That was the question I asked myself when I saw the new campaign for
Kate Spade, "Year of Color".
I am a huge fan of black and white design
and I love the backdrop and large scale repeat on their new merchandise.
Signature Prints
held answers to my question.
Their manufacturing facilities are located in Australia.
David and Helen Lennie are the proud custodians of the extraordinary
Florence Broadhurst design library.
Florence Broadhurst was born in Queensland, Australia
and she traveled the world,
eventually returning to Sydney,
where she began painting and designing prolifically.
She started her own hand painted wallpaper business in 1959.
But you have to go take a look at
There is fascinating video, vibrant design, merchandise, graphic room inspiration
and if you are in Australia...
you may even take a tour!
Okay, I've given you the black and white...
But she designed flamboyant wall papers in vibrant color!
Architectural Digest did a brief, but interesting article on her complete with photos.
Now go see for yourself!
Did it inspire you?
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