![]() In the main bedroom, I quickly tot up 15 different patterned fabrics and wallpapers and two pieces of furniture with decorative paint effects (one gilded). The wood floors are decorated with geometric pattern while the muralled wall along the stairs was inspired by one in the Rex Whistler Restaurant at Tate Britain. And the space is a triumph of decorative paint effects, from the faux brickwork on the walls to the trompe l'œil striped tented ceiling. True, there is the traditional grandfather clock, a couple of wall sconces and an inviting floral arrangement on a central table, but each is eccentric in its colour and detail. Take the entrance hall, which John says they wanted to 'set the tone for the rest of the house, put a little sparkle in your eye and a smile on your face - a sense of whimsy'. But their approach to decorating in the English country-house style has a special energy and flair - they revere the style, but they treat it with an appealing irreverence. Jason and John are confirmed anglophiles, their conversations peppered with references to the Brighton Pavilion, Colefax and Fowler, David Hicks and the Duchess of Devonshire. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a study.īut everything would be done to change the decoration. There is also a dining room and sun room (formerly an open porch), as well as a large utility room tucked away to one side. 'It had this terrific flow and was perfect for entertaining.' Little would be done to change its arrangement: a central front hall connects the sitting room and 'den' on either side and straight ahead the kitchen, which overlooks the back garden. ![]() 'When we walked in, we thought the layout was so graceful,' recalls Jason. Set in two-and-a-half acres of partial woodland, it has a classic charm that gives scant clue as to what lies within. 'There is more of a spirit of adventure.'Īfter seeing dozens of properties, John and Jason settled on the first one they had viewed: a Thirties white-brick house built in the neo-Georgian style, complete with a Doric-columned portico and a decorative Greek key frieze. 'In terms of food, fashion and design, the American south is having a real renaissance at the moment,' says Jason. After 25 years in New York, they set their sights on High Point, known (at least locally) as 'the furniture capital of the world' due to the size of the industry in the area. It is impossible not to picture them like this when we later discuss their new house in High Point, North Carolina. Sitting side by side, they were an alluring pairing. John sported a tropical floral motif, with Jason in a punchy palm print. The topic was how to mix patterns in interiors and, as if to illustrate the couple's affinity with the concept, they both wore tailored jackets made from fabrics from their latest Robert Allen collection. You may also like: A masterclass in Mixing Pattern by Madcap Cottageĭuring last year's London Design Week in March, Hatta Byng, the editor of House & Garden, hosted a talk with Jason Oliver Nixon and John Loecke from the American interior design studio Madcap Cottage. When a Twitter user posted a video of Bruno Guimaraes in action against Brentford, the Newcastle star couldn’t resist commenting.īruno Guimaraes took to Twitter to simply say “what a player” when talking about himself, and you’d be hard pressed to find a Magpies fan who doesn’t agree with that assessment.Known for their irreverent take on English country-house style, the American duo behind Madcap Cottage have created a home filled with outlandish pattern and colour Newcastle fans have a new hero and January’s arrival from Lyon has proved his worth after his big move. In the three games since Bruno Guimaraes’ return, Newcastle have picked up seven points. Newcastle have only picked up two points from three games due to a recent injury that saw him miss games against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Liverpool and Crystal Palace. That’s why Newcastle brought in the Brazilian and that kind of performance shows Bruno Guimaraes can be one of the best midfielders in the Premier League. Two goals, two key passes, a tackle won and a successful dribbling as well as 43 precise passes Bruno Guimaraes directed the show for Newcastle. This was a true all round master class from Bruno Guimaraes in the Newcastle engine room. The Brazilian opened the scoring for Newcastle by putting a header behind David Raya after a precise cross from Kieran Trippier.īruno Guimaraes then added a second and propelled forward through midfield before narrowly passing Raya to go 3-1 at Newcastle. Bruno Guimaraes dazzled for Newcastle United ![]()
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