I am fortunate enough to have some very talented, creative and inspiring
friends. Over the next few months I hope to introduce you to some of them. The first
one I'd like to introduce you to is Pippa Oostergetel. Pip has recently
launched her new business
Squeak.
I attended her launch and along with champagne and sweet cupcakes made by her, there was also her beautiful new range of silk scarves. The digitally printed designs feature many cities of the world and gorgeous abstract designs. All are very generous in size.
Pip is a textile designer and after working in the industry for several years has branched out and started her own company. At the launch there was a buzz of excitement and nothing but positive feedback for Squeak. I look forward to seeing what Pip has in store for
Squeak.
Q&A with Squeak
If you were a colour what would you be?
Orange!
Not too bright an orange though, a bit more burnt and earthy. Mainly
because it's my favourite colour, but also because it shares a lot of my
characteristics...or at least ones that I aspire to have. It's warm and
soothing. Happy and lively but also mature and sophisticated. It's
dependable and comforting.
Cupcakes or Sushi?
Definitely
Sushi. Although, I have this weird and intense dislike for all things
seafood and fish related. So when I say sushi, I mean more avocado hand
rolls. With soy, ginger, and wasabi, of course, all sushi should be
accessorised to the max! I've never really had that much of a sweet
tooth and while cupcakes are delicious it's a once in a while occasion,
where as sushi can be an every day affair.
Most unusual muse?
Hmmm...Les
Miserables. More specifically the music to Les Mis. Kind of pathetic
that I find inspiration in a classic broadway show, but I can be
struggling and struggling with a design or with motivation, but chuck
the '1988 Les Miserables Highlights' CD on and I'm off! I'll be singing
at the top of my lungs, in octaves my voice has no right to attempt,
while working away at top speed.
App/s you can't live without?
OK,
another pathetic answer, but...Solitaire... or maybe Minesweeper. I get
it, in this new App age there's millions of new fancy games out there.
I've been there, I've done that. I've hurled angry birds around, and
I've made lots of words with friends, but sometimes there's a reason why
classics are classics...and it's just because they're better!
Daily reads? Top 3 blogs?
Well,
naturally The Design Files, that's a given, after that I really like
the Plenty of Colour blog as well as Bloesem. But, honestly, I'm turning
to pinterest more and more these days. It's just too convenient to have
so many wonderful images, from so many different sources all on the one
'personalised' sight.
Lastly, what is your sweet skill?
Singing off-key Les Mis songs.
Thanks Pip - You're a star.
Enjoy
Ax
P.S The goodies bags had super yummy brownies and all scarves are beautifully wrapped as above.
#squeaklaunch
