Well, the house is decorated, the presents are wrapped and all is calm. Before we crack open the bubbly we just wanted to wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy 2008.

See you in the New Year!

Jenny and Richard

Well, no not really. But we are in Nude magazine! They were kind enough to give us a mention in their new winter mag.

Nude came kicking and screaming into the world four years ago and is the brainchild of Suzy Prince and Ian Lowey. It aims to serve up ‘an eclectic mix of contemporary graphics, deviant design, outsider and alternative musics, eccentric architecture, cult writing, indie film, cutting-edge fashion and profiles of maverick genius the world over.’

As well as being a damn good read, it’s also beautifully presented with lots of coloured graphics and photos. It would make a great gift subscription.

Checkout the Nude website at www.nudemagazine.co.uk.

Ooh and the cute cute Apple Tunic Dress pic is from On Cherry Lane. They were featured in the blog on 30th Oct.

Last Sunday we went along to the Manchester Craft Mafia Christmas Market at Urbis. I spoke to a number of the stallholders about their work, the processes and materials they used and buying handmade products. Click on the link below to listen to the interviews.

Indie Quarter Christmas Podcast (The screen will initially go blank and it will take a few moments for the podcast to download.)

Pictures from the Manchester Craft Mafia Christmas Market

To find out more about the Manchester Craft Mafia and their events go to www.manchestercraftmafia.com

To find out more about Urbis and their calendar of events go to www.urbis.org.uk.

A big thank you to all the stallholders who took part.

Yay! Calloo Callay - it’s Christmas! Well, strictly speaking it’s Advent but I feel that I can now talk about Christmas unreservedly. (Not that I was exactly holding back. )

I’ve had this gem of a site up my sleeve for a little while now and have been waiting for just the right opportunity to share. Glitter Workshop is an art craft boutique which stocks the work of over 100 artists. Skip straight to the Holiday Gifts and Accessories section to find handmade tree decorations, vintage ornaments, storybook coasters, cards and other goodies. My favourites are the reconstructed cards, made from vintage children’s book illustrations, sewn onto card. In addition, there are lots of cute gift ideas and stocking fillers.

Shop online at https://shop.glitterworkshop.com.