Independent Makers: A Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas is one of my FAVOURITE times of the year. I love everything about it, but one of my favourite parts is buying my loved ones gifts that make them happy. I find online shopping a whole lot easier than aimlessly wandering around a packed city centre not know what I’m looking for – and […]
walala x play (and a weekend in London)
Being a pattern junkie, I’ve always loved Camille Walala’s work. Her super bold patterns are just so playful and pleasing to look at. Jack and I decided to come down to London and coincide it with the London design festival last weekend, and we had wanted to see Villa Walala too. Things didn’t quite go […]
Monthly Favourites – August
I thought I’d start a Monthly Favourites series as I love watching them on youtube. It won’t be focused, I’m just going to throw everything and anything in there – from books to food, design and music. So here’s a selection of things I’ve been loving this month…
Portishead Pool
Recently I revisited Portishead open air pool – the perfect spot on a hot, sunny day!It’s located next to the estuary in Portishead, and you have to drive past the lakes where people are driving their miniature remote controlled boats and having picnics. So you already feel like you’re on holiday as soon as you […]
Graphic Design: Tech and Stationery I use
My desk is super old and definitely not what I’d choose now (90s silver legs – ew) BUT it is huge and so I thought I’d put up with it for a little longer. It’s actually a really horrible orange laminate wood colour so I covered it in sticky backed white vinyl which works wonders! (I got mine from the Bristol scrap store for pennies but Wilkinson sells a similar version here).
Lazy Land
I was down in London recently and stumbled upon Lazy Oaf’s exhibition ‘Lazy Land’. I didn’t know it was on but it wasn’t hard to miss the giant inflatable entrance! I’ve always loved Lazy Oaf, their playful branding is so perfect coupled with the pastel colours.The exhibition marks their 15th anniversary, they had some very nice […]