This is an updated version of Craft as a creative business first published in 2013. To begin with it is worth mentioning a little about Fiona she originally graduated in law but with a husband and young son decided she wanted to be self-employed. After much research she launched the website The Sewing Directory. Launched… Continue reading Making and Marketing a Successful Art and Craft Business by Fiona Pullen
When I heard about the book Relaxed Coastal Style, by Sally Denning I was very keen to review it. I met Sally many years ago as she was setting out on her career as a stylist, and she used my house as a shoot location. Since then I have been very aware of her meteoric… Continue reading RELAXED COASTAL STYLE
My last blog post was on making a floral headband wreath for Midsummer day celebrated in Sweden. This post is for those who wish to go larger and make a wreath for their home. Wreath Fresh, Foraged & Dried Floral Arrangements It was the architect, flower loving, boyfriend of my daughter Alice, who first introduced… Continue reading Wreaths by Katie Smyth and Terri Chandler from Worm London
Indigo by Kerstin Neumüller and Douglas Luhanko Everything you need to grow, extract and use indigo. Discover indigo; one of the world’s most mystical yet widely used dyes. In this practical and inspirational handbook, textile experts Kerstin Neumüller and Douglas Luhanko take the reader on a journey from plant to pigment to garment, sharing their… Continue reading Today we show you how to Cultivate, Dye and Create using INDIGO.
How to decorate your home with style As a keen follower of Kate Watson-Smyth 's blog Mad About The House, I have been looking forward to her book with eager anticipation. The book is written in much the same way as her blog: clear informative and witty, honest with a small amount of self-deprecation. As… Continue reading Mad About The House
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