers launched a fresh contemporary flame-retardent print collection Larissa this week at London Design Week. The main designs are Georgia , Georgia Stripe , Lyceum , Ossa and Petra which all co-ordinate with the printed plain Nola . With the option to have printed on 4 different flame-retardant cloths suitable for curtains, cushions and bedding. Samples are available printed on the Panama PAN 01 cloth - The other cloths that can be requested are Plain Weave PLA 02, Satin SAT 03 or Black-out B/Out 04.The collection also includes the sheer called Mirage , Orzan and Sahara for upholsteries and Mystique which can be used as a semi sheer or a lined curtain.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/larissa-collection-london-design-weekMon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/160I loved all the colours inside and outside the Cottages I stayed in this weekend. The Manor Courtyard Cottages were just finished last week so we were the first guests - They were so comfortable, fresh flowers throughout, great community farm shop and lovely people.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/manor-courtyard-cottages-newburySat, 03 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/155This made me laugh on the way home and it also makes a interesting pattern. Thinking they must be Ben & Jerry's or Haagen-Dazs ice cream pots!! I keep walking past in the day time but the blinds don't come up to reveal what they actually are!http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/glasgow-windowsWed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/159Had a lovely weekend staying down in Ringwood. We had great walks in the New Forest, I loved seeing all the wild Ponies with their gorgeous fluffy fur. The colours and textures were very inspiring.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/new-forest-walksSat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/153We had a lovely weekend staying at Portavadie in the Kyles of Bute . The walk to Caladh Harbour was so beautiful, the reflections in the water the textures and all the colours of mixed greens, yellows, reds, oranges, blues and browns.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/caladh-harbourSat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/154I went to see the David Hockney Exhibition yesterday at the Royal Academy which was superb. I loved his very stylised paintings especially 'The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate', the way his paintings run over all the different canvases in the one painting and in the same way he used 9 different cameras to film the seasons. His charcoal drawings were also exquisite. A really inspiring afternoon.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/david-hockney-exhibitionThu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/152Stayed in Roomers this year in Frankfurt which we enjoyed while visiting a trade show this week. The whole hotel is very dark and quirky. Definitely a night hotel with a really busy fun bar and restaurant.The rooms mixed blacks, dark aubergine, taupe and a tiny bit of white across mohair, velvet, lacquered surfaces, fur, soft metallic vinyl, subtle woven stripe curtains, metallic voile and painted walls.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/roomers-bedroomWed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/151We stayed in Roomers in Frankfurt which was a fun place to stay. It was all very dark with lots of very quirky details including the swan looking velvet chairs and skull and cross-bone clock included in the lobby photos I took below. The fabrics were different velvets, soft metallic vinyl on the walls, linen look voiles, skins, mohair and high gloss lacquered lights and surfaces.The bar was a really busy happening bar serving great food and cocktails.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/roomers-hotel-frankfurt-2Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/150I loved this sculpture we walked past in Frankfurt today and the patterns created in the photos I took.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/frankfurtWed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/149At a trade show in Frankfurt this week and it was great to see in the trends hall for 2012/13 that colour and pattern is still going to be so strong, modern and fun. These photos I took of one area really sum up the bold and intense saturated colours that we can mix with lots of White in our interiors.The craft trend continued as well seeing craft look or hand made items being combined with industrial influences in luminous natural colours. This is a lovely homely look of mixed textures, colours and patterns in a contemporary style.Also there was a lovely luxurious dark lux trend that was very mystical in feel using effortlessly rich and lustrous materials in blacks, greys, taupes, metals and soft metallic beiges - Mixing geometrics and textures.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/trendsWed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/148We wish you all the best for 2012 from everyone at Sekers.I was in Abu Dhabi for New Year and the lighting at the Coldplay concert was amazing in colour and pattern. Followed by amazing fireworks. A really fun and inspiring start to the New Year ahead.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/happy-new-yearFri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/145We stayed in the new Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi which was amazing. All the patterns in the marble, carpets, wallcoverings and fabrics were beautiful. I have included a few pictures, but definitely worth a visit.A lovely use of colours and textures throughout the hotel. The bar on the 62 floor is also a must for a cocktail and view right across Abu Dhabi!http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/etihad-towers-abu-dhabiMon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/147We saw lots of patterns when out and about in Abu Dhabi in the Emirates Etihad Towers , Emirates Palace Hotel and Airport in particular. I have included a few of my photos.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/patterns-in-abu-dhabiMon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/146Happy ChristmasHave a wonderful Christmas and we wish you all the Best for 2012http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/tighnabruaich-decemberMon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/144Had such a giggle yesterday doing the Glasgow Santa Dash raising money for Barnardo's and The Prince & Princess of Whales Hospice . It was a 5k run around Glasgow city centre area and it was a very surreal experience running with 3000 santa's! A fantastic sea of red!! Luckily it stayed dry, a bit of snow would have finished the picture off nicely!! Now feeling very festive!http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/charity-santa-dash---the-run-up-to-christmasSun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/143Christmas has arrived.... The wheel pattern is really pretty. Left town feeling very festive!http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/george-square---glasgowFri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/142Walking through Terminal 5 in Heathrow airport today I loved the Bombay Sapphire graphic made up of dots, very eye-catching. I like the flow designs made up in dots - I haven't worked on a design made of dots for a long time so will have another look at this.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/terminal-5-heathrowThu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/141We all had a great day at Sleep showing all the new ranges Gitanna, Cascada, Carrera, Delta and Orzan.Followed by a great party Whisky Tasting with Gordon Dundas Brand Ambassador of Auchentoshan My favourite whisky is now Three Wood Auchentoshan with a piece of dark chocolate... Plus definitely will have with my Christmas pudding this year as recommended!!http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/sekers-stand-at-sleep-londonWed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/139http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/invitationThu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/138I really liked this simple geometric pattern on the side of this building that caught my eye today. I like the outline that is created around the pattern.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/out-and-about-in-glasgowTue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/140We stayed in Hotel Missoni and what a treat. Really fun use of pattern and colours.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/hotel-missoni-edinburghMon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/137Had a superb weekend with friends in Alicante to see the start of the Volvo Ocean Race It was a sea of amazing colours and we also saw lots of patterns out and about in the town. http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/alicante-for-the-volvo-ocean-race-startSat, 05 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/136Mike, Max and I made a visit to the Queen Mary 2 when it was in Southampton today to look at the full interior and discuss the fit out Sekers are supplying the fabrics for next month.It was amazing to see on board before she set sail to NY all the different areas from bars, pubs, restaurants, cinema, planetarium, theatre, spa bedrooms and suits.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/visit-to-the-queen-mary-2-southamptonFri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/134A friend from cameronwebster architects sent me this link to Janet Echelman's work from one of the Ted talks.It is fantastic work and I would love to see one in real life as it looks incredible. If you watch the Ted talk you see them by day and night, amazing work and very inspiring talk.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/janet-echelmans-workWed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/135Walking up from the V&A I loved how the Imperial College glass was reflecting in the sunshine.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/imperial-collegeWed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/129Started the day having breakfast in Hyde park Lido Cafe in the sunshine watching all the swimmers!Then walked down to the V&A to see the Post Modernism exhibition. The exhibition was showing the style and subversion from 1970-1990! Great fun to see.Also enjoyed seeing the Power of Making exhibition on just now.I loved the sculpture outside - Timber Wave by Amanada Levette Architects so I have included a few pictures I took of this. Amazing patterns formed in the sculpture and shadows.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/visit-to-the-vaSun, 02 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/125I found these fab air vases at the V&A shop, I loved the subtle way of using really bright colour - if you go on the Dezeen blog you can see them flat and shaped. That's my Christmas shopping started so can't open them to photograph!!...... They are designed by Torafu Architects of Tokyo, Japan.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/air-vases-at-the-vaSun, 02 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/132I loved the pattern used on the carpark at Westfield The different colours and shadows were very inspiring.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/westfied-car-parkSat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/128I loved seeing the pattern John Lewis had included on the glass of their new store at Westfield From different angles you saw different variations of the pattern.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/john-lewis-westfieldSat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/127I really enjoyed seeing Westfield for all the building textures and window displays. It is right next to the Olympic Park.I have included a few pictures of the different patterns and textures I saw.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/westfield-stratford-citySat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/126Iwent on a tour of the Olympic Park today and was so amazed by what they have done. I now cannot wait to see it complete at the games. They have created so many exciting buildings and each was very inspiring to see.I loved the Velodrome , it is so elegant designed by Hopkins Architects . Although nicknamed the Pringle it is beautiful.The main Stadium is by Hok .The Aquatics centre looks a very exciting building to compete in by Zaha Hadid . The interior also looks amazing if you look at the photos by Hufton Crow .The basketball arena nicknamed the Marshmallow designed by Sinclair Knight Merz with Wilkinson Eyre and KSS is a temporary building that will be used anywhere in the world after the games. Really fun looking structure and apparently the fabric covering it also came from Glasgow!The the red structure named Arcelor Mittal Orbit is by Anish Kapoor .The main buildings are above but I also really liked the energy centre which is a very interesting building covered in reclaimed copper, the press building and all the landscaping and water ways that are being worked on.Overall a very exciting inspirational visit......http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/the-olympic-park-visitSat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/133Had a fun night out at the Shaka Zulu in Camden Market, London. All the fabrics on the seating were different designs and the walls were covered in shells and murals. I have included a few pictures but definitely worth a visit to see and the cocktails and food were excellent.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/shaka-zulu-camden-marketFri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/124 Sleep 2011 - Stand M7, from the 23-24th November 2011 - Business Design Centre, London. Please come and see our new Trevira CS collection Carrera and bamboo cut and cotton velvet collections Gitanna and Cascada. Plus the latest Orzan faux leather colours are being launched. We will also be having a Scots Whiskey tasting on the opening day after 6pm, so come along for a wee dram!http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/sleep-event-2011Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/113 Enigma is a contemporary collection of Trevira CS sheers. The 8 delicate designs include horizontal and vertical stripes, fine textures and a shimmering large scale damask. Available in a range of soft colours that will work with any colour scheme.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/enigma-collectionSun, 18 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/123 Diva is a luxurious and decadent crushed velvet fabric collection suitable for use as contract curtains, bedspreads and upholstery. The 25 gorgeous colours include contemporary neutrals and grey, luxurious silver and gold, rich berry tones together with vibrant teal and striking hot pink.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/diva-collectionSun, 18 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/112I love seeing all the colours and textures in the Hydrangea's walking around the Glasgow's West End. I took lots of pictures and have included a few.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/flowering-hydrangeasSat, 17 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/130Driving to the hotel from the airport in Brussels we went past this colourful office, head out the window at the lights I took this piccie as loved seeing all the brights!http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/brusssels--office-buildingMon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/115In Brussels for a trade show and stayed at Hotel Bloom again. It is such a fun hotel and every room is different.Each room has the same walls, carpet and curtains then a mural painted by a artist. Loved all the colours used in this one. Also had a view of the gardens this year as the hotel is next to the Botanical gardens.I really love their breakfast room and the huge variety of choice, a real treat. I included a picture of the room with it's green Catifa chairs which we also have in our office.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/hotel-bloom---brusselsMon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/116We were at a wedding and this was the view - totally amazing spot in Tyninghame with beautiful ever-changing colours as the day went on. This is a photo onto Ravensheugh Beach from the log cabin.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/ravensheugh-beachSat, 10 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/114Away doing the photo-shoot for the new Carrera, Gitanna, Delta and Cascada collections today which was great fun. I loved working with all the different colours and textures.The new collections are being launched at Focus http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/sekers-photo-shootTue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/117This made me laugh today in Glasgow seeing wallpaper and curtains still hanging as a building was being pulled down.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/external-wallpaper-and-curtainsMon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/119Away in Aviemore staying in a lovely lodge in the woods. The light was fantastic all the colours and textures I saw all weekend were so so inspiring, a really lovely fun place.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/staying-in-the-trees-in-aviemoreSun, 04 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/118Had an amazing trip to Gairloch . I loved the photos I took on the beach of soft neutrals, brilliant brights and different textures.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/colours-on-the-beachSat, 20 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/120I loved all the different patterns and textures that I saw around Palma. I have included a few that inspired me.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/palma-patterns-and-texturesSun, 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/122Stayed in Hotel Feliz in Palma, Mallorca which was really great for it's use of colours and textures. I have included a few photos I took in the hotel. They used a lot of bright cotton velvet. The new Sekers collection Cascada being launched at Focus this year would give the same look and feel.It was a really fun hotel to stay in and easy to walk into the old town.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/hotel-feliz-palmaSat, 13 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/121Up in [http://www.eastneukwide.co.uk/tourist/elie.html/] Elie [end link]for the weekend and saw so many amazing plants, landscape images and colours. I really loved the monster Cow Parsley so I have included these photos.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/up-in-elieSun, 26 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/131Many of the building projects I walked past I saw pattern and texture inspiration, these are just a few of the pictures I took.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/palma-building-sites--patternsFri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/110The Palma Cathedral is an amazing inspiring place full of history, patterns, stripes and textures. I love the way they have had different artists come in over the years and add new sections to the interior space. The latest being one of the Chapel's mural's ' Loaves and Fishes by local artist Miquel Barcelo 2004.The Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma, is more commonly known as La Seu. It is a Gothic Roman Catholic Cathedral designed in the Catalan Gothic Style. It began to be built in 1229 and finished in 1601!'In 1901, fifty years after a restoration of the Cathedral had started, Antoni Gaudí was invited to take over the project. While some of his ideas were adopted – moving the choir stalls from the middle nave to be closer to the altar, as well as a large canopy – Gaudí abandoned his work in 1914 after an argument with the contractor. The planned changes were essentially cosmetic rather than structural, and the project was cancelled soon after'.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/palma-cathedralFri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/109 ES Baluard is the modern art gallery in Palma. It is based in a 21st century and 16th century buildings that coexist harmonically - we really loved the space and the way it all worked together. I took so many amazing inspiring photos of the building and sculptures outside and enjoyed the different exhibitions, especially the Miro. The building was designed by Lluis Garcia-Ruiz, Jaume Garcia-Ruiz, Vicente Tomas and Angel Sanchez Cantalejo.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/inspiring-architecture-and-art-at-es-baluard-palmaThu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/107Walking around Palma it was great for colour inspiration all around in the architecture and sculptures.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/colour-inspiration-in-palmaThu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/111I really love Palma old town it is such a inspiring and fun place to spend time. You see so many patterns, textures and colour combinations all around you while enjoying the sunshine and great food.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/patterns-out-and-about-around-palmaMon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/108Loved all the colours walking around in Palma old town. This wall detail shows such a lovely mix of neutrals.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/textures-and-neutralsSun, 12 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/85The Entrepreneurial Exchange conference at Gleneagles was an amazing day listening to different people talk about their businesses. I love the mix of textures and colours used in the fabrics throughout the hotel. The bedrooms have a very relaxing feel yet also very luxurious at the same time. A place to really spoil yourself with beautiful grounds and a world class spa.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/gleneagles-hotel-bedroom-Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/100Staying in Tarbert for the Scottish Series sailing regatta and what a treat staying in the newly refurbished Anchor Hotel. We had a room at the front with a sea view. Rooms are small but very comfortable and nicely decorated. The soft but rich colours worked well and good mix of textures with the wallpapered bed-head wall and the tweed looking fabrics. The breakfasts and the seafood restaurant food was superb.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/the-anchor-hotel-tarbert-Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/101The Casa Batllo in Barcelona is a amazing building restored by Antonio Gaudi and Josep Maria Jujol, built in 1877 and remodelled 1904-1906. The building is also often known as Casa dels Ossis - the house of bones!It is an amazing building showing off Gaudi's style. The mosaic made of broken ceramic tiles, the rood arched like the back of a dragon, the organic shapes and stain glass windows are really inspiring. Antonio Gaudi's i Cornet 1852-1926. His passions were architecture, nature, religion and his love for Catalonia. Gaudi meticulously studied every detail of his creations integrating into his architecture a series of crafts, in which he was skilled such as ceramics, stained glass, wrought ironwork and carpentry.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/casa-batllo-barcelonaSun, 15 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/104The Hotel Arts is a beautiful luxurious hotel, I would like to go back in better weather as it was raining there which meant you didn't get the full experience. But through out the hotel there was an amazing use of fabrics, colours, flowers and textures.Really liked the use of sheers that they used to divide the spaces in the Enoteca restaurant and wow what an amazing meal.....http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/drinks-and-dinner-at-hotel-arts-barcelonaSat, 14 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/106Barcelona's patterns are both very graphic and decorative which is perfect for design inspiration. Everywhere I walked I found or saw new patterns to inspire our new collections. From the barcelona pavement pattern to the decorative building art all around the city it really was a treat.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/decorative-patterns-out-and-about-in-barcelonaSat, 14 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/105I loved walking around Barcelona there we're patterns all around me and these graphic patterns were just some of the ones I saw. Amazing to see so many different patterns to inspire new designs using diamonds, stripes, squares etc. An amazing city........http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/graphic-patterns-out-and-about-in-barcelonaSat, 14 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/103The Mies Barcelona Pavilion was designed by Ludwig Miesian van der Rohe (1886-1969) for the 1929 Barcelona International Exhibition. I love this space, a really lovely place to wonder round and sit chatting by the water. All the patterns created in the different wall materials is very inspiring.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/mies-van-der-rohe-pavilion-barcelona-Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/102The Jardin Majorelle is the YSL garden in Marrakech. It was such a fun place to see with it's strong colours and lovely greenery. The colours and different plants were very inspiring for design ideas.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/jardin-majorelle-marrakech-Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/95 Majorelle was a orientalist watercolorist and the gardens he created in 1924 is thought to be his creative masterpiece. The special shade of bold cobalt blue which he used extensively in the garden and its buildings is named after him, bleu Majorelle—Majorelle Blue. The garden was then owned by Yves Saint-Laurent from 1980 so is also often know as the YSL Gardens. YSL's ashes were scattered here after he died in 2008.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/jardin-majorelle---yves-saint-laurent-marrakechWed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/96Even the airport in Marrakech was inspiring for designs. A really special place and I cannot wait to come back.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/marrakech-airportWed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/90It is a mad experience walking around the Souks in Marrakech - the noise, smells, colours, patterns and mazes are just so much fun to wander round. I really enjoyed it and saw so many things that will inspire us for months to come.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/the-souks-in-marrakech-Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/93We liked the patterns on the pavements all around the Souks in Marrakech.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/pavements-marrakech-Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/91The buildings all around Marrakech had amazing patterns, such a bustling inspiring place to wonder and feel inspired.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/building-details-in-marrakech-Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/92Loved seeing the different craft people making their products in the Souks. The billows maker was my favourite!http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/the-craftsmen-in-the-souk-marrakech-Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/94 The Beldi Country Club was such a special tranquil place away from all the busy Souks of Marrakech. The hotel, spa and restaurants were all so unusual and beautifully thought out. The perfect place to go out to and laze around all day even if you were not staying at the hotel. Surrounded by patterns, colours and beautiful mixes of textures everywhere you looked.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/lunch-and-swimming-at-the-beldi-country-club-Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/98This one picture shows some of the unusual colour combinations used in the hotel and the amazing patterns on the windows and ceilings. A very inspiring place.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/beldi-club-colour-marrakech-Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/99I loved this area of the Beldi Country Club all the different patterns, stripes and textures.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/beldi-country-club-marrakechSat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/97The Ryad Talaa 12. was full of inspiring patterns and colours every where you looked. It had been beautifully restored and they showed a lovely story of black and white photos of this happening in the dinning room. Run by lovely people and the food was wonderful and very home cooked.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/talaa-12-ryad-marrakechFri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/87A beautiful use of textures, fabrics and colours were used in the Ryad we stayed in Talaa 12. Our room was so tranquil and went onto it's own balcony overlooking the courtyard with Orange trees in it. It was so quite in the Ryad away from the bustle of the Souks. The chalky colours used were very inspiring and I enjoyed painting the colours to remember the tones correctly.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/bedroom-at-talaa-12-ryad-marrakechFri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/86The entrance of the Le Marrakchi restaurant was just a taster of what was to come, such a inspiring place to eat for it's interior, views and food. A real delight.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/le-marrakchi-restaurant-entrance-marrakechFri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/89The use of textures and colours in the reception area in the Ryad, Talaa 12. was beautiful and so welcoming as we sat and drank Moroccan Mint tea after being taken through the busy souks from where the taxi left us. A real adventure and so peaceful in total contrast from outside in the souks.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/talaa-12-reception-area-Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/88London Design Week saw the launch of Diva, Enigma Sheers and Aztek.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/london-design-week-march-2011Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/83The key trend colour at the Sekers launch at London Design Week was Red - Carmen and Diva.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/sekers-redsSun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/84I love the different patterns that appear in this window and in the surrounding building details.Walking around the showrooms for Paris-deco-off show was really inspiring.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/paris---patterns-in-a-windowSun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/75Love the patterns and layers created in this window.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/shop-window-parisSun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/76There are so many small pieces of Graffiti on the walls in Paris if you keep an eye out for them....http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/man-runningSun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/77We went to Paris for the trade shows Maison Objet and Paris-Deco-Off. We stayed in Hotel Gabriel in the Marais district which was a lovely hotel. It was a very calm peaceful room all in whites and cream. A lovely mix of textures with the heavily textured velvet curtains, crushed velvet wall behind the bed and distressed wooden floor boards.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/bedroom-at-hotel-gabriel-parisSat, 22 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/72The routed detailing used throughout the Hotel Gabriel is really effective. The hotel has a lovely calming feel with a twist of fun.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/hotel-gabriel-routed-detailingSat, 22 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/74The bathroom was great with the wooden distressed floor continued in from the bedroom, laser cut blinds, free standing bath and the hotel logo routed out and lit as a back drop behind the bath. Hotel Gabriel is really lovely hotel, great staff and in a fun area of Paris.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/bathroom-hotel-gabriel-parisSat, 22 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/73Loved the red tunnel that took you into the Trend rooms at the trade show Maison Objet this year.The trends included a lot of bright reds, brilliant white and blacks. Lots of texture. Dark and Glamourous. Craft - knitted pieces and embroidery. Wood, Fake Fur and concrete. Bright yellow, black and pale wood together. Soft chalky unusual colours with black, cream and pale wood. Royal and Kingfisher Blue.A really inspiring day at the show.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/the-red-trend-tunnelSat, 22 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/70A picture from the Maison Objet Trend rooms. They had some amazing brilliant white rooms as well, very peaceful with lovely mixes of textures.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/white--grey-trendsSat, 22 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/71The Pure Hotel we stayed at in Frankfurt was a lovely relaxing hotel. I didn't have my proper camera with me so do visit their site www.the-pure.de to see the interior pictures as it was so white and tranquil throughout the hotel.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/bedroom-the-pure-hotelWed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/79It was an amazing experience walking through these natural threads in the trends hall.Trends included Herringbones, Citrus brights, black and white, Teal, Purples, Royal Blue, Orangey Yellow, very pale blue.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/threads-trends-hall-Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/81The curtain choice with three tracks in the bedrooms in the Pure Hotel was really good and let you create different feels in the room. Sheer in the morning for soft light, black-out curtain and a textured plain curtain to pull over all three to give the room the finished look.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/the-pure-hotel-curtain-detailWed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/80Coming out of the hotel to see the blue sky and the building in front bleached orange in sunlight, good start to the day!http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/sunny-morning-frankfurtWed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/82Walking to the trade show we saw this wall with pieces of wallpaper and graffiti on it, very funny and obscure!!http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/frankfurt-outside-wallpaperWed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/78Happy New Year and best wishes for 2011 from everyone at Sekers.Driving past Eilean Donan castle near Oban I had to stop and take photos of the amazing colours.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/happy-new-yearSun, 09 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/68The layers and tones in these mountains was very dramatic to see as we drove back to the airport.Using screen panels you could create this in a room to add depth to a space. Mixing textures and thicknesses of cloth on the screens. Your sheer, Black out curtain and textured curtain so it allows the customer to create different moods in the room at different times of the day.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/layers-and-tones---egyptian-mountainsMon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/69Merry Christmas from everyone at Sekers. We wish you all the best for 2011.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/merry-christmasMon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/67Texa is a simple textured plain that can be used throughout a project as upholstery, cushions, blinds, curtains or bedspreads. With a 60,000 Martindale and supplied Flame-Retardent ready for use. Available in 18 colours ranging from Lollipop Pink, Damson, Chocolate Chip through to Golden Oline.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/texa-collectionMon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/56I was walking in the park at lunchtime with the office dog Milly and this sign really made me laugh!!http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/free-snowballsThu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/55We showed all the new contract fabrics at Sleep, it was a really good show.The key new ranges on the stand showed were Carmen, Capella, Texa and Imagine. All these ranges are stocked ranges ready for use in the contract market.CarmenA luxurious Damask curtain quality woven in Trevira CS that will bring real luxury to the interior it is used in. Available in eight colours ranging from Dusk, Golden Olive and Dark Slate. It also has anti- bacterial qualities.CapellaSekers successful Faux Leather Capella with its inherent flame retardant qualities has been re-coloured. The best selling colours have been included along with 15 new colours including dusky purples, bright pink, Turquoise and soft metallics. High quality faux leather with a 250,000 Martindale.TexaA simple textured plain for use throughout a project as upholstery, cushions, blinds, curtains or bedspreads. With a 60,000 Martindale and supplied FR ready for use. Available I 18 colours ranging from Lollipop pink , Damson, Chocolate Chip through to Golden Olive.ImagineA luxurious inherently flame-retardant velvet upholstery fabric available in two geometric designs Bolero and Tango. Woven with Bamboo and Modacylic yarns it has a beautiful handle and durability qualities. Available in 10 colours ranging from Turquoise, Blue Haze and Dusk.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/sleep-trade-show-2010Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/54The double pinch pleat heading used on the curtains in Hotel Fonteinhof worked well and looked very neat. The fabric was a faux silk and the room had full black-out.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/curtain-detail-hotel-fonteinhofThu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/59The velvet headboard used in Hotel Foteinhof works really well with the faux silk curtains, white bedlinen and black velvet throw. A really interesting mix of textures that looks and feels very luxurious.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/headboard-hotel-fonteinhofThu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/58 Hotel Fonteinhof in Borgloom, Belgium is an amazing place developed and restored by the current owners. They have used a really beautiful mix of fabrics and patterns throughout the hotel. It is mainly used for conferences and weddings and has a gorgeous luxurious feel to the place. I would love to go back in the summer as they have a natural pool in the grounds which also attracts a lot of wildlife. A very friendly place in a pretty area of Belgium. Apparently a great place to go cycling.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/hotel-fonteinhofThu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/57 The Diaghilev exhibition opened this week.I went to the Patrons breakfast event for the new Diaghilev exhibition, it is an amazing exhibition.My dissertation I wrote for my textiles degree at Glasgow School Of Art was on the Ballet Russes, focusing on Leon Bakst costumes so i couldnt wait to see this exhibition. It didn't disappoint as they even had two of the original set backdrops -Picasso's Deux Femmes Courant Sur La Plage and Natalia Goncharova's The Firebird, which are alone a must see. A really good cross section of the costumes, drawing, films and music that shows the incredible work of the Ballets Russes 1909 - 1929.There was a good write on it in the Telegraph on the 13th September.The costumes and sets are so inspiring.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/victorian-and-albert-museum-diaghilev-exhibition-25th-september---09-january-2011Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/51We went to The Dock Kitchen for dinner...A really inspiring venue and great food in Stevie Parle's restaurant at The Dock Kitchen. A wonderful rustic Italian themed menu last night.The Dock is a place instigated by Tom Dixon which is home to The Dock Kitchen, pop-up shops, installations and Tom Dixon's design office.The building was originally Richard Branson's offices for Virgin Music.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/the-dock-kitchenThu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/53Leon Bakst (1866-1924) best known as the leading stage designer for the Ballet Russes and his collaboration with Serge Diaghilev.I first became inspired by Bakst’s work during my art foundation when I went to Paris with my Mum and we saw the Ballet Russes, Leon Baskt’s costume exhibition in the Opera House in the early 1990’s. I then went on to see the ballet Scheherazade by the Ballet Russes in London were they recreated the Bakst sets and customes, it was a awesome mix of colours and patterns. This ballet was first staged in 1910 which created a sensation and started a fashion imitated by dressmakers and interior designers.His use of simple geometric pattern and use of colour has inspired me in my use of pattern and colour ever since. He was stressing the unique effect of raw colour and movement.‘Every subject, every model, every part of the human body, that is designed without passion, without the joy of life, is a work utterly barren and false. Colour should afford a joy for the eye.’ Leon Bakst.His use of simple geometric patterns, colour and texture and real passion to create something really special and inspiring to the eye has stayed with me in my creation of patterns and my use of texture and colour to create fabrics and wallpaper that really enhance a space and create a beautiful lasting interior for the people that use my product. I love mixing patterns and textures to create interiors that are also a joy to the eye.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/the-ballet-russe---leon-bakst-costumesThu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/52Also another must see at the V&A during The London Design Festival was 'Framed' by Stuart Haygarth which was a installation piece using picture frames on the grand marble staircase. If you missed it see more photos on Dezeen as it was amazing.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/framed-by-stuart-haygarthSun, 26 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/50The Colour Red. Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2010 on a sunny day when it glows Red is amazing. This years Pavillion is by Jean Novel . The bright red against the blue sky and trees is really fun and it creates so many tones of red as the different surfaces absorb the light, everything is red even the fridges! To see more photos go to the Guardian article . It is a fun place to be with chess tables, ping pong tables as well as the cafe.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/the-colour-redSat, 25 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/47The new Anish Kapoor sculptures in Hyde park are amazing - Turning the World Upside Down. I need to go back to see the other three as they were being installed when I was there so I only saw the sky mirror complete.If you can't make it down to London to see the sculptures in the park you can see the video of Anish Kapoor and the pieces on The Telegraph website.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/anish-kapoor---turning-the-world-upside-down-in-kensington-gardensSat, 25 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/4918 - 26th September London Design FestivalSo many amazing events on this year and got to see a few on my list! But did miss three I really hoped to see The Tram Shed Event , The Origin event and The Design Museum .Got to...... Tent was really busy and full of lots of fun products.Popped into Unto This Last shop , I love their products. Heal's Tottenham Court Road selling exhibition of Lucienne Day inspired designs. Really sorry to miss the talk on Lucienne Day at the Whitworth Art Gallery. Decorex was good and I loved Nina Campbell's Alice In Wonderland entrance and theme running throughout the show. Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2010 is another must see especially on a sunny day when it glows Red. Established And Sons - it was great to see inside their offices. I love their new 'Jumper' chair and lampshades 'Tank' .Food and Design from Helsinki - Hel Yes! The Finnish Institute in London temporary pop up restaurant and exhibition was really fun and we had a lovely lunch of beetroot, salmon and potatoes.A really inspiring few days.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/out-and-about-on-the-design-trailSat, 25 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/48The seating area in the Foyer of Hotel Bloom works very well for a busy hotel there are plenty of areas to sit and wait for your taxi.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/hotel-bloom-foyer-Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/62The Foyer in Hotel Bloom leading to the breakfast room. It is a fun space and the breakfast buffet is exceptional. The chairs used are Catifa 46's in Green. We also have these in our office in the Green and Black, they are great chairs. We got ours from Spatial in Glasgow.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/hotel-bloom-foyer-2Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/63We loved the Devore sheer curtain in the Chill-out area of Hotel Bloom.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/hotel-bloom-chill-out-areaMon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/64Hotel Bloom bedrooms have a plain black out fabric curtain that you hand pull over.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/curtain-detail-hotel-bloomMon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/65We really like the panel system used in the bedrooms in the Hotel Bloom. Remember that Sekers can work on bespoke projects for you if you want to create your own panel designs for a hotel project.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/panel-system-hotel-bloomMon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/66Visting Brussels for a trade show and stayed in the Hotel Bloom again. It is a great hotel and so handy for the show, restaurants and bars. All rooms have the same white colour and soft furnishings but every room has a different Fresco. This year I was in Room 717 and the Illustration Fresco was done by Marie-Johana Cornt who is a French artist.My favourite room I have stayed in so far is Room 208 but there are many more I want to experience. You can view the Frescos which are done by artists from Art schools across Europe on the Fresco's section of their website.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/hotel-bloom-bedroom-717Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/60The Restaurant in Hotel Bloom serves fantastic food and the mix of fabrics, lighting and wallpapers used in it is very fun.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/hotel-bloom-restaurantMon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/61I loved all the hot pinks, greens, cornflower blues, whites, deep purples in the flower beds on a walk in Hampstead Heath this weekend, then I found the gorgeous dusky powdery purples, creams and pinks.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/august-colourSat, 14 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/42Palma Old Town, Majorca. Loved all the old buildings, patterns and colours in Palma old town.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/palma-old-townTue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/41The Amazing Ceilings in the Royal Palace in Palma - Palace de L'Almudaina dating from the 14th century. It's style is Levantine Gothic.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/royal-palace-palmaMon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/39The Royal Palace and Cathedral in Palma was a huge source of inspiration with all the architectural details, colour, patterns, artwork, sculpture and tapestries.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/palma-royal-palaceMon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/40liked the curtains used in Hotel Maricel as it allowed you to have different effects during your stay - sheer curtain for the day, soft white or full black out. Above is a detail of the three tracks that these curtains ran on.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/hotel-curtainsSun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/36Stayed in a beautiful Spa hotel - Hotel Maricel in Palma, Mallorca Hotel Maricelor look at the images on Mr and Mrs Smith Mr and Mrs Smith It was a lovely mix of classic traditional and very contemporary. The use of lots of whites and stone throughout the hotel mixed with the blue sky gave a very relaxing luxurious feel.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/hotel-maricel-roomSun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/35I stayed the night in Hasselt in Belgium it is a really lovely town with lots good restaurants, what looked like great shopping and art dotted around. A very inspiring evening walk.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/hasseltTue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/38Stayed in a very nice town hotel in Hasselt, Belgium De Groene Hendrickx - Hotel Hasselt it had a lovely mix of old and new which gave the hotel a lovely simple yet luxurious feel. The gardens for dinner and breakfast were lovely.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/hotel-in-hasseltTue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/37The Colour Yellow - I took these photos in Plockton ....I really love Yellow just now it is such a happy colour.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/plocktonSun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/46Driving through Skye, Scotland Driving back from the Isle Of Lewis we came back through Skye and hunted out some amazing beeches. The white sands and black stones were so striking. We saw so many lovely mixes of beiges, greens and blues. A very inspiring landscape.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/skyeSat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/45Harris, Isle Of Lewis - I loved the colours and textures of the landscape and buildings. A very special place...http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/harrisFri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/44Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis Scotland - The flat rugged landscape of Lewis, textures and colours where like nothing I had ever seen before in Scotland. An amazing place for inspiration.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/stornowayThu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/43At London Design Week Sekers will be launching 4 new contract fabric ranges, Figaro. Juno, Diamond and Fendara Stripe as well as a new fabric backed wallpaper collection Azzura. Please come up to see us in Chelsea harbour at the Wemyss Showroom. London Design Week 21st-26th March.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/sekers-spring-launchWed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/34We were in Frankfurt last week at a trade fair looking at new and existing suppliers qualities of fabrics and wallcoverings. It was a really inspiring week as we work on new ideas for our next collections. We also saw lots of visual inspiration in the shapes and colours to and from the fair so have included a few photos.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/frankfurt-in-januaryFri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/33Back to the cold. 80 to minus 2 overnight!Went for a walk on hampstead heath in deep snow, everything looked black and white with the odd flash of colour.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/snow-in-londonWed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/32Amazing Colours.To escape the cold weather I arranged a last minute trip to St Lucia, all the colours and textures were amazing, I especially loved the bright pink outline around the leaves of the picture bottom right.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/sunny-st-luciaFri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/31Sleep Show Stand M7Sekers were launching the new ranges at Sleep Hotel show this week in London. For those of you that didn't make it we had the Trevira CS fabrics Orienta, Aon and Twister hanging along with the 100% wool Niebla and Tundra with all the fabrics lined with Jewel in cordinating colours which all looked beautiful. The ottomon was in Tundra and foot stools in various new upholsteries. Orienta woodsmoke was my favorite up it looked stunning against the Sekers grey of the stand, the way the woven textures shimmer against the matt ground of this cloth makes it very special - the activeswatch also shows this colourway. The website was also running on the stand so customers could log-in to activate their account for ordering samples online. A great few days.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/sleep-showTue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/30We started at Tate Britain to see the Turner Prize exhibition which I really enjoyed and had two favorites Richard Wright and Lucy Skaer . It was amazing to actually visit the exhibition and see and read all about the meanings behind the works.We then took the boat down to Tate Modern, which is the way to see London. First having lunch in St Pauls which was a superb meal. Going across the bridge gives you great views across the London sites. The restaurant focuses on local suppliers supporting British businesses and local people and wow what a treat it was. They have also recently sponsored some of their very own beehives at the Regents Park apiaries with Pure Food, and it allows them to have their very own wild honey – try it in their gingerbread sandwich which was awesome! Also the Montgomery & rosemary biscuits were a must. The restaurant also has my favorite chairs The Wishbone Chair by Hans J. Wegner 1950.Then onto The Tate to see the installation in the Turbine Hall Miroslaw Balka’s How It Is a box of darkness, it was an amazing weird experience. Miroslaw was born in Warsaw, Poland in 1958. He lives and works in Warsaw and Otwock. You walk into the space not being able to see anything and then at the end hit a velvet wall before turning round to see light as shown in the photo above, it was a very disturbing yet also peaceful experience.Didn't have time to see the Pop Life exhibition so must go back to see that before it ends 17th January.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/art--st-pauls-restaurantSun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/28Geometric Brickwork seen walking around LondonI love the way all these patterns work together with the different geometric grids of the various brick work styles and the ornate Gothic patterns.There is also a interesting mix of creams, beiges, greys, oranges and blues in the colouring.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/geometric-brickworkFri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/27A day off being a sightseer! It was a cracking day to go on the London Eye you could see for miles and I got some amazing photos of the London sites, patterns forming and reflections on the way round. I particularly loved the cranes and buildings in the bright yellow, green and oranges in a sea of neutral buildings giving a really fun splash of colour in the distance. There was also a new round building on site which looked fascinating from above - I got some amazing photos once we got off the Eye of these close-up windows shown above that are a play on colour, patterns and textures in the architecture of the building and the reflections of the buildings around it. We then walked round to the Dali exhibition which was a great exhibition of his weird and wonderful work - at the end of the exhibition there was also a Picasso section which had some of his amazing pottery, which was a wee treat at the end!http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/the-london-eyeThu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/29The whole of London had a great buzz for the London Design Festival that included the shows Focus, 100% Design and Decorex and shop events across London.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/london-design-festivalTue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/26Went to 100% Design on the first day which was good fun and inspirational. The Cloud Walk and the Neon colour installation looked really good. We also really loved the Norway stand and all the interaction on stands including drawing on blackboards and designing paper chairs.Then Focus started on the 27th September where we launched the new Wemyss and Sekers ranges and websites. This was a really exciting four days and big thanks to everyone that came to the show and if you didn't do come next year.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/100-design-24th---27th-septemberTue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/25It has been fascinating researching the history of Sekers. And we have un-earthed so many amazing designs and photos from the past. We also came across some old footage of the Sekers factory in Whitehaven in 18mm format which is worth a watch to see visually the times, Miki Sekers and his cousin Tomi De Gara and see and here about Jacquard weaving.Also for more background history about the film called This Is Britain No 37 go to www.whitehaven-news.co.uk.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/the-history-of-sekersMon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/7We were yacht racing in West Highland last week up in Oban and Tobermory, and the colours of the landscape with the boats was amazing. Just included a few pics so you could see.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/colours-in-scotlandFri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/19The Serpentine Gallery is a beautiful space that connects architecture and nature perfectly as they blend in together. An amazing visual experience. Designed by Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/serpentine-gallerySat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/17Picnicking at Glyndebourne watching the dress rehearsal ofRusalka was such a special day in the sunshine. The theatre is set in beautiful grounds with such pretty gardens. Miki Sekers was also one of the Trustees of Glyndebourne.We sat and had our picnic of yummy salads and Pimms with the sheep and then went in to enjoy visually and musically one of the most wonderful Operas I think I have ever seen.Rusalka is a opera written by Dvorak which was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. The designer Rae Smith created wonderful sets and costumes that really set the story off well, with the singers hanging on wires with huge Mermaid tails swinging while singing, dancers dressed as lake weeds moving Rusalka around as if she was swimming while singing and the naughty wood nymphs in paper skirts that rustled as they scampered around were just a few of the highlights.I have always loved this Opera and had studied it for A-Level Theatre Studies which had included costume design. I have included a picture of my Dad in my costume for Vodnik, Rusalka’s Farther. He came swishing onto the stage singing one of the arias and the tail had torches in so it glowed.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/picnicking-at-glyndebourneSun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/18I love reddy-orange just now. It is a really warm comforting colour for Interiors. Walking to see the Bard in Botanics to see Taming Of The Shrew I noticed this wall with Graffiti on just off Byres road that was glowing in the sunshine.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/reddy-orangeFri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/21The colours in a summer meadow are amazing. You have all the greens, greys and whites along with the brilliant highlight colours of red, yellows and blues. It is a great inspiration for colouring fabrics. I have tried growing a meadow up in Tighnabruaich this summer with not much luck but after seeing this garden at Glyndebourne I am going to try much harder next year, as it was just magical to sit and look at.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/the-colours-in-a-summer-meadowThu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/20Luscious greens… Had a great few days in London and walking up at Hampstead Heath with the dogs was fantastic with all the greens so included a few piccies.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/luscious-greensThu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/22My mum and dad’s garden has wonderful colours in it and they have planted it to attract wildlife so they get lots of butterflies, which is wonderful to sit and look at.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/my-mum-and-dads-gardenSat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/23Sitting in an outside bar in a side street in Milan next to a department store. It was a dead-end street that the bar overspilled onto and there were lots of cyclists whizzing past on their way home. The combination of movement in the department store lighting and the cyclist gave a great visual experience of colour and textures to sit and watch.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/sitting-in-an-outside-bar-in-milanThu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/9We love pavements and I have always had a thing for photographing them since Art School days for design inspiration. Here are two from Italy that we particularly liked.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/we-love-pavementsThu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/12The white squirrel running away did make us laugh on this shop front in Milan!http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/the-white-squirrelWed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/13The narrow streets in Milan are colourful if you look up...http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/the-narrow-streets-in-milanTue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/14Out in Italy at Lake Como for a trade show sourcing fabrics for our new ranges. All the world's best weaving mills are at the show so it is a textile designer's dream. Plus you take the boat to the show each morning which is a real treat, as you are surrounded by such great colour inspiration. There is a wonderful quality of light in Italy. I have included a few photos from the boat trip.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/lake-comoFri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/15I love the blues, greens, browns, oranges and yellows that we could see from our window in Bellagio, Italy. Then in the evening from the restaurant the wonderful blues, purples and greys.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/our-window-in-bellagioWed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/16Out in Italy to go to a trade show and popped in to the Gothic Cathedral that was next to our hotel in the morning before heading out to Lake Como – Duomo Di Milano which took five centuries to complete and is said to be the fourth largest Church in the world. The floors and detailing in the stone is amazing.http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/duomo-di-milanoTue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/11Stayed in a cool hotel called Straf in Milan. The use of concrete, distressed textiles and glass was really unusual and helped create a distinct environment that was a real joy to stay in. They are a member of Design Hotelshttp://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/article/strafMon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sekersfabrics.co.uk/natasha-marshall/10