Archive for June, 2006
Claudette Jewelry is a striking range of wire worked jewellery, illuminated with dazzling gemstones. What I like about the designs is that they are delicate but at the same time bold. Pretty amethyst drops and elegant cabernet-coloured pearls sit alongside large chunks of citrine and quartz.
The blend of gemstones is also unusual,[.....]
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Emily Somerset is a German brand which produces beautiful handmade bags. I met Tina, the designer, through MySpace.
Each bag is carefully hand crafted in pretty cottons and lined with co-ordinating fabrics. What I really love about them is that each one comes with it’s own tiny ‘inside bag’ where you[.....]
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My Bonnie and Clyde is an online shop dedicated to independent artists and designers. The shop is run by indie artist Caroline Bolter, who aims to ‘keep art in the everyday’, making it available for everyone.
The shop offers a good range of products including accessories, decor, music, photography, fashion, paper and jewellery. [.....]
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With Wimbledon starting today I wanted to find something appropriate from the blog. Hence the ‘Let’s Play Tennis’ earrings made by queen of pop art jewellery, Lady Luck Rules OK.
The hot pink tennis rackets are original 80s gumball charms and the dinky tennis shoes have the cutest detail.
If you haven’t already visited www.ladyluckrulesok.com you[.....]
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Having a cup of tea is such a great British tradition. Whether it’s a quick brew at work or the whole tea and cake thing with friends.
I’ve discovered a fabulous set of pictures which celebrate this tradition. Box Art ’s wall hangings are a montage of 1950s fashion illustrations, vintage wallpaper designs and[.....]
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Calling all designers/artists in and around Preston.
Fresh on the Market is an exciting new initiative that has been set up to provide local artists and designers with an outlet to sell their work in the heart of Preston.
Who: Anyone is welcome to take a stall to sell anything creative. It could[.....]
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The Keeta Collection is a riot of sunny colours, quirky fabrics, ribbons, buttons, polka dots, stripes and other adornments. Owners Robbin Mills and Vicki Ray put their heads together one sunny Florida day and the Keeta Collection was born. Their totes, diaper bags and messenger bags are all handcrafted at their[.....]
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If you like to discover exciting, new talent before anyone else then you should definitely take a look at new Brit fashion designer, Natalie Pond. Her debut graduate collection was selected for Graduate Fashion Week and her designs were quickly spotted by the press.
Natalie’s bold garments are not for the faint[.....]
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