Donna’s Calendar
by Cosmina Dinu
Summer moved on…to the autumn’s enthusiastic popping projects. Designers murmur around their stands, concentrated to receiving their guests.
There are so many things to regain in autumn – reading blogs, doing long-term strategies, financial planning, rethinking your home, dusting, knitting or just prepairing for the winter. Authentic “Joie de travailler”! So, lets start with the beginning. Bags packed and bicycles prepaired for London Design Week and Maison et Objet, both in September.
With so many things happening, wake up earlier to keep up the pace. Let’s start with one of the most active (and one of my favorite) designers: Donna Wilson.
The biannual Parisian design fair Maison & Objet will be taking place from the 4th – 8th September and this year, for the first time, Donna Wilson will be in attendance to launch her 2009 Collection. You will find her and her colourful array of creatures and cushions in Hall 5B Stand T44 – U4 (Stand 17) where she will be exhibiting as part of the British Design Group.
Also not to be missed is Donna’s new range of decorative bone china for SCP as well as her Mabel sofa and Frank Henry and Ernest Pouffes on the SCP stand in Hall 5B Stand T28.
Made at a factory in Stoke on Trent with china clay sourced from St Austell in Cornwall, the collection is produced entirely within the UK. The pieces include a mug, teacup and saucer, jug, side plate and a salad bowl, all of which will feature Donna’s inventive, original and decorative artwork.
From the 19th – 27th September, Donna will be presenting new work in three different locations around London so do drop by and see us at one of the following events:
The Dock
As well as being home to Tom Dixon’s new London showroom, the Canal Building at Portobello Dock is also the venue for an event entitled The Dock that will run from the 21st – 27th September throughout Festival. The Dock will be an exhibition of creative talent curated by Tom Dixon and sponsored by Derwent London. Donna has been chosen to take part and will be there to present a colourful display of cosy accessories including all of her new designs for Autumn 2009. Presenting alongside her will be Thorsten Van Elten, Industrial Facility and Very Good and Proper.
The Dock runs from Monday 21st – Sunday 27th September
5th Floor, Canal Building, Portobello Dock, 344 Ladbroke Grove, London W10
Made in Britain at Liberty
Donna Wilson will be launching new designs at Liberty’s Made In Britain show to be unveiled on the 19th September. The exhibition has been curated by the Telegraph’s Design Editor David Nicholls and Head of Home at Liberty, Michelle Alger to showcase the best in British design. Donna will be showing off a new armchair design for SCP named Eadie and also brand new editions of her Frank, Henry and Ernest pouffes in some striking new colourways and exciting new patterns.
Made in Britain runs from Friday 19th – Saturday 26th September
Liberty House, Regent Street, London W1B 5AH
SCP West
After previewing at Maison & Objet, SCP will host the UK launch of Donna’s new range of decorative bone china.
The china will be on display from Saturday 19th – Sunday 27th September
SCP, Westbourne Grove, 87 – 93 Westbourne Grove, London W2 4UL
In preparation for chilly Autumn nights Donna Wilson has been busy knitting new scarves, blankets and cushions to help keep out the cold.
You may have already seen Donna’s wintery Mountain Peaks cushions which were introduced earlier this year. Now, just in time for Autumn, the alpine design is available as a mini blanket too. 
If a mini blanket isn’t quite substantial, you will be pleased to know that Donna is also working on some new larger blankets. Watch out for large Rainy Day , Blah Blah and Wooly Wood blankets which will all be launched in new colourways very soon.
Also new to Donna’s collection this year is the large floor size Garden cushion. Garden is made from 100% lambswool and available in four colourways.
As well as making accessories for your home Donna has also been working on some new knitted wool scarves to keep your neck cosy. Choose from the Fox, Birdie Walk and Skyscraper walk designs!
And,of course, new funny buddies: Rufus, Bertie & Rosie and Pierre.
All of Donna Wilson’s designs are handmade with love and care in the UK from 100% lambswool allowing the end product to be unique and have its very own character.
…Also! I almost forgot to tell you about the new greetings cards! Donna has made a series of cards that show her colourful creatures up to all kinds of antics! The cards are left blank inside so perfect for any occasion and all available to buy online.
Donna Wilson
Maison et Objet
London Design Festival
SCP
The Dock
Liberty
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