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The Big Smash is a blog showcasing the amazing illustrations of my friend Laurence, who I know through the treasure trove of creative talent at Hot Bed Press. Not only does his blog show his brilliant illustrations and etchings but it’s seriously funny.

Here is a board showing three trends I have noticed in tea towels, typographic, vintage and kitchen utensil illustrations. Hope they inspire. Have a great weekend. Lou x

Oriental was all over the catwalk in September so why not take inspiration and use it to create a classy look.

The next trend is called Kashmir which looks at the use of global patterns but in a more subtle and textural way than we have previously seen. What I love about this trend is how the ethnic patterns are more muted and sit beautifully with the different textures ranging from Moroccan wedding blankets to cut outs in pottery. I think this also has a great scope to be a high end luxurious range for the home.