18 Nov 2009 | News
We love the Hick’s family for their relaxed sophistication, effortlessly bold style, and graceful interiors.
David Hicks (1929-1998) was the patriarch of the Hicks design dynasty with his son Ashley and daughter India now taking the reigns of his legacy. ‘‘My greatest contribution as an interior designer has been to show people how to use bold color mixtures, how to use patterned carpets, how to light rooms and how to mix old with new,’‘ he said in his book ‘‘David Hicks on Living — with Taste’‘ (1968). Mr. Hicks was known for his love of graphic color combinations was the most famous decorator of his day, a star of the decorating world in the 1960’s. His fabric and wallpaper designs are as current today as when he designed them in the 70’s.
We have just received a new book about the designer ‘David Hicks-A life of Design’ written by his talented son Ashley Hicks. Ashley also designs furniture and interiors, and is married to the equally talented Allegra Hicks.
Allegra made the feather headdress famous when it was featured in Domino Magazine above this stunning antique settee:
India Hicks (David’s youngest daughter) is a former model and has been featured on the design show Top Design. Her home has been featured regularly in decor magazines and you can see why:
And here’s India just chillin’ with the family:
Not only is India a television host and a fashion model, but she is also an author, hotel owner, heir to the British throne, and the beauty-line creator of an all-natural body-and-home-fragrance line ‘Island Night’ (with Crabtree & Evelyn)… Oh India we love you so…
Thank-you David Hicks for an amazing legacy and a wonderfully talented family.
~posted by SV
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01 Nov 2009 | News
The fabulous team at The Cross was working into the wee hours setting up the first Christmas displays for the season. There are so many pretty decorations this year with a theme of silver and gold, and of course touches of blue. We also have gift ideas galore! AND with free gift wrapping as always. Don’t forget to do your Christmas shopping on-line www.thecrossdesign.com for your out-of-town loved ones. We will wrap, pack and ship all for FREE! It’s really like a gift to yourself for goodness sakes!
And it just wouldn’t be Christmas without some sillyness…
OK, it was really just the boys being silly…the rest of us were working hard! Kidding…by the way, what do you think of Mark’s new stache?
AND the best part is there’s MORE to come! Looking forward to seeing all of you in the shop very soon…
~Posted by Stephanie Vogler
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