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Online ironmongers offering a very large selection of kitchenware and kitchen utensils.
On February 28th, 2011 by Pippa Jameson.
Rebecca Newport trained as a textile designer and is now a freelance stylist and assistant. I came across Rebeccas work this evening and absolutely fell in love with it. I really like the way she brings colour together using small and quaint objects. Each styled set-up is a picture in it’s own right and would make such pretty postcards. Well done Rebecca, such original work. Take a look at more of Rebeccas work on her lovely blog
On February 28th, 2011 by Carrie Graham-Clarke.
The 1st of May see’s the Snape Maltings, Suffolk hosting The Right Royal Retro Market. This special event will bring together the finest in vintage and retro traders, showcasing their most interesting and eclectic wares. Adding to the retro buzz, visitors will also enjoy seeing Premium Classic Car’s collections of classical & vintage vehicles. The family run Snape Maltings also houses interior shops & a local produce food hall. Entry is free.
On February 28th, 2011 by Carrie Graham-Clarke.
Craft Central opens in studios to showcases a hotbed of over 90 cutting edge craft designers and makers at Made In Clerkenwell from the 19th-22nd May 2011. With unlimited access over the 4 days you’ll have plenty of time to mooch around and pick up distinctive pieces of jewellery, fashion, interior products, ceramics and traditional crafts. Admission costs £2.50 per person and allows you to explore the two great buildings of Craft Central.
Madeleine Boulesteix
Michelle Mason
On February 28th, 2011 by Carrie Graham-Clarke.
‘Reclaim, reuse, repeat’ – this is the motto of the Salvo Fair, an annual exhibition of architectural salvage, garden antiques and reclaimed building materials. Everything is for sale. Knebworth House, Hertfordshire hosts the event which is open to the public on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th June, with a trade day on Friday 24th. Tickets cost £8. For further information please visit the Salvo Fair website.
On February 28th, 2011 by Carrie Graham-Clarke.
Presented by design guru Kevin McCloud, Grand Designs Live is the UK’s number 1 consumer home, interiors, build and architectural show. Combing cutting-edge designer products, interactivity and sustainable future lead design and build techniques – designed to inspire and guide visitors through their home renovation & self-build projects. Grand Designs Live will be held at Excel London from the 30th April to the 8th May 2011. Book your tickets now, prices range from £11 weekday to £14 weekend.
On February 28th, 2011 by Carrie Graham-Clarke.
New Designers 2011 exhibits thousands of designers, graduating from the UK’s leading design courses; displaying exciting and truly original work to the industry, public and media. New Designers comes to in two parts. Part 1 starts on Wednesday 29th June to Saturday 2nd July & features the very best in textiles, fashion & accessories, contemporary arts, ceramics, glass, jewellery and precious metalwork. Part 2 starts on Wednesday 6th July to Saturday 9th July focuses on product design, furniture design, visual communications and spatial design. For information on booking tickets please visit here.
On February 28th, 2011 by Carrie Graham-Clarke.
On February 27th, 2011 by Pippa Jameson.
Today was a lovely Sunday, the sun was shining (in the morning at least) and we had all that we needed on our doorstep. My day started at an eye watering 6.40am (teething children) so we were all up, dressed and out the door by a staggering 9.30am! As painful as it sounds, I am always grateful in the end as it’s the best time of day to walk around London, especially if you are going to Columbia Road. It was totally manageable-even with a double buggy.
I must admit, we haven’t been there for absolutely ages as it was hard to go last Summer with my youngest as she had bad reflux. As always, there was a fantastic selection of spring flowers and I just wanted to buy them all! There was also a good mix of homeware, with some very inspirational and affordable pieces mixed with a load of old toot…
I don’t know about you but the best part for me is always the people. I sat on the pavement with my husband and two young children, eating my very large & expensive bacon roll (the little ones with their breadsticks) and we just watched everybody walk by. There are so many interesting characters there; Uber trendy East London types, very wealthy and eccentric old ladies, Artists, young students, tourists, you name it. I just love watching it all go on and often wonder what everybody’s story is.
We listened to a great band playing an accordion and a recorder, my eldest Elsie-may (who is only 2) loved it and started dancing around like a mad women ;0) With the sun shining and all of us laughing, I had one of those moments where I thought how much I loved London…
Small craft shop full of pretty cards and small accessories
We’ve bough a few prints from this shop, it has a really fantastic selection of Artwork
A gorgeous little shop selling, Klimt rugs, sweet little soaps and best of loads of bright colored jewellery. I have a bit of an obsession with tribal style jewellery and so I found it very hard to walk past this place without making a purchase!
I thought the chair above was quite cool (above), the original chair seat has been removed and the replaced with a Klimt style rug. I’m not sure how durable it would be but who cares – it looks great!
This lady was playing the Harp as we were leaving, such a beautiful sound to listen to albeit a bit random but then that’s East London for you ;0)
Ut was great to see some pretty blossom on the tree near our flat, Spring is finally on the way! (BTW that’s my husband standing behind the tree!) There are also a few flowers starting to appear outside our windows. Roll on warm weather, I REALLY need some sun!
On February 25th, 2011 by Pippa Jameson.
The lovely people at Brazen Pr sent me the new Breville 3 in 1 blender last week and it really is very good!
I used to have a hand blender and naming no names, it’s not a touch on this. If like me you have very limited kitchen storage space, the last thing you want is a large mixer as well as hand blender and this is where the product wins hands down – it’s so compact. The actual hand held unit is quite heavy but totally manageable as it has a soft grip area and all the attachments click on and off really easily.
The blade attachment is perfect for blending soups, dressings or even fruit smoothies (all tried and tested!) and I have also used the enclosed 500ml chopper for cutting up salads, I know this sounds a bit strange but it recommends this as an option in the enclosed leaflet and it worked really well. I have such a limited time in the kitchen (2 young children!) so anything to save time is a bonus.
I am yet to test the whisk but I am sure it will live up to the other attachments. Finally, it all comes apart and can go into the dishwasher. Well done Breville – you get my vote.
On February 24th, 2011 by Carrie Graham-Clarke.
Starting on the 24th May, this three day festival, based in the historically creative Clerkenwell will host over 150 events. A series of pop up exhibitions, installations, talks, performances, music and workshops – showcasing cutting edge designs from some of the biggest names in the industry. You can currently register for free entry at the Clerkenwell Design Week website.
© 2011 Pippa Jameson Interiors
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