Thoughts

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When we’re not designing or creating, we’re thinking. A lot. We love to think and Lisa loves to write. Here, she shares her latest musings with you.

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Feb 24, 2014

Seeds

Over the summer I set myself a little photographic exercise looking at different forms within nature that can inspire textures, materials and architecture forms. Seed heads have inspired concepts for structure, light filtration, colours, textures, clusters, patterns and protection.

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Jan 24, 2014

Relish

Well, we have hit the ground running this year, and I have just drawn breath for the first time in the last couple of weeks.

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Dec 8, 2013

Rose

Our nameless roses are in bloom.

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Nov 3, 2013

Family Table

We were excited to be asked by Annabel Langbein to host a foodie party with recipes from her newly released cookbook 'A Free Range Life' Summer Annual.

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Sep 12, 2013

White

It’s so good to see the blossoms of spring emerging.

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