Vote for Stagetecture: #DesignHounds Top 100 Design Influencers for 2018

This year I was excited to see Stagetecture has been nominated amongst the Top 100! So very honored to even be included with other influencers that I personally look up to! If you remember back the BlogTour LA and BlogTour Ambiente trips I went on – they were all sponsored by Modenus, so I am always grateful for being included in any of their awesome events.

Stagetecture would love our Vote!

Please vote for Stagetecture here –> Top 100 Design Influencers <—

You can vote once a day until October 10, 2017!

Thanks so much for your vote and thanks to Modenus’ #DesignHounds for including me.

-Ronique

#BlogTourAmbiente – Best Global Design Trends at Ambiente

All Images via: Stagetecture

David Wiechmann, Editor in Chief of the design publication, ‘PM Designer’s Special’ said it best,

” The question where interior design ends will commonly have to be answered in a more more differential way…. We will cover not just tables built also the tableware on them. Not only the pure room at such, but also the atmospheric accessories in it. “

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With Ambiente being the largest consumer goods fair in the worldwide it was hard to narrow down just a few trends. Although a few did stand out from the United States, Denmark, Lebanon, and the Philippines embodied design trends that I see every corner of the world embracing in the upcoming months.

Here are my favorite picks of global trends at Ambiente:

Take a look at my favorites and see links to the brand to go search their entire collection!

United States – ‘Optimistic & Uplifting’

This year the United States was the partner country for Ambiente and NYC based Designer

Scott Henderson wowed visitors at his booth that:

“…expressed the USA at a glance in a way that everyone would perceive as optimistic and uplifting”

It was a pleasure to see Scott’s refreshing take on everyday household items that are multifunctional with a modern design aesthetic that is whimsical yet clean-lined.

United States – Nambe

I fell in love with Nambe – a tableware company that is headquartered out of my western roots of Sante Fe, New Mexico with their organic driven housewares line. The company creates crystal glassware, barware and is now moving into tabletop pieces that look beautiful being cooked in or on your table.

Scandinavian Design

My good friend Susan Serra armed me with a mission before going to Ambiente “take pictures of any great Scandi products you see.” I had my eyes peeled for great Scandinavian design and Normann Copenhagen was my favorite. All of the household items reminded me of children’s building blocks with their warm and smooth wood materials and minimal details. The lighting in the bottom left hand photo is from LIND DNA out of Denmark and I loved the industrial inspired filament lighting.

Lebanese Metal Designs 

Kafka Goes Pink was even more beautiful in person. The copper and bronze fixtures are hand cut and deliver lighting patterns on the wall that is awe-inspiring.

“Pure contemporary lines, a subtle and exquisite oriental baroque, Kafka Goes Pink is borne of the love of a Lebanese artist to his country and its eras of know-how. Union and fusion of an ancestral handicraft and a visionary designer, Kafka Goes Pink invites you to luxury, sensuality and authenticity.”

Organic Living – Philippines

O Living was the very first exhibit I stopped at when visiting Ambient and I think I spent thirty minutes in awe of the organic materials and beautiful textures of their outdoor and organic living products.

“For its unique interior and design products, which are made by hand in the Philippines, it selects only the highest-quality natural materials, including bone china, wood, mother-of-pearl, metal and natural stone.The great feeling that all O living products emanate originates not solely from the harmonious design of the products but also from O living’s business philosophy, which is based on honesty and durability.”

Eva Solo – Danish – Organic Living

Eva Solo had a host of Danish household products that are practical yet strongly designed with the end user in mind.

“Eva Solo creates exclusive, Danish-designed furnishing accessories and kitchenware characterised by aesthetic appeal, functionality and high quality. Tools which are a pleasure to look at, use and own.”

From outdoor grills to indoor water bottles, tea kettles and tea leaves holders – I could have spent all day in their booth!

This bird feeder (above) is made from hand blown glass was one of my favs.

To wrap up all the trends in just one post would take days! Although these were my absolute favorite global trends from the Ambiente fair!

See highlights of our amazing night with Villeroy & Boch with BlogTourAmbiente here.

Amazing Night with Villeroy & Boch – #BlogTourAmbiente

All Images – Stagetecture

Our night begins at the Villeroy & Boch booth at Ambiente

We started the evening after the main Ambiente Fair closed and the individual brands hosted their own private functions in their booths. Villeroy & Boch greeted us with fruity cocktails and a chance to walk around to see their latest dinnerware, crystal and collections.

Featured Villeroy & Boch Collections

Floreana & For Me

Delicate and feminine dinnerware

For Me (White Dinnerware):

Villeroy & Boch has developed the modern country collection For Me to cater for all those who enjoy relaxed but stylish meals at home, no matter whether they are eating alone, as a couple or with a large party. The multitalented tableware is distinguished by its timeless design with clear lines, gentle transitions and pleasing shapes.

Floreana (Floral Patterns):

The décor draws inspiration from the floral patterns of historical copperplates and from the famous Mettlacher Plat2ten, which so influenced the history and aesthetics of Villeroy & Boch’s tableware and tiles in the 19th and at the beginning of the 20th centuries. Well-known décors like Brombeere, Rubus and Phönix have been drawn upon, reinterpreted and placed in a contemporary context. Applied using watercolour techniques in fresh blue, green and red, the resulting décor has a contemporary modern aura.

Artesano Provençal Lavender

The new décor Artesano Provençal Lavender features scattered sprigs of delicate lavender in strong shades of violet and dark red buds. The motifs of the décor are set off against a warm beige that resembles light-coloured wood and surrounded by a violet border around the edge of the plate.

This was my favorite!

Ultimate BBQ

Veronika Miller of Modenus & Leanne Wood Newman of Flying Camel PR show off the Ultimate BBQ line

Versatile dinnerware for your outdoor entertaining

Ultimate BBQ comprises selected articles all formally developed from scratch to cater for a range of barbecuing needs. The modular product range consists of plates, platters and accessories that allow the stylish serving and enjoyment of barbecued meals – whether eaten classically at a dining table, on the couch or in the garden.

Off to Dinner at the Villa Kennedy Hotel with Villeroy & Boch

After seeing the latest collections at Villeroy & Boch’s booth it was off to dinner at the Villa Kennedy hotel.

Image via: Villa Kennedy – Rocco Forte Hotels

We arrive to an exquisite dining room set for our dinner

Nicolas Luc Villeroy tells us the history of Villeroy & Boch

After a delicious dinner and 3 hours of lively conversation, each of us have memories of a wonderful evening!

Thank you to the Villeroy & Boch Team from BlogTourAmbiente!

Nicolas Luc Villeroy (Head of the Tableware Division and Member of the Management Board)
Michel von Boch (Family Member)
Florian Bausch (Head of Product Development)
Bernard Reuter (President Villeroy & Boch Americas)
Maxim Vorobiev (E-Commerce and Online Manager Americas)

and a special thank you to Jessika Maria Rauch (Global PR Manager Tableware, Kitchen & Hotel Press and PR)

#BlogTourAmbiente – Ambiente Show – Frankfurt, Germany

….the world’s most important consumer goods trade fair, which boasts a globally unrivaled range of products in the Dining, Giving and Living areas. This is where over 4,700 exhibitors from 89 countries showcase an international range of consumer goods. Only here will you find from 13 to 17 February all the market’s new products, inspiring ideas and the latest trends.

In 2015, the stage has been set for a wealth of ideas and suppliers from this year’s Ambiente partner country, which is also one of the fair’s top 15 exhibitor nations – The United States of America.

It’s exciting to represent the U.S. for the first time at Ambiente. What an honor! Take a look at the other Modenus #BlogTourAmbiente Design Bloggers who will join me on this exciting trip.

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So many ways to “Join Me” in Frankfurt for #BlogTourAmbiente

The reason I love to travel the most is bringing you the highlights as I take on new adventures, bring you international design trends, meet new people and of course “Instagram” it every step of the way.

Instagram:

Follow me on Instagram as RoniqueGibson.

The BEST way to follow me is on Instagram and Facebook. Images from who I meet, where I travel and my travel ramblings can be found there! Here’s my warm welcome greeting I got this weekend from Elisabeth Herckes – who is an artist for Rikki Tikki who will be showing at Ambinete. Don’t you love social media?

This morning I got a pre @ambientefair welcome! Elisabeth Herckes @elisabeth_paint – an Artist for Rikki Tikki Company. She will be presenting her beautifully hand-painted elephants at Ambiente! She says “Painting is my passion… And colors are my language …My business is everything around painting… I have organized Workshops with the Artbox from Elephant Parade” Such a pleasure to meet artisans before I even arrive in Frankfurt, Germany! Look for her and her team at the show – http://www.rikkitikki.dk/@modenus #BlogTourAmbiente #housewares #gifts#sculptor #painter #artisan

Facebook:

Facebook is a great way to keep up with me too! Follow me at RoniqueJonesGibson or Stagetecture on Facebook.

Ambiente will be the site for the German Design Award

“During @ambientefair , Frankfurt once more becomes the meeting place for a “who’s who” of the design and creative sectors. And a particular highlight at the fair is the presentation of the German Design Award.”.. Ambiente Blog #designers #design#German Who doesn’t love great German design? Good luck to the designers! #BlogTourAmbiente@modenus #designer #design #germany

Twitter:

Follow me on Twitter – @Stagetecture as well as Ambiente and the follow the Hashtag – #BlogTourAmbiente & #Ambiente to keep up with all of the happenings!

Pinterest:

Follow the #BlogTourAmbiente – Stagetecture Pinterest board here.

On Pinterest you will see some of the Designers who will be presenting at Ambiente. We’ve highlighted designer’s from the Ambiente blog and pinned an image from each of their posts. Such a great representation of talent.

See the highlights after the show of my trip as I pin them to Pinterest for a compilation of the best images from our Frankfurt experience.

Our Agenda for #BlogTourAmbiente to Frankfurt, Germany!

Thursday – February 12 – Arrive – Frankfurt, Germany

Private tour of Museum for Applied Arts

Pub night hosted by Messe Frankfurt

Friday – February 13 

Grand Opening Event – Ambiente Show

Stelton Event; Meet & Greet w/ Prince Carl Philip Bernadotte

Opening night /AD lounge party

Saturday – February 14

Underground tour of City of Oppenheim

Lunch and wine tasting

Media tour at Villeroy & Boch & Dinner at Villa Kennedy

Sunday – February 15

Question & Answers with Messe Frankfurt VP Nicolette Naumann,

Ambiente Speed Dating (Optional) or Walk the Show

ELO media event, meet & greet with German bloggers,livestream cooking demos

Dinner with ELO

Monday – February 16

Designer Tour. Led by Hans-Jerg Maier-Aichen. – Combined tourwith group of Chinese Shelter Magazine Editors and journalists

Free time to Walk the Show

US partner country reception

Farewell get together and select the winner of the BlogTour Miles Award.

See you in Frankfurt!

-Ronique

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I’m always excited to be able to meet up with fellow design bloggers to talk about design and bring home design inspiration to you, my Stagetecture readers. In the past years I have paired up with some amazing home brands and BlogTour has been synonymous with connecting top notch home brands and designers.

I’ve been invited to BlogTour LA in Los Angeles, California

Oct.1 – Oct. 6, 2013

 Image via: Modenus – Pinterest – Exclusives Outdoor-Living mit EGO Paris 

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It’s especially exciting as Modenus has always been a great source for finding home design inspiration.

If you’re not familiar with BlogTour here are a few words from Modenus:

“We are thrilled to announce our first BlogTour to LA in collaboration with our friends Troy Hanson and Megan Reilly, of Architectural Digest Home Design Show fame, who are now launching WestEdge Design Fair in LA. BlogTour is an initiative that is as much about creating exposure for and awareness of the events and its sponsors as it is about putting the spotlight on the talented bloggers that participate and stress their influence as essential players in digital media.”

In September BlogTour London will be traveling to the UK and then in October will be BlogTour LA!

BlogTour LA 2013

October 1 – October 6

Los Angeles, California

Stay close… more great news to follow!

At anytime click on the “BlogTour LA” badge in the right hand column of Stagetecture for all the latest Blogger’s posts

Meet all the BlogTour LA Bloggers here.

Follow BlogTourLA on Twitter – #BlogTourLA

Follow Modenus – @Modenus on Twitter and Facebook and Pinterest