FORM - 2020 Launch
The new collection FORM has been inspired by the shapes, textures and patterns in brutalist elements in Aberdeen. How these are often thought of as harsh and ugly but perceptions can change when these forms swap textures or alter colours and are re-seen.
In late 2019 there was a petition to get the 1960’s high-rise Seamount flats A-listed (they are not listed at time of writing this post). Mhairi decided to go take images and sketches around the flats. High-rise flats and their surroundings have always been an interest; from their design, their original purpose and the communities within them. They often were created with play areas around them, brutalist concrete playgrounds. The fascination in these spaces grew more when the installation Brutalist Playground was shown in Peacock Visual Arts in Aberdeen. At Seamount and Porthill court have the left-over remnants of one of these playgrounds. There’s what looks like steppingstones, a train and a slide. Leading up to them are a set of open staircases which ended up being the main inspiration for the pattern design.
Images by Paper Houses Design
We are starting the collection with our best loved pieces including practical homewares and fashion accessories all ethically made and consciously designed. This includes our cushions, wash bags, tote bags, lampshades and silk scarves. Which will be launching as a pre-order on Tuesday 29th September until Saturday 3rd October! Newsletter subscribers can shop exclusively with 10% off from Monday 28th September.
Like many other people in these times we have been thinking about what’s important to us. To us it’s about how something makes you feel, is it practical and can it benefit you. That’s why in the months coming up new products and workshops will be launching that support creativity and well-being. The home is more important than ever. Having art and nice objects in the home creates a peaceful and engaging environment to be in. Creative activities have a positive impact on our wellbeing, when we build new skills and complete a design it gives a positive boost. With our simple and modern embroidery workshop kits we can help you get that boost! We’ve also got something for all the stationery addicts, the planners, the need more planning-ers, the drawers, the writers, the notetakers and the visual notetakers. More about the new items will follow in the upcoming weeks so keep an eye on our newsletter, blog and social media.
As always, we’re committed to doing better. That’s why we are so excited to be working with Scottish Linen in Fife as our fabric supplier for our cushion backing for FORM collection. Ethically producing the best quality linen and with a wealth of knowledge, they were established in 1825. Our wash bag lining fabric is also now confirmed Oeko-Tex 100. Which means that there are no harmful substances in this fabric. A very good certificate to have when fabric has been through a dyeing process. Find out more about Oeko-Tex here. As always out pattern design and products are designed to last. Meaning you can be assured you aren’t only buying something beautiful but also sustainable.
FORM collection launches as a pre-order
Tuesday 29th September until Saturday 3rd October
Newsletter subscribers can shop exclusively with 10% off from Monday 28th September! See below to sign up.
Image by Paper Houses Design
- Mhairi