Design blog featuring arts, crafts, fashion and culture
With Father’s Day just around the corner (17th June), I’ve put together a few classic gift ideas with an indie spin.
First up is the neck tie. Cyberoptix TieLab has taken this much maligned and sometimes stuffy accessory and replaced it with something fun and edgy. Each tie is hand-silk screened onto 100% charmeuse[.....]
Cute, kitsch and kawaii. A few words to describe the charming jewellery and accessories by FluffsStuffs. Choose from pins, hair combs, earrings, rings, cuff links and charm bracelets.
Most pieces incorporate the signature fabric covered charms. Themes include storybooks, animals, children and nature. My favourite is the Wizard of Oz[.....]
I think I’ve mentioned before how much I like collage art. There’s something about the use of different materials to convey mood and emotion. But it can be extremely tricky to get it right. Materials have to be carefully selected and combined to communicate the right message. A bit like writing[.....]
I bought a fabric purse/pouch a few weeks ago and I find it so useful. It holds my mobile phone, business cards, make-up and other bits and bobs, which means I don’t have to dig around my handbag to find them.
I noticed that Betty Joy has some pretty examples in vintage and[.....]
A brand new fashion event is set to take London by storm this summer. Capturing the spirit of Portobello Road and Brick Lane, FaCshion aims to ‘bring together a wide range of independent designers that seldom have the opportunity or the means with which to reach the masses.’
The event will provide a platform[.....]
If you’re looking for a way to spruce up your well-worn denims then 3-G Buckles may just have the answer. The Texan based company has its own unique line of belt buckles featuring vintage cigar box art. Choose from numerous themes including Wild West Women, Pretty Pals and Fuzzy Friends. There’s even[.....]
RED INSTEAD handmade is an Aussie brand created by the multi talented Jen Leheny. As an avid crafter Jen likes to make things, especially with her sewing machine. The shop is bursting at the seams with bags, clothes, painted ceramics, mobiles and artwork.
I love the tissue cozies – a practical[.....]
Today’s post is a personal recommendation. My mum bought me some Banana Milk Shake and Strawberry Slice Soap for Christmas. It smells divine and scents the whole bathroom. So much so that even Richard noticed.
The company that makes the soaps is Bubbles and Baths and they have a whole range[.....]
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