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Tuesday, 31 January 2012

I Love IKEA


On a recent trip to IKEA I found a book, which has inspired me creatively more than pretty much any other book I have owned. The photography is stunning and the staging of the actual photos is just so beautiful it makes me wish I could get into the pictures themselves and become part of the scenery. I never thought I would get so mushy about a book, but here it is, just a quick flick through the pages makes me feel calm and inspired and full of ideas.

Another recent IKEA discovery is their fabric. So cheap and so pretty and oddly, I just love that you get to cut it yourself!

So off I go to my land of fabric induced dreams... (here’s the link to the book, though you can’t actually buy it online)

xo


P.s. Please note that this is NOT a sponsored post

Sunday, 29 January 2012

The first of many..


Yes, that’s right, today was the first craft fair of the year – Art Junky at the Phoenix Brighton. Until a couple of days ago, I knew nothing abut the Phoenix or where it was and when I saw I was a little worried as it seems a bit out of the way. But as it turns out I had nothing to worry about, as the overall footfall was high. Unfortunately, it seemed to be mainly people browsing and not many people splashing the cash (not good news for us crafters). That said I did make a little bit of money and I met some lovely new people (which is always a bonus!). The Phoenix is a massive venue and there were over 50 stalls and a café there today, so plenty of variety and so many beautiful things that I had to stop myself from wondering off and spending all the money I had earned! I did cave in towards the end though, and bought 2 metres of 2 different hand painted ribbons, which are just stunning and an absolute steal at £2.00 each!

I had lots of new things with me today – most of which aren’t even on Etsy yet – including a patch work tote bag, packs of printed gift tags, heart bunting, cafetière covers and a mini quilt.

Other new things in the works include a commission that I’m not allowed to share just yet and a wall hanging for my boyfriend’s sister’s wedding – I’ll share pictures once I’ve got more than just scruffy sketches! But for now, I’ll leave you with the photos of my stall today.

xo


My lovely stall

cafetiere covers and my 'brighton' fabric cushions - which sold!

Bunting and the mini quilt - you can't see it too well but the quilt has applique clouds ad rain drops

Wednesday, 4 January 2012