ROCO Magazine Issue 5 summer

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5. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 Welcome to I love summer, the smell of cut grass, cocktails in the sun and long hazy evenings. With all these treats in mind we have created an issue that embraces alfresco dining, with a feature that will inspire all to start eating outdoors. In this issue we tour amazing homes including one incredible beach house sitting high up over Donegal Bay, a holiday home with style! Interior architect Rients Bruinsma discusses with ROCO his style and luxurious projects, which are simply breathtaking. And our lifestyle section tours the fabulous Merchant Hotel and features a glamorous wedding full of glitz. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF RACHAEL COLTON With a host of changes ahead in ROCO, please make sure to sign up to our newsletter to hear of all our exciting plans, you won’t be disappointed.

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7. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY REGULARS 7 ISSUE No 5 WORLD OF ROCO 8 11 88 90 28 CONTRIBUTORS STOP THE PRESS DESIGN NEWS 70 74 80 84 86 96 98 102 108 EDITORS CHOICE FASHION TRENDS 48 WORLD OF ROCO 10 16 BLOGGER 20 STOCKHOLM HAS ARRIVED 24 MEET THE DESIGNER Interior architect Rients Bruinsma MEET THE DESIGNER Interview with designer Ema Kersuliene pour l’amour de bijoux Jewellery designer Ruth Ribeaucourt LOVE ART Patrick Palmer CREATORS abigail*ryan LETICIA’S TRENDS Dreaming of Butterflies FOOD FOR THE SENSES Shaun Hanna Summer Dish RESTAURANT Linen Hill SHOP REPORT My Favourite Room A look at IKEA’s new range Bespoke Hotel The Merchant Hotel BESPOKE WEDDINGS Hollywood Glamour Lost Weekend FEATURES 98 36 48 58 DINING ALFRESCO Outdoor eating feature HOME SHOOT Arts and Crafts HOME SHOOT Seaside Retreat

8. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 8 ISSUE No 5 RACHAEL COLTON Editor-in-Chief SARAH FYFFE Photography KHARA PRINGLE Photography T E AM ROCO COLUMNIST RACHAEL COLTON Editor-in-Chief EVE BRANNON Fashion Stylist 8 SHAUN HANNA Chef LETICIA BLANCO Interior Trends 10 LETICIA BLANCO Trend Columnist

9. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 9 ISSUE No 5 ANNETTE NUGENT Web Design EVE BRANNON Fashion Stylist E PAPERJAM Brand Design PHOTOGRAPHY SARAH FYFFE Sarah Fyffe Photography KHARA PRINGLE Khara Pringle Photographic SHAUN HANNA Chef Columnist DESIGN PAPERJAM Brand Design ANNETTE NUGENT Web Design

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11. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 STOP THE PRESS DESIGN NEWS MARKS AND SPENCER HOME RANGE Be inspired by Marks and Spencers home range, with a large curve floor lamp £99, romance lace rug from £75, salisbury medium sofa in ivory £899 and the feather faux fur cushion £19.50. 11

12. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 CAFE LIGHT Similar to casual lighting used in open-air cafés, these string lights have an early industrial look that adds an inviting glow to get-togethers in the garden or patio. Pottery Barn £68. Solida Ottoman in Pide Velvet Plum This designer cube stool is a perfect accessory for any living room or lounge area, from The Velvet Lab, £189. AROUND THE WORLD These book ends available at Debenhams caught ROCO's eye with their neutral design, perfect with any decor. INDUSTRIAL LIVING A very clever mix of weathered elm wood and black metal legs with castors, creates a unique table right up to date with the current trends. Nordic House, £250 12

13. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs Designed by innovative architect and designer Philippe Starck for Kartell, the Victoria Ghost Chair has become a modern cult classic. Graham and Green from £160. Migrations of Swallow BOWL Mega talented young Ulster goldsmith Samantha Moore took part in the prestigious, British Contemporary Design Show in the Fields of Jewellery, Silver and Furniture, at Somerset House. We adore this stunning bowl which she featured. loves 21st Century ROMANCE Linea 21st Century Romance range in House of Fraser has us all coveting this Lyon 8-drawer chest £749 & Palazzo wall mirror at £300. TIME TO CHIME This metal bell would be the perfect addition to a nautical themed room. Next, £8. 14

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15. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE N o 5 BLOGGER: MY FAVOURITE ROOM Irene Lovett, Designer & Blogger designstiles.me IRENE LOVETT DE SIGN S T IL E S 16

16. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 17 ISSUE No 5 1 Describe why this IS your favourite room? 2 What 5 words best describe THE Inspiration behind the ROOM design? 3 If I had an unlimited budget I would change? 4 What is the one piece of advice you would give when it comes to decorating a room? My bedroom is my favorite room because despite being pretty colorful, it still feels relaxing. I honestly don't think I had an inspiration. This room has evolved throughout the years of living in our house and I've tweaked it, adding things I already owned until it felt right. I think that's why this is my favorite; because I didn't really have a design plan. Everything! An unlimited budget is a decorator's dream. A chance to start fresh and be creative. I would buy custom drapes, wallpaper, the whole deal. Decorate for yourself and try to express your personality through decor. It's they only way you'll feel happy with the end result.. 5 I am always room. napping in this I don't always nap, but when I do, it's in this room. Napping in another room doesn't feel right. Photographer Bethany Nauert

17. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE N o 5 BLOGGER: MY FAVOURITE ROOM Naomi Stein, Designer & Blogger designmanifest.com NAOMI S T E IN DE SIGN MANIF E S T 18

18. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 19 ISSUE No 5 1 Describe why this IS your favourite room? 2 What 5 words best describe THE Inspiration behind the ROOM design? It is a guest room and I love that it is welcoming, bright, happy, eclectic and warm. Bohemian, Glamorous, Girly, Collected & Whimsical. 3 If I had an unlimited budget I would change? 4 What is the one piece of advice you would give when it comes to decorating a room? Honestly, I love this little room so I wouldn't change that much. I would like new nightstands. Something with storage would be nice for guests. Actually the closet is teeny, so if my budget were unlimited I would expand it! Allow yourself some freedom to have it come together over time. Shop your own home to fill rooms. This whole room came together with pieces that I already had. I don't feel that furnishings or textiles are permanent in any location. By swapping out art, pillows, lamps, etc, you can completely refresh a room and can fall in love with your stuff all over again. 5 I am always room. relaxing in this Since it is the guest room, I am not in here all the time. I come here when I want to really relax. It's like staying at a hotel!

19. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 STOCKHOLM HAS ARRIVED 20

20. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 21 OLA wILBORg, DESIgNER involved in the creation and production of STOCKHOLM, shares his thoughts on the collection. When ROCO attended the press preview FOR IKEA'S new STOCKHOLM range we were completely drawn into the smart craftsmanship and the strong focus on NATURE - WITH WALNUT TAKING CENTRE STAGE IN ALL ITS BEAUTY. what was your main source of inspiration for the collection? When we decided to work with walnut, it made me immediately think of furniture from the 50s and 60s. I looked quite a bit at those two decades, both in terms of design and in the way homes were decorated, and then compared that with how we live today. The ambition was to create a sustainable and timeless collection. what are some examples of tactile or smart solutions that you discover after using the pieces? The armrests on the dining chairs have an angle, so they fit perfectly under the table; it’s as if they’re being sucked in. The swivel function on the small chair makes sitting less static and much more comfortable. And the glass cabinet is designed to make the room visible through the piece, allowing beautiful wallpaper, for example, to become part of the cabinet.

21. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 22 ISSUE No 5 Is there something distinctly Swedish or Scandinavian about STOCKHOLM? How do you envisage STOCKHOLM being used in people’s homes? what is the future for these pieces 20, 30 or 40 years from now? Yes, I would probably describe STOCKHOLM as Scandinavian. I was born and raised in Sweden, and that has, of course, influenced my aesthetic. At the same time, there are also international influences mixed in. I hope that people dare to explore new ways of decorating. The bedside table makes a great sideboard in the living room, perfect for storing remote controls. And the small chest of drawers can be used in the hallway, bedroom or living room. The swivel chair is also a great stand-alone piece in the bedroom. My wish is that they are still being used every day, though they might change owners over the years. I see them being passed down from one generation to another, or maybe changing hands through auctions. A long, rich and eventful life – that’s my wish for STOCKHOLM.

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23. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 24 ISSUE No 5 SHOP REPORT LOST WEEKEND Lost Weekend is an Interior Design Studio and Design Store based in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. THE store has an ever changing offering of contemporary furniture, lighting and fabrics. WE TALK TO CO-OWNER EMILY... Why did you decide to open lost weekend? Honestly?!.....my youngest daughter was nearly 2 years old and I was getting itchy feet. I was working freelance and was principle designer for Ceadogan Rugs in Wexford but I needed more of a challenge. I suggested to my husband Declan that we have another baby or I open my own business, hence Lost Weekend was born! Describe what you do. We provide a complete interior design service including furniture, lighting and window and floor coverings. We’re focussed on design furniture and are proud to represent some of the most exclusive European brands. What was the concept behind the interior design of the studio/shop? We wanted a clean uncomplicated space in which to work and display our furniture and items. It needed to be a creative environment and also welcoming for clients. We stripped the space back to expose a concrete ceiling and simple white walls show off our pieces to their best.

24. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 25 ISSUE No 5 only way in my opinion to seek and purchase tiles, you have to remember there are a lot of them………..but do not worry we do all the hard work in sourcing and designing, you are a valued customer as soon as you walk through our door. What is involved in a typical day? The studio is open all week and people can drop in and browse through the furniture and samples and chat in an informal setting. We’re very happy to simply order and supply furniture for the client who knows exactly what they want Currently oppulence and luxury but usually we will work with the client to source the perfect is a trend. I think the way people have looked at clothing pieces to complete their interior. Our focus really is on the & cars for the last ten years is bespoke interior design service the way they are now looking working closely with our to interiors and tiles, as another clients. We personally oversee representation of themselves. all deliveries and site work so if we’re not in the studio we’ll be One of my favourite tiles is the on site. textured relief patterns, which come in wonderful muted tones to suit stylish interiors - these two tile components when

25. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 26 ISSUE No 5 Who do you admire in the world of design? Textiles are a massive passion of mine and fashion designers like Issey Miyake and Hussein Chalayan are inspirational for their use of fabrics, texture and colour. I also like Florence Broadhurst, she died in the 1970s but her designs were relaunched by Signature Prints in the early naughties; we supply all of her fabrics and rugs. Eileen Gray is another one of my inspirations and I like Paul Kjaerholm for his very honest designs, simple but elegant. Current designers I really admire are Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec. I love their Lozenge rug for Nanimarquina and their new ‘Aim’ light for Flos. What is your most prized interior possession? In 2008 Declan gave me a limited edition George Nelson Pretzel Chair as a Christmas present. Vitra had released a special re-edition in honor of Nelson’s 100th birthday. It is in our bedroom in front of my Stag dressing table. I also love a little art deco style lamp I bought in a market in Ile de Re for €10. For further information on Lost Weekend visit www.lostweekend.ie

26. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 27 ISSUE No 5 "We stripped the space back to expose a concrete ceiling and simple white walls show off our pieces to their best." LOST WEEKEND DUBLIN STUDIO

27. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 MEET THE DESIGNER RIENTs BRUINSMA ROCO INTERVIEWS RIENTS ABOUT HIS STUNNING INTERIORS WHICH CAN BE SEEN IN SOME OF THE GRANDEST CITIES IN THE WORLD INCLUDING LONDON, NEW YORK AND PARIS Rients Bruinsma, established his London interior design and architectural practice "Rients" in 2003. He has achieved success with private and corporate clients with a magisterial use of sumptuous materials to create an atmosphere of calm luxury without ostentation. His style has been described as ‘classic meets contemporary’ breathing international sophistication. Commercial projects include the Presidential Suite at Four Seasons Hotel in New York, and a conversion of the Ministry of Finance into the left wing of the Louvre. 28

28. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 29 ISSUE No 5 DESIGN PROJECT ONE HYDE PARK

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30. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY What was the driving force behind your career in THE WORLD OF InteriorS? It has been a passion from a very early age. From age three I built miniature interiors (and made sofas from my mother’s cotton wool balls). Later I drew endless floor plans, now I do it for a living. If I have spare time, I flip through magazines and look at available properties on real estate websites. ISSUE No 5 31 Who do you admire when it comes to design? What is your approach WHEN WORKING WITH clients? I like it when an interior is understated, casual and chic. It needs to be comfortable and reflect personality. When working on the One Hyde Park apartment in London I was inspired by the work of French born interior designer Jean-Michel Frank (1895-1941). Marc de Plantier and Dupre Lafon are also designers whom I admire and inspire me. I listen carefully to what they want and have in mind, when they indicate that they need my input then I give it . I have a lot of repeat clients and most of them have good taste. I often know what they want. I love learning from my clients, not only when it comes to interiors but also regarding other matters. They can be a great inspiration.

31. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY "I like it when an interior is understated, casual and chic. It needs to be comfortable and reflect personality." ISSUE No 5 32

32. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 33 ISSUE No 5 DESIGN PROJECT WARWICK SQAURE

33. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY What has been your most challenging but rewarding DESIGN project? Probably working in One Hyde Park in London. The building had just been opened and had all kinds of rules and regulations which made it challenging for us but also for the suppliers and workmen. Having worked in most other apartment buildings in London I found the process difficult in comparison. In the end it worked out fine but it took some patience. Your style has been described as "classic meets contemporary", how do you achieve this balance? I think this is a bit dictated by the housing stock that we have in London and other major cities. Often the best properties are in period buildings and that is what we have to work with. To get the most out of these buildings I think it works best to restore the shell to its former glory or even better. In order to keep the interiors fresh and interesting it’s paramount to mix traditional with contemporary design. but also regarding other matters. They can be a great inspiration. For further information on Rients Bruinsma visit www.rients.com ISSUE No 5 34

34. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 35 ISSUE No 5 Where do you go to find inspiration? I love magazines and buy them from all over the world, digital these days which is fantastic. I also like travelling and look at palaces, castles, museums, etc. I love movies that are set in beautiful interiors, very inspiring. Almodovar does it well. DESIGN PROJECT ONE HYDE PARK

35. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY Dining Alfresco PHOTOGRAPHY BY LIVING4MEDIA ISSUE No5 368

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39. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY "Make the most of outdoor living by turning a meal into a feast for all the senses" ISSUE No 5 40

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45. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 ARTS AND CRAFTS PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH FYFFE 46

46. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 47 OWNERS Clodagh & Mike PROPERTY 1901 Arts & Crafts LOCATION Ballymoney 1 3 2 PHOTOGRAPH 1 Chess Board PHOTOGRAPH 2 Servants Bell PHOTOGRAPH 3 Family Snug Clodagh and Mike's house is home to their two teenager children, it has been designed to be sympathetic to the propertys history whilst also relecting modern family living. Commenting on their home Clodagh explains. “The house was built in 1901 in the arts and crafts style which was current at the time. For a long time it was owned by the Sanderson family and Molly Sanderson was an expert gardener and she designed the grounds. In 1999 we moved here from East London.

47. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 " I was keen to modernise the house whilst being sympathetic to the craftsmanship, which went into its design." 48

52. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 1 PHOTOGRAPH 1 Door to Drawing Room PHOTOGRAPH 2 Drawing Room Fireplace When it came to decorating it, I was keen to modernise the house whilst being sympathetic to the craftsmanship, which went into its design. Old houses do not have to look like museums. 53 2 The room I spend most time in is the kitchen and I love the light in there, but my favourite room is probably the drawing room, the scene of many family get togethers. It is in this room that we have our prized possession, the grand piano that dates from 1847 and was inherited from my mother-inlaw.

54. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 55 ISSUE No 5 1 2 5 3 PHOTOGRAPH 1 Kitchen Dining PHOTOGRAPH 2 Original Door Features PHOTOGRAPH 3 Whiskey Boxes PHOTOGRAPH 4 Kitchen Dining PHOTOGRAPH 5 Kitchen Art PHOTOGRAPH 6 Kitchen 4 Friends says the house would be a great venue for a summer garden party or wedding. It has been a wonderful place for my children to grow up. The best thing I can say is that it makes me smile when I walk through the front door." 6

55. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 56 DESIGN IT YOURSELF PAINT ORIGINAL DARK PANELLING IN A LIGHT SHADE, TEAMED WITH PARQUET FLOORING ADD DETAILED PANELS AND KNOBS TO DOORS FOR AN ANTIQUE LOOK DON'T BE AFRAID TO U FITTINGS WITH TRADIT

56. USE MODERN LIGHT TIONAL DESIGN INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY KEEP YOUR KITCHEN WHITE, WITH CABINETS, TILES AND COOKER 57 ISSUE No 5 FRAME OLD RECORD COVERS AND USE THEM AS ART

57. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH FYFFE ISSUE No 5 58 SEASIDE RETREAT

58. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 59 OWNERS DAVID PROPERTY Contemporary Build LOCATION DONEGAL 1 2 PHOTOGRAPH 1 Donegal Bay PHOTOGRAPH 2 Cactus PHOTOGRAPH 3 Fox Head 3 "We bought the plot of land in 2004 and didn’t finish building the house until 2010 - so we took our time! The idea was to create something modern and interesting, but equally not out of keeping with the existing buildings or the landscape around it. The best aspect of the view of Donegal Bay is straight out in front and to the left, so the ocean-facing side house is staggered back and angled to take advantage of this, in effect at an angle. The actual construction of it was very much a father and son project - it took some time to get from drawings to a finished home, but the time spent with my father doing so was invaluable and it wouldn't have happened without him.

63. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 "the house was derelict when I bought it, you could see the stars from every room" 64

64. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 65 ISSUE No 5 1 PHOTOGRAPH 1 The Pop-Up Book of Nightamares PHOTOGRAPH 2 Bathroom When designing the interiors, I wanted a flowing, open, airy space with clean modern lines, but also a home that was warm and cosy that I didn’t have to feel precious about, and that people could feel comfortable knocking about in. As such the polished concrete floors and white walls are offset by things like slightly worn leather oxblood couches, my 2 my grandmothers old folding table, a retro sideboard from eBay, a well worn in teak dining table and various things I've picked up travelling over the years. It is tough to say which is our favourite room but it would probably be our bedroom/ bathroom. The corner window has a sweeping view of the

65. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY This home is available as a holiday rental, if interested please click here. ISSUE No 5 66

66. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 67 ISSUE No 5 1 2 5 3 PHOTOGRAPH 1 Sharks Teeth PHOTOGRAPH 2 Cacti PHOTOGRAPH 3 Bath PHOTOGRAPH 4 Bedroom PHOTOGRAPH 5 Landing Art PHOTOGRAPH 6 Iron Bed 4 ocean & tops of the cliffs - the sink stand is from an antiques market down the road from where I live in London, the wall light from a trip to Morocco and the various tiles all from a warehouse in Northern Italy. The crocodile in the window found its way from the bath in the house where I grew up in Dublin. 6

67. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 68 DESIGN IT YOURSELF DISPLAY NATURAL SEASIDE THEME ORNAMENTS LIKE THESE SHARK TEETH BE CREATIVE WITH YOUR HEADBOARDS, ADD COLOUR WITH A PATCHWORK AFFECT SILVER MOSAIC TILES W BATHROOM UNITS PROV CLEAN MODERN DESIG

68. WITH WHITE VIDE A N INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 69 ISSUE No 5 DON'T BE FRIGHTENED TO MIX DIFFERENT WOOD SOURCES IN YOUR FURNITURE STUNNING AGAINST WHITE WALLS MOROCCAN LIGHT FITTINGS PROVIDE AN ECLECTIC WELL TRAVELLED FEEL TO A HOME

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70. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 71 ISSUE No 5 Creative Director Ema Kersuliene FROM emari design talks to ROCO about Her aim ito provide extravagant and flamboyant individualistic interior design. "I was always in love with architecture, but ended up working in corporative business before making the decision to follow my passion and use this experience. I completed my Interior Architecture education in Dublin (Griffith College, which was very fulfilling) before starting Emari Design. Facades, interior spaces and the effect they have on people have always fascinated me. I have to admit, I admire clients with very strong personalities, either having unique taste in interiors or not afraid of leaving their comfort zone, 'change agents', as they call it in the business. I approach my clients projects by listening, listening, listening. I then filter and begin planning. I design from a customer's perspective but using my sharp eyes and experience from previous projects. Communication is the key. If I where to describe my style the closet probably would be the luxurious boutique hotel look. Having said that it's all about the customer, their preferences and bringing their personality into spaces, whether it be a residential or commercial project.

71. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY When asked, “what is the best piece of advice I can give” I comment, just another "lovely interior" is no longer enough. If you want to change your interior whether neutral or coloured, just make sure you commit 100% either through professional services or doing it yourself. I'm always telling my clients - most of the rooms, especially with neutral schemes can look too flat. It is important to achieve a 3D perspective via (but not limited to) texture and the juxtaposition of your content." For further information on Emair Design please visit www.emaridesign.com ISSUE No 5 72

72. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 73 ISSUE No 5 DESIGN PROJECT Georgian Home PHOTOGRAPHER Piotr Kozielski

73. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 74 ISSUE No 5 "pour l'amour de bijoux" DESIGNER RUTH RIBEAUCOURT AND FAMILY LOCATION FRANCE

74. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY Northern irish jewellery designer ruth invites us into her home and studio in france ISSUE No 5 When Northern Ireland designer Ruth moved from Ireland to France, to the little hilltop village of Lacoste in Provence, she came across a box of breathtaking antique ribbon echantillons. Small sumptious treasures, some created over 120 years ago and so began her journey into jewellery design and her own company "Rubanesque". We talk to her about juggling motherhood, work, design and treasures. 75

75. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY Why did you decide to move to France? My husband is French and so we always dreamed of moving to this little village in the South of France where we were married and just as my oldest was born (in 2009), the economy in Ireland crashed and we just thought it was now or never. We moved in November, arriving to a deserted village in the midst of winter and I remember thinking, this is the biggest mistake ever, but three years on and we have no regrets! How did Rubanesque come about? I've been making jewellery since I was very young, and soon after we moved to France I received a gift of antique silk and ribbons - samples from my husband’s family archives and I challenged myself to make something out of them that was both contemporary and wearable. Who do you admire? Isabel Marant, Coralie Bickford Smith and Confetti System! I love Isabel Marants aesthetic! Confetti Systems installations make me smile & I am an avid collector of Coralie Bickford Smiths book collaborations. ISSUE No 5 76

76. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 77 LOCATION Lacoste in Provence, FRANCE

77. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY What is your background? As a teenager I dreamed of working in a creative industry and after a film production internship in Chicago, I came home and got an incredible job with Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (Ireland), where I went on to become Marketing and Publicity Manager and worked on the marketing and publicity campaigns in Ireland for the theatrical releases of Disney, Disney-Pixar, Touchstone Pictures, & Miramax as well as Irish acquisitions. 78 ISSUE No 5 HOW DO YOU BALANCE WORK AND MOTHERHOOD? HAVE YOU A TREASURE AT HOME THAT YOU ADORE? Balancing work & creative time with motherhood is tough. My youngest just turned one and I am still trying to spend as much of my day with her as possible. I have to grab creative time during naps and at weekends when I have help at hand. I do have a lot of favourite paintings but the portrait of my son, which American artist Michael Porten gave me for my 31st birthday, is really my most prized and loved treasure. It hangs above the antique writing desk in our living room. To view and buy these stunning pieces of Jewellery by Ruth visit www.etsy.com/shop/rubanesque

79. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 80 ISSUE No 5 ARTIST PATRICK PALMER Patrick Palmer At 40, Patrick left his job in media and decided to pursue his passion in art. He enrolled at Heatherley's School of Art (Chelsea) and later at The National College of Art and Design (Dublin). Describing his work Patrick commented, “Whilst an element of realism is important, I try to move beyond artistic convention and avoid an image that is too predictable. Realism is not enough - what you take away and what you add to what you see are what transform a picture into art. I believe that the viewer wants to see a degree of draughtsmanship from an artist but they deserve more than this. I aspire to make my pictures touch people personally and to be considered works of beauty.”

81. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 82 ISSUE No 5 To view more works by Patrick visit www.patrickpalmer.co.uk

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84. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY Bold and bright, these beautiful table linens are perfect for this season's alresco dining... Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, abigail*ryan are husband and wife team, and design duo, Abigail & Ryan Bell. Only established in 2009, they have already set the design scene alight with their products being sold in Liberty London and Fenwick's of Bond Street. Following on from their successful collaboration with Jo Malone London, and 85 4 o ISSUE No 15 their Style Editor, Charlotte Stockdale, abigail*ryan have unveiled a new collection for home, comprising wallpaper, scatter cushions, and launching this summer a new box set of hand-illustrated floral napkins, perfect to adorn your table. Talking on where the talented duo get their inspiration, they explained, "we are inspired by bold and uncommon colour combinations, something that makes you stop in your tracks! We love to temper our hand-illustrated botanical patterns, which could be quite traditional, with these striking colour palettes to create something a little different... You never know where you are going to spot a colour combination, it could be in nature, or an acid-bright sweet wrapper on a pavement, but they all filter in to our consciousness and seem to come back out again when we pull together a collection. Bouncing ideas off each other is also a huge source of inspiration!" For further information on abigail*ryan visit www.abigailryan.com

85. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 86 ISSUE No 5 AGA FARRELL £10 Eye Poetry Photography £24 DREAMING OF L E TICIA ' S TR E N D ICE LONDON £295 KUPU POR Zara £4

86. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 87 ISSUE No 5 lladro £82,800 BUTTERFLIES D FOR Su m m e r NINA CAMPBELL £156 Rosenthal £34 KUPU POR CHRISTIAN LACROIX & VISTA ALEGRE

87. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 88 ISSUE No 5 Graham & green £330 Debenham £por POTTERY BARN £76 EDITORS A L L T H AT G L I T T E SLAMP FIORELLA £425 &Tradition £4,410 Graham & green £35

88. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 89 ISSUE No 5 ms Artek £750 DEBENHAMS £25 tom dixon £34 CHOICE ERS IS NOT GOLD Living by Christiane Lemieux £40 MORPHY RICHARDS £50 CASA COUTURE £45 Philippe Starck £670

89. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 90 ISSUE No 5 Accessorize £15 Glitzy Secrets £22 Gatsby Deco dreaming t Warehouse £120 Biba £87.50 FASHION STYLIST EVE BRANNON

90. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 91 ISSUE No 5 Miss Selfridge £39 H&M £29.99 Glamour hrough the 1920s Temperley London £795 Poupee Couture £109 TOPSHOP £20

91. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 92 ISSUE No 5 Ted Baker £99 Colour Acid brights siz Miss Selfridge £75 Vivienne Westwood £176 FASHION STYLIST EVE BRANNON

92. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY r Bomb 94 ISSUE No 5 Sass & Bide £160 zle this summer Topshop £30 Iro £84 Zara £19.99 Karl Lagerfeld £250

93. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 94 ISSUE No 5 Dorothy Perkins £26 FASHION STYLIST EVE BRANNON Eve’s ROCO’s fashion contribut about the latest must favourites of… Topshop £36 Motel £18

94. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 95 ISSUE No 5 River Island £25 Seafolly £90 Missoni £260 Picks tor knows a thing or two t-haves, check out her …The One-Piece Shakuhachi £112 Stella McCartney £65 Ted Baker £79

95. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 96 SUMMER TASTE NOTES Shoulder of Mourne Black face Lamb, Rhubarb, Lentils, Peas & Carrots CHEF SHAUN HANNA RESTAURANT linen hill

96. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 97 ISSUE No 5 Method LAMB Place the lamb flat in a vacuum bag and vacuum seal. Cook it sous vide (water bath) at 68c for 18 hours. Remove from bath and bag (reserving any cooking juices) and press between 2 trays whilst cooling to flatten. When cool, trim edges and cut into portions and vacuum pac again ready for service. RHUBARB PICKLE Peel and finely dice 100g of rhubarb, place in vacuum bag with 50ml of red wine vinegar, castor sugar and 10g of fresh ginger, then seal. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours then place in water bath at 63.5c for 45mins. Remove from bath and chill. Leave in bag to marinate. RHUBARB CHUTNEY Peel and finely dice 200g of rhubarb and the red onion. Then simmer gently with red wine and 5ml of red wine vinegar, add sugar and caramelise. When it becomes jam like remove from heat and allow to cool. LENTILS Simmer lentils gently with bay leaf and 1 clove of garlic for appox 25 mins until just done (note when garlic is tender then lentils are done.) Refresh in cold water. PEAS Place peas & cream in sauce pan and bring to boil. Quickly remove from heat and process with the coriander, mint, butter and seasoning. Process until smooth puree then pass through sieve. service Add reserved lamb stock to some quality reduced lamb or veal stock in a saucepan and heat. Put vacuum sealed lamb potion into simmering water to bring back to heat. When warm remove from bag and place into stock and base to coat meat. Place warm lentils in a little butter and season. Heat separately the carrots and pickled rhubarb chutney. Dress plate with pea puree, lentils, carrots & rhubarb. Place based Lamb and sauce to taste. Ingredients 700g – 1kg Deboned shoulder of Mourne Black face Lamb ( or new season lamb ) 300g fresh rhubarb 55ml red wine vinegar 50g castor sugar 20g fresh ginger 50ML RED WINE 125G BROWN SUGAR 100g beluga lentils CARROTS Enjoy! 2 clove garlic Bay leaf Peel and dice carrot into ½ cm dices, place oil, 10g of fresh ginger and 1 clove of garlic into a vacuum bag then seal. Plunge bag into boiling water for approx 8mins until just cooked, remove from boiling water and cool quickly inside bag. 100g frozen peas 75ml cream 1 tsp chopped mint 1 tsp chopped coriander 20g butter 1 carrot 200ml Brioghtergold rapeseed oil

97. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY LINEN HILL KITCHEN & DELI The OUTLET, Banbridge. ISSUE No 5 Shaun, John and Fiona share a passion for local, seasonal ingredients, and champion the world class products available from the numerous artisan producers on their doorstep – best described using Shaun’s favourite phrase ‘keeping it local’. They bake in house each morning to ensure their customer’s have only the freshest scones and breads and produce their own range of exclusive deli items for you to take home. But it doesn’t end there, “We even grow some of 98

98. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 Northern irish jewellery designer ruth invites us into her home and studio in france Award winning chef Shaun Hanna ROCO's consulting food editor has just opened a new restaurant “Linen Hill” with fellow food lovers John & Fiona Robinson. We take a look at the mouth watering menu and the thought that goes into each dish. 99

99. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY of our own herbs, salads and vegetables in our poly tunnel and kitchen garden 5 minutes away from Linen Hill at Loughbrickland – it doesn’t get fresher than that!” commented the team. To sum it up – John grows it, Shaun cooks it and Fiona bakes it..... The space has been designed with a contemporary yet comfortable style ensuring a warm welcome is felt. Everything has been well thought out to reflect their ethos and showcase the food. They offer a range that is sure to entice the taste buds from hot breakfasts and fantastic coffees with a range of freshly baked scones and pastries to an extensive lunch menu with daily seasonal specials, and a range of small plates and sharing platters for those of you who like it casual with a glass of wine. If you still have room after that then you may just be tempted by their sumptuous range of mini desserts. For further information on this exciting new restaurant visit www.linenhill.co.uk ISSUE No 5 100

100. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 101 ISSUE No 5 PHOTOGRAPHER KHARA PRINGLE

101. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 THE MERCHANT HOTEL Belfast's Grand Hotel LOCATION WARING STREET, BELFAST 102

102. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 103 1 PHOTOGRAPH 1 Waring Street Entrance PHOTOGRAPH 2 The Great Room The Merchant Hotel in Waring Street Belfast has long been admired for its distinctive architectural style. Both in its former life as the headquarters of the Ulster Bank and now, in its incarnation as a five star luxury hotel. The hotel has managed to blend harmoniously and in stunning affect, Victorian grandeur with Art Deco inspired sleek modernity. The design is both grand and lavish showcasing the unspolit listed interior, and has been described as "Romantic Parisian, with a touch of Venetian decay."

104. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 "the hotel is a harmonious blend of Victorian grandeur and Art Deco inspired sleek modernity" 105

105. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY The details throughout the design can be clearly seen with bespoke furnishings, original works of art, luscious velvets and silks, and specially designed rich wool carpets. The suites all adeptly named after Irish writers, poets and playwrights feature travertine marble bathrooms, free-standing roll top baths, an array of antique furniture, fireplaces and art this is Victorian grandeur at its best. The Art Deco rooms reflect the very best of the period with their sleek and uncompromising style. The rooms feature a number of design classics such as the Eileen Gray Bibendum chair and the Corbusier classic chair. Their use of carrera marble walls in the en-suites and statement turquoise tiling create a pared down yet elegant effect. It is hard to believe that this once opulent hotel was a bank headquarters and that up until 17 years ago tellers sat at their desks. The building still carries on this history and is clearly seen in the simply breathtaking Great Room with its original enameled glass dome and gold painted decoration. At ROCO we adore the design and marriage of periods in this hotel, it is a testament to great design and a true escape, as all great hotels should be. ISSUE No 5 106

106. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY 107 ISSUE No 5 For further information or to book a room visit www.themerchanthotel.com

108. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY ISSUE No 5 109 H O L LY W O O D GLAMOUR CONOR & SARAH "AN ART DECO AFFAIR" a decadent 1920’s deco inspired wedding with plenty of glitz and glamour.

109. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY When it came to Sarah and Conor’s wedding it was always going to be a stylish affair with Sarah being chief stylist with the Irish Tatler and fashion maven. They created a decadent 1920’s deco inspired wedding with plenty of glitz and glamour. ISSUE No 5 Sarah’s dress was from designer Sanyukta Shrestha. Sarah had wanted to create a style that encompassed Daisy Buchanan meets Lady Mary (of Downton Abbey) style, but with a very modern twist. The bridesmaids wore stunning gold sequin wrap gowns by Diane Von Furstenberg, all adding to the glamorous feel of the day. 110 After the couple exchanges their vows at Unitarian Church on St. Stephen’s Green in the heart of Dublin, they walked through the city's winding streets to the eaterie Fallon & Byrne on Exchequer St.

113. INTERIOR DESIGN QUARTERLY Every detail of the day had been carefully thought out to perfection, with Sarah and Conor's personal touches shinning throughout. They hired gold sequin table cloths to continue the golden era look. Florist Mark Grehan arranged the centre pieces, mindful to preserve the feel of a bygone era, with dusty old roses, winterberries and bell jars. 114 ISSUE No 5 Old family heirlooms of the groom’s provided the perfect candlabras. Place names were made using vintage scrabble tiles. Favours where bespoke cookies of the couple’s favourite desserts including eclairs, tirimisu and pavlova. And perhaps one of our favourite ideas - Sarah had her nephews use polaroid cameras to shoot the guests throughout the evening. The boys then attached the photos to string using mini pegs, providing a personal gallery wall. PHOTOGRAPHY Doreen Kilfeather FILM EDITHOUSE

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