Inspiration Profile - Claire Lloyd

It is a real pleasure and an honour to have this week's Inspiration Profile. I first came across Claire Lloyd when she released her first book, Sensual Living over a decade ago and instantly responded to her ideals and beautiful visuals. This book taught readers how to create a home that stimulates all the senses.
An Australian expat, Claire arrived in London in 1983 after two years with Australian Vogue. Since then she has built a stellar career in magazines (The World of Interiors and British W), film, books and property as well as worked with the likes of Liberty, Harrods, French Connection, Joesph and The Conran Shop. Enjoy Claire's Inspiration Profile today and look out for her latest book, My Greek Island Home.



Claire Lloyd

Name: Claire Lloyd

What do you do: I do lots of different things which all revolve around creativity. I am a photographer, author, designer and filmmaker.

Where do you live: At present I live on the beautiful Greek island of Lesvos 

What are you working on: I am in Australia promoting my latest book ‘My Greek Island Home’ which has just been released by Penguin Lantern. I am also putting together a little mood film depicting a simple village community life.

 

 

 

Who/what inspires me: My parents inspire me they have always been so supportive and encouraging and they approach life positively and with humor. They have lots of energy.
 

Georgia O’Keeffe inspires me, she was a strong creative woman. I love her style, the way she dressed and the environment she created in New Mexico to live and work in. Her paintings were ahead of their time. I have always been particularly drawn to her flower paintings.

Nature and animals inspire me.

My friends inspire me they are all unique with their own unique creativity.

My partner, artist Matthew Usmar Lauder inspires me. He is a creator across all mediums. He finds beauty in every detail and is the kindest and most creative person I know.



Aegean by Matthew Usmer Lauder

 

I work best: Usually in the morning when my eyes have not been bombarded by too much visual information.

What I do when I’m stuck for inspiration: I just try not to think about it, I put it out of my head and do something else. I always trust its only temporary.

The best advice I have been given is: Don’t go where your not loved!

My latest discovery is: Green juice. I love it and try to have one a day. I combine anything I have but always like to include a lemon, an apple and mint. Then it depends on whats in season, spinach, cucumber, celery, broccoli, lots of different greens. I feel my body thanking me from the first sip.

 

 

Books that I get inspiration from: Art and architecture books are my favourites for inspiration.

Magazines that inspire me: Yatzer is a global online destination and very inspiring!

Blogs that I enjoy: A White Carousel, The Wellness Warrior, Holy Rus’ log blog, 52 suburbs

My favourite room at home is: Different moods different rooms. I love all the rooms in my house it depends on the time of day, and the mood I’m in.

My office is: It’s more a studio than an office, the word office for me feels like a restriction. My studio is a bright white room in our house. It overlooks the garden. The window is framed by a grapevine and looking through it I see is the huge fig tree. I can also see the dogs. It was a bedroom but I decided it was more important I use it for creativity than guests. We have another beautiful little house in the village for our guests.

What am I looking forward to: Travelling with Matthew and my camera. I am planning a trip to India next year. The last time I was there I was on a shoot for The World of Interiors magazine, it’s so many years ago I can’t even begin to remember.

Want to know more about Claire? See her website here and follow her blog here.

All photographs are by and used with permission from Claire Lloyd.

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Of note and to do

I previously posted about Mario Testino's "In Your Face" fashion photography exhibition back in September. I hope to make it to this fabulous show this month. (the back drop paint color is great - I just used something similar in a small powder room). I'm also hoping that they're selling prints of some of his photographs. I definitely want to incorporate a new and vintage fashion photo wall into my new digs when I move.....I just finished up a photo shoot this am. It's kind of fun playing model for the camera. ;)

The Mario Testino exhibit runs through February 3, 2013 at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

and Fashion Photograph inspiration for my new home

Image 2 - from Kelly Wearstler's new book - Rhapsody (awaiting this release!!!)

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Just arrived....

Isn't this gorgeous??!! We just received this beautiful tutu in slate grey to complete our collection. I'm sure it will make a lot of little girls very happy this Christmas.

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Golden Quirk

They say that laughter is golden.
Well, I happen to think that the following gold details add just a dash of humor to these spaces, and I love that! Design is fun, not stuffy and boring, people.

via Rue Mag

 Fell in love with Cassandra Lavalle's 'holla' sign back in the May issue of Rue.
It's available at Oh Dier for only $42!

via the glitter guide

Adored Catherine Sheppard's little golden dinos (and the story behind them). Such a fun, unexpected element to her gorgeously girly space.

via luella & june

This little piggy bank makes me giggle every time!

via Sadie and Stella

Update: Can't believe I forgot to include these adorably funny golden balloon animals from Holly of Glamourmash's lovely little lot! They are so cute. She purchased these from Urban Outfitters for $3 and spray painted them gold!


And of course my own little gold skull! He keeps my room for being too serious. (DIY here)

Do you have any quirky elements in your home that make you smile?
On another note, Halloween is done so I can officially start playing Christmas music!
Who's with me?!
xox

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Vintage by Nina Christmas

 

 We are so excited to carry the Vintage by Nina Christmas book in the shop.  Just a wonderful as the original Vintage by Nina book but full of beautiful Christmas inspiration.  

Pre order your copy today as supply is limited!

 

 

photography by 

 

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A Cool Nursery

I love it when I see a cool nursery that does not go down the typical baby blue or baby pink route - this one was styled by the clever Morgan Satterfield (check out her blog The Brick House).
And for you USA readers - you can win the cot, the (awesome) chair/ottoman set and a choice of prints from The Animal Print Shop. What an amazing prize - enter here.
Photographs by Laure Joliet via At Home At Home.

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