Design blog featuring arts, crafts, fashion and culture
Meet theSwayze. An academic-slash-scientist making a foray into the creative arts.
Her stylish range of jewellery and accessories is inspired by nature, evolution, history and all things nerdy. Victoriana features widely in the current collection.
Buy from www.etsy.com/shop/theswayze.
A lovely, colourful range of artwork and accessories for children and adults. Schmooks features delightfully imaginative characters in storybook settings.
Claire Cimbora’s beautiful illustrations can be purchased to frame and hang on your wall. And she has recently launched a collection of jewellery where her illustrations are embedded in pretty trinkets[.....]
On a rainy Saturday afternoon jewellery makers, designers and small business owners gathered in Fred Aldous’ basement studio, to listen to Lady Luck Rules OK owner Leona Baker share the secrets of her success.
From 2003 to 2010 Lady Luck Rules OK led the way in pop art jewellery, winning admiration from[.....]
That’s the thing about Manchester. You never run out of things to do and see. There’s always a new cafe or a shop opening or someone’s launching an exhibition.
And then there are places that have been around for a while that you’ve never really explored.
Collette Costello first launched in 2008[.....]
Following the success of cult indie brand, Lady Luck Rules OK, and her subsequent sell out talks and workshops, Leona Baker is hitting the road to share her coveted techniques and trade secrets with the crafty folk of the UK. At five different venues Leona will provide oodles of inspiration and a wealth[.....]
Jade Stoller is a jewellery and props designer. Here’s what she has to say about her work: “Humour and wit play a key role in my designs as I mock people’s behaviour and vanity. I utilise humour as a universal language to provide an insight into my work. I enjoy subverting stereotypes and[.....]
Well aren’t these pretty. Vintage inspired jewellery made from modern and vintage elements and inspired by fantasy, romance and England.
The charm-laden jewels and clever styling conjure up afternoon tea parties and long summer afternoons.
Muted and pastel florals feature widely and are mixed with butterflies, birds and other tempting trinkets and[.....]
The World Cup. The most famous quadrennial event in sporting history. 42 days to go and counting.
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