In my field of work I encounter many creative souls. Like me, they’re carving out a living by packaging up what they know and love doing best, to add exceptional difference to what could otherwise be an ordinary world. Sometimes sensitive, sometimes progressive, usually innovative and always productive, creatives are a rare bread of consummate detailers. In these strange times where the future feels so uncertain, thank goodness for those who bring some sparkle to the changing season. @jamesbignellphotography63 is just one of my many creative friends and has the ability to find beautiful light through the eye of his lens I’ve known this exceptional man for around 15 years and just love his work. Thank you JB X #photography #shoot #pictures #capturinglight #jamesbignellphotography #capturingmoments #snapshot #throughthelens #creativephotography #creativepeople
I’m in the middle of some work for a deadline. Just threw some vegetables and spices into a pan...this little made up mix was just delicious, quick and very easy.
Giselle’s Vegetable Curry
Any green veg - I used green beans, spinach, cavolo nero and courgette
Chopped onion and garlic
Vegetable oil
Tin of chickpeas
Some turmeric
Curry powder
Cumin seeds
Seasoning
Cup of water
Sauté onion and garlic add all spices and curry powder then veg aside from spinach cook gently for a minute or two so still crunchy - last min add spinach and water. Season and serve X
#healthyliving #fresh #quickfood #veggi #allineed #foodtogo #quickandeasymeals #vegetables #vegetablecurry #tirmeric #cuminseeds #healthy
Wouldn’t it be amazing to have a gate opening onto a field... #countrydreams #gate #workhardandyoushallberewarded #giselledehasse
Yawn past this if you’re not a four legged lover... sorry! I’m totally in lo🤍e with this doggie... she won’t attempt the stairs unless I am@standing with her #poppyminischnauzer #poppy #mybestfriend #fourlegsbetterthantwo Poppy we lo🤍e you x
A beautiful use of natural earthy materials at @editionroasters by Amber Roads design Sydney. I am endlessly looking for inspiring finishes making use of ‘natural’. I like this unusual mix of natural materials like stone timber and concrete, and I like the dark colours #wabisabistyle #natural #darkside #edgyaesthetic #japanesestyle #charcoal #cafe #editionroasters #amberroads #sydneycafe #materialmix via #Pinterest #interiorstyle #finishesinspiration
Rough and ready... Uber edgy corner of someone’s home. A stone top may be all that is needed to bring an old piece right up to date! #roughcountry #edgyaesthetic #styleinspo #oldstyle #interiorstyle #insteriorstyling via Pinterest
I have designed the lighting on a current project to include layers of light to accentuate the architecture during the hours of darkness. Reflecting the various moods required for task, ambient, and entertainment lighting, the space featuring six meter high elevations, as well as a raking ceiling throughout the first floor, will lend itself to up-lit areas of architectural interest. In a space of particular architectural quality, I have refrained from the use of decorative lighting in favour of simple clean architectural lighting products which will produce superior light quality and colour rendering to bounce light off surfaces and create stunning, yet subtle night time effect. We have used linear lighting concealed behind mirrors, under shelves, in alcoves, inside the three meter long fire chamber, as well as a special walk through ‘lighting box’ accentuating the corridor along which it will be set. Extremely grateful to be working on a project of such magnitude alongside hugely talented members of the team turning the creative process into reality. #lightingdesign #lightingproject #lightingprojects #dehasseinteriordesign #dehasse #giselledehasse #contemporaryspace #architecturalinteriordesign #architecturaldesign #moderncountry #moderncountrystyle #luxuryhome #colourrendering #efficiency #lightcolour #luxuryinteriordesign #designforlife #bespokedesign #detailing #designdetails
This is me....It took around 4 hours today to strip my rather faded old leather armchair ready for reupholstering... I’ve been eager to learn something about this wonderful traditional craft for so long. I am planning to restore my lovely old club chair, replacing the tired internals with horsehair and new springs also using the rescued studs, and learning how to cut and fit the leather to restore the chair to its former glory. I couldn’t even attempt to do this without the help and instruction of my dear friend and brilliant and knowledgeable upholsterer, Harry. #restoration #chairrestoration #learningacraft #learningrestoration #reupholstery #upholsterer #restorationproject #reupholsteryproject #interiordesign #dehasseinteriordesign #giselledehasse #leatherclubchair #clubchair #learninganewskill #backonthetools #tradition #traditionalcraft #traditionalskills #supportlocal #localcraft #traditionaluk #keepitbritish
Working on historic or contemporary buildings I design joinery to suit the client brief. Here, some of my work bought to life by some of the skilled craftsmen I work with. I used an original door from the library as inspiration to design this beautiful closet. When this shot was taken, the floor was in the process of being restored by @periodflooring #dehassedesign #giselledehasse #dehasseinteriordesign #bespokejoinery #bespokeprojects #luxurylifestyle #luxuryinteriordesign
Amidst the chaos of packing boxes in my office... my little girl sleeps... Poppy we lo🤍e you so much #poppyminischnauzer #mylittlelove #sleepylittledoggie #loveyou
I have always wanted to build a tiny, practical well functioning space and I’m already drawing the plans for the little garden building which I hope to construct at my new home... I’m fascinated by architectural design and the idea of making a tiny space beautiful, and I really believe that a small budget should never hinder ... it’s just creative planning which is the answer. Small can be beautiful and I look forward to sharing my journey... #giselle #giselledehasse #planningspaces #architecturaldesign #smallisbeautiful #alwaysplanning #alwaysdrawing #creativeatwork #watchthisspace #interiordesigner #creatingspaces #makinghomes picture via #Pinterest
A storage space is a place of beauty at the home of Nigel Slater... #storagegoals #kitchenware #stoneslabs #stoneshelves #nigelslater @nigelslater 🤍#whitandstone #whiteandnatural #historicalarchitecture #plainandsimple via Pinterest
Inspiration for the architectural story of my next little project #giselle #giselledehasse #architecturaldesign #architecturalinspiration #houseinthecountry #aesthetic #moderncountrystyle 1st photo @paulbatesarchitects #paulbatesarchitecture 2nd photo #inspiration found on #Pinterest #designinspiration
In one of the most beautiful homes I know... #giselle #giselledehasse #architecturaldesigner #specifying #creative #interiordesign #dehasse #photography #jamesbignellphotography
Early light at home... it’s hard to believe I’ve been here for four years, the longest of any of my renovation projects. I’m about to embark on a new challenge, and for the first time, will be employing the wisdom of an architect to help me bring my structural visions to life. I’d like to draw on the experience of a garden designer together with some rather careful planning, to enable me to create a green space suited to my needs too, and to begin my learning on a little bit of self sufficiency. I’ll be sad to leave this little house but onwards and upwards ... #interiordesignershome #naturalhome #movingon #timeforachange #newbeginings #simplestyle #neautralstyle
Lovely morning light... so grateful to be able to work in the peaceful tranquility of my home... #homeworking #peaceful #productivespace #calm #whiteandwood #historichome
Exactly three years ago today I experienced this incredible city. Immensely grateful to Paul and Flo for guiding me and offering me such generous hospitality 🤍#Venice #cityonwater #italy #historicalcity #thegrandcanal #grandcanal #basilicadisantamariadellasalute #tntvenice
My design for the surround of a through fireplace in a lower room on the other side of the original chamber. Fabricated with mild steel #architecturalmind #architecturaldesign #homedesigning #whiteandgrey #firesurround #aesthetic #ａｅｓｔｈｅｔｉｃ
Simply beautiful.... from @francoisvandammearchitect #architect #belgium #interiodesign #interiordesign #simplicityindesign #quietstyle #francoisvandamme
My kind of simple...#simplicityisbeauty
The inspiring work of @mclarenexcell nurturing nostalgia into the 21st century. This former dairy farm hub, is a beautiful and thoughtful example of architectural design, merging stunning new, with wonderful agricultural old. I absolutely 🤍 it and selected these shots to illustrate the beauty of old architectural ironwork windows framed by new, and yet somehow sympathetic timber internals. Via @est_living #pinterest #mclarenexcell #barnconversion #barnconversions #archtecturaldesign #architecture #conversion #agriculturalbuildings #historicpreservation #brickbarn #historicbuildings #understandingarchitecture #inspiration #designgoals #restoration #historicengland #historicbritain #greatbritishheritage
I love this - it’s so me...
Why?
A bit wild like me!
Gathered greenery from the hedgerows and fields on my walk in the forest I love
Beautiful shapes of oak leaves punctuate the greenery
It’s all haphazardly ‘placed’ and yet still so beautiful
Subliminal graphic lines of a rusty old table against the white wall, connecting with the lines of the old timber floor
Wood, white and green
An old buoy, salt warn and sculptural
I know... I need to get a life 😆 #whiteandwood #whiteandrustic #hedgerowpickings #greenleaves #endofsummer #fruitesoftheforest #myspace #naturalstyle #neutralstyle #neutralstyledhome #raw #rawandearthy #oldpieces #naturalhome #backtonature #wild #quietstyle
Something a bit different. A beautiful chair I did for a client in contrasting fabrics from @clothclover and @ian_mankin as part of my ongoing design schemes throughout an historic house. I sourced a lovely selection of antiques for this project including a 17c secretaire. A rare gentleman’s dummy and a pair of french antique signs came from @markdavisantiques - perfect for the room which was fabric walled. I designed the bespoke pencil post bed especially for the clients, a luxurious replacement for the low and dated piece which had been used before. Lighting design finished off the cosy space and accessories came from @oka and @biggiebest.uk . #bespokedesign #countryhouse #countryhouseinteriors #bespokedesign #chineseaccessories #oka #georgianhouse #historichouseproject #historichouse #biggiebest #workingwithmyclients #prettyroom #cosyspace #masterbedroom #countryhousestyle #elegantroom #bohemianstyle #bohemian #bohemianhome #dehasseinteriordesign #interiordesign #giselledehasse #fabrics #specifying #ffande
In another life, as Head of Interior Design and Trade at Oka in the space I conceived. With one of my team, the brilliant @roigderossi #inanotherlife #headofdesign #oka #designer #creative #onbrand #interiordesigner #dehasseinteriordesign #giselledehasse #alwaysworking
No Further Projects On The Way
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