tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23580905363765968342024-03-13T08:39:05.821-07:00Forge Interiors BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04128055740111362194noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2358090536376596834.post-46792855502224729312013-02-15T05:53:00.002-08:002013-02-15T05:53:18.062-08:00Spring Showroom Changes<br />
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Hi, last week was a little hectic visiting shows sourcing
new stock hence I missed the blog... on the positive side I have managed to
source some new fabulous products for the shop which means exciting fresh
displays to show off the new designs!!!</div>
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I would love for your to have your input on the decision
making... what I’m thinking is if I show you a few different designs, you can
choose your favourite to go upstairs in the shop. How do you do this? Well just click
the link for facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Forge-Interiors/268780713143734">here</a> and ‘like’ your favourite style. The images are also below for you to browse through. I look forward to seeing
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Gwyneth from Cole & Son visited yesterday to show us our
first glimpse of the new Fornasseti II wallpaper book and what an amazing book.
If you are looking for something unique and stand out in your design choices
then this is for you. The hardest thing for us is to decide which one of the
fabulous designs to choose for downstairs in the shop!</div>
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I'm off go-karting this weekend for my friends 40<sup>th</sup>
birthday, something which I have never done before so I'm a little apprehensive
and not sure what to expect. Apparently boots, overalls and helmets are the
order of the day!! Interesting!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04128055740111362194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2358090536376596834.post-79412957219181611892013-02-01T05:50:00.002-08:002013-02-01T05:55:51.716-08:00The Parallels of Fashion & Interiors<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I thought we'd start this week with two fab images relating fashion to
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fashion is continually influencing the styles and trends that we
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week, how about you go into the loft and get those books that have
been long ignored but you simply can't bear to give away. Spend a little time
re-introducing them into your life. You can use them in the most unexpected of
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Need some inspiration? Glad you asked...</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last weekend I had an interesting visit to the Baltic, Gateshead to see
Jim Shaw exhibition - The Rinse Cycle. His work reflects his interest in
popular culture, art history, politics, religion and mythology as well as his
own unconscious mind - now there's a heady mix!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shaw regularly turns his dreams into drawings - really didn't want to be
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall a very interesting collection, you can even take the kids
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We stayed at the Malmaison, Newcastle with its dark and seductive
interiors (not for the visually impaired!!). How relaxing it felt to sit in its
sumptuous interior, whilst drinking cocktails and looking out at the amazing
design of the Millennium Bridge.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hope you all have a fabulous weekend.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04128055740111362194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2358090536376596834.post-58730083941231796792013-01-25T04:10:00.001-08:002013-01-25T04:10:04.591-08:00A Warm Hello<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">So
everybody, it’s a new year and a new blog… shame I can’t get a new me! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Here at
The Forge- there’s just so much going on and I'm feeling particularly inspired
with the thought of a new season ahead. I'm Julie Dow, interior designer and owner of
The Forge and I'm hoping this blog will become a place where I can share my
thoughts (or depending on my mood- outpourings!) on all things interiors. If you’re reading this, then maybe you’re
already pretty fired up on the subject and I’d love to hear your feedback.…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Anyone
who knows me is already aware I am very passionate about all types of interiors
and can get very giddy and excited about the prospect of reinventing a room, or
simply choosing a paint colour. What I hope to do is pass on my knowledge and
experience of designs to enhance your home and feel free to pick my brains with
any problems you may be encountering! Just send me images and I’m happy to give
advice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Newcastle this weekend. Looking forward to visiting the Baltic and the Biscuit
factory and checking out some new bars and restaurants – with interior design
in mind of course!!!! I’ll let you know my findings next week!</span></div>
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you who are signed up to the newsletter or follow us on Twitter and Facebook
will already know about our ‘Flash Sale’. This happens every Friday and there’s
still some amazing rugs left from last week (total bargains). This week’s flash
sale is a stunning Marvic fabric with a massive 50% off.</span></div>
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on Twitter (@forgeinteriors) or check out the website here for the offer:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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