CCAD Degree Show 2014!

Did you miss it? You missed out!! The CCAD degree show is a yearly spectacular I recommend any creative to go see! It is amazing! Even if I may be abit biased as I do love the place! I was there the opening night! It was very inspiring and lovely to see some familiar faces!

The second year studio was also open along with the corridors filled with gorgeous surface design! 

Here is soon to be graduate from BA Textiles... Alex Goldsborough with her work who will be attending New Designers this year! Congratulations! Her work has also been all the way to Surtex in New York!  Her prints featuring architecture from around the world were bold and striking. Great use of print and colour!

I really want to go back!!

I didn't get as many pictures as I hoped but it was fantastic! CCAD will next be exhibiting at New Designers! Best of luck to all the New Graduates and what life holds ahead for you all!

Now I need to get back designing/printing :)

A little trip to York!

This week I had a lovely little trip to York to catch up with these two from Uni! Its been ages. It was a fab day although the sales did manage to persuade me to spend. Especially in Cath Kidston! How gorgeous is this bedding! I love birds, and love Cath Kidston's current designs which feature some lovely birdies themselves. However I didn't only just treat myself. Dylan got some extra special polka dot food bowls :)

We did try to get into York Minister but when we got inside it appeared to be close. The gift shop however was open and had various souvenirs with peoples names on. As you do, you can't resist having a nosey to see if your names there, this is what I found to my delight.... 

I would like to think its true :)

I also bought this gorgeous butterfly poster in Urban Outfitters. I couldn't resist. The office is nearly finished and I can't wait to get drawing and organising all my art equipment and books! I shall post a picture when its done.

I am also delighted to have had some very generous sponsors for my North Sea Dip which is less than two weeks away! Please feel free to help where you can:

http://www.gofundme.com/647umc

Introducing you to Clothier Jones!

Today I would like to introduce you to Clothier Jones, a new online Interiors brand with a huge love for handmade products. Made by hand in a small workshop in Yorkshire, all their furniture is truly unique. Their new "Modern Living" range is being launched this Spring.What I love about Clothier Jones is their passion about what they do:

"We're passionate about what we do because we feel furniture is art. Choose outlandish styles and colours, or play it safe with the traditional tried and tested - but do it your way."

Integra Writing Desk

Agranda Bench

Integra Writing Desk

Agranda Bench

 You can certainly tell in these pictures of their products they have been crafted by the finest!  I love the Agranda Bench in the way it fits in both styles of home. Simple yet beautifully made. It is also available in three fantastic colour ways- Rosewood, Heritage Blue and Arctic White. 

"Both of these pieces exhibit the strength, reliability and endurance you should expect from a product designed and handmade in Britain." 

For further information about this range please follow this link to the Clothier Jones Website: http://www.clothierjones.com/latest/new-modern-living-range/

or drop them an email: info@clothierjones.com 

Clothier Jones also have a beautiful variety of chaise longues, sofas, arm chairs, arm chairs, stool and ottomans available in a wide range of fabrics and finishing touches. All made for your desired choice.

Website: http://www.clothierjones.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/clothierjones
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ClothierJones

Bargain Buy!

Could NOT believe where and how much I got this book for..... £1 from Poundland! It caught my eye straight away and had to buy! With a r.r.p £14.99 I think it is definitely worth £1. Inside there is various tips on decorating your home, mood boards and examples of surface design. I recognised some examples of Timorous Beasties who I love! If you have a poundland near you get yourselves there and buy one!

I Easily Could buy so many Beautiful Things @ Bobo Kids....

Last week on my lunch hour I went to see what interesting shops caught my eye! This was a must see!

Bobo Kids! Inside it makes you either want children, or to be a kid yourself! I could of bought so many things! The shop has so many beautiful hand made gifts, furnishings and toys. With a love for furnishing fabrics and surface design this display was screaming to me: Take a picture :)

It is located near to the lovely Chelsea Green but if thats too far for you to travel then they have a website too! Its definitely worth checking out!

www.bobokids.co.uk