Caps on

Posted on June 20, 2014 by joysusanna

I was asked the other day, if I favoured a certain piece – interesting question. But got me thinking about trolling through websites, catalogues and designers I would probable say, I am drawn to chairs and lights! Why? Who knows, but discovering versatility and flare in the staples is always special.

CAP’s, designed by Florian Gross are a optical sensation, with thin caps giving the effect they are suspended from the ceiling with no additional dimension until the change of viewing angle.

Take a further look at his collection here

The connection genius

Posted on June 18, 2014 by joysusanna

I was lucky enough to sip tea at the Barcelona Maritime Museum (a gorgeous spot away from all the tourists if you’re looking for place for a sunny afternoon hideaway) with winner of Ex-T Design and Tendence Talents, Florian Gross, a man driven by finding new ways of connecting materials and create long-lasting pieces.

German born, now Barcelona based, Florian has displayed twice at Milan Design Fair and received a number of accolades for this inventive and durable designs.

Of his collection my favourites; KONNEX (displayed below) and CAPS ( featuring on Friday). Those who know me well, know I love changing the styling of a room regularly, there is something so therapeutic about it and I love seeing a space continually reformed and challenging myself to see how many ways I can structure it.

The KONNEX shelf allows for this, but also challenges the mind about a new combination of pieces and the combinations could be never-ending having up to 12 boxes to play with.

The exciting part of writing blog is discovering people like-mindedly passionate about the longevity of furniture and the use of quality materials and methods to guarantee the purchase is an investment and this guy is one of those people!

Check out more of Florian’s collections here

Move. Smile.

Posted on June 10, 2014 by joysusanna

I once saw a meme on Facebook explaining the reason for the light in the fridge is to allow us to devour any treat we see as a reasonable satisfier for our midnight cravings (mine is usually chocolate – Cadbury Old Gold Rum and Raisin). A brilliant concept, perhaps not the best for loosing weight, but in order to see what the fridge truly has to offer. How often are there times we go to our closet and have no idea where to find that top, dress, cardigan or pair of jeans because of the darkness of the area.
Alas, girls (and guys) there is a fix – gives you a reason to smile.

My.light launched in October allows you to guide your way to that perfect outfit just by opening the closet door or getting out of bed. The environmentally friendly LED’s are switched by motion sensor and can stay on as long as you need.

The benefit of this product is the transferability throughout the home, specifically the Bed-light range lights illuminates the path without disturbing others in the room (so they won’t find out you’re up for the chocolate – win).

A simple, easy to install, environmentally friendly and effective product!
Take a look at how to sneak your way around the house here and smile 😉 http://en.mylight.me/products/

Falling for design

Posted on June 2, 2014 by joysusanna

I have fallen in love with design and decor all over again and it is the genius behind TCHV and Tcherassi Vilato I have to thank (although I’m not sure if I’ve just fallen their vivacious nature, their cheeky personalities or actual product – but I suppose one gives rise to the other).

Angelica and Jacob define what design should be, an eclectic expression of style, fun and quality – pushing the boundaries away from the popular Scandinavian minimalism to embrace bold colours and fresh concepts

Founding architect’s of TCHV this young duo stretch the imagination to create beauty in every building or product they conceive. I’ll be honest; I scroll through interior after interior, building after building and product after product, loving what I see, but never has my heart raced faster, or eyes opened as wide as when I saw the capabilities of these two and what excites me is their ability to use shapes, lines and light to deliver outstanding designs. It’s no wonder they feature in editorials world-wide!

To you two! Salut!

Miss Understood Collection

Let’s Eat

TrYAngle

Better than chocolate

Jacob Vilato & Angelica Tcherssi

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Jagged Edge

Posted on March 31, 2014 by joysusanna

Federal takes its name from a small town of country New South Wales in Australia, and has a sister cafe in Madrid.
The interior is a designers dream; jagged edges throughout, large communal dining and simplicity pedant lighting – felt like I was sipping my skinny latte on Swan Street.

My recommendation – the yoghurt & granola ❤

Thank you Federal Cafe – you are my home away from home!

Enjoy – Joy Susanna

Street Talk

Posted on March 10, 2014 by joysusanna

Today I have exclusive photos of jewellery designer Cuca Abad’s showroom and home (..and extensive luxury shoe collection!) displaying etchings of numerous artists from around Spain, the most renowned of all Sonia Bermudez.

‘We wanted to make the walls noisy, like that of the street’s’ Sonia Bermudez says as I walk in the second floor refurbished showroom for Cuca (jewellery designer). Sonia has commissioned unique pieces all over the world for private and commercial interiors, murals, and her latests passion ‘Alto Peru Surf’. A program started as a youth diversion surf school has now extended to reach those not skilled or interested by the water sport.

Sonia recently spent three months in Peru and now focuses her attention on completing Cuca Abad’s jewellery showroom. In collaboration with others, Sonia spoke of the importance of believing and understanding the artwork and how it impacts the feel of the room in the first instance. Learn more about this selfless, passionate an talented woman at http://www.soniabermudez.com or to donate to Alto Peru Surf like their Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/altoperusurf/timeline.

Also featured in Cucu’s apartment, fine wool artist Fina Badia – http://finabadia.com/index.php/es/

Enjoy xx

Photos: JoySusanna | Location: Open exhibition – Casa de Cuca Abad

VINÇON

Posted on February 26, 2014 by joysusanna

Purely photos today, enjoy. JS x

NYC flavours – BCN Stylin’

Posted on February 15, 2014 by joysusanna

A little insight into JS -I have an obsession researching real-estate and properties from around the world to see what’s out there. The other day I found this downtown New York style loft, in Barcelona and I had to share it! Now run as a studio hired per hour this refurb’d warehouse is my idea of perfect interior design, natural, simplistic, welcoming and homey. Photo credit to Studio 115, more photos here;
http://www.homedsgn.com/2013/01/02/new-york-style-loft-in-downtown-barcelona-by-shoot-115/

Love with me & Enjoy!

Oh My Gaudi!

Posted on February 6, 2014 by joysusanna

It’s hard to come to terms with one man’s ability to imagine concepts as Gaudi did. I was overwhelmed by his eye for intricate details on a such grand scale as I immersed myself at Park Güell and Sagrada Familia. This man is a true inspiration for style, design and architecture and I’m not surprised that Barcelona is the style of the world being surrounded with streets covered in Gaudi’s work.

Enjoy and I hope I can do his work justice (there’s no way, but enjoy anyway!)

JoySusanna

London at Last

Posted on January 9, 2014 by joysusanna

Hello London!

It’s been a crazy few days hitting the streets of London to seek, discover and learn since touching down late Monday night. Tuesday was ‘get lost’ day – I think I must have caught over ten tubes, I wandered the streets about Buckingham Palace, shared shisha with the owners of Baku Bistro (http://bakubistro.co.uk) on Mayfair and strolled Oxford Street at sunset (it was not even 4pm). Yet, the highlight thus far was meeting with interior designer Gurvinder Khurana at the Booking Office at the historic St Pancras Renaissance Hotel in King’s Cross last night.

Designing for 18 years Gurvinder and her husband Nigel Tresise juggle business EAT:ID (http://eat-id.com) whilst raising their two boys just outside of London, her humility the standout from our conversation. The mostly commercial designer, works to see clients lives improve through creating functional beautiful spaces, she shared of a nurse working for 15 years without private retreat from the craziness of the ward – when the nurse saw the space she was moved to tears.It was an honour to meet with such an experienced and talented designer.

Gurvinder shared her insights of shopping about London – of which are listed on my discovery list for the next few days – watch this space for those.

Enjoy

JoySusanna