Design

Merry Christmas!

Photos: Robin in the snow, Hampstead Heath by Matthew Maran.

Thrive, a celebration of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland Creative Industries Innovation Fund takes place on Tuesday 15th October. Come along, book here.

The Lyric, 52 Ridgeway Street, Belfast, 9.15-13.45.

Next available dates at Craft Central will be coming out on their newsletter and bookings page soon.

Seminar - next steps in business strategy for establishing and mature businesses, morning of 5th June.

Surgery sessions - 1 hour business advice sessions on the afternoon of 5th and 11th June.

Book via Craft Central.

Yen Jewellery are previewing new designs on Yen Jewellery facebook page. A great way to see work in progress and hear about places to buy work. A new website is coming soon.

Outsider have a new website and it is a great way to see all styles and garments in the online shop.

Outsider philosophy: "Outsider was launched in 2009 with a mission statement that set the scene “Ethical fashion should just look like fashion”.   

Outsider garments can be worn and loved season after season. Good clothes do not go out of fashion. We are inspired by the items that have been in our wardrobes for years - because true style is timeless, not transient and throwaway. Our versatile day-to-evening pieces are made to the highest quality, designed to last and be loved."

Text from Professional Jeweller article April 9th 2013:

London-based jewellery brand Zoe & Morgan is set to open its first UK jewellery boutique next month, located in Primrose Hill.

The brand will open the store on Chalcot Road in London on May 1. Primrose Hill is an area of London known for its boutique stores and celebrity residents, and has been home to the brand's founders for several years.

Zoe & Morgan launched in 2006, founded by New Zealander siblings Ruth, Zoe and Morgan Sibbald. It has since won stockists including Matches, Silverado, HP France, Bon Marche and ASOS. 

Ruth Sibbald, co-founder of Zoe & Morgan, said: "[My sister] Zoe was living in Primrose Hill before moving back to New Zealand and I've lived there for six years. When we started she used to make all the jewellery on her kitchen table and then invite friends around for viewing and sales, so when a shop became available if felt like the natural place to be."

Sibbald said the shop is likely to have an ever-changing theme, but will launch with a design based on mixing old with new, with cloud-patterned wallpaper inspired by Fornasetti's art and Art Deco glass display cabinets.

She added: "The shop will be a reflection of our style which is inspired by the old and brought forward to the now. We have lots of hand carved snake and skull which will sit amongst the crystals and antiques."