Thursday, 22 November 2012

Sunday 25 November - Preview Two

It’s nearly Sunday! Many of last week’s talented makers will be returning for a second week and we also have some new designers to tempt you back for a second look:

Homeworks founder member Samantha Frankel will be selling her beautiful porcelain ceramics and jewellery alongside other home accessories and gift ideas:


Nancy Batty will be returning to Homeworks with her popular prints and collages,
inspired by her love of nature:


Twisted Twee are back for a second year with their humorous homewares, these pillowcases are 100% organic cotton and Suzi will be offering a discount on her usual web prices this Sunday:


Charcoal & Grey offers traditional, contemporary and original handmade, vintage, cotton, silk and woollen textiles made from fabrics sourced from around the world:


Enelle returns with beautifully simple and contemporary jewellery:


These colourful scarves in stretch jersey, printed cotton and silk chiffon are
lovingly sewn in Kensal Green by Scarf Dept:


Becky Baur will be back for a second year with her woodland inspired cushions, ceramics and cards:


Pookie and Peach will have plenty of clever stocking filler ideas for kids and adults alike:


Finally, as well as their popular cashmere football scarves, Savile Rogue have cleverly extended their range to include socks and slipper socks:


Keep checking our Facebook page for any last minute updates and see you on Sunday!

Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Thank you!

Sunday was a lovely sunny day and we had a great turnout at out first Homeworks Christmas Bazaar, so thank you to everyone who came along and supported our designers and makers.
See you next Sunday!












Friday, 9 November 2012

Christmas Bazaar - First Preview

With barely a week to go until our first sale, it’s time to introduce you to some of the marvellous designers and makers taking part in our Homeworks Christmas Bazaar.
Some are familiar faces who you will know and love from previous events, others are new to our fairs so please join me in welcoming a selection of our stallholders who will be appearing at our first sale on Sunday 18 November.

Christa Davis will be returning with her signature reconditioned cashmere, vintage clothing, household items and accessories:


Volpe and Volpe will be bringing their beautiful ceramic swans. Inspired by an original iconic design they have been updated for the twenty first century with new shots of colour:


Lucy Letherland is an illustrator based in North West London. Combining a mix of modern imagery with traditional craft methods, Lucy creates fun and original products:


Annie Neill will be returning with her colourful collection of pure wool scarves, hats, gloves and socks:


Scamp Baby Gift's new Christmas tape is a cute and colourful way to wrap and decorate festive gifts:


Helen Gordon is passionate about supporting UK manufacturers wherever possible, with most of her children’s collection being produced in small factories in Wales and the Midlands. Her collection of products now incorporates children’s clothing including babywear, home furnishings, wallpaper and stationery:


Beautifully lined with different vintage fabrics, these upcycled leather suitcase cupboards by whatcomesaroundlondon are visually appealing whilst being perfectly practical. They can be made to your personal specification and their unique appearance makes them a centrepiece in any room:


Lou Rota, one of our founding Homeworks members, is a London based designer maker whose ceramics and homewares are characterised by her quirky combinations of bugs, birds, reptiles and flowers and one of Lou's most popular designs has been transferred to these characterful trays.

Golden Hop vines photographed from Lou's own garden feature alongside a family of leafcutter insects scuttling among the fronds. She will be launching her new tray designs at our first sale next Sunday:


Nooki accessories include limited edition printed leather bags which are hand screened and transfer printed in a broad range of interesting designs: 


One of the loveliest newborn gifts my daughter received was a beautiful keepsake blanket by Little Badger, so I am delighted to welcome Ros to her first Homeworks event. She will be selling a selection of beautiful children’s handknits and her two latest books:


Homeworks regular Celia Worster is returning with her hand blended aromatherapy oils and creams:


and Sonia Shakerley is back with her delicate handmade jewellery which can be customised to order:


Antonia Ross is a jeweller and designer who takes her inspiration from her love of nature. Her best selling gold plated sterling silver starfish pendant will be just one of the unique pieces she is selling at Homeworks next week:

As well as the designers and makers featured here, there will be more new and returning designers to see next Sunday. We will be showcasing their work over the next few weeks, so keeping checking back for more previews - and see you next Sunday.

Monday, 22 October 2012

Keep an eye out for our new flyers and posters advertising our Christmas markets, they will be in the neighbourhood soon:


Friday, 16 March 2012

Mother’s Day Market - Final Preview

Morning! Only two more days to go, so here is our last round up of the gorgeous stuff our designers and makers will be selling at The Mother’s Day Market this Sunday. Not all of our designers have websites and photos to showcase here, so be sure to come along to see rugs, lampshades and cushions from Lisa Jones and sample some oils and treatments from aromatherapist Tabitha Robertson.

The perfect Mother's Day present, Lou Rota will have her porcelain pens on hand for putting personalised inscriptions on the base of her Ditsy Floral Dot & Bug Jugs at no extra charge.  Get Lou to do it for you, or let the kids write their own message:

 

Sparrowkids are back with a selection of their inspiring educational craft kits for both children and adults alike:


Homespun & Vintage return with their usual eclectic mix of contemporary handmade and vintage accessories for your home, including delicate bone china, porcelain ceramics & jewellery, paper cut map prints, family tree photo frames, vintage fabric cushions and more:


Clutterclutch specialise in beautifully simple leather clutch bags which are practical for daily use and stylish enough to take out at night:


Homeworks regular Sonia Shakerley returns with her trademark delicate hand made jewellery using natural gems and stones:

Happy Mother’s Day. x

Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Mother’s Day Market - Preview 3

We have more lovely makers for you today, kicking off with Scarf Dept. Charlotte and the team are back for Mother’s Day with more colourful British made scarves guaranteed to put a spring in your step:


Janey Whitehorn also returns with her beautiful handmade scarves, lampshades and accessories which she hand dyes using traditional marbling techniques:


Smith and Coates will be offering some marvellous Mother’s Day discounts of up to 50% so come early for a bargain:


Helen Gordon will be showcasing her collection of retro inspired clothes and accessories:


Sasha Kamen is back with her fine handmade jewellery. She offers a whole range of bridal jewellery and accessories, so it’s an ideal opportunity to buy some unique pieces directly from Sasha if you are planning a wedding:


There will be one more preview post before Sunday, so keep checking back. x