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I don’t know about you but I can’t go to work without fulfilling my craving for a good cup of coffee.
Sometimes, I need two before I can even begin to think about doing anything remotely functional, like getting up.
Fortunately for me, I only have a short trip to work but for a lot of people,[.....]
Button up, it’s cold again. It looks as though we’re in for another bout of snow this week.
I found this versatile scarf from Rhea Clements. It’s warm enough to be worn as a winter scarf and a nifty loop allows easy conversion to a pretty wrap. Knitted from 100% bamboo tape, this scarf can[.....]
I was very lucky to receive a number of beautifully crafted handmade gifts for Christmas. Among them was a lovely warm knitted beanie by Cassarina. It’s a little like the one in the picture only a darker grey. I’ve hardly taken it off these last few weeks.
If you’d like to buy one[.....]
These look so welcoming. Especially today when the rain in Manchester is relentless. They’re designed and made by La La Loop, a quirky knitting label based in Glasgow. The work explores the possibilities of natural fibres, mainly cashmere and geelong lambswool, and takes an experimental approach. Inspiration is taken from[.....]
Sustainable knitwear label Keep & Share will be joining London Design Festival for a special ‘Travelling Store’ event later this year. (More about the festival later.) Their popular travelling ‘pop-up shop’ will appear at Craft Central’s ‘Corner Shop’ in Clerkenwell from 17-20 September.
A key element in Keep & Share’s ethos is the[.....]
Now you don’t often associate knitwear with summer. But this pretty, feminine collection from Maggie Cook will keep you cool and comfortable. Made in a range of cotton yarns, the capelets, cardigans, shrugs and scarves provide stylish accessories to everyday and special occasion outfits. They’re light and versatile and make great additions[.....]
What do Luxe Deluxe, The Mymble’s Daughter and Belle & Boo have in common? According to the Etsy by Numbers blog, they’re currently the top three Etsy sellers in the UK, in the Handmade category. I had a quick peak at their Etsy stores to see what it is that sets them[.....]
These zany prints are the creation of Athens based artist Kristie Roda, aka Pixel Wild Child. Experimenting with pop art, black and white photography and typography, she has created a strong collection with plenty of attitude.
Pixel Wild Child ships worldwide. Buy direct from her Etsy store.
Yes, I’m definitely liking these.[.....]
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