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IN THE MOOD FOR COLOUR

PERFECT PALETTES FOR CREATIVE INTERIORS BY HANS BLOMQUIST In the Mood for Colour is the latest book by  Hans Blomquist, one of the masters of interior styling  and art direction. In this book he recounts his story of colour, The book is full of  fabulous images not unlike those of Sibella Court in content, but much… Continue reading IN THE MOOD FOR COLOUR

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House of Cards

Beautiful greetings cards to make from expert card designers, by ‘Just a Card’ campaign founder Sarah Hamilton This excellent book celebrates the very best in contemporary greeting card design. The ten makers featured talk about their work practice, show their studios and also present a project for the reader to make. Having said that, the… Continue reading House of Cards

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Making Concrete Pots, bowls, and Platters by Hester van Overbeek

Hester van Overbeek is a very creative designer who is always aware of the Zeitgeist and so it is with her inspiring book Making Concrete Pots, Bowls, and Platters. This is the perfect book for summer as its attractively styled images show. If you are going to be mucking about with concrete it is best… Continue reading Making Concrete Pots, bowls, and Platters by Hester van Overbeek

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The Grown up Guide to looking Fabulous STYLE FOREVER by Alyson Walsh

Being great fans and followers on Twitter of  ‘That’s Not My Age’ we are delighted that Alyson has written this much needed book for generation FAB (fifty and Beyond) Packed full of wisdom from those in the know about style trends, looking after your body and mind as well as favourite places to go, the… Continue reading The Grown up Guide to looking Fabulous STYLE FOREVER by Alyson Walsh

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Want to bake that special cake with flair and imagination? Then Frances Quinn is your woman with her lovely book QUINNTESSENTIAL BAKING

Frances Quinn was the winner of the Great British Bake Off in 2013. At the time she was working as a children's wear designer for Joules the clothing brand. She wowed the nation with her amazing baking skills and fabulous creations and since then the designer baker has been writing her unique baking book Quintessential… Continue reading Want to bake that special cake with flair and imagination? Then Frances Quinn is your woman with her lovely book QUINNTESSENTIAL BAKING