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Nikki Henderson’s extensive training as a hair stylist and colourist has proved invaluable when it comes to her unique handbag designs. She has become well known for her innovative use of shade and tone. Each bag is handmade with intensely coloured cottons, linens, silks, brocades and blended fabrics.
Her ‘Double-Booked’ bags[.....]
Aiveen Daly is one of my favourite furniture designers. She makes no secret of the fact that her furniture is often inspired by couture clothing and her brand new collection is no exception. Her aptly named ‘Stiletto’ chairs all have super-skinny glossy black legs and come in a range of stylish designs.[.....]
Australian brand, Raindrops Jewellery created this lavish ‘Serendipity’ bracelet. For me it conjures up images of the 80s, pirate treasure and the romantics .
It’s chock full of chunky semi precious stones – chalcedony, quartz and rose quartz, combined with pretty mother of pearl nuggets and freshwater pearls. The charms and[.....]
For anyone in or around Preston this weekend don’t forget the Preston Sunday Market.
What: Everything creative – paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, fashion, music, furniture, toys, photographs. . . .
Where: Old Fish Market off Earl Street, Preston.
When: 10:00am to 4:00pm.
For further details see our earlier post.
I’ll be there on the Aurora Bloom stall, so[.....]
David Mckeen of Hollytree Woodcrafts transferred his engineering skills in metal to working with wood. He has produced a beautiful range of boxes, towers and other products made from Elm, Burr Elm, Scottish Yew and Beech.
The wood that David uses has been taken from trees that have been felled due to[.....]
I found this ‘PS I Love You’ cigar box bag on the Girls’ Night Out website. It’s a one-of-a-kind design and each panel has been decorated with 1960s romance comic book images. The lining is luscious velvet and a velvet cushion keeps your odds and ends safe.
As well as the cigar box[.....]
I’ve just bought a gorgeous new bag. It’s a ‘Burgundy Tie Flapover Satchel’ by Andreea Florisca, made from brown chenille with bands of brown and red leaf patterned fabric. And what’s more Andreea Florisca is having a super sale with most items reduced to £10! Full details can be found in the[.....]
First up to appear in ‘Day in the Life of’ is Jennifer Perkins from Naughty Secretary Club. Our American readers may also know Jennifer from Austin Craft Maffia and Stylelicious.
Getting Up
Typically I try to get up around 9 in the morning, this does not always work out for me, but this is my[.....]
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