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

preview 5. great gifts for the men in your life

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

stripe cloche hat and scarf by jo gordon

new spot red silk scarf by somerville scarves

preview 3: contemporary ceramics

textured ceramic platter by homespun & vintage

porcelain bowls by jacqui ramrayka

bugs and roses dinnerware by lou rota