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Monday, 28 April 2008 |
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At the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2008 White Canvas Designs created a beautiful tented pavilion for the George Harrison memorial Garden. Entitled 'From Life to Life', the garden was conceived and designed by Yvonne Innes and sponsored by Olivia Harrison. Yvonne's idea was to make a garden that reflected George's journey through life, his beginnings in Liverpool, the colourful 60's and his focus on the spiritual life. The tent was to stand for the afterlife and was modelled on Indian stone pavilions from Palaces in Rajastan.  The George Harrison Memorial Garden This magnificent tent stands 5metres tall, it has a canvas roof with stainless steel and glass finials. The posts are lime washed oak with etched stainless steel panels creating the arches. .jpg "12th May still planting") 12th May 4 days to go The interior has a lining of hand made silk with reflective mirrors. The White Canvas bespoke Design team, Fay Hutchcroft and Justin Varcoe, are very happy to take commissions for future work either along similar lines to this beautiful tent or for a completely new idea. They particularly enjoy making something innovative that reflects either an idea or a particular place. Although their expertise is in Indian styles, they are at present working on new commissions that are very contemporary. .jpg "Glass and stainless steel finial") Glass and stainless steel finial Justin believes that the tents should be stylish romantic and beautiful and fit in with their surroundings.
To contact the White Canvas Design Team telephone 0870 3213007 Read what the press have said about our Tent for George Harrison. |
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Indoors Outdoors (Refresh Mag) |
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Wednesday, 16 August 2006 |
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If you have the space then you really should make sure that your garden is accessorised with something from White Canvas. Chose from 5 designs (the Jaipur, Bedi, Cupola, Pergola and Shamiana) pick your lining and wait for your beautiful tent to arrive/ for more information visit www.whitecanvastents.com |
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Go Under Cover (Homes and Property) |
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Tuesday, 01 August 2006 |
If you tire at the prospect of a traditional marquee for your big summer party, give White Canvas a whirl. The company, set up by Justin Varcoe, sells a range of elegant tents, inspired by romantic maharajah’s palaces , all sweeping drapes and hand blocked oriental motifs on White Canvas.
The simplest of tents, more of a canopy starts at £800.00. you can also hire larger versions – a great way to find out if you really want one. |
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Gardening (The Telegraph) |
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Tuesday, 18 July 2006 |
For a grown up playroom, what could be more romantic than a Cupola tent from White Canvas. Billed as a garden room , it is made from weatherproof canvas lined with a choice of pretty hand-printed or embroidered fabrics and seats up to 10 for dinner – on two long recliners. From £800 to buyh a choice of pretty hand-printed or embroidered fabrics and seats up to 10 for dinner – on two long recliners.
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Wednesday, 07 June 2006 |
Justin Varcoe set up White Canvas to provide an alternative to traditional marquees. But they have scaled down their product after numerous requests for small-sized tent to fit English gardens. Justin said “we source our canvas here and the tents are made in India in a fair trade environment. The lining is made of pure cotton that is block printed or embroidered using traditional techniques. They are completely waterproof and people use them as an extra room in the summer. They are ideal for dinner parties, lounging or shading from the sun. Even as a guest room.
The tents cost from £800 for a Shamiana which is a 3m x 3m canopy with drapes to £3,000+ for a larger tent. Visit www.whitecanvastents.com for more details. |
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Go Under Cover (Evening Standard) |
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Tuesday, 30 May 2006 |
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If you tire at the prospect of a traditional marquee for your big summer party, give White Canvas a ring |
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Indian Summer (The Sunday Times) |
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Wednesday, 24 May 2006 |
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Enjoy the last of the sunshine with an ethically produced gazebo . White Canvas’s collection is made from materials sourced in the UK and sent to a workshop in India to be decorated with traditional block printing and embroidery. Yo |
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Tents Moment (Telegraph Magazine) |
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Friday, 12 May 2006 |
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A company celebrated for the huge Indian-style marquees it hires out for parties is now selling domestic-size versions. |
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Monday, 01 May 2006 |
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Dinner parties are so autumn/winter – all you need for the summer is a massive tent and you’ve got your own garden soiree. White Canvas Tents makes marquees to seat between 8 and 60 people and the best thing? There is no carpet to vacuum the morning after. >From £1200 www.whitecanvastents.com |
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