If you have seen our new TV ad you will have noticed that a variety of illustrations appear on the walls throughout. These were created by a number of artists and one of the more notable pieces that depicts a lady dancing across the wall at the start of the ad, was borne in the imagination of the critically acclaimed illustrator and graduate of St Martin’s College, David Bray.

Bray is renowned for employing basic drawing equipment such as pens, pencils and paper when crafting his work. In choosing to rely on these tools, Bray’s creations often take time to piece together resulting in work that is consistently inspiring and thought provoking. Bray’s contribution to our TV ad was created by hand and he chose to use our Scarlet Ribbon® matt emulsion colour for his illustration. In choosing this colour, Bray manages to generate vibrancy on screen that reflects the energy of a Salsa dance. His illustration symbolises how the ad seeks to encourage others to add their own passions, personalities and memories to their walls.   

If you fancy getting hold of a signed David Bray print, as seen on the new TV ad, there is still time to enter our Facebook competition to win one. To take part, simply follow this link and answer the question in the Facebook tab. This competition is open until midnight on Sunday 4^th September so make sure you take part soon.

For further information on David Bray head over to his website here.

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The New York skyline is one of the most inspiring scenes in the world and it’s inspired us so much that it plays a key part in our brand new TV ad – ‘Bringing Walls to Life’. In celebration of the city that never sleeps and to mark the debut of our new TV ad this month, we are launching a fantastic competition to win an amazing array of prizes – including a trip of a lifetime to New York!

The competition launches on 15^th August and all details will be housed on our facebook page all you need to do is head over to our page and ‘like’ us. We will be tweeting too so make sure you follow us to receive regular updates, and our blog will be updated with new details on how to enter and what you can win so make sure you keep checking in for your chance to get involved.

Over the next eight weeks we will be running themed competitions each week, all of which require you to view our new TV ad to find the answers. The prizes, including an iPod and docking station, tickets to Sealife Centres, salsa dancing lessons, children’s bedroom makeovers, New York cab hire, and of course free paint, are all inspired by our exciting TV ad. To be in with a chance of qualifying for the New York holiday prize make sure you enter at least 4 of the 8 weeks.  Further competition details along with full terms and conditions will be uploaded to the Crown blog when the competition goes live.

The first sight of the Manhattan skyline really sets your pulses racing. There’s so much to see and do – after all they don’t call it the city that never sleeps for nothing! So what will you do if you’re our lucky winner? Will it be the Statue of Liberty or The Empire State Building, shopping on 5^th Avenue or a helicopter trip through the skyscrapers? Whatever you decide we guarantee you will fall in love with this amazing city.

Keep checking the site and our facebook and twitter channels for competition details.

Good luck!

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This weekend we were at the second annual Vintage Festival at London’s Southbank centre that featured a whole array of vintage themed entertainment. We staged very our own tea room at the festival located within the Vintage Market to launch our very own Crown Vintage® paint range. Our tent was shared with wonderful vintage caterers, Jam & Tea, who were on hand to provide classic British refreshments to a well attired crowd. Most festival goers and press joined us to relax after spending time browsing the vintage goods on offer at the market  to take a look at the full range of Crown Vintage® paint that was on display.  

The Crown Vintage® colours proved popular with everyone and many singled out Enamel Green™, Mean Mustard® and Fade to Grey® as favourites. It also provided us with a great opportunity to meet our customers and provide some advice on how best to use the Crown Vintage® paints at home to gain a similar effect to those featured in our inspirational photography We were lucky enough to have festival organisers and Crown Vintage® range collaborators, Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway, join us to discuss the colours over tea and scones.

Later in the afternoon we took the opportunity to explore the festival and gain inspiration amongst the plethora of retro delights that were on show. A wide variety of bespoke homewares from across the 20^th century, such as original 50s Danish furniture and lighting from the 30s was available to buy at the event.  The range of goods on display was staggering and if you looked in the right places you could pick up unique pieces that would work as ideal props in a room painted with colours from the Crown Vintage® range. 

For more information on the Crown Vintage® range and for further ideas, inspiration and guidance head over to our website here

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Whether you’re a newlywed or have just set up home with your partner, regardless of how much you think you have in common, deciding on what colour to decorate your home can be the cause of arguments among even the most smitten of couples. 

Tags: colour, Inspiration, Royal Wedding
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