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Constance Spry: the queen of floristry

My granny was a determined woman with several creative interests. At the end of her life, unable to pursue her hobbies she asked to be...

It's March 2022 and I feel a rising panic listening to the global news. Russia has invaded Ukraine. It's frightening and difficult to...

You might have just read Reading Patterns my review of a lovely little book on Enid Marx, the woman who first designed upholstery...

A couple of years ago I found myself in a small but perfectly formed bookshop. Perfect because every book seemed to be about an artist or...

Art documentary recommendations from designer, Sophie Harpley

At 90 years old Iris Apfel's energy and enthusiasm is contagious, whether you're a fashionista or not.

I recently had the opportunity to hear Margo Selby and Ptolemy Mann talk about thier work as modern weavers. It was fascinating to see Margo

Sonia Delaunay had spontinaity and bravery that really come accross in the colourful, playful and bold patterns she made for fabrics - and i