Wednesday 9 June 2021
Set designer Shona Heath is someone whose work you are probably familiar with, without perhaps knowing it. Tim Walker s magical fantasy shoots? Shona is the mind behind the sets. Jo Malone London s elegant scenery – Shona has worked with the brand for eight years on campaigns and installations. Fans of the fragrance brand can now become much more acquainted with Shona s work as she s just launched a collaboration with them on a range of ceramics, from candle holders to sandwich-shaped trays. The collection marks a departure for Shona, whose work is usually of a more ephemeral nature, created for photoshoots or events and then dismantled. Now, with the whimsical, colourful creations, she has something to hold forever. I’m really excited about people being able to have a bit of my work in a physical sense rather than a flat image, says Shona. Sets normally get thrown away but these are objects that will go on into the world and I tried really hard to desi
Shepherd’s purse: One of the world s most common weeds is a fascinating gem – and it s in your garden
By hook or by crook, shepherd’s purse has found its way to all corners of the world
15 March 2021 • 6:00am
The few plants named after shepherds are all weeds – but at least a couple of them are quite interesting weeds
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Throughout history, shepherds have tended to have rather a good press. The Bible is particularly fond of them; the Lord’s my shepherd, after all. A pity then that the few plants named after shepherds are all weeds – but at least a couple of them are quite interesting weeds.