Month: February 2020

home: event [ KANA workshop ]

home: event [ KANA workshop ]

Founded by Ana Kerin, KANA LONDON is a clay workshop with a difference. Rather than using a traditional wheel to create the pieces, Ana’s workshops teach you how to hand build.

With an array of workshops to choose from a you can find one that suits you. From a tableware taster session to a three week course, or something in between.

My approach to work is experimental and playful, as I never follow a procedure, and invent new recipes daily. I work with a unique mixture of clays and mix my own glazes, often turning my back on traditional ceramic practice. Hand building, rather than turning on the wheel, further emphasizes the individuality of each piece. 

Head to kanalondon.com for tickets [ from £35 ]

home: found this [ rattan shelf ]

home: found this [ rattan shelf ]

There is no disguising the love of rattan continues and this box shelf from La Redoute is beautiful, practical and a lovely piece of design.

£135

They say;

The WASKA wall shelf. Inspired by the simplicity of Scandinavian design, this refined wall shelf is elevated by the inclusion of a rattan back.

home: trend [ sustainable shopping ]

home: trend [ sustainable shopping ]

We are in s time now where climate change and sustainability is massively important and undoubtedly is having a knock on effect to how we buy items for the home.

When we talk about sustainability the key areas are:

1: The material ( ie. wood ) has been sourced from certified third parties. Look out for the FSC logo.

2. Items that are made form recycled materials.

3. The manufacturing process is environmently friendly and produces low emissions.

4. Using materials that are a renewable source and easily grown.

Wood is one of the most popular materials used for creating furniture, and there are lots of handmade examples available from UK suppliers as well as further afield. We are also seeing more plastics being reused to make seat coverings, rugs and more.

Anything we can do to help with this, from buying less frequently, buying more long lasting items, or recycling pieces we have rather than throwing away will go towards a more sustainable future for us all.

Guide:

Clockwise from top left:

Wicker chair / ikea.com [ £110 ], dining table / swooneditions.com [ £199 ], lounge chair / hm.com [ £199.99 ], bench / zarahome.com [ £299.99], stool / woodmancoteretro.com [ £95 ], shelf / wearthlondon.com [ £95 ], armchair / westelm.com [ £899 ], bed / aif.london [ £1269 ]

home: made [ printed napkins ]

home: made [ printed napkins ]

We’d have never realised that this could work but discovering this little crafty tutorial from A Subtle Revelry was a revelation.

A simple effective way to personalise a dinner party, kids party, BBQ or event – with napkins printed at home with slogans, words , phrases, names… it’s a perfect project for that personal unique touch.

All you need is plain or pattern paper napkins and an ink jet printer!

Read the tutorial for full details

home: nice price [ shelving unit ]

home: nice price [ shelving unit ]

If you haven’t already discovered laredoute.co.uk then we highly recommend you take a peak. This French online company has an array of lovely items for the home, and the best thing about it is they pretty much always have a sale or discount code available.

Currently they are offering up to 30% off new items with code NEW. We spotted this gorgeous walnut shelving unit reduced from £450 to £315.

The mid century design is a favourite of ours, and this practical and good looking piece will be a nice addition to any home.

Head to laredoute.co.uk for more details

home: favourite thing [ lighting ]

home: favourite thing [ lighting ]

Make a statement above a kitchen island or dining area with this beautiful vintage industrial style ceiling light.

At a great price of £89 the Logan Glass fitting from Dunelm would be a great addition to a kitchen diner.

home: featured [ Urban Outfitters ]

home: featured [ Urban Outfitters ]

Always on our list of go to stores for cool accessories and boho vibe furniture, Urban Outfitters is worth exploring.

When it comes to their homeware, it is always within a muted colour palette, making it easier to work with your own homes decor. Lots of rattan and wooden furniture are on hand, alongside quirky shelving and art.

Be sure to browse the website or head to one of their larger stores to see some of the collection.

urbanoutfitters.com

home: event [ ceramics fair ]

home: event [ ceramics fair ]

This March, book this great ceramics fair in the diary. This three day London based event is full to the brim with incredible ceramicists.

They say;

The UK’s favourite ceramics event returns larger than ever with more exhibitors, a major new exhibition area and live demos and talks.

After a sellout in 2019, this year’s CAL is bigger than ever, with 20 new stalls, more new faces, a new exhibition area showcasing contemporary developments in ceramic practise, and a live demonstration area, in addition to our ever-popular Claytalks programme, ceramics bookshop and toolshop and the usual top class selection of exhibitors stands for 2020