Who's been watching the new season of 'THE APPRENTICE" UK?

Season 7 of The Apprentice just aired in the UK not long ago..


We were delighted to see Lord Sugar being interview by the Daybreak team: http://www.itv.com/daybreak/entertainment/tv/lordsugarondaybreak/ 10 days ago at Soho Hotel, London ... in front of Jim Thompson's fabric backdrop ...

This fun, colourful 'ESCAPE' surely made the atmosphere in the room less intense - at least for Showbiz Steve!


Come by Fox Linton Showroom (Chelsea Habour Design Centre, London)  to view it!

(Images are from ITV Daybreak and Firmdale Group websites)

No.9 Thompson

If you are an avid fan of Jim Thompson's fabrics you are probably already familiar with our sister range, No.9 Thompson. The concept of this new line was to be the response to the ever growing needs for simple elegance in home décor. 

No. 9 Thompson differentiates itself from the traditional Jim Thompson collection through its user friendly and accessible approach - regularly described by the customers as the 'casual range' ...

I would describe it as ... if Jim Thompson was Giorgio Armani, then No.9 Thompson would be its equivalent of Armani Exchange.

The collection aims to meet the expectations of the new and existing customers by providing the highest quality of fabric but also placing a new emphasis on accessibility and versatility. Due to the nature of the designs, the fabrics from No.9 Thompson evoke a sense of comfort and homeliness for a living space. 

Under the creative design direction of the wonderful Richard Smith, No.9 Thompson has also just launched its 5th collection titled, 'Opus'.

Here are a few of my favourite pieces ...

A FEW MORE PIECES FROM 'THE RITE OF SPRING' COLLECTION

Wow, last week has gone by surprisingly fast but I'm happy to report that I survived the busy week we had during London Design Week at Chelsea Habour Design Centre!

It was so nice to kick start the new week on Monday with such a nice sunny spell over London!

While out and about commuting this week, I've notice many high street clothing stores have changed their shop displays to welcome our long awaited spring ...


Looks like the tribal, traditional prints and the ikats are back. Talking of which ... how refreshing are Jim Thompson's 100% handwoven silk ikats from the new collection especially the lime green, 'Daphins' (last picture)

I love ikats .... i hope you'll do too!

London Design Week 2011

... I almost forgotten how much I love being around fabrics!

It's been almost 4 years since my post as a designer at the delightful Bangkok-based 'Beyond Living' (www.beyond-living.com)

A few days ago I re-emerged in the textile circle again, but this time, in London and just in time for the kick-off of London Design Week 2011.

Currently based at Fox Linton, working for Jim Thompson, I have been having such an amazing time being around interior designers, decorator and textile enthusiasts! 

We have just launched the new collection for 2011 in the UK entitled: 'The Rite of Spring' aimed to entertain and delight you with new designs and textures. 

With this collection, the design team has taken a dramatic leap forward without losing any of the characteristics that make Jim Thompson silk so unique.

Please see our new display and some of the enthralling pieces from the collection below ...