May 6th 2019 is the 300th Anniversary of King George I granting permission for the residents and landowners of Chelsea to use his private road, King's Rd in Chelsea. One of the current residents is Rococo Chocolates owned by Chantal Coady How long have you been a chocolatier? I don’t really consider myself to be… Continue reading Meet The Maker Chantal Coady OBE. An award given for her services to chocolate making.
Knooking is a new trend in yarn craft it is in essence a combination of knitting and crotchet. Cico books https://rylandpeters.com/have just published a book by designer, knit & crotchet author Laura Strutt called Get Knooking . Yes it is a strange term, but a clever way to create knitted fabrics with the use of… Continue reading Want to learn a new craft? Why not try Knooking?
35 Contemporary Projects for Garden Furniture & Accessories By Hester van Overbeek Photography by James Gardiner Stuck for something to make? Little or no money then this is the book for you. Follow the instructions within and you can make a huge variety of items for the garden. These include benches, tables, a covered store… Continue reading Pallet Wood Projects for Outdoor Spaces
Jehane in her studio surrounded by work I know you as a textile designer and maker, Can you tell me if you went to art school and if so what did you study? I was born & bred in Brighton. I studied Textile Design at Winchester School of Art (1994 - BA Hons). How and when… Continue reading Meet the Maker Jehane Boden Spiers, Textile designer, Art licenser and Consultant
Then look no further than the new book ‘Mid-Century Modern Living’ The Mini Moderns Guide to Pattern and Style, by Keith Stephenson and Mark Hampshire. In 2006 Keith Stephenson and Mark Hampshire launched Mini Moderns, the company that specializes in mid twentieth century inspired, applied pattern. They are known for their striking use of pattern… Continue reading Want to create a timeless Mid Century look in your home?
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