The Sweet Life | A New Art Collection from Shaynna Blaze x Urban Road

Vibrant colours, nostalgic scenes, Palm Springs vibes and a lot of fun; this is The Sweet Life. The new art collection, an exciting collaboration between Urban Road and Shaynna Blaze, brings us a series of stylish and sophisticated prints with a sense of laidback luxury. 

We’re fortunate enough to not only have these prints in our product library, ready for you to use in your mood board projects but also to sit down with Shaynna Blaze and Urban Road to discover The Sweet Life, what inspired the collection and take a peek behind the scenes. 

The Sweet Life art collection is refreshing, featuring chic prints that whisk us away to iconic holiday spots. But this new collection also marks a decade of vibrant collaborations between Shaynna Blaze and Urban Road. The ten-year journey has provided pieces filled with colours, patterns, textures, and tones that continue to captivate the interior design industry. The Sweet Life collection is no exception to this, with Shaynna being inspired by the beauty of life. 

“I had pictures that I had hung onto for years as inspiration for the collection”, explains Shaynna. “I wanted a fun collection that embodied holidays and relaxation with pops of colour and cool designs. The sleek black and white pieces are very classic in looks but quite quirky and sexy at the same time. While the rest of the collection is a mix of pure colour and pastels telling stories of relaxation, travel and enjoying life!”

The unique pieces boast classic old Hollywood, Art Deco, and Mid-Century Modern interior design vibes, which Shaynna channelled for that certain essence that can only be found in these iconic eras. The aim was to create prints that enabled you to feel as though you could step into them and be part of that lifestyle, creating your own story. This focus was a key element when creating The Sweet Life collection, for both Shaynna and Urban Road.

“These pieces aren’t shy; they make a statement, and all have a story to tell. I want people to be bold and adventurous with these pieces. Look at the subject of the prints as they are, centred around people, hands, and meaningful themes, as they can influence the ‘story’ of your room or home. The subject and vibrant colours of the artwork can really drive that narrative,” mentions Shaynna. 

This concept of telling stories through your home is what interior design really is all about. But how can you incorporate these artworks to fully highlight the energy they bring into your space? We, of course, had to ask Shaynna her best tips. 

“These three styles all work on classic structures in design so the great thing is they can work as a vibrant piece in a modern interior or as a modern addition to a more traditional interior like a Victorian home,” notes Shaynna. “Look at your wall colours and maybe a fresh coat of paint on a wall with a bold print is just what the room needs, rather than a whole refit of a room.”

Retro Holiday mood board created by Urban Road on Style Sourcebook.

Beyond the inspiring prints within this collection and the stories they tell, we’re so intrigued by the creative process in achieving this. Plus, marking ten years of collaborations truly is a milestone to be celebrated. So, just how did two pillars in the interior design industry come together to develop The Sweet Life? 

“It’s a real meeting of the minds. I come in with a whole feel and thoughts on the colours and looks. Suzie, Urban Road’s Creative Director, and the team hold the expertise in knowing what their customers want and are looking for, while we are both looking at future projections of colour and design,” explains Shaynna. “The creative and commercial brains of my experience and Urban Road’s expertise in art and providing incredible pieces for everyone’s home.”

“I know this sounds like it could be a bit of a nightmare,” confesses Shaynna, “but we have worked together for a long time and know that what we all bring to the table is so important that we trust each other with the process from conception to the final pieces as they are being printed and framed.”

Urban Road, of course, echoes the same sentiment with Suzie touching on the inspiring journey, noting, “One of the greatest privileges of my career is having the opportunity to work with incredible people, and Shaynna Blaze is no exception. Over the past decade, we’ve collaborated on multiple collections, and each one has been a true creative journey. Our latest, The Sweet Life Collection, is one that’s particularly close to my heart. It embodies joy, bold elegance, and a sense of leisurely glamour - exactly what Shaynna is so wonderful at capturing. I’m so proud to share this new collection with you. I hope it brings as much joy to your projects as we had creating it!"

We hope you’ve loved taking a look at the exciting new The Sweet Life art collection from Shaynna Blaze and Urban Road. Bring your dream spaces to life using the artwork on Style Sourcebook’s mood board tool or discover more about the collaboration and collection via Urban Road’s website.