A few weeks ago the images in this blog dropped into my most aesthetically styled inbox. Upon first glance, they read like a who’s who in furniture design and I was captivated. The images were sent by Irving Diaz-Burg and …
Vipp, designer and purveyor of the world’s finest bin, is not embarrassed to flaunt its foremost creation. Another bin might be bashful or demure whenever it comes to dressing up. Not the Vipp bin. Like any true diva, she works …
It has been a month now since the design world descended upon Milan for the annual Salone Internazionale del Mobile or the Milan Furniture Fair as it’s also known. To call it a grand affair would be somewhat of an understatement. Salone …
The current issue of Monocle Magazine (May 2013, issue 63, volume 7) has a feature titled ‘Our Home’ where Monocle’s design editor, Hugo Macdonald, considers the things necessary to transform a house into a proper home. I wonder if there is …
I feel that in many ways we have lost the art of enjoying good stationery, in both its physical tactility and functional value. Whilst I’m not a stationery fiend so to speak, I do appreciate beautiful writing and office materials. …
I’m a freelance design writer and blogger for my creative design bureau, Walnut Grey Design.
I write about design from the viewpoint of interiors, architecture, brands, opinion, lifestyle, people and events.
My aspiration is that Walnut Grey Design is viewed as an intelligent and discerning design blog that champions the aesthetic.
If you have any questions, thoughts or comments about my work, I'd love to hear from you.
Gerard (Mr Walnut Grey)
