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Susannah Conway
When I started putting this post together it was going to be about English seaside towns. But I found so many beautiful pictures that I went a little farther afield. And then the sun came out.
The first two photographs are by Susannah Conway. Susannah is a photographer and[.....]
It was the butterflies that drew me to Julia Davey’s work. It’s such an unusual and contemporary way of looking at a Victorian concept. The semi porcelain butterfly wings are decorated with hand drawn transfers of cyclamen, seeds and tulips. They have the fragile, almost papery quality of their living counterparts.
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This year the V&A Village Fete celebrated its 10th year in traditional British style with a Jubilee celebration, rain and all! We’re sad to say it WAS the last ever Village Fete but with a whole host of talented designers presenting fun and imaginative games for a very up-for-it public to take part in[.....]
Dandi is a Sydney-based design house specialising in the design and creation of innovative homewares. The team behind the company is a group of four female industrial designers who share a passion for beautiful and functional objects for the home. A fusion of fresh patterns and colours are combined with 50s nostalgic femininity[.....]
Penelope Bolkovsky loves the idea that her clothes are worn by women half way across the world. She is based in Sydney and ships internationally. Deliberately never following trends, Penelope produces collections that will stand the test of time. The style and cut of her clothing is inspired by vintage and[.....]
Building on the success of their Handmade Social events, Urbis will run a full-day screen printing workshop next month. Participants will have access to materials and support from experienced printmaker Ayesha Ansari.
The morning session will begin with creating designs and developing them into stencils. In the afternoon you will begin[.....]
Psst there’s 20% off over at Custom Made. Stock up on bags, brooches, jewellery, interiors and all manner of cuteness.
The sale lasts until 3rd August 9am. Just one week to snag yourself a bargain. Go to www.custommade.bigcartel.com.
If you like your jewellery quirky and full of charms, trinkets and knick-knacks then head over to This Charming Girl. Jackie has built up an eclectic collection with an abundance of recycled vintage components. Lovely, unusual pieces.
Shop online at www.thischarminggirl.com.
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