For many crafters, The Big Bead show in London is almost a pilgrimage they just can’t miss. With so many bead suppliers, designer and associations all under one roof, it’s easy to get carried away, loose track of the time and walk away with a few bags full of jewellery …
If someone asked me to describe this year’s Handmade Festival in three words, it would be impossible. So many adjectives come to mind: Inspiring, Colourful, Innovative, Educational, Posh ( …being held on The Green opposite the majestic Hampton Court), Relaxing, Unique, Imaginative, Delicious ( …yes, there was also food) ….and so much …
Top Drawer, the London-based show for design-led brands ticks all the boxes when it comes to must-see trade exhibitions. It’s buzzing, easily accessible and gives you an invaluable insight into the current design trends. With the motto “Breaking Boundaries, Defining Trends” it’s also a great place to reflect upon the …
1. Choose Colourful Candles that match Your Wedding Colour Theme Whether your wedding colour palette consists of bright bold colours or gentle colour shades, you could buy a set of candles to match the theme. You might be able to find exactly what you are looking for in local shops. …
The latest “Innovations” components released by Swarovski for Professionals are inspired by The Power of Emotions. As usually, we are finding it difficult to choose our favourite bead shape ….as we love them all! Those of you who set crystals into mounts will be interested in the new mesmerizing “kaleidoscope” …
Now we got to the second half of 2019, blogs on 2020 Weddings Trends are popping up all over the Internet. So, what to expect? Vogue article “The Wedding Trends to Know If You’re Getting Married in 2020” predicts individuality when it comes both to bridal and bridesmaids fashion. So …
Review of the Living Crafts show, Hatfield House, May 2019 The lyrics of one of the songs in The Sound of Music were “Let’s start from the very beginning”. I am going to do the opposite, and start from the very end. I am sitting in a quaint outdoor vintage …
The great thing about living near London is all the shows you get to attend. Some of the best shows of the year are in full swing as I write this blog, some are just round the corner. Tomorrow, I’ll be rushing first to Alexandra Palace in North London and then …
1. Purchase Bio-Degradable Confetti It’s common for couples to decide to “keep things simple” only to find themselves spending hours trying to find the right type of confetti! So what options do you have? Paper confetti is a great choice. All types of paper are fine – rice, recycled or …
