I went to meet Clare Youngs with my photographer Antonia Attwood to interview and photograph her in her Thanet home. Clare writes craft books for the publishers Cico, and whatever the subject, they are always of the highest standard, beautifully styled and informative. I was curious how Clare had got into the business of being… Continue reading Meet the Maker Craft author and Illustrator Clare Youngs
As Christmas will be with us all too soon, I thought it would be nice for you to read about some independent makers and designers from who you can buy original cards and presents directly . The first is Joy Fitzsimmons from London Pooch. JB I know you as a card designer and maker. Can… Continue reading Meet the Maker Joy Fitzsimmons of London Pooch
As Charleston, the Bloomsbury home of art and crafts, holds the exhibition 'Post impressionism living Omega Workshops' 14 Sept 2019- 19th January 2020 . I interviewed one of the designers selling in their shop, Debbie Siniska. Debbie at work in her studio I know you as a Hooked rug maker, Can you tell me did… Continue reading Meet the hooked rug designer maker, Debbie Siniska
Annie Sloan has just launched her third Bookazine , The colourist (hard copy, editorial like a magazine, no adverts like a book). Here is the interview I did with in her, in her eclectic studio and headquarters, about her life, passion and rise to fame. Annie Sloan is known for her paint company and in… Continue reading Meet the Maker, the Queen of paint, Annie Sloan
Kate Watson-Smyth is a journalist with over 15 years experience writing about interiors for publications including the Financial Times, The Independent, and the Daily Mail. However it is her interiors blog ‘Mad about the House’ that has turned her into a very well known interiors expert. She was awarded the Vuelio number-one UK interiors blog… Continue reading Meet Kate Watson-Smyth from ‘Mad about the House’ and podcast companion of Sophie Robinson on ‘The Great Indoors podcast’
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