Thursday, 26 November 2009
For Miss Faye.
I know! I am so rubbish! I've not got round to a Monday music post this week so to make up for it here is the new Chanel advert, which is beautiful and I know my friend Faye will love it (Might be because she is a little obsessed with the leading lady!)
Monday, 9 November 2009
Monday Music #15
St. Vincent - Jesus Saves, I Spend
Last Wednesday me and my boy went to see Grizzly Bear play in Manchester Cathedral, I was really looking forward to the gig as I thought it would be a really special gig, sat on the pews listening to their beautiful music but the pews had been removed as the Cathedral is having work done and half of it was covered in scaffolding so the view was a bit restricted but they still sounded great. Another issue I had was the consumption of alcohol in the cathedral, it just didn't seem right, but thats just my opinion, but what really did get my goat was when people were chucking empty cans and bottles onto the floor it just seemed so disrespectful. OK grumble over with! St Vincent was the support act and she was great so I knew when I was listening to her play that I should share her here with you today.
Last Wednesday me and my boy went to see Grizzly Bear play in Manchester Cathedral, I was really looking forward to the gig as I thought it would be a really special gig, sat on the pews listening to their beautiful music but the pews had been removed as the Cathedral is having work done and half of it was covered in scaffolding so the view was a bit restricted but they still sounded great. Another issue I had was the consumption of alcohol in the cathedral, it just didn't seem right, but thats just my opinion, but what really did get my goat was when people were chucking empty cans and bottles onto the floor it just seemed so disrespectful. OK grumble over with! St Vincent was the support act and she was great so I knew when I was listening to her play that I should share her here with you today.
Monday, 2 November 2009
Monday Music #14
Kate Walsh - Gather My Strength
This is such a lovely song, she has a really sweet beautiful voice and the video is lush. Check out more of her music here.
This is such a lovely song, she has a really sweet beautiful voice and the video is lush. Check out more of her music here.
Zombie Aid 2
Yesterday we took part in the Zombie Aid helping to raise money for various charities mainly Christies Hospice. We had a brilliant time and the event had a great turnout. My boy has blogged about it in more detail with more pictures if you want to check it out.
Monday, 26 October 2009
Saturday, 24 October 2009
Great Northen Contemporary Craft Fair 2009
On Friday me and the boy went along to Spinningfields in Manchester to visit the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair. I was so impressed with the amount of talent and wanted to share some of my favourites with you.
Louise Gardiner
This was my absolute favorite piece from the whole show it was stunning, so much work had gone into it, the use of colour and stitch was amazing check out her website to view more of her beautiful work.
Hannah Nunn
I love Hannah Nunn's paper cut lighting with images inspired by nature, she also runs Radiance a beautiful lighting shop in Hebden Bridge which also sells lovely handmade gifts by a variety of talented designer/makers. You can also catch up with Hannah on her blog.
Linzi Ramsden
Linzi Ramsden makes beautiful ceramic vessels, each individually handcrafted and inspired by natural forms. Her pieces look stunning alone or used in groups, different vessels can sit together as they are shaped so that they fit together side by side. You can visit her Studio at Manchester Craft & Design Centre.
Elie Evans
Ellie Evans uses the traditional craft of hand embroidery in particular cross stitch mixing it with digital print to give a contemporary look, making gorgeous items such as pin cushions, badges and purses. She also takes commissions to make beautiful artifact keepsakes.
Ruth Green
Ruth Green produces lovely hand screen printed images, using flat colour and pattern detail to create stylized whimsical birds, foxes and fruit.
Elaine Hughes
Elaine Hughes uses fabric and vintage ephemera to make one off collages which she then stitches and draws into making quirky scenes playing with humor and language.
As I said there was a lot of talent there, these I have mentioned are just my personal favorites but you can visit the GNCCF website to view the full exhibitor list.
Louise Gardiner
This was my absolute favorite piece from the whole show it was stunning, so much work had gone into it, the use of colour and stitch was amazing check out her website to view more of her beautiful work.
Hannah Nunn
I love Hannah Nunn's paper cut lighting with images inspired by nature, she also runs Radiance a beautiful lighting shop in Hebden Bridge which also sells lovely handmade gifts by a variety of talented designer/makers. You can also catch up with Hannah on her blog.
Linzi Ramsden
Linzi Ramsden makes beautiful ceramic vessels, each individually handcrafted and inspired by natural forms. Her pieces look stunning alone or used in groups, different vessels can sit together as they are shaped so that they fit together side by side. You can visit her Studio at Manchester Craft & Design Centre.
Elie Evans
Ellie Evans uses the traditional craft of hand embroidery in particular cross stitch mixing it with digital print to give a contemporary look, making gorgeous items such as pin cushions, badges and purses. She also takes commissions to make beautiful artifact keepsakes.
Ruth Green
Ruth Green produces lovely hand screen printed images, using flat colour and pattern detail to create stylized whimsical birds, foxes and fruit.
Elaine Hughes
Elaine Hughes uses fabric and vintage ephemera to make one off collages which she then stitches and draws into making quirky scenes playing with humor and language.
As I said there was a lot of talent there, these I have mentioned are just my personal favorites but you can visit the GNCCF website to view the full exhibitor list.
Monday, 19 October 2009
Monday Music #12
March Of The Dawn - The Mummers
I was undecided on what I was going to pick today but then I thought of this track which I love. Whilst looking for the video I was saddened to see the news that band member Mark Horwood tragically died last month, so I want to post this for him, may he rest in peace and my thoughts go out to the rest of the band and his family.
I was undecided on what I was going to pick today but then I thought of this track which I love. Whilst looking for the video I was saddened to see the news that band member Mark Horwood tragically died last month, so I want to post this for him, may he rest in peace and my thoughts go out to the rest of the band and his family.
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