Colour, cards and calm
Computer keyboards were swapped for crayons at a vibrant evening hosted by Ananya Cards and Propose PR last week at The House of Elemis in Mayfair.
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Cleverly picking up on the adult colouring-in trend (six of the Amazon 20 best-sellers are adult colouring books), stationery trends for the coming year were showcased with a theme of art therapy. Fun and fitting since Ananya’s signature designs burst with exotic shades and patterns.
The night began with mimosas and tasty canapés garnished with edible flowers. Pretty!
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We then had the chance to colour in our own cards whilst listening to a trend presentation - before moving to another room for a group colouring effort. It was interesting to see the giant board evolve into a riot of colours!
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So what can you expect for 2016? Design Director, Vaishali divided it into six key trends:
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Meadow botanicals
Foliage
Indigo
Paisley
Globe-trotter
Geometric
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Our evening finished with a mini-treatment, the perfect end to an evening which educated everyone on the benefits of colour therapy. I certainly felt much calmer and more focused.
The Speed Spa at Elemis is also an exciting discovery, offering condensed treaments for 15-30 mins at affordable prices. Perfect for anyone on the go or in need of a quick fix. As a notorious shoulder huncher, I THOROUGHLY recommend the Past Tense neck and shoulder massage which worked a small wonder (£20 for 15 mins).
Laura x