Welcome to TGP Tidbits where we round up the happenings and our musings of the design industry each week. This week we take a look at The Decorative Fair, Nina Campbell’s Latest Collection, and Kit Kemp: Design Stories. Written by Natalie Aldridge.
Nina Campbell’s Latest Collection
On the note of London, few designers capture the spirit of an English interior quite like Nina Campbell, and her latest fabric collection, Bourton, is no exception. Bourton builds on Nina’s unmistakable language of pattern and color. The collection is filled with fresh florals and whimsical motifs that feel both rooted in tradition and entirely suited to today’s interiors. It is decorative without ever feeling fussy, and polished without losing its sense of charm.
For decades, Nina Campbell has been synonymous wit English decorating. Rooms that feel layered, welcoming, and just a bit playful. Since founding her studio in the 1970s, she has developed a point of view that balances classicism with ease, creating interiors that are as livable as they are beautiful. That same sensibility carries through her textiles, which have long been a go-to for designers.
This collection feels like a natural continuation of Nina’s legacy. Nothing feels overdone, yet every detail is considered. A reminder that the most memorable interiors are often the ones that do not take themselves too seriously. Take a look at the full collection here.
The Decorative Fair
The spring edition of the Decorative Fair 2026 is just around the corner, and it is one we always look forward to.
Set within Evolution London in Battersea Park, the fair gathers over 130 exhibitors spanning antiques and decorative pieces from the 1700s through the 1970s. It is that rare mix of serious collector items and beautiful, livable pieces. Objects with history sit comfortably alongside more relaxed decorative finds, all curated in a way that feels considered rather than overwhelming.
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The Decorative Fair has a way of reminding us that a great interior is never about perfection. It is about the right tension between old and new, polished and patinated. A well-worn console next to something crisp, a lamp you did not plan for but suddenly cannot live without. It is exactly the kind of sourcing that gives a space its point of view.
Spring in London always brings a shift. Garden pieces come into focus, from stone urns to outdoor furniture, all with that romantic English sensibility. Even if you are not redesigning a terrace, it is hard not to leave thinking about it.
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And, as always, there is a proper pause built in. The mezzanine restaurant by Bone Idyll is the perfect reset before heading back in for one more pass.
For us, it is less about shopping and more about the edit. A reminder that the best rooms are collected over time and often begin with a single, unexpected find. I always enjoy visiting the Decorative Fair, and this spring should be no exception. Tickets can be purchased here!
Kit Kemp: Design Stories
There are design books you admire, and then there are the ones you actually return to when you are in the middle of a project and in need of true inspiration. Kit Kemp: Design Stories is very much the latter. From Kit Kemp, with text by Giles Kime and photography by Simon Brown, this Rizzoli volume offers a closer look at a designer whose work has always felt entirely her own and has evolved into a style unto itself.
Kemp’s interiors are instantly recognizable. Her spaces, seen throughout the Firmdale Hotels and private residences, are layered, expressive, and full of personality. Nothing feels overly matched or prescribed. Instead, rooms unfold through a series of moments. A textile here, a piece of art there, something unexpected tucked into a corner that shifts the entire composition. In many ways, she has redefined what we expect from hospitality interiors.
What makes Design Stories so compelling is that sense of balance. There is bold color and pattern, but it is never chaotic and always tied to a story. It is controlled in a way that feels intuitive rather than rigid. An embroidered headboard sits comfortably against a hand-painted wall. Ikat, antiques, and contemporary pieces all find their place. It is a kind of decorating that feels collected over time, even slightly scrappy, despite being carefully orchestrated.
There is also a real emphasis on craft, which is where the work resonates most. The textiles, the ceramics, the bespoke details all carry weight. They give the rooms a sense of depth and permanence, something that goes beyond surface decoration. The photography in this book captures this beautifully.
Kit makes a strong case for trusting your instincts and layering more, not less. For creating interiors that feel personal, rather than perfectly resolved and polished. Kit Kemp: Design Stories is truly a joyful book to add to your collection.
Read our favorite articles of the week!
These Remarkable Decorative Painters Conjure Artful New Worlds written by Emma Bazilian for Frederic.
Designer Amber Lewis Turned a Former Ship Captain’s Home Into the Ultimate “Summer House” written by Carisha Swanson for House Beautiful.
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x Natalie
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