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HOW WE CHOOSE TO PLAY

By Fran Heath 2016 Abel’s illustrations copyright Roscoe Cattle 2016 Heather’s illustrations copyright Cleo Cattle 2016 I was browsing in the children’s shop a Pocket Full of Pebbles, in Cowes Isle of Wight when I came across this delightful book by an Isle of Wight author and artist. She has taken a dolls house decorated… Continue reading HOW WE CHOOSE TO PLAY

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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

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Embroider and appliqué a Seagull inspired Cushion

Three things inspired this craft project, the sea, gulls and the effective but random looking stitching currently used by many fine art embroiderers. They in turn appear to have been inspired by Asian quilts made out of recycled Sari’s. I embroidered the cushion front in free hand stitches. I wanted to create the curls where… Continue reading Embroider and appliqué a Seagull inspired Cushion

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The Colourist Issue 02- A fantastic and inspirational read.

The art of colourful living by Annie Sloan I have just spent 2 hours at the hairdressers and rather than reading all the gossip and fashion magazines I decided to take my own copy of  the latest edition of the The Colourist. I am so pleased I did. When they first appeared a few years… Continue reading The Colourist Issue 02- A fantastic and inspirational read.

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Dunelm Spring Summer 2019

Dunelm have pulled out all the stops and come up with some lovely home wear product for the end of this year and going into next year. They are even selling artificial cacti, flowers and plants. They had a very personable and enthusiastic Anna from Jar and Fern  running a  terrarium workshop, although she admitted… Continue reading Dunelm Spring Summer 2019