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Welcome to Sarah’s World… – Sarah Walpole

A magical place full of big petticoats, happiness, My Little Pony, peppermint tea and Brighton beach, you are welcomed into Sarah’s World but only if you “are nice & like to skip”. Sarah Walpole is a maker of little things … read more

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Nikki Black in colours

Nikki Black is an unusual artist, born in Tehran 31 years ago she moved to England in 2006, and is now an established artist in the Brighton area. Her paintings reflect the multiplicity of her dual culture. You can find … read more

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Emily Dupen-Hopkins: Wallpaper Extraordinaire

We all know by now that I love anything vintage or retro. So yet again I’m pleased to showcase a designer who captures my interest with her retro and cheeky themes. The founder of Dupenny modestly signs her emails: Emily … read more

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Quirky Tiles by Angela Evans

I have a real thing for tiles. I haven’t been adventurous enough to do some actual tiling in my flat yet but I have collected a few quirky tiles over the years. I display them on my window sills and … read more

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Yoav Kotik

Not from Brighton but i had to add this as what a great way of using old metal bottle caps, the collection of bracelets, rings, necklaces and pendants from Yoav Kotik’s ‘Precious Metal’ Collection they are are inspiring, retro, and … read more

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Wired and Wonderful – Kate Lulham

In my quest to bring you interesting blog articles I scour the local area looking for designers who think outside the box to offer something unique and something different. When I came across sculptor Kate Lulham I was impressed by … read more

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The strange world of Carola Del Mese

I met maker Carola Del Mese over a hearty bowl of her homemade soup to chat a little about her fabulously ornate pewter teapots. These one-off pieces inspired by her collections of ephemera are beautifully made and madly desirable. You … read more

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Lizzie Thomas talks paper art and fairytale forests

I understand you graduated from Brighton University with a degree in Wood, Metal, Ceramics and Plastics in 2008, what’s been happening to you since then? After that I did a group show with my course – we all went to … read more

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Heidi Rhodes – Freestyle Embroidery

With all the bad that is going on in the world – recession, war, climate change – it is nice to get lost in a fantasy world where everything is pretty, pink and sparkly! Heidi Rhodes textile pieces depict fairy … read more

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Enchanting Indian Miniatures – Hayley Brown

Hayley Brown’s Indian Miniatures are exquisite to say the least. I have fallen in love with the beautiful intricacy of these paintings. This detailed and highly skilled art is demonstrated on a number of canvases. Brown showcases her art on … read more

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