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If I met someone in a pub and they told me their job was cutting up old books to make sculptures, I would be horrified. I love books. I love them for their content, their covers, their smell. I love everything about them. I have a sprawling book collection at home[.....]
Elaine Hughes describes her collages as ‘visual stories’. They depict scenes from her imaginary, topsy turvy world, Oh Golly Gosh. In this world the windows of her houses are higgledy-piggledy and her skies at night are always pink.
Elaine produces a wide variety of work from large framed pieces to brooches and greeting[.....]
Such pretty photographs. I love that the colours are slightly truer than the real life subjects. It lends a surreal, dreamlike quality to them.
The photographer is Sara Norris and she explains that photography is her passion in life. “As a child I loved to draw, paint, and take pictures.[.....]
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The winners of the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair competition are:
Claire from Miso Funky
Leigh Shephard of Leigh Shephard Designs
Ruthie and Katie of Kennedy and McCall
Congratulations. You will each win a free pair of tickets to the craft fair which starts on 22 October. Please could you email your postal[.....]
I love Anna Pitchouguina’s traffic stopping outfits and sexy lingerie. And of course her dramatic styling and photography.
Dresses are Anna’s thing and she designs with ‘girly romantic ladies’ in mind.
She is a very busy lady, working as an intern for Derek Lam and showing her own collections at a Brooklyn[.....]
This is the last day to win free tickets to the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair. I have three pairs of tickets to give away. Leave a comment or send me an email at info [at] indiequarter [dot] com to be entered into the prize draw.
I’ll announce the winners on Monday.
I love this hat and neck warmer ensemble from Hat Therapy. It’s made from lovely thick cotton and is just perfect for autumn. It’s versatile too – easy to pull on everyday or team with a striking outfit for a city smart look.
British milliner Chrissie King makes all manner of handmade headwear[.....]
I watched Seven Pounds the other night. Have you seen it? One of the main characters had a letterpress machine, which really sparked my interest. My job is mainly web based but I have a real fascination for paper, fonts and the printing process. And now letterpress.
Dingbat Press shares this[.....]
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