Monthly Archives: May 2010

Pinkyvision goes global

If you’ve lived in Brighton for any length of time then you’ll surely have seen the bright flashes of colour and iconic graphics that announce the retro-futuro work of artist Pinky. A big fish in our little pond, he’s been … read more

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Couture your Curves with Chrissie

One of the perks of being a model is meeting some amazing people. Yes it’s true, the fashion world isn’t just full of Devils that wear Prada or Willamena Slaters. A couple of weeks a go, I modelled in the … read more

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Mini Patisserie

Ooooh exciting! Do you remember Fimo? I used to love it! Moulding those coloured bits of plasticiny goodness, waiting for it to dry and then varnishing it! I also harbour a secret passion for cake and anything miniature such as … read more

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Contemporary Lighting LTD

Contemporary Lighting offers the latest in contemporary and retro lighting for the home. Their extensive range includes everything from subtle table lamps to eye catching pendants. The team at Contemporary Lighting has vast experience in the electrical and lighting trade, … read more

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Lino prints by Cross Street Press

I came across Polly Sadourian Linocuts while browsing on the internet and I didn’t really know what a linocut was. I’m learning so much about design techniques! Basically lino printing or lino cutting involves transferring a design onto a lino … read more

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Baglady of Brighton

The Baglady of Brighton revamps, revives, and recycles vintage fabrics, trimmings and odd bits and bobs to create unique and unusual bags, pouches and purses. The ‘Baglady’ herself– designer & creator Katy Dormer (who is much more glamorous than she … read more

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Revel in Rock Cakes

Sarah Meredith has been dedicated to the art and craft of jewellery making since she was 16. After gaining a degree in metal work and jewellery design at Buckinghamshire University College, Meredith went on to work for various jewellery designers … read more

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We love this…..

The Heated has a new design! Inspired by a quote from the recent house tour over at Apartment Therapy. You can find it here

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Mouthy Mitt – Jennifer Westwood

As the sunshine blazes through my double glazing I’m thinking perhaps it’s not the best time to be writing about woolly gloves but the story of Mouthy Mitts is great and now’s certainly the time to stock up on coffee … read more

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Flood The Valley

As we know, I usually like to write about quaint, kitsch products – anything featuring teacups, cakes, florals – I’m your girl! But I’ve come across Flood The Valley and it’s totally the other end of the scale – harsh … read more

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Urban. Art. Hotel. – The Artists Residence

Like art? Like people? Like Brighton? The Brighton Artist Residence is for you. They ‘don’t like to think of themselves as a boutique hotel’, but they do boast one-off rooms designed by young local artists such as Jeffrey Cervantes, featured … read more

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Brighton FreakShow 2010 the Video

The Brighton Collective dropped by the Freakshow the other night and recommend you do the same. It was billed as “carefully hand selected illustration show exhibiting some of Brighton’s finest image making talent.” and they didn’t disappoint. Well done to … read more

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