So, it’s my first day on the Crown 2010 colour guide shoot and I love this part of my job, definitely a perk of being marketing assistant for Crown! Two things enter my head as soon as I enter the house. One, I want to decorate, now. Two, fat chance of that because the house/shanty I live in is rented…and small enough to fit in the kitchen of this location house. Boo!

Still, I walk to where Penny (Photographer) has just finished a shot; a really fresh, charming yellow bedroom. It’s lovely, and does nothing to dampen my would-be decorating spirit!

On orders from my boss, I then grab a camera and start taking pic’s to show a behind the scenes view of the day and preparation…and promptly get roped in to building a chest of drawers, flat-packed lovingly by those lovely Scandinavians! We’re in the room where Mike (set builder) is painting neopolitan-esque stripes on the wall, which look good enough to eat! A mixture of pinks, milk chocolate browns and cream. Good for creating a different decorating effect on the wall, or just as an idea for scheming different colours together. I grab some tips from him and take a few snaps…  

Also managed to have a quick peek at one of the possible front cover setups. We’re hoping to do it a bit different this year and it’s looking fab. Really bright, fun, colourful and edgy. Plus it’s got painted shoes (painted shoes!!) Obviously not recommended for any Friday night out…but look cool all the same. That’s pretty much a very quick insight into my first day. Unfortunately for me tomorrow I’ve got to ‘model’ (*cough* *cough*) in the kitchen shot. Not too sure what to expect & slightly nervous about it all, but what the hell, do it for the team and all!! Will let you know tomorrow…

Sally x