New Designers 'one year on'

I just wanted to post a few pictures from my week down in London for New Designers. I was thrilled when I found out I had been chosen to exhibit, and after a long journey with possibly the heaviest suitcase in history, I made it to the capital excited to exhibit alongside other up and coming designer makers. Below are some images of me and my stand, Rachel Powell, a lovely lady who was launching a range of simple but stunning wallpaper prints, tea towels and high end veneer lamp. Finally, Louise Tiler (last years New Designer of the year) with her intricate gorgeous prints and products and . We had a fun week chatting, laughing and of course meeting industry contacts. Things have been hectic since I got home, and there are some exciting projects in the pipeline. Watch this space for more updates :)

Final Day in London

I was in London for New Designer's One Year On last week (will post pics soon-ish...) and I spent my last morning in London going around Old Spitalfields market. After an expensive few weeks I was feeling rather skint, so a market full of unique and interesting products was probably not the best place to go. I stumbled across a stall of up-cycled leather bags made by a lovely lady who was very patient when I ummed and ahh-ed about whether to get a bag. I didn't and thought I would email later in the year to purchase one when my bank balance was a bit healthier. Totally regretted it and have now messaged her saying I need one NOW!
Her company is called Yildiz & I and you can view the facebook page here.

Below are a few images from her facebook page




I am loving Instagram at the moment so took a few snaps of buildings and things in around the market. Can't wait for my next visit to London!

Leeds College of Art graduates 2012

Last week I paid a visit to the Leeds College of Art degree show. It's always lovely to go back and visit the college and of course really interesting to see what this years work is like. There were lots of things I liked in the show but I have compiled some images of my favourites. All pictures are taken from the individuals blogs/website etc.

I imagine many of these will be exhibiting at New Designers this week down in London. It would have been great to be there at the same time to see the work again, and of course the rest of the textile courses exhibiting. I however, will be there in the 'One Year On' section in Part 2 next week!

Amy Selina





Hollie Mc-Neil




Joel Wilson






Kathryn Oxley




Laura Kiteley






Leanne Robson




Lisa Martin





Marie Parry





Rebecca Skinner

Celebrating Britain

With the Jubilee, Olympics and everything else British to be celebrated this year, there is obviously an abundance of British themed designs adorning almost every product imaginable! I decided to compile a blog post of my favourite products with the theme of London/Britain that are around right now.

Birdy Home


Box Brownie Trading


Dominic Brown


Luimadeit


Paperchase




Exclusive to Liberty


Prestat


Karen Young



Jezebel Charms