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No More Taupe!

…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

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Perfect Paisleys

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

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Islands in the Sun (…Rain, Wind and Snow)

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

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Oran Na Mara Features Again!

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

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Every Picture Tells a Story

  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

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As Featured on TV!

Well, how exciting…Oran Na Mara was featured recently in the Channel 4 series, “Homes By The Sea” – and to celebrate, here’s a rather nice picture of the presenter!

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New collection!

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!

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Fame!!

How lovely…Oran Na Mara is such HOT NEWS in the press, it’s been featured on TWO front covers!  First of all, a 10 page feature in Coast magazine… …swiftly followed by a feature article in The Sunday Times …my answer … Continue reading

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Behind The Scenes at Oran Na Mara

To say that the last few months at Oran Na Mara were all-consuming would be an understatement – it was certainly a good way to lose weight, as the deadline loomed and new challenges constantly reared up out of nowhere … Continue reading

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A Celebration of Homegrown Talent

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

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