Blush
Monday, 17 February 2014
Paint By Numbers
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
One of the things I love since having my own label is being made aware of so many other people creating beautiful handmade clothing. Nadinoo make such gorgeous dresses and I bought one for my Christmas present to myself. I think so much about the cost and work that goes into making clothing and I feel so pleased to be able to save up myself to spend money on items that are made by individuals or small labels where nobody is being screwed over in the process. If you know any other handmade clothing/accessories/homeware (anything!) that you think might interest me do share. I love to snoop at other peoples makings.
ALEXANDRA HÖJER
Sunday, 5 January 2014
Beautiful photos of this rather envious studio space. Originally seen here. Makes me realise how much work I have to do to get my studio in order after this holiday.
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared
Saturday, 4 January 2014
Well well, I do hope everyone has had the most wonderful rest over the Christmas and New Year period. What a wonderful few weeks it's been. So many people seen and food consumed and toasts made. Proper. Now I must remember how to get up before midday and use my hands to sew and create things.
This video is great. Funny and weird.
Just try to think CREATIVELY.
Bedroom
Friday, 20 December 2013
Hello hello!
Here are some details from my bedroom. My friendly photographer Beci was helping me take pictures of my room and studio for an up coming project so I thought of share a few with you lovely lot.
I haven't decorated it for about 6 years and it's a tad twee for my liking. I'm not the most tidy person by any stretch of the imagination, so out of shot is sort of just a sea of papers and clothes and bits. Looking forward to redecorating it in the new year and finally getting a bunch of things framed and on the walls.
Things are hectic around here with Christmas around the corner but I'm oh so looking forward to a rest and some proper family time. Nice.
Birds
Monday, 16 December 2013
Yesterday I visited the Horniman Museum in south London and I absolutely loved the place - as you will have noticed if you follow my Instagram. Here are some of the pictures of the bird displays, taken on my phone unfortunately, but you get the gist of the wonderful and interesting creatures they had to look at.
I think it's given me the idea for a collection that I've been feeling rather lost about (SS15) and am so happy to feel full of inspiration and have a buzzing mind.
Simply can't wait to go back there!
Blot and Zulpo
Thursday, 5 December 2013
When I was aimlessly browsing the internet looking at mugs (which I seem to spend a lot of time doing) I stumbled upon this Habitat collection Blot and Zulpo. I'm a big fan of the leaky brush strokes and softness of the design. I also really love the colour - perhaps because it matches my Paper Moon collection?
All round goodness in my opinion. I'll take the lot!
Today
Wednesday, 27 November 2013
Today I am mostly wrapping up warm, listening to the hum of the heater and the voices on the radio, sewing custom Liberty dresses, washing fabric and hanging it to dry, drinking too much coffee and wishing it wasn't so cloudy so I could take photos that weren't all grainy and blurry.
Lists like this always remind me of this for some reason.
Apple Picking
Thursday, 21 November 2013
Back in October when we were up London way we decided to go and visit my Grandfather for Sunday lunch and to pick apples from his garden. A lovely day spent eating and drinking (I seem to say that a lot... hmm food and booze) and picking as many apples as our arms could carry.
They say that men with sheds live longer. This chap has got 2 and he's 95, so therefore it must be true.
PAPER MOON
Friday, 15 November 2013
It is time to finally release my Winter 2013 collection. So here you go! Take a look at the whole collection here.
Paper Moon is the title and it is all really themed around the night sky, I just love all those shades of navy and indigo. There are a few variations on old favourites in there: the Midnight Sky dress is a take on my Foxglove dress and the Moonset dress is the same but different as the Poppy dress - both from my Quite Contrary collection last year. There are some new shapes thrown in too and I'm rather chuffed with the smocky shape of the Dimpsy dress.
I only have a limited amount of pieces made up and a little bit of fabric left to make up a few custom orders, so if you see anything that catches your eye don't dilly dally!
PS: 'Dimpsy' is an old Devonian word for dusk. That lovely time of day when the sky is both dim and dark but also an unbelievable bright blue, it makes my eyes go all odd, I like it.
A Pretty Nice View
Sunday, 10 November 2013
This place. I love it. What a beautiful cold sunny Sunday spent drinking coffee, cooking, walking dogs and eating pie with friends.
I hope you've had a relaxing weekend.
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