Homeworks

Thank You

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Thank you to everyone who has contributed to Homeworks over the last year and to all of you who support our fairs and buy beautiful, unique stuff from all our designers, makers and small businesses.

Keep checking back for next year’s dates and enjoy the festive fun. x

It’s the final countdown!

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It’s the last week already, can you believe it? This Sunday will be the last chance to get your hands on some gorgeous goodies from our talented makers. They will be travelling from far and wide (and just around the corner) to tempt you with their childrenswear, accessories, pictures and prints, ceramics, furniture, vintage delights, jewellery and many other good things.

Christmas shopping just doesn’t get any easier than this...

Back for a final week will be Christa Davis, Scarf Dept, Somerville Scarves, Sogoodnight, Niddle Noddle, Moomu, Fiona Bailey, Smith and Coates, Mrs Booth, Madame Chalet, Sasha Kamen, Cinderela B, Oliver Marder, Homespun & Vintage, Dorothy Stiven and Lou Rota.

Joining them this week are some new faces and some Homeworks regulars:

Inspired by clothes from their Spanish upbringing, sisters Rafaela and Victoria created Elfie, a collection of beautifully nostalgic children’s clothes robust enough to withstand the rough and tumble of childhood.

Nancy Batty makes collages using vintage wallpaper and is back for another year with her ever popular giclee prints

and Janey Whitehorn returns with her distinctive lampshades and scarves, which she individually hand dyes using traditional marbling methods.

Petra Boase is back for our last week with her eclectic collection of cards, mugs, notebooks, knitted toys, t-shirts, tea towels and colourful Japanese paper balloons

and Suzi from Twisted Twee will once more be showcasing her witty and downright hilarious homewares collection.

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Queens Park resident and founder member of the Homeworks collective Lou Rota has been featured on Park Life, a great blog local to NW6 and NW10.

Lou will be back again this weekend at our next sale, meanwhile if you want to find out a bit more about Lou and her quirky, witty designs you can read the whole article here.

Homeworks Christmas Craft Market - Week Three

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Well it’s week three already and we have even more good stuff to show you. As before, many designers and makers will be returning for another week on Sunday, so contact them directly if you want to know their dates.

Right, on we go with this weeks selection:

East London ceramicist Becky Baur will be selling a selection of her cushions, cards and ceramics

and Somerville Scarves will be returning for another year with their trademark graphic print scarves, cushions, pure pashminas and some lovely new knitted bobble hats.

There will be classic english children’s nightwear from Homeworks regular Sogoodnight

and unique fashion, accessories, books, toys and homewares from Niddle Noddle.

Sonia Shakerley is also back for another year with her collection created from natural gems and stones

and Charlotte Clemence also returns this year with her exquisitely made one off pieces and silk scarf cushions.

See you on Sunday...

Homeworks Christmas Craft Market - Week Two

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Thank you to everyone who made it along to our first market last weekend, there’s lots more to see if you fancy dropping by again this Sunday.

Some of our makers will be returning for a second week too - Christa Davis, Somerville Scarves, Smith and Coates, Hermione Wood, Moomu, Ennelle, Lou Rota, Oliver Marder, Samantha Duffy, Mrs Booth, Fiona Bailey, James Brown and Natural Stuff.

Joining them this week will be some old Homeworks favourites and some new faces so let’s get started with our showcase:

Pookie and Peach is a collection of toys, clothes, art and essentials for young children and babies

and Annie Neill's knitted scarves, hats, gloves and socks celebrate her commitment to the skill, creativity and tradition of British manufacturing, small businesses and hand knitting.

Homespun & Vintage will be selling a range of beautiful paper-cut city map prints and gorgeous family tree picture frames, handmade ceramics and jewellery

and Samantha Morris is back for a second year with a witty selection of prints and stationery sets.

Clutterclutch specialise in simple and beautiful leather accessories

and Scarf Dept. will be selling their versatile and stylish scarves.

Dorothy Stiven is back with her covetable selection of vintage homewares

and Celia Worster, a Homeworks favourite, is also back for another year with her luxurious hand blended aromatherapy oils and creams.

Sasha Kamen returns with her fine handmade jewellery - Sasha specialises in handmade bridal jewellery using freshwater pearls and natural gemstones

and Cinderela B has a collection of opulent jewellery, scarves and vintage pieces - luxury, one-of-a-kind, re-worked investment pieces made using vintage components from 1920-1980, meticulously sourced from around the world.

Another great selection, I'm sure you’ll agree. See you on Sunday!

Christmas 2011

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This Sunday is the first of our four Christmas Craft Markets at the Salusbury School Canteen at Queens Park Farmers’ Market. For those of you who have never visited before, the recently refurbished school canteen is a lovely light filled space right next to the weekly Queens Park Farmers’ Market - an ideal spot to pick up some delicious food, vegetables, flowers and decorations as the Christmas season kicks off.

We will be transforming the canteen into an emporium of handmade and designer maker delights every Sunday for the next four weeks with an ever changing selection of good stuff from our talented makers.

There will be an update before each fair showcasing what we have on offer, here we go with a small selection from week one:

Beautiful tableware and decorated vintage china from Lou Rota,

handmade, recycled and unique children’s knits from Smith and Coates

and knitting kits for all ages from Fiona Bailey.

Unique pictures and prints from James Brown

and gorgeous vintage and modern fashion and accessories from Christa Davis.

Helen Gordon’s collection of retro inspired clothes and accessories have something for everyone

and Madame Chalet provides an eclectic range of gifts, cards and home accessories for both children and adults inspired by nostalgic swiss culture.

Award winning designer Ella Doran transforms everyday objects into design conscious pieces through clever manipulation of photography and she will be selling a selection of her instantly recognisable products.

Hand stamped reusable greetings cards, pictures, colouring books and cards from Mrs Booth,

and delicate, contemporary jewellery from Enelle.

With organic aromatherapy treatments from Tabitha Robertson and feel good accessories from Moomu and The Natural Stuff rounding up this week’s selection there is lots for everyone.

See you on Sunday!

Homeworks at the Farmers’ Market 2011

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We will be at the Salusbury Farmers’ Market for four weeks starting on Sunday 20 November, check the sidebar on the right for details of this year’s participants:

Homeworks at The Farmers’ Market - 12th December

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As promised, here is the list of confirmed stall holders for Sunday 12 December. These Homeworks regulars will be back for a second week if you missed them last time - Lou Rota, Smith and Coates, Handworks, Somerville Scarves, Sasha Kamen, Sonia Shakerley, Oliver Marder and Liaqat Rasul, known for Ghulam Sakina and now with new collection ‘Sq’wat!’
New this week will be contemporary ceramics from Timea Sido, silver jewellery from Caroline Watson, vintage homewares from Dorothy Stiven, hand blended oils and treatments from Celia Worster, ceramics from Jacqui Ramrayka, vintage teacup candles from Me Old China and opulent jewellery from Cinderela B.

Homeworks at the Farmers’ Market

2010-12-02T11:58:00.002Z

Hot on the heels of last weeks Christmas Bazaar at 20th Century Theatre, here is the list of confirmed stall holders for next Sunday’s craft market:
Up-cycled homewares from Lou Rota, recycled wool children’s clothes from Smith and Coates, quilts and cashmere from Handworks, fine handmade jewellery from Sasha Kamen, silk scarves and cushions from Somerville Scarves, organic skincare from Tabitha Robertson, handmade jewellery from Sonia Shakerley, vintage and contemporary finds from Homespun & Vintage, cashmere football scarves from Savile Rogue, knitting kits and more from Fiona Bailey, fifties inspired handmade aprons from Cherrypie Couture, Vevian Handmade Children’s Shoes, customised vintage furniture from Oliver Marder and Squat - designer of the fabulous Ghulam Sakina womenswear brand.
There will be more stallholders on the 12th so keep checking back for updates. x

Homeworks at The Salusbury Farmers Market

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Tangled snowflake by Timea Sido

In our tireless quest to provide you with as many Christmas shopping opportunities as possible, Homeworks will be running a craft market at the Salusbury Farmers’ Market on Sunday 5 and Sunday 12 December.
Participating designers to be announced soon, enjoy the snow this weekend.

Last Day...

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The Homeworks Christmas Bazaar is in full swing and will be at 20th Century Theatre until 9pm tonight. Get yourself down there for Christmas shopping bargains, delicious cakes and a glass of free fizz...

Homeworks Christmas Bazaar starts today

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greetings cards by Petra Boase

The Homeworks Christmas Bazaar is now on for two days only at:

20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2QA

Thursday 25 November 2-9pm
Friday 26 November 10-9pm
Complimentary fizz from 7pm each evening. Cakes all day!

Sale Preview Seven - For Children

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Beautifully soft and cosy children’s nightwear inspired by classic english styles and prints by Sogoodnight:

Hand block printed indian cotton quilts, pyjamas, dresses, skirts and more from Handworks:

Handmade recycled wool clothes for children embellished with crochet details by Smith and Coates:

Vintage inspired children’s clothes from Christa Davis:

Sale Preview Six - Interiors

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Stoneware dish by Jacqui Ramrayka.
Rooster collage by Nancy Batty. Nancy will also be selling her new range of printed bags, cards and cushions at the sale.

Screen printed cushion by Thornback and Peel:

Delicate contemporary ceramic bowls and decorations by Timea Sido:

Ceramics and jewellery by Homespun & Vintage. Sam will also be selling her mix of vintage and contemporary finds at The Kensal Flea which is on Saturday 27 at the Paradise on Chamberlayne Road.

Vintage Christmas decorations by Dorothy and Lorna:

And last but not least, add a touch of fabulousness to your shopping with this witty print from Samantha Morris:

Sale Preview Part Five - Stocking Fillers

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Yes, another preview this morning and we still have another two to go tomorrow. This morning’s preview is all about stocking fillers for young and old:

Make your own lip balm kits from The Homemade Company will keep young girls occupied for hours and Fiona Bailey’s knitting kits come with clear and easy to follow instructions, one ball of Rowan Cocoon yarn and a pair of 6.5mm needles:

Japanese paper balloons from Petra Boase fold flat and can be blown up and reused over and over again. We like using them in groups to make a cute animal mobile as above.

Treat yourself to a ‘keep glam’ mug from Samantha Morris and a screen printed linen shoulder bag from Bird In The Hand.

Try and get some help with the washing up on Christmas day with Twisted Twee’s Pocket Money tea towel:

Kid’s bracelets from Moomu.

Magical horse toy sewing kit from Sparrowkids (Charlotte will also be running sewing workshops at the sale) and stylish scarab beetle wall stickers for the budding entomologist from Lou Rota.

Baby bootees made from recycled wool from Smith and Coates and abc colouring books from Mrs Booth:

Sale Preview Part Four - Fashion & Accessories

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Knitwear for men, women and children by Jo Gordon. Cosy felted slippers by Folk at Home. Folk at Home pride themselves on producing functional goods, made by hand, with care to last.

Scarves by Annie Neill.

Screen printed tote by Moomu.

Silk scarves and accessories by Somerville Scarves.

Sale Preview Part Three - Jewellery & Pampering

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Caroline Watson will be back again this year with her timeless and romantic silver jewellery. From her workshop in London, Caroline creates pieces inspired by the natural world. Her pieces can be worn individually as charms or styled together.
Her work is represented in galleries and shops throughout the United Kingdom and online.

Sonia Shakerley sources natural gems and stones from around the world to create unique pieces. She will be showing a wide range of her work at Homeworks including earrings, necklaces, anklets, bracelet and also children’s jewellery.

The Homemade Company want to bring back the simplicity, joy and sheer fun of making things at home, things that are made with love and full of goodness. All the kits are made up in the UK and The Homemade Company pride themselves on using simple packaging with a low environmental impact.
Celia Worster will be offering on the spot massage again this year and her bespoke hand blended oils and creams for men and women.

Sale Preview Part Two - Interiors

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We have many returning designers at this year’s sale, including Homeworks team members Lou and Fiona. Incredibly, as well as spending the last few months organising all our Christmas sales with the rest of the Homeworks team, they have also found the time to design and produce these new pieces for Christmas:

Knitted lampshades by Fiona Bailey. Red Rose and Green Bug Sets by Lou Rota. Also back for a second year is Janey Whitehorn with her beautiful hand marbled lampshades and accessories:

This year we are welcoming Charlotte Clemence for the first time. Her love is taking tired vintage pieces and transforming them into luxury one off designs. Charlotte is also happy to take commissions:

Boudoir chair in Missoni fabric by Charlotte Clemence.

Sale Preview Part One - For Men

2010-11-21T20:21:00.000Z

We thought we would start with one of the trickiest areas of Christmas shopping - what to buy for the men in your life? We have a few suggestions from our Homeworks stallholders which should provide some inspiration:

Cashmere football scarves by Savile Rogue (get there early, these were selling out fast last year) and silk scarves by Somerville Scarves. Limited edition print by Outline Editions.

Only one more week to go...

2010-11-18T14:55:00.001Z

Not long now until the next Homeworks Sale, make sure it’s in your diary and come along next week for some festive shopping (with a glass of something fizzy if you make it in the evening.)

Our pre sale previews will begin over the weekend, but until then here is some gorgeous 100% cotton nightwear from Sogoodnight.

The full list of exhibitors...

2010-11-10T20:29:00.004Z

Over the next week we will be uploading images from the amazing range of exhibitors we have at year's Homeworks Christmas Bazaar, but in the meantime please while away a happy moment or two clicking on the links to all their websites: Annie Neill, Bird in the Hand, Caroline Watson, Charlotte Clemence, Christa Davis, Dorothy Stiven, Fiona Bailey Designs, Folk at Home, Handworks, Jacqui Ramrayka, Janey Whitehorn, Jo Gordon, Lou Rota, Moomu, Mrs Booth, Nancy Batty, Outline Editions, Petra Boase, Samantha Morris, Savile Rogue, Smith and Coates, So Goodnight, Somerville Scarves, Sonia Shakerley, Sparrowkids, The Homemade Company, Thornback and Peel, Timea Sido, Twisted Twee, Victoria Richards. Enjoy!

Homeworks Christmas Bazaar

2010-11-07T11:22:00.007Z

It's less than 3 weeks to the Homeworks Christmas Bazaar at the 20th Century Theatre!

Put the dates in your diary and come along for some great Christmas shopping!

Thursday 25th November 2-9pm

Friday 26th November 10-9pm

For the next few weeks we will preview work by some of the stall holders.

As featured in today's You magazine we have Nancy Batty with her gorgeous pictures.

Homeworks are still at Artisan...

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...but only until Saturday 30th October!

You've got just over a week to get to Artisan Gallery at 80 Harlesden Road, where you'll find quirky gifts, children's clothing, vintage homewares, framed prints and cards, knitting kits and much, much more.

Lou Rota's plates, mugs and stickers, Handworks block printed cotton handkerchiefs and a tantalising glimpse of a Mrs Booth card...

Marjorie the mannequin sporting a striped Smith and Coates jumper and a Handworks ruffle skirt as she strolls through the fragrant jasmine on her way to admire the Janey Whitehorn marbled lampshade in the window.

Beautiful ceramics made by Sam Frankel, vintage glass bottles from Homespun and Vintage, more jasmine leaves and framed family tree prints. Really, what else do you need?

Smith and Coates children's tops and dresses made from recycled wool mixing and matching perfectly with Handwork's beautiful block printed cotton dresses, skirts, dressing gowns and pyjamas.

And in case your walls or your table are looking a little bare, now's your chance to stock up on Lou Rota plates and Nancy Batty collages. Or even the vintage shelf - it's for sale from Homespun and Vintage.

Smith and Coates at Eco Age

2010-10-21T12:37:00.005+01:00

Staying with the pop up theme, Smith and Coates did a three day event last weekend at Livia Firth's beautiful shop in Chiswick, Eco Age. A passionate campaigner for fair trade and sustainability in all things, Livia Firth has put together a fantastic collection of fashion and homewares that are stylish as well as ethical. I had to curb my shopping instinct and keep reminding myself that I was there to sell, not buy. To read all about it and see lots more photos, have a look at Laura Bailey's blog on Vogue.

Homeworks at Artisan

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Come and see us at Artisan, where we are setting up shop from the

6th - 30th October.

Artisan is a studio/gallery owned by Naomi Harrison which she uses for herself, as a space to showcase local artists and work she considers offers something different.

In collaboration with Naomi, Homeworks has created a pop-up shop showcasing designer makers Fiona Bailey, Nancy Batty, Mrs Booth, Handworks, Homespun and Vintage, Lou Rota, Smith and Coates and Janey Whitehorn.

Join us for a drink on one of the Thursday late night openings (7, 14, 21 October) 6-9pm, or swing by on a Saturday (10, 17, 24 October) 11-5pm to say hello and have some tea & cake.

Naomi will also be there during the week from Tuesday-Friday 11-5pm.

Hope to see you there!

Artisan80

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Some of the local Willesden talent has got together to have an exhibition at Artisan80, a new gallery on Harlesden Road, NW10. Exhibits include jewellery design, textile art, paintings, glass and typography.
Homeworks member, Fiona Bailey Designs, has her textile jewellery there along with some new button canvases.

Artisan80 has been open since the beginning of the year and has already played a great part in bringing the community together. Homeworks will hopefully be exhibiting/selling their wares at the gallery in October 2010, leading up the the Christmas period.

Watch this space for more news.

Smith and Coates in Wolf and Badger

2010-02-20T16:58:00.002Z

Smith and Coates is thrilled to be part of a new concept store in Notting Hill Gate called Wolf and Badger. Owned by Zoe Knight and Samir Ceirc, the shop showcases the work of up and coming designer makers. I went to the opening night party which was completely packed with incredibly fashionable people - and me. From what I managed to see through the throng, there are amazing clothes for men and women as well as children, and a fantastic selection of accessories. And those are my children's tops and some brand new for spring dresses in the corner there, behind the bright pink chair. Well worth a detour.

Wolf and Badger
46 Ledbury Road, W11 2AB
020 7229 5698 or www.wolfandbadger.com

Homeworks Sale 09

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Our second Homeworks Sale at the end of November was a great success. Lots of you came to see us armed with your Christmas shopping lists and stayed around to sample some of Sara’s excellent cakes (and of course free fizz on Thursday evening).

We found out that many of you came through word of mouth recommendations, reading about us on our blog and through the excellent editorial coverage we received - a big thank you to Angels & Urchins and Daisy Bridgewater at The Telegraph Magazine to name but a few...

Thanks to everyone at The 20th Century Theatre, especially Liam for his patience and his step ladder and Ben for his eclectic yet festive music selection.

Here are our best bits:

We are hoping to do more sales this year and we are already planning next Christmas, so keep checking back for more news. x

preview 5. great gifts for the men in your life

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Block printed cotton boxer shorts in a bag by handworks - great stocking filler.

Sexy silk scarves by Somerville Scarves.

Travel Toiletry Bag by jimeale NY.

Saville Rogue's luxury cashmere football scarves come in the colours of many of the worlds leading association football clubs. No more horrible synthetic football scarves!

preview 6: accessories for women

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stripe cloche hat and scarf by jo gordon

new spot red silk scarf by somerville scarves

preview 3: contemporary ceramics

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textured ceramic platter by homespun & vintage

porcelain bowls by jacqui ramrayka

bugs and roses dinnerware by lou rota

preview 4. stocking fillers and other gifts for small people

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knitted teddies by petra boase

whale picture by made with love by mrs booth

pyjamas by sogoodnight, pirate doll by lilapin

girls bracelet by moomu

cot quilts by handworks also used as sofa snugs, on long car journeys, as playmats, to make tipis & to keep grandpa-bear warm when he's watching telly.....

preview 2: perfect presents or a treat for you?

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knitted corsages from Images by Hand.

Chocolate opaque resin bracelet by moomu.

Silver bangles by Caroline Watson.

Button necklaces by Fiona Bailey.

a little preview of gifts for home

2009-11-22T21:31:00.005Z

This is the first in a series of themed previews showcasing the wide selection of inspirational designer- makers taking part in our Christmas Sale.

First on the list is some cosy Homespun & Vintage crochet blankets and colourful marbled lampshades by Janey Whitehorn. Lou Rota's beetle stickers and Nancy Batty's black bird collage add a witty touch.

Less than a week to go...

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We were thrilled to see our sale mentioned in the Saturday Telegraph today along with a beautiful photo of Christa’s vintage inspired children’s clothes. Nancy’s quirky collages also got a name check.

Sale previews featuring the work of all the designer-makers in our sale will go live on our blog from tomorrow evening right up until we open on Thursday at 2pm, so keep checking back...x

Hot off the press

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It’s finally finished and will be delivered on Friday - the flyer for our Christmas Sale. Keep checking back as we will be posting a series of Sale Previews over the next 2 months, showcasing the work of the designer-makers taking part in our sale.

Meanwhile, keep an eye out for one of these in your neighbourhood or dropping through your letterbox...

Queens Park Day

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Come and see us at all at Queen's Park Day this Sunday, midday till 5pm in Queen's Park NW6. It's a really fun day out for all the family, with a fun fair, food, fancy dress competition (for children, I hasten to add), a magician AND a dog show, plus over 100 stalls run by local businesses, including most of the Homeworks group. And I know I'm going to jinx it by saying this, but the weather is always kind to us on Queen's Park Day - hope to see you there!

Knitting and Stitching Show 2009

2009-08-20T16:57:00.003+01:00

Fiona Bailey Designs has jumped in at the deep end and decided to sign up for another Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace on the 8th to 11th October 2009.
There will be knitting kits, books and buttons galore on my stall and lots more inspiration elsewhere I'm sure!

Before then there's the iknit weekender at the Royal Horticutural Halls in London.

Come along and see some truly mind blowing knitting!!!!

Getting ready for Origin

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Smith and Coates is crocheting frantically, trying to build up enough stock for Origin. Apparently they expect 20,000 visitors over the course of two weeks. Yikes! I'll send out reminders nearer the time, but just in case you've got your diaries handy, I'll be there from 6th - 13th October, stand A2, listed as Sarah Coates. Please come and see me!

Make Do And Mend

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Lou currently has some of her recycled furniture and ceramics in this inspirational exhibition at the V & A Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green. Why not take the kids over the summer holidays - there's a wonderful permanent exhibition of toys and childhood memorabilia and Brick Lane is just nearby if you fancy introducing them to a spicy lunch! For details of dates and times click here

The Handworks children's collection

2009-07-10T19:22:00.024+01:00

The Handworks summer collection of children's clothes has been a great success and it's not too late to get some for the holidays.

One of the most popular items is the wrap dress, especially in the pink spot print (worn by Bea) but also in the blue paisley & lime/fuschia floral (as seen hanging in my apple tree!). It's a great dress which works really well as pretty summer wear but also perfect as a party/wedding frock.

Ishaan is wearing the woven cotton pyjama's in the blue paisley print, a lovely cool alternative to cotton jersey on hot summer nights, which we will be having more of!

Girls love the tiered skirts (seen hanging with the wrap dresses), they are cool but with the right amount of volume to enable some great twirling. The skirts can be bought with 3/4 length sleeve tops in complimentary prints.

Ishaan agreed to model some of the boys clothes whilst watching Thunderbirds. The action was far too gripping for any shots to camera! Clockwise from left: light cotton short sleeve shirt, pyjamas and a quilted cotton dressing gown, perfect for cool summer mornings or evenings.

We are working on setting up an online shop but in the meantime please do have a look at our holding page for more details.

You can buy over the phone or by making a studio appointment. Contact me, Radha by email on radha@anokhi.com.

Homeworks Christmas Sale Preview Part One

2009-07-10T16:07:00.011+01:00

This is the first in an occasional series where we will be showcasing the work of designers and makers taking part in the next Homeworks Christmas Sale.

For those of you who didn’t make it last year, this year’s sale will be over four days instead of two, so there really is no excuse not to come along...

Homeworks Christmas Sale

Twentieth Century Theatre

Notting Hill Gate, London W11

Thursday 26 - Sunday 29 November 2009

Handworks will be selling more of their beautiful cotton quilts, block printed and hand made in India as well as a selection of clothes for adults and children:

Fiona Bailey is launching new knitting kits for adults and children:

Lou Rota returns with her eclectic range of witty and unique homewares:

Smith and Coates are currently toiling away in order to have more gorgeous woollen felted and crocheted childrenswear and accessories ready for the sale. Every piece is unique so get them while you can:

You can read more about the inspiration behind Smith and Coates here.

And last but not least, mrs booth is selling her ever popular alphabet friezes, colouring and counting books, cards and educational pictures:

More details coming soon, keep checking back for updates. x

Liitle Duckling at Bubble

2009-06-14T19:08:00.004+01:00

Rosa of Little Duckling is showing her fantastic new collection of children's wear at Bubble on 21st and 22nd June at the Business Design Centre in London. It's trade only so we'll have to wait until next spring to buy her clothes, but these photos give a sneak preview at least.

Handworks Sale this weekend

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Radha is having one of her fantastic sales this weekend. Just some of the delights include:

spring summer collection from ghulam sakina

a great selection of quilts, some very sexy cotton cami & knicker sets and fresh summery children’s clothes, all from handworks

children’s handknits from allsmall

new greetings cards from Mrs Booth

& some jewellery by Sonja.

Sara will be also be bringing some of her delicious cakes and a selection of fancy cup cakes for a weekend treat.

Phew! Is that enough?

Here are the details if you live nearby:

Thursday 14 May 9-3pm

Friday 15 May 9-3pm

Saturday 16 May 10-4pm

18 Kingswood Avenue NW6

Lou Gets a Double Whammy

2009-04-29T14:20:00.008+01:00

I couldn’t have been more delighted this weekend when I saw that my new Bugs and Roses tableware had been given Star Buy status on the Guardian’s Wishlist page with a fabulously big picture to boot. But then, thanks to the lovely Emily at Caravan I found that a couple of my customised vintage bug plates had made it into the Independent’s Design Issue too. Orders have been pinging into my notonthehighstreet.com shop ever since. Oh happy days!

Smith and Coates will be at Origin in October

2009-04-26T10:16:00.004+01:00

Smith and Coates is going to be at Origin this year, and although it's ages away (not until October), I'm starting to limber up already. Judith has been helping me with new postcard and label designs, and I've been frantically sewing in my shed. And I've just put a whole load of new jumpers on the website so it's all systems go.

new handworks spring summer collection

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there is glamor in gardening wearing a kaftan!

"can I have a quilt to wrap around me?"

.....with miffy, sitting on my favourite quilt wearing a lovely skirt&top.

The new handworks collection has arrived! The childrenswear, modelled here by some of the best in town, is gorgeous. The prints are fresh and crisp. And there are some lovely new cotton quilts, table cloths and more. I will be having a preview day soon so do come and see the new arrivals, Let me know if you would like to be on my mailing list for this and future sales events.

Thank you to all involved in our fun and impromptu photo shoot today! Radhax

2009-04-24T20:56:00.003+01:00

Are you big or are you small? Here’s a wee nosy at one of Mrs Booth’s new cards, they’re hot off the press this week. I'll be launching these and more at Pulse at the end of May. More to follow soon. x

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Homeworks Christmas Sale 2008

At long last, some photos of our sale!

It went so well that we're going to do it all again, and this time for even longer. Thursday 26th - Sunday 29th November 2009 - put it in your diaries!

2009-03-26T13:05:00.003Z

Smith and Coates and Huggermuggers

Hanging up on the wall a few of Sarah's children's tops made from recycled adult jumpers, and keeping watch from the shelves some of Clare's fantastic crocheted Huggermuggers.

2009-03-26T13:00:00.004Z

All Small

Alex definitely gets the prize for the most immaculate - and enticing - stall, it looked amazing. And her gorgeous handknitted children's clothes and hats, blankets and tea cosies were as popular as ever.

2009-03-26T12:54:00.004Z

Fiona Bailey Designs

Fiona's knitting kits and pattern books (Simply Knit Hats) went down a storm.

2009-03-26T12:51:00.004Z

handworks

A tiny selection of Radha's fantastic range of quilts, all block printed and handmade in India. Also on offer were beautiful clothes for adults and children. Sadly no snap of them, but once her website's up and running you'll be able to check them out online.

2009-03-23T10:48:00.011Z

Lou Rota

Beetles, birds, butterflies and flowers make their way across Lou's vintage china and chairs.

2008-11-23T22:56:00.006Z

Made with Love by Mrs Booth

A smattering of Judith's cards, stickers and alphabet friezes, along with a cheeky glimpse of Handworks' block printed children's clothes.

2008-10-05T17:15:00.038+01:00

The Homeworks Christmas Sale

An eclectic selection of gorgeous gifts, quirky clothing, handmade homewares, jewellery, knitwear, art, ceramics, furniture, toys, stationery, stocking fillers, decorations and more.

Friday 14 November 12-9pm (fizz from 7pm)

Saturday 15 November 10-5pm

20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove
London W11

£1 entrance fee and donations will be for
The Special Yoga Centre
2a Wrentham Avenue, London NW10 3HA

Not all designers take cards, so please bring cash or cheques

www.allsmall.co.uk radha@anokhi.com www.fionabaileydesigns.com lucybates@zen.co.uk www.cannycapers.com www.delaila.co.uk www.fullfrontalflorals.com www.grangerhertzog.com homespun & vintage:samanthafrankel@mac.com honeychild:pennymeachin@talktalk.net www.huggermuggers.co.uk www.jacquiramrayka.com www.jogordon.com www.kimayastudio.com www.kirstengrace.com www.lourota.com www.mrsbooth.com nice buns:sararogerson@mac.com www.petraboaseshop.com www.sashakamen.com www.smithandcoates.com www.sogoodnight.com www.somervillescarves.com www.thisoldthing.co.uk www.voodooblue.co.uk verandahshop@aol.com celiaworster@hotmail.com

iknit awayday

2008-09-18T12:48:00.001+01:00

a lovely day out at iknit for knit and caboodle, smith and coates and the huggermuggers.

lots of weird and wonderful sights for all to see - we won't forget that picture jumper in a hurry.

first showing for smith and coates' remade children's tops which amazed, and knit and caboodle bags flew off the stall - "run and get your mother, that lady who wrote the knitting book is here," truly, Fiona you are the guru.

onwards and upwards