Confiserie Sprungli

It would appear that having your flight delayed can cause significant problems for your hips and thighs when stranded at Zurich airport...

Sprungli has been delighting taste buds since 1836 with their amazing product range that makes them one of Europe's most well known confectioners.

My jaw dropped at the site of their store at the airport - so enticing and tangible that it left me salivating. The richness of the chocolate joinery beautifully showcased the sophistication of each delicious sweet.

You definately can't look past the melt in your mouth macaroons and the handmade dark chocolate when you visit Sprungli - a place that truly helped me pass the 8 hour delay back to London!

Bringing in the New Year!

Firstly, I would just like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year!

We are only 4 days into 2011 and work has already taken off in many new and exciting directions...but before we get into what lies ahead for rocco revolution, let me share with you some holiday snaps...

Christmas this year was spent with family in Zurich where my sister and I reunited to enjoy a unique fusion of both Italian and Swiss traditions. It was my first time in Switzerland and I couldn't help but fall in love with her sheer beauty - the delicate veil of snow draped over the lush green landscape was mesmerising...

Since moving to London it has become a rarity to see blue sky so this was a real big treat. The colours captured in all the photos taken will definately serve as inspiration in some of my upcoming projects.

After such a relaxing week off I am refocused and ready to tackle all that awaits me this year. The first is the relaunch of my website so please stay tuned for that. Until then, I look forward to showing you some completed works from 2010 as well as what's in the pipeline for January.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from a beautiful, snow covered Switzerland...

Lasting Impressions

The perfect chair to 'bum around in'...

I was just flicking through latest edition of Living Etc UK and came across these quirky chairs from Milk Concept Boutique. I think they would be a fantastic feature piece in so many different interior settings - from a creative boardroom to a residential dining table or dressing room.

I'm also loving the Nemo Chair by Fabio Novembre. Such a striking and theatrial piece that acts as a fuctional piece of art...

For more inspiration before the working week begins, check out Milk Concept Boutique.

www.milkconceptboutique.com

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas...

Over the weekend, I began my Christmas set up for Mufti - a bespoke furniture company located in Notting Hill.

Mufti may be a little store but it definately has a BIG reputation, with clients being drawn to the 'relaxed sophistication' of their original designs.

Everything you see is hand crafted and made only of natural materials...

When planning my Christmas set up I wanted to ensure that I wasn't taking away from the raw aesthetics of each unique piece. Subtlety was key - making the Mufti accessories the heroes amongst all the glitter and feathers...

(In the image above, the mirrored tray beautifully displays a selection of gift ideas).

(One of the many 'mini displays' I have scattered around the store).

If you are the one hosting Christmas at your place this year, why not try this cute little idea...

Instead of giving your guests their gifts as they arrive, why not turn them into their place setting! Here I have chosen these gorgeous leather cuff link boxes. What I love about these is that women can use them for their precious pieces of jewellery too. Each box is wrapped with some ribbon and finished with a leather ornament that could perhaps have the persons name embossed on it.

Another really simple idea to dress up your Christmas dinner is taking a beautiful dyed or embroidered piece of silk fabric and wrapping it around your chairs. To create the effect above, simply tie the fabric around the chair, gather the top and secure it with ribbon. Then all you need to do is pick your favourite ornament and attach it to complete the look.

There are plenty more Christmas ideas to come so stay tuned for those but until then, please take a look at the Mufti website for some more fantastic Christmas gift ideas:

www.mufti.co.uk/shop

Or you can visit the showroom:

Mufti

25 Kensington Park Rd

Notting Hill W11 2EU