Donna has recently bought a period property in the chocolate cake. We also get to see another
east London and she and her husband are turning element of Donna's designing talent her Icelandic
it into their dream home to raise their son Eli.
inspired rugs. They are bold and beautiful, and so
very Donna, but perhaps they represent her more
“The house is done, but we are still putting our grown-up side.
own stamp on it. Unsurprisingly I’ve put lots of
textiles in Eli’s bedroom. I was just so excited,” she “I like collaborating and my relationship with SCP
says, stepping into the gorgeous homeware shop East is really special. We do lots of work together,
Labour and Wait.
but they also stock my own collection – we meet in
“It’s like walking into my Grandma’s house,” she the middle. There’s a bit of me and a bit of them.
“I love all the old
fashioned pieces;
they’re so natural
and pure- things you
really want to keep.”
Browsing in Labour and Wait
laughs. “I love all the old fashioned pieces. They’re
so natural and pure – things you really want to
keep.”
After this we head to our final stop, and perhaps the
one we’re most excited about, SCP East : Curtain
Road’s finest furniture and furnishings store that
just so happens to stock some of Donna’s products
(including the gorgeous bag she is carrying).
“I love being a small company and selling to shops
rather than web-based retailers,” says Donna. “I
like to support the high street and those who have
to tackle the overheads of running premises.”
We are greeted by some friendly faces that Donna
seems to know well. A café has just been installed
so we treat ourselves to a cup of coffee and sample
They push me creatively, but it’s still my work,
colours and patterns,” she says smiling.
Donna’s ethos is commendable and although she
may continue to grow the business, she will always
be at the heart, designing items that reflect her and
her wonderful talent.
To see more designs visit Donna Wilson
Visit Donna’s favourite places:
V&A Museum of Childhood / The Albion / ACP
Maison Trois Garcons / Labour and Wait
SCP East