It is easy to forget the magic of make up when its done well. It is seamless, elegant, at times the silent voice setting the mood in a photograph , but at times it is the force that carries the show. From Pat McGarth the Queen of theatrically delicate makeup to the classy diva looks…
Q & A with Bobana Parojcic, the East London princess of Make Up
Tutorial by Dina Kluchareva This tutorial will show you how to quickly make a cute toddler skirt with bow-decorated contrasting patch pockets. As no pattern is needed, the tutorial is a great option for beginners. Also, it’s transformable’if you’d like to make a nice linen skirt for a bigger girl. Gathered skirt is very simple…
Jacquards tend to have a very luxurious feel to them and they don’t necessarily fit into every interior, but somehow this fabric was simply irresistible. Subtle and quietly fabulous. I decided to make another envelope pillow with it, but I wanted to add something extra. Buttons were my next thought- but how to secure them?…
Pomme is a special lady in my books. She has been an incredible inspiration with her absolute dedication to her work and her business, her flawless femininity, her love of all beautiful, her determination, her loyalty and friendship. Always immaculately dressed whether she is painting a mural or picnicking on the grass, always very professional….
What I love most about Ruff and Huddle is two things. One- they print great graphics on their carefully tailored kids garms. Two, they really network. At the Selfridges launch of Ruff and Huddle, who was there to entertain but the one and only Charlie Dark. I know Charlie from my running affairs, as the…
Painting on pots didn’t occur to me until I recently visited Fred Butler’s show at the KK Outlet Gallery in Hoxton. The pots were yet another canvas for Fred to spread her kaleidoscopic cosmic creativity. Fred Butler is better known for her accessories favoured by eccentrics such as Lady Gaga, so pottery was quite far…
Holidays like Easter is just another excuse to paint yourself a useful little bowl. Try out the blue cobalt paints. Fun! Super simple. This tutorial will take you through step by step on each element drawn. All elements you can draw without a template. Try out on paper at first if you are unsure. Materials:…
We are living in a time when creative disciplines are melting one into another, illustration crosses into fashion, fashion enters the art space, art becomes music, set design is one of those areas where the magic of theatre, fashion and photography are all combined in order to create something elevated and unexpected. From the incredible…
My two year old son adores insects all year round, ladybugs and butterflies in particular. Since Spring has officially stepped into office here in London, it only seemed appropriate it was about time to properly praise this wonderful season of revival and new life. A most simple and effective way to bring some colour, slight…
These days Instagram is the number one pr platform to inexpensively showcase your business.’ Makers of all things worldwide use it keenly to promote, connect, discover and get inspired. Over the last couple of months I have started to follow a few interesting small businesses in Brooklyn who seem to be borderline artists/makers and businesses all…
This week we teamed up with the wonderful Stephanie Fail of imakeityoumakeit.com who was kind enough to walk us through on how to make her gorgeous apron for your kitchen. This tutorial will show you how to make a reversible linen apron with a ruffled edge. ‘ The linen fabric makes a beautiful apron with…
Ever since I painted the linen flax plate, my 6 year old son has been asking me to paint him a mug. So today instead of the mug, he will be getting his own little plate. Inspired by the simplicity of Donna Wilson’s ceramics, here is a really easy tutorial on how to make something…
Ever since I have discovered the world of sewing, I am obsessed with making cushion cases of all kinds. Part of the reason is that its a) we need good looking cushions, b) its super quick and easy, and c) there is an endless pool of possibilities. Different cushion cover types, with buttons, zipped up,…
Difficulty: Beginner Time: ~1 hour Materials: 1 yard 4C22 Natural Softened 1/4 to 1/2 yard 4C22 Bleached Softened Approx. 4 1/2 yards bias tape (1/2″ double fold, or a 1″ single fold that is ironed in half) To make this hooded baby towel, you’ll need to make a pattern for the hooded portion of the…
This week we got in touch with Donna Wilson and her PR team, who have kindly given us access to an open Q and A. We are very happy to publish some of her answers for you, as we were so eager to read her answers ourselves. Its always the personal stories that make any…
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