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The show is so huge that to do every hall properly would’ve taken us a good few days and several cups of tea, but we did manage to work our way through to Hall 19 before heading home. With the Olympics and Queen’s Jubilee ruling 2012, every other stand screamed Rule Britannia. Scandi style and shabby chic also featured prominently and if you’re not yet featuring owls in your home, then you soon will be – we spotted over 420 different ones and awarded the little gems below Best in Show!

Some of our favourite stands included Coach House and Gisela Graham.

JAB Anstoetz were celebrating the opening of their Paris showroom on rue du Mail and we were really impressed with the local flavour of the showroom.  The red carpet, fashion-boutique-style awnings, the grand piano covered in silver vinyl fabric (being played by an unreasonably hip Parisian man) and the oversized LED screen playing glamorous JAB movies created a chic background to the new JAB Anstoetz collections being launched worldwide.  Rue du Mail was filled with fluttering Paris Deco Off flags positioned outside the many fabric houses and we spotted references in almost every showroom to old film reels and movies. 

In St Germain the flags again led us around the genteel streets of the Left Bank that play host to more fabric houses and before long a cheeky stop was required at Les Magots for the best hot chocolate in Paris (it was raining and we had caught a very early train from London). 

The next day we tackled Maison et Objet and loved the Elle Deco cafe (though we couldn’t get in – the queue!), Antolini Luigi was certainly grabbing attention though we’re not sure it was the right kind (I’m not saying anymore), we loved Tracey Kendall’s innnovative wallpaper, Astier de Villatte was a delight as always (can we move the whole stand into the office?), Lalique’s new furniture by Studio Andree Putman was stunning and George Smith were incredibly welcoming (thanks for the lovely coffee!). 

The show was certainly buzzing but after visiting Paris Deco Off and Maison it was interesting to see how many brands had left the show and taken up premises in the city, much to the benefit of the brands, their customers, designers and Paris Deco Off.  That said the combination of both exhibition and event worked very well as Maison had a wealth of trends, innovations and new brands; we left feeling très inspirées.  Thank you JAB.

Congratulations all round and whole hearted slaps on the back for Laura ‘Blakie’ Blake and Jess ‘Simsie’ Sims.

Having well and truly ‘earned her stripes’ over the last twelve months, Laura has been promoted to Senior Account Manager … get her. Jess on the other hand has been ‘bumped up’ to Senior Account Executive and has been given the extra title of ‘digital leader’ … don’t laugh that’s a real title, it said so on Wikipedia.

Please join us is saying ‘hooray and well done’ … even if you’re the jealous type and you don’t really mean it. Seriously though well done ladies … take a bow.

Georgia has a major addiction to MAC make up, can’t resist a period drama and has got the hots for Robert Downey JR (well who hasn’t?)

Sarah loves to travel (anywhere exotic and south of the equator), likes to kick a ball about and can’t get enough of trashy programmes on DAVE TV (she’s going to fit right in)!

The girls will be joining us on our three month internship scheme, working across all clients.

1)     What’s your favourite thing about PH so far?

Meeting new people, broadening my knowledge of the interior design sector, writing… and Jess Sims (naaaaat)

2) If you were on a desert island and could only take 3 possessions with you, what would they be?

I would take my iPad so I could read but to also keep up on Twitter and Facebook obviously, a large amount of chilled Diet Coke or/and Diet 7Up and lots of chocolate!

3)     Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time?

Ooh big question…and to be honest, I’m not too sure how to answer it. As long as I’m not alone in a house full of cats, I’ll be happy!

4)     What’s your fave TV show?

As well as oodles of trashy shows, I would have to say it’s a tie between 90210, Californication, Entourage and then for educational value any of the David Attenborough shows (Blue Planet, Frozen Planet etc). Just love the penguins. Least Fave TV Show: Big Brother…Snooore!

5)     Tell us one thing you’ve never told anyone before

I’m afraid all my deepest, darkest and most embarrassing secrets will be published on my biog on the PH site next week (thanks a lot Phil). I’m not falling for that one again!

So that’s Rebecca for you. Don’t be afraid to ask any questions you might have for her. She won’t bite…though judging my Jess’ hand after writing this post, that might be a lie!

The rest of the night involved lots of pizza and a venture to a Soho bar where a series of dance offs between Laura “Blakey“ Blake and our intern Fred took place. The rest of us danced the night away until the early hours. 

…And everyone made it in to the office for 9 am the following day (except for Jess, Hannah and Rebecca who took the day off)!

Situated in the picturesque village of Pluckley in Kent, Catchpole & Rye use the same techniques their foundry has been using for the last 100 years to make all of their cast metal baths.

As well as commissioned works from cast metal, Catchpole & Rye also offer a complete design service and work alongside leading interior designers and luxury hotels and individual customers who are looking for the ultimate in luxury bathware.

The passion and skill invested into each unique piece is evident in the finished product: a timeless classic of the future.

In 2009 Chesney’s launched a range of wood burning stoves designed in association with the National Trust, which won an award for Best Heating Product 2009.

In 2010, Chesney’s will be developing and extending its collection of wood burning stoves to include a new range of colours, styles and sizes, while continuing to dominate the fireplace market.

The family owned company has built an impressive reputation for design, quality, craftsmanship and durability.

The Fleming & Howland Chesterfield is second to none with a team of experts ensuring complete control of every aspect of every job, from selecting the finest hide to applying the final sealant.

Now the long awaited return of iconic fashion and lifestyle brand Horrockses is finally a reality. The quintessential British brand synonymous with glamour and sophistication is being revived this autumn. First to be launched is a special bed linen collection adapted from several of the original dress designs from the 40’s and 50′s.

With over 20 year’s experience in providing furniture to the interior design industry for UK based and international residential and commercial projects Jane, Marco and their team at Interio offer an exceptional service.

JAB Anstoetz is 100% family owned and offers a large array of stunning fabrics, with new launches every spring/summer and autumn/winter. JAB collections include Cotton Dreams, Showroom, Carpets, Design Collection and Grandezza. Further brands offered by the JAB group of companies include: Four Seasons, Wellman, Soleil Blue by Wellman, Chivasso, Carlucci di Chivasso, Skyline, Stroheim, Sahco and Gardisette.

Why buy a bed online? The Sleep Room has done all of the tiresome research in finding the perfect bed and mattress, avoiding hours traipsing around the shops. They don’t have a flashy store to run, so the beds are better value than designer models and those found on the high street.

The Wellness side of the business offers a number of modern bath and shower designs as well as technical bath and shower systems, which focus on the bathroom as a place of regeneration.

Outside of work Amanda juggles her kids (not literally) with her love of trashy TV shows.

As managing director, Sarah has overall responsibility for the business and she prides herself on being available not just to her team but to the clients as well … all too rare in the industry today.

Sarah’s track record speaks for itself, the agency has grown at the ‘right’ pace over the last four years and will continue to do so under her guidance.

Sarah is married and her favourite quote is:

“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results”, Winston Churchill.

She has 25 years of experience in the financial sector and can spot a doctored taxi receipt at ten paces. She loves working at Parker Hobart just don’t try and get hold of her during Wimbledon fortnight.

Jim is a serial agency man having previously headed up the UK arm of Ketchum and developing Nexus Communications in to one of the leading food and healthcare agencies. He is currently involved with three different agencies and prides himself on being a problem solver that rarely gives up … a dog with a bone if you like.

Outside of the office Tanya is a bit of party girl and has a genuine lust for life which she balances with hardcore yoga. She prides herself on plate spinning and her ability to throw a damn good party.

Phil is proud of his 500 mile round trip commute to work (yes you read it correctly) and is slightly obsessive about his twin boys, the magic reds of north London and Tom and Jerry.

Her experience includes most things from Lingerie to Living Space but she’s also worked with charities and children’s brands, maybe not as sexy but she did a bloody good job on them which proves she’s no ‘bubble head’ South West London PR girlie. Hannah is a media coverage demon and works unbelievably hard to secure the best possible exposure for her clients.

The three years she’s had in PR has taught her two things. Firstly, that you can never have too many friends in the industry and secondly you should never underestimate the power of a good idea.

Jessica tried a few careers before falling for PR and is now here for the long haul. Describing herself as a Home County Honey Jessica loves nothing more than having a highly competitive bake off with friends … get the oven on.

Deborah helped Clarks Shoes become a wannabe brand, Hunter wellies become a must have brand and Gossard become, well you know what Gossard do as a brand.

In her senior position at Parker Hobart Deborah plays a major role in the overall steering of the team and its clients.

Rosie is no stranger to ‘lows’ as well as ‘highs’, she is after all a QPR season ticket holder but her other passions in life include washboard stomachs on her men and vertiginous heels (apparently that means very high shoes, I looked it up).

Laura says she likes going to the gym but in truth she hasn’t been for ages, she lives in a house that she recently bought with her boyfriend (it must be serious) and has a complete portfolio of jokes about cheese … seriously, she really does.

Although Lindsay has a passion for all things food, drink, art and history, it’s travel that really does it for her and when it comes to her passport she probably has more stamps than the post office.

Lindsay’s least favourite question is “what part of America are you from?”

Having done a series of PR internships, this is her first agency job. So rather than go on about how many GSCE’s she got at school we thought we’d get straight to the juicy stuff… she spends all of her salary at ASOS buying chiffon blouses, all of her time on You Tube looking up weird stuff and lies awake at night practising her own version of the pop classic ‘Ice, Ice Baby’… check out the hook while the DJ resolves it!

She says her favourite film is ‘Taste of Cherry’ directed by the acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami but we all know that it’s really ‘Wayne’s World’.

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