Hands up who had one of these? Keep your hand up if you want one for Christmas all over again. Spirograph would always put a smile on my face and pen all over my finger tips. It's the reason green biros were invented. It really was "a simple and fascinating way to draw a million marvellous patterns." What gifts hold a place in your heart? Images via sushipot & vintagetoys
I'm mad for the beautiful photography and thread combinations of artist and designer Hagar Vardimon. If you're looking for an original and elegant gift or want something brilliant just for yourself then you can buy his wonderful work here.
Corners are overrated. Unless it's a cosy table in my favourite restaurant I'd rather have things round. So much so that my God children think I draw circles for a living. Only this week I sent off a brand new range to the printers (more on that in a future post) and sure enough circles played a big part in the design. I can sniff out a decent ring a mile off, even if it's old and battered like some of the ones I came across in France. All of...
Last week I saw the excellent Club To Catwalk - London Fashion In The 1980's Exhibition at the V&A. If you like wearing safety pins and polka dot make up it's a must see. The 80's and excess went hand in hand and it saddened me that so much of the brilliant and unique talent featured is no longer with us. If I was to overdose on anything at all these days you'd probably find me drying out in the Priory for Pattern (just off the A3). I'm addicted to pattern and it...
