Homeworks Christmas Bazaar

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...

...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

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

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

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

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

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