A phrase that no longer pertains solely to your beer guzzling husband. With her bespoke furniture and textile pieces, designer Zoe Murphy has turned this "making do" philosophy into a successful eco-business. Drawing inspiration from th British seaside community Margate, a rundown, former 50's beach haven, Zoe believes that with good design and loving attention all things formerly icky can be fabulous yet again. Bright colors and optimistic images are printed onto old dressers and salvaged Formica - even the silks she used for her wall hangings are hand-dyed and pieced together from vintage wedding dresses. Just goes to show that in today's green-crazed world all our old, crusty junk deserves a second look. After all, if you can learn to love his hairy back why not an old dresser?
Oh I love this!! That dresser and stool are just perfect!! Thanks for the link!
Posted by: Jen | September 15, 2008 at 07:36 PM
For cool green design that doesn't look granola check out: greenlabdesigns.com
Posted by: Aldo Diaz | September 20, 2008 at 05:52 PM
I agree with Murphy about giving a second life to old things, but it takes some talent, which as I see she has plenty.
Posted by: Tina | September 22, 2008 at 01:52 AM