First things first it was our first birthday yesterday. A big thank you to all our followers and new clients that have shown so much love and support for our independent brand. It has been extremely hard work and a labour of love but with nearly 5k followers, and numerous gallery walls under our belt I can honestly say it was worth every minute and more.
Read MoreWith Frieze Art Fair hitting London this week I thought I'd write a piece on talking about art. Deep breaths, it can be a tricky subject to master even if you're a creative type. Surprisingly I'm not threatened by intellectual people, in fact, quite the opposite, I'm absolutely fascinated by them. I always want to find out how their minds work, what they think and what I can learn. Because of this I have ended up with a lot of 'boffins' as friends as guess what, I bloody love it.
Read MoreStreet Art started in New York in the 1960's and peaked in the 80's with the subway train murals in the Bronx. Graffiti, urban art, spray paint graffiti, guerrilla art whatever you want to call it, has moved away from the being an act of vandalism to a way of bringing beauty and messages to the world. It's perfectly acceptable and pretty cool to have street art in your home.
Read MoreThings are getting hot and steamy in the bathroom so hold on tight. Hanging wall art in there can be pretty tricky, to be honest. If you ask your local framers (I know mine all to well - poor guy) you can get glass that stops the steam affecting your precious prints and artwork. It's a bit more costly but well worth it. Then you can relax in a bubble bath knowing your pieces won't ripple.
Read MoreI fell into upholstery quite by accident and then I fell in love with it. Not a big surprise for anybody who knows me! I've always had a fetish for chairs and a soft spot for theatre chairs. Anything from another era, that begs to be restored to their former beauty. I just love vintage. Between the internet, flea markets or just wondering the streets with an eagle eye for discarded furniture, I have found quite a few pieces to restore and reupholster.
Read MoreMy passion for the Caribbean happened purely by accident. After the boys’ father, I had a relationship with a DJ, whose family originates from there. Put it this way: he had the funk, I did not. My first trip to the Caribbean was with him to St Vincent and Barbados. After that I had the bug.
Read MoreIn my last blog we got as far as a piece on the lounge gallery wall and one on my bedroom. So let's finish off the lounge. I have a beautiful book wall that I adore. The thing about book walls is that you can change them every month, every week, every day, if you've got the energy. They are great for people with commitment issues and they hardly make any holes in the walls.
Read MoreMaking illustrations for a loved one is my favourite type of commission. Often they’re animal themed. Recently a gardener asked for a Pine Marten for his beau.
Read MoreOver the past four years, I have filled 27 sketchbooks that act as an illustrated diary of my life. These sketchbooks document my experiences and form a personal memoire that reflects the good the bad and the ugly of my London life. Everywhere I go, my sketchbook and pens come with me, so I can capture the moments.
Read MoreI set up blank white space because I wanted to do something I was passionate about. I loved my job in advertising, don’t get me wrong. But it was always a job rather than a way of life. I made some great friends and had some outrageous nights out. I never fell in love with a single one of my ad’s. I was always in love with my walls.
Read MoreI have always painted since I was about 14, it used to be my Friday night entertainment before I was old enough to go out on the town. I grew up in Dorset, in the country and by the sea, tramping over old hill forts listening to theVelvet Underground on a walkman, wandering along the seashore and looking for old books and records in junk shops and eventually went to Chelsea art school to study fine art.
Read MoreEven though I have been visiting art galleries since a young age, I’ve always found them slightly overwhelming. How can one possibly take in that much information and visual stimulation in a short amount of time?
Read MoreActually two Charlie’s and one Desmond. With Fathers Day coming up we decided to give the guys a chance to show off their wall art. Des Morgan and Charlie Stead are creative guys with a passion for art and interiors.
Read MoreWhen I was married to the boys’ father, I remember us waking up one morning and him saying, "Why are we sleeping in dead old lady’s sheets?" He did have a point. At the time, I was collecting floral flannelette sheets from charity shops (this is probably one of the reasons why we're not together anymore). The thing is, arty guys understand these hipster hobbies; but to a BMW driving, suited and booted guy it must have seemed rather strange
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