Author Archives: Jane Blanchard

…not that I think I’ve ever used it. A whole heap of new books for the ever-expanding library at Jane Blanchard Design – all celebrating vibrant colours, a variety of textures and fabulous designs – from Jane Churchill, Manuel Canovas … Continue reading →

I was asked recently if we could make cushions using a beautiful old Paisley shawl that had sadly mostly disintegrated over the years.  At first I was uneasy letting scissors anywhere near it – but my client had made up … Continue reading →

I’m afraid I’ve been neglecting my Blog over the last few months – far too busy having a lovely time island hopping for various projects…this year alone, on Islay, Mull, Seil and Shuna (of which there are at least two … Continue reading →

Another feature for Oran Na Mara, this time in Scotland’s Luxury Homes magazine…yeeha! For the inside story behind the design, click on “Oran Na Mara – The Director’s Cut” under Categories

  I’ve loved using tartans and plaids in my interiors ever since I moved back home to the Highlands almost thirty years ago. Not in the kitsch way you often see it in tourist establishments, plastered indiscriminately over walls, floors … Continue reading →

Very happy to announce that JBD is now a stockist of the lovely Charlotte Gaisford fabrics – fresh colours and contemporary designs, but with a timeless feel…can’t wait to use them!

I’ve long been a fan of Fi Douglas’s designs – way back when she created beautiful fabrics in singing colours for Voyage Decoration, and now with her well established and vibrant company bluebellgray.  Even better, love that she went  to … Continue reading →