Blog, Exhibitions

WEAVERS OF THE CLOUDS: TEXTILE ARTS OF PERU

21 June -8 September 2019 at the Fashion and Textile Museum London Weavers of the Clouds brings the captivating designs of Peru to the UK, showcasing some of the world’s oldest and most colourful art and textiles. Peru has a world-renowned heritage of fibre arts and costumes, from a lineage that dates back thousands of… Continue reading WEAVERS OF THE CLOUDS: TEXTILE ARTS OF PERU

Blog, book review, Book Reviews

Extra Ordinary Interiors by Rockett St George

Published by RPS Photography by Debi Treloar  Rockett St George was founded in 2007 by long time friends Lucy  St George and Jane Rockett. it was their shared passion for black clothes, flea markets, Manchego cheese, travel, Tom Hardy and (of course) interiors that cemented their friendship. Ten years down the line, they are still… Continue reading Extra Ordinary Interiors by Rockett St George

Blog, Exhibitions

The BP Portrait Award 2019 at the National Portrait Gallery London

The winner of the BP Portrait Award 2019 was announced this week at the National Portrait Gallery, London. The exhibition is now open for the public to view until Sunday 20 October 2019.  The Poet by Tina Orsouc Dalessio 2019 marks the Portrait Award’s 40th year at the National Portrait Gallery and 30th year of sponsorship by BP. The BP… Continue reading The BP Portrait Award 2019 at the National Portrait Gallery London

Blog, Meet the Maker

Today is Just a card day.

Meet the artist and designer and brains behind the “Just A Card Campaign “ Sarah Hamilton Sarah Hamilton is a designer of cards and prints, she started the not-for–profit  â€˜Just A Card Campaign’ about four years ago.         As it says on it’s web site, The Just a Card Campaign, aims to encourage people to… Continue reading Today is Just a card day.

Blog, book review, Book Reviews

DIY for Dog Lovers

36 P-awsome Canine Crafts By Kat Roberts Published by Lark This is a fun and practical book written by the author of Crafting for Cat Ladies. So if dogs are not your thing you can go and get her other book. She opens the book with the introduction          “ My dog inspires me daily… Continue reading DIY for Dog Lovers