Happy Easter!

Happy Easter everyone, here's some of my Easter party ware...I am ready for the Easter celebrations!!!

Bedding Heaven!

I'm so thrilled to announce that my first ever bedding collection will be launched in May with Euromoda-creaciones. This colourful and ecclectic range celebrates individuality and brings fun in your bedroom.

More updates on my new collection coming soon...

 

Wild about Words 'Love Nature' bedding - © Dominique Vari

Wild about Words 'Rainbow' bedding - © Dominique Vari

Wild about Words 'You're my Sunshine' bedding - © Dominique Vari

Wild about Words 'Four Seasons' bedding - © Dominique Vari

  

Wild about Words 'Cherries' bedding - © Dominique Vari

   

Wild about Words 'Everyday New Day' bedding - © Dominique Vari

Wild about Words 'Small is Beautiful' bedding - © Dominique Vari

  

Wild about Words 'Union Flag' bedding - © Dominique Vari

Wild about Words 'Love Vintage' bedding - © Dominique Vari

Wild about Words 'Love Paris' bedding - © Dominique Vari

Wild about Words 'Union Flag' bedding - © Dominique Vari

Happy 'Happy day'!

Today is the United Nation's second International Day of Happiness.

Another day to remember what makes us happy!

  

Today is a beautiful day, I'm going to dance, with my friends, like nobody is watching :-)

...and so should I do everyday! So what makes you happy? 

Butterfly image: Licensed with MetColors as wall art

http://www.metcolors.com/site/Contact_Us.html 

 

Pharrell got it right!

Spring has sprung!

I just love this time of the year, everything is blooming again, and it is time for a fresh start!
 
With endless colour schemes and scents, Nature is never out of fashion. I love all seasons even though they seem to disappear too quickly these days. Spring is a time of real inspiration, from flowers to trees, blue skies to grey seas, hilly fields to endless horizons, it is really my breath of fresh air!

Bouquet image: available as a birthday card in the US from Leanin Tree
http://www.leanintree.com/Browse.aspx?token=||dominique%20vari|0|48|0|0|1

Branch image: available as wall art from MetColors
http://www.metcolors.com/site/Contact_Us.html

New stationery collection with Teneues

I recently had the opportunity to create a new stationery range for German publisher, Teneues, for their GreenLine collection which has been beautifully produced.
With a selection of 4 artworks, we put together a fresh and elegant range.

With great quality and attention to detail, Teneues continues to innovate and has introduced several new products that are both practical and stylish.

Their new 'Green Box' is wonderful with notelets in a picture frame. And the Green Slim Journal is ideal for small handbags! 

To  view and purchase these new products, visit 

http://www.teneues.com/shop-uk/stationery/greenline/designer/dominique-vari.html

The collection also includes Green Journals, a series of Green booklets, Green sticky notes with 3 different sizes, Green notes with 16 notecards and envelopes, and a Green Address & Birthday Book.

International Women's Day Doodle 2014

Today, I learned more shocking statistics and facts about the life of women, such as female genital mutilation, violence, marriage and working rights. The Independent and The Guardian ran a fantastic story regarding International Women's day, definitely worth reading about! 

Today is an opportunity for me to remember how lucky I am to live freely in London and to do what I love. Too many of us don't have that chance.
The struggles of women do not just belong to one single person, or group or gender, its a world issue which we must fight for change.

 

Happy International Women's day 

with some of my 'Rubies in the Dust' characters made of recycled frocks

Whoever you are, there is a 'Rubies...' for each of us!

'Rubies in the Dust' Glamour Girl by Dominique Vari

'Rubies in the Dust' Queen of the night by Dominique Vari

'Rubies in the Dust' Domestic Goddess by Dominique Vari

'Rubies in the Dust' A Star is Born by Dominique Vari



To see more of my 'Rubies in the Dust' collection,
 check out my @Behance portfolio: 
'Rubies in the Dust' - recycling in style!" http://bit.ly/1inv9te

Art is on the Menu!

I recently came across a cool article featured in The Guardian's food section about Edible Art and it really made me smile because it's about what I love, a perfect combination when Art meets food!

The Art fund wants us to make edible copies of masterpieces from artists such as Mondrian, Van Gogh and Damien Hirst... to raise funds for British museums and galleries. What a great idea!

I'm not sure about which challenge I want to go for. Right now, I'm thinking about creating a series of 'light Matisse cupcakes' or a 'scrumptious and delicious Rothko dessert.

Which masterpiece would you reproduce? 

To find out more about how to create copies of great artworks you can eat, visit www.artfund.org/edible 

Food styling by Kim Morphew, prop styling by Lydia Brun,

photography by Maja Smend

Mondrian - edible masterpiece

Jackson Pollock - edible masterpiece

Damian Hirst - edible masterpiece

Rachel Whiteread - edible masterpiece

Need some inspiration? Why not to have a go at one of my Artworks? ;-)
May I suggest a 'sweet shoe', a 'hot dog' or a 'very British cup of tea'.

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My 'likes' from London Fashion Week AW14

Fashion week AW14 comes to an end and has given us lots of inspiration..

It's been another incredible week in London, full of amazing designers revealing their carefully crafted art pieces for the world to see. From Burberry, Versace and Vera Wang to Mimi Fasi, Mary Katrantzou and Matthew Williamson, London fashion week has been truly inspiring.

Christopher Kane and Peter Pilotto were just two of many designers who caught my attention with there abstract and eye catching creations. AW14 seems to be all about eye popping and 'mix and match' colours, textures and shapes. 

It's a great find. I have always loved geometry and abstract patterns and I'm currently working on pattern designs for a new stationery collection and also on textiles... loving it!

These designers have created something so innovative and fresh. Christopher Kane's intricate origami-style dress, is reminiscent of a book with the pages being flicked through... simply stunning!

Peter Pilotto  © IMAXtree

Christopher Krane © IMAXtree

http://metro.co.uk/2014/02/19/london-fashion-week-five-key-trends-spotted-for-autumnwinter-2014-4308480/

http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-week/london-fashion-week-fall-2014#slide-12

The power of words...

 Saying your Love without saying the word

Dominique Vari - 'The little big word'

or with it :-)

Dominique Vari - 'The little big word'

http://designdesign.us/index.php/everyday-i-fall-in-love-valentine-s-day-card.html#.Uv3h4vYnJpo

'Wild about Words', typographic magic!

Valentine's day is happening right now, and what better way is there to express your love than through words? So here is the perfect opportunity to start my blog and to introduce you to 'Wild about Words', an iconic design with hidden messages and a splash of colour.

Whether you are a lover, soon to be loved, an admirer or just a friend, this is the perfect design to express your love in an artistic way, and you'll be sure to make your valentine smile. 

There will always be time and opportunities to create new artworks to celebrate 'Love'. Today, I chose 'Love Nest', wishing you all a happy and magical Valentine...

 Wild about words, wild about love!   

 

 

 

'Love Nest' will be available soon as a greeting card in about 10.000 + independent gift and specialty stores across the US and also on the 'Leanin Tree' website in the next few months. And coming soon in Europe. Prints can be personalised, visit: http://www.dominiquevari.com/wild-about-words/bespoke/wedding/

Brand new day, brand new blog!

For the last three and a half years, I have been working with passion on my brand 'Dominique Vari', where I explore and create new design styles to bring a breath of fresh, colourful air in everyone's life. 

These creations mature and become collections of all sorts, from greetings cards and stationery to wall art, lifestyle products and a whole lot more...

After a fantastic 2013, I started the New Year with four lovely product launches in North America and Europe. After three and a half years of hard but fun work, I can finally take the time to share what I do with all of you.

I have decided to commit to this blog, where I'll keep you up to date with my news and my views, and share some of my work and ideas.

Most importantly, I'd love to know what you think, 
what you like, what you don't like and what you'd like to see :-)

Today is a new beginning... the best is yet to come!

 

  
'Dragonfly' will be available soon as a greeting card in about 10.000 + independent gift and specialty stores across the US and also on the 'Leanin Tree' website in the next few months.