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Tuesday, 7 December 2010

Rue Magazine: My Holiday Column

About three weeks ago, following days of prop hunting and shoot planning, I filled up my little car and made the trip to my Mum's house to get festive, Rue style. With my Mum out the country on a little winter sun break, I was able to take over the house for my latest Rue Magazine photo shoot. And take over the house I did. Picture the scene: hallways full of furniture and living rooms over flowing with props, lights and photographic equipment. We had just one day to capture three different Christmas looks in the same room. Crazy? A little. Fun? You betcha! I was really keen to show how holiday decorating can reflect your personality and style preferences, no matter what the existing space is like. You can read about the three looks in detail in my column (p.77-80) over on Rue's brand new site. I'm hugely proud of this shoot and feel honoured to work for such an inspiring, creative and engaging publication.
Styling by Will Taylor | Photography by Matt Cant | Rue Magazine
Posted by Will @ Bright.Bazaar at 00:01
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64 comments:

  1. Layers and Layers23 November 2010 at 00:05

    I really really loved it Will! Great job. Did you have a favourite when you were done? I think mine is the Noir Christmas ... Great job all round, so pleased for you :)

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  2. ashlina {the decorista}23 November 2010 at 00:06

    gorgeous will. just magical.

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  3. Rachel {little bits of lovely}23 November 2010 at 00:06

    Ooh so festive Will! I love, love what you have created - they are all gorgeous. I do think the first colourful one is my favourite though! Congrats on a FAB issue of Rue!! xx

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  4. Chedva @Rooms and Words23 November 2010 at 00:08

    Will, this is magical. Your talent shines through this spread, and there is not one look I'm not in love with. Well done.

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  5. Kathysue23 November 2010 at 00:11

    Will I did not know you were a stylist!! OmG that first shot is amazing!!! I love your use of color!!! Perfection, Bravo to you Mr. Will you did a awesome job. I would be very proud also, Kudos to you,Kathysue

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  6. Sandy a la Mode23 November 2010 at 00:13

    wow this is soo amazing will! i wish you could come over and decorate my place!! i am loving number 2!!

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  7. Brooke Hagel23 November 2010 at 00:14

    Noir and Folksy are incredible! You did an amazing job! "Imagine Narnia with dash of Hogwarts" for the holidays, genius!

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  8. Anna White23 November 2010 at 00:16

    LOVE all three looks...but that Christmas Wreath in the first image totally rocks! Great post Will x

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  9. Arianna23 November 2010 at 00:23

    Oh Will this is magical....love love love everything about it!!! They are all fab but Noir Christmas is definitely a fav of mine.......hope to see u this week! Mwah xxx

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  10. postcards and pretties23 November 2010 at 00:35

    love this will...the folksy one is my absolute favorite!

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  11. Julie @ Belle Maison 23 November 2010 at 00:55

    wow! congrats on this amazing feature in rue :) i'm in love with all 3 looks, especially #1! i am so proud of you will! keep up the fabulous work. xoxo - julie

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  12. Verdigris Vie23 November 2010 at 01:13

    Always amazing Will. Congrats on another fab feature ..

    Vie

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  13. Tobe @ Two Tall Blondes23 November 2010 at 01:34

    loved your feature, Will! Couldn't even choose a fave. Congrats!

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  14. Renee23 November 2010 at 02:16

    Wow you did a killer job! I can't decide which one I love more!

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  15. Justina Blakeney23 November 2010 at 03:15

    the wreath is divine!

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  16. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions23 November 2010 at 03:17

    Wonderful looks, Will, and each so different! You have got a dream job there, my friend! Enjoy! : )

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  17. Anna Spiro23 November 2010 at 03:40

    Love, love, love the bright bauble wreath Will! STUNNING.

    Anna

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  18. Leah23 November 2010 at 03:44

    Oh I have been needing Christmas decor inspiration!!! So many amazing ideas here!!!

    Luvs!

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  19. Unknown23 November 2010 at 04:55

    I'm lovin' the heaps of color in the first look! Mesmerizing......

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  20. Tommy23 November 2010 at 05:00

    Genius!! I love the folksy one the best--those binder clips?! Inspired!

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  21. Anonymous23 November 2010 at 06:28

    will! It was your photos of Technicolor that decided for me on the spot to use more color this year and really decorate beyond the tiny tree and wreath I usually rely on!!!

    You've changed my Christmas this year!

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  22. Marcus Design23 November 2010 at 06:41

    Your column was sooo much fun to look through this morning Will! I love each of the looks, they are fabulous. Kinda wish I could have 1 house for each look cause I can't decide on favorite :) Congrats to you my friend!
    Nancy

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  23. Julie Sardinetin23 November 2010 at 09:04

    I love things like this - such a great way to show what can be done with strong looks! And how lovely is your mum's house?!

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  24. Anonymous23 November 2010 at 09:29

    this is stunning, Will! as I said 'thechnicolour' look is very me, but I can't avoid loving all three of them! very well done!

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  25. Helena - A Diary of Lovely23 November 2010 at 09:53

    you did a beautiful job will, congrats! I loved the nod to Hogwarts :)

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  26. Katie - Coco Målé23 November 2010 at 10:17

    great job Will!!! you must be so proud... Noir Christmas it is for me!!!!

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  27. Aspiring Kennedy23 November 2010 at 10:21

    narnia with a dash of hogwarts? now that is a concept i can really get behind. :) great job, will!

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  28. Rachie @ A Chi Chi Affair23 November 2010 at 10:32

    I would be proud too as it looks AMAZING! Seriously just so good and the photography is also really great!

    Loving all the looks but especially like Folksy as i am loving the cut out animals - Genius!!

    Rachie xo

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  29. Anonymous23 November 2010 at 11:21

    This is outstanding: very original and tasteful. I was always for conservative, classical trees and decoration, but these themes I could imagine!

    Loving it!

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  30. David Toms23 November 2010 at 12:55

    Will what a brilliant job you have doen! Love them all!

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  31. Shannon @ What's Up Whimsy23 November 2010 at 14:23

    This was definitely my favourite feature in Rue! I love how you used a lot of non-traditional decorating elements, which I am all over! Nice work Will!

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  32. Brandi@ Flights of Whimsy23 November 2010 at 14:58

    I really loved your article in Rue. My look this year is definitely a technicolor one. Congrats on your success!

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  33. Wendy23 November 2010 at 17:21

    loved your feature in Rue!!! :)

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  34. angela hardison23 November 2010 at 17:31

    this is seriously amazing! i love all three looks. great, great job!

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  35. James Balston23 November 2010 at 17:53

    Folksy, with just a hint of noir for me please!

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  36. Unknown23 November 2010 at 18:06

    Will, your photos are brighter and clearer on your site than the Rue mag one! It took me an entire morning to enjoy the Rue magazine, it was so yummy! I love your technicolour xmas set. It reminds me of my childhood when everything was tinsel and fake metallic tree (70's baby)! Great great job!! Who did the photography because it's gorgeous. Now I feel like going out and decorating for xmas Will_Rue_technicolour style.

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  37. Kate23 November 2010 at 19:09

    I found your blog after perusing Rue and I'm amazed at the looks you put together here... it's hard to believe they are all the same room! Each is so original and festive. What a lucky mum you have to have a stylish, hardworking elf at home when she goes out of town. congratulations!

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  38. Modern Country Lady23 November 2010 at 19:37

    Technicolour is so now- love it !! What a great shoot!!

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  39. Unknown23 November 2010 at 20:16

    Absolutely gorgeous, can't believe all that was done at your Mom's house!

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  40. Anjela23 November 2010 at 20:41

    ahhh, which to choose?! Amazing work!!!

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  41. LiveLikeYou23 November 2010 at 23:02

    If only my Christmas decorations looked like that!!! I love color...but the black and white is my favorite!

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  42. StarletStarlet23 November 2010 at 23:35

    I flipped through the magz yesterday very quickly, when I came across the technicolour pages, I immediately thought of YOU!! Well what was I thinking, of course it was you all along!

    Well done, Will!!

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  43. Tonia Lee Smith24 November 2010 at 00:43

    My fav noir for sure, job well done.

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  44. Charlotta Ward24 November 2010 at 00:52

    If I lived anywhere near London I'd drive on over and be your 'propping slave'! :)
    I can only imagine how much fun you had doing these two marvelous looks for Rue! Well done.

    Needless to say, the 'Folksy' theme is me to a tee. It hits the witch, the Swede and the forest fiend in me, in a beautiful way. Love love!

    Big sunny hugs from a terribly warm and non-Xmasy Sydney!

    xx C

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  45. Anonymous24 November 2010 at 00:56

    Such beautiful ideas! The holidays are all about personal style, sharing what you love, what's meaningful. Loved that you showed how one space could go so many different ways.

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  46. Jan Halvarson24 November 2010 at 02:06

    Awesome job Will! Love the coloured one! Congrats!

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  47. Unknown24 November 2010 at 02:09

    I love Rue and your work inside it - so much that I posted the cover and link on my side bar.

    Keep up the stellar work!
    ~ Elizabeth

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  48. Splendid Willow24 November 2010 at 05:43

    Will!!! You should be proud! You did an amazing job! 5 stars!

    And yes, I can actually picture the hallway with 1000 props. But what did Mom say when she got home?!

    Love to you.

    Mon

    http://www.splendidwillow.com

    P.S I am a mix between folksy and black! Now I know!

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  49. Apt. #3424 November 2010 at 07:33

    i heart noir christmas - well done!

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  50. Hazel from Hazel Loves Design24 November 2010 at 07:54

    Each of the images have such diverse aspects in them, I don't know which to love more!! They are just fabulous!! I feel pulled to the black and white concept because my home is black and white, but then for Christmas you sometimes feel you need more colour! And I love and adore the robots in the first image!! J'adore!!!

    :) Hazel
    Hazel Loves Design

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  51. Anonymous24 November 2010 at 12:46

    I love them! Esp. the technicolour one... What's *wrong* with me these days? I should be loving the folksy one best but people like YOU are corrupting my taste! :)

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  52. Anonymous24 November 2010 at 14:21

    Will, you are one talented dude. I'd be happy with any of the three looks you shared here...but if I HAD to choose, I'd be all over the folksy look!

    Great job, as always.

    Happy holidays!

    *Tania @ Passport2Design.com

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  53. Kotilo24 November 2010 at 18:00

    Pretty pretty!

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  54. donkey and the carrot24 November 2010 at 21:07

    Lovely work!!!! i saw it on POPPYTALK and i re-blogged it forward!!!! Take care, Foivi

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  55. Anonymous24 November 2010 at 23:34

    Why have I never come across your blog before? It is stunning, so refreshing and stylish.

    I love the brightly coloured christmas best, and the bauble wreath is to die for!!! where is it from?

    So pleased I found you.
    Michelle - www.colourblogging.blogspot.com

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  56. Will @ Bright.Bazaar25 November 2010 at 10:10

    Thank you so much for your kind and generous comments about my latest Rue shoot; your support means so much to me.

    For those of you that have asked, the brightly coloured bauble wreath is from Paperchase!

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  57. cassandra25 November 2010 at 18:26

    i know i'm totally late to this party, but will you absolutely outdid yourself on this shoot! i was so impressed... and all in one day!?? amazing. my dear you are a talent to reckon with! :) i can't even pick a favorite, they're all so fab.

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  58. Arianna Belle25 November 2010 at 19:34

    these are all fabulous!! you are so incredibly talented! keep up the awesome work!

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  59. Riell [project:Home]27 November 2010 at 17:22

    Amazing! Especially the technicolour one and black and white!
    Thank you!

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  60. Ashley27 November 2010 at 19:51

    Will,
    this part of the magazine was so fun and made the issue special.

    Thanks for your added creativity!
    Enjoy the holidays.

    xo
    the Rue Girls

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  61. Michelle from Holley and Gill7 December 2010 at 01:33

    Que c'est beau Will! You can teach me a thing or two about vignettes that's for sure! You're dedication to design is palpable, wow. You do nothing but inspire.

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  62. Will @ Bright.Bazaar7 December 2010 at 09:45

    Michelle - Thank you for your kind and generous words - I'm so touched.

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  63. Naomi Shiek16 November 2011 at 10:54

    Wow, where can I get that stag silhouette?
    Very beautiful - my favorite actually is the Noir Christmas. Can't resist those fairy lights!

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  64. Haus and Home30 November 2011 at 00:46

    Wow the same space and yet they all look so different! I love the folksy Christmas!

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