Fruitmarket Christmas Bookmarket

I shall be there on Thursday 6 December.

One weekend - two shows

So its a busy weekend. I'm spending most of it at the Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh at their DesignMarket where around 40 designers are selling their talented wares. Its a brilliant space to show work, I'm upstairs and its bright and airy and so far has been a lot of fun. Tomorrow is the last say, so if you are in the Capital, then please pop along between 12-5pm.

I've also taken a stand at the Home and Gift show in Harrogate to show some of my cards, prints and tshirts. (photos above and below) Thanks to my brilliant team who drove down there this morning to set it up all up. Its looks great, they done a fantastic job. If you are planning on visiting the shown then please come say hello at Stand F14, in the Intro North section.

DesignMarket

Free entry
Friday 13 July, 5–9pm
Saturday 14 July, 11am–6pm
Sunday 15 July, 12–5pm
I'll be taking part in The Fruitmarket Gallery's DesignMarket this weekend when they shall be welcoming a broad selection of designers from different disciplines. Here's some info from their website.

DesignMarket opens its doors on Friday evening and continues all weekend, supported by Fruitmarket Gallery Bookshop with the best art, architecture, photography, theory and design titles and a range of artists’ limited editions.
DesignMarket covers the two floors of The Fruitmarket Gallery and is arranged in the broad sections, Print (including illustration and cards), Fashion (including jewellery) and Furniture and home interior design.

The Fruitmarket Gallery, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DF

Some of the things I'll have with me for sale.

List of participants for DesignMarket 2012

V&A at Dundeewww.VandAatDundee.com
Katie Charleson www.katiecharleson.com
Aubeebop Jewellery by Aubin Stewart http://www.aubeebopjewellery.com/
ACJ Edinburgh www.edinburghacj.wordpress.com
Catalog Ltd www.cataloginteriors.com
Doodabbery www.etsy.com/shop/doodabbery Birds of Prayers www.facebook.com/Birds.of.Prayers
Jeni Allison Knitwear www.jeniallison.posterous.com
Little Red www.little-red-shop.com (Fri + Sat only)Liz Tainsh www.abstractphoto.co.uk/
Louise Smurthwaite www.louisesmurthwaite.co.uk
Fiona Robertson www.fiorobbosblog.blogspot.co.uk
Lucy MacLeod & Dwayne Bell Illustration www.lucymacleod.co.ukwww.dwayne-bell.com
Mina Braun www.minabraun.com
Catherine Hiley www.cahiley.com
Emily Hogarth www.emilyhogarth.com
Cora Studio www.corababy.co.uk
Small Stories by Gabrielle Reith www.g-r-a.co.uk/small
Namon Gaston www.namongaston.com
Rapa Nui Gallery www.rapanuigallery.co.uk
Sheila Boyle Designs www.sheilaboyle.blogspot.co.uk
The Lindström Effect www.thelindstromeffect.co.uk
Verity Keniger www.veritykeniger.co.uk
Ziggy Sawdust www.ziggy-sawdust.blogspot.co.uk
Rebecca J Kaye www.rebeccajkaye.com
SodaKitsch www.sodakitsch.com
made with love by mrs booth www.mrsbooth.com
Matthew Carey Simos www.matthewcareysimos.com
Blair Sorley www.blairsorley.com
Tessuti www.tessutiscotland.co.uk
PickOne www.pickone.co.uk
Yoke www.weareyoke.com
Rosie Walters www.rosie-walters.com (Fri + Sat only)Sara Keith www.sarakeith.com
Robbie Porter www.robbieporter.co.uk
Kina Gorska www.kinagorska.wix.com/design
Hole in my Pocket www.holeinmypocket.com Fiona Luing Jewellery www.fionaluing.co.uk
Emma Lindsay www.emmajanelindsay.com/ (Sun only)Emily MacKenzie www.emilymackenzieillustrations.blogspot.co.uk
Lizzie Cameron www.inkcircus.co.uk

Home and Interiors Scotland October

Last month I got interviewed by Home and Interiors Scotland magazine and you can read my waffling by clicking on the image above. My Adam and Eve dolls were also one of the editiors picks at their recent exhibition.

Good grief it is windy today, the trees in the park opposite the flat are all bending quite alarmingly. I think a little trip up onto the roof to batten down the hatches might be in order, though might have to tiw some weights to my shoes to stop me flying off.

Hope the wind dies down before tomorrow when I will be running a stall at Sloans Outdoor Market in Glasgow. It takes place in the narrow wynd outside the old coach house/ restaurant and I'm wondering how much of a wind tunnel it might be? Watch out for bargins as my belongings blow away down Buchanan Street. I'll be there 11-5 on both Saturday and Sunday pop along and see me.

Made in the Shade - Holiday Hullabaloo

Its back. The wondrous event that is the Made in the Shade market @ The Lighthouse. After at least 12months absence the girls from MITS have been persuaded to organise another of their design/ art markets and this time I shall be there too, so if you are after some unique hand made gifts then pop along.

"We are pleased as festive punch to invite you all to join us at The Lighthouse on Saturday 10th December for a special, one-off edition of our Made in the Shade shopping event.

With over 40 of Scotland's best designer makers and indie crafters taking part, you can expect to solve all those pesky Christmas gift dilemmas in one swoop! From textiles, homewares, stationery and ceramics to jewellery, accessories, millinery and fashion, Made in the Shade is giving ol' Mr Clause a run for his money this year. We might not have the sleigh (or the reindeer), but my word, we surely have the finest pick of unique presents and treats you ever did see. To whet your appetite and to plan your shopping strategy, you can meet our Holiday Hullabaloo vendors here. Stay tuned to our blog for vendor profiles and gift guides in the run up to the event.

We want to make this one-off edition of our Made in the Shade event extra special. With a little help from our friends, we're set to bring you THE festive shindig of the season!"

 

Poppytalk - Pre Christmas Market

I am very pleased to say that I have a stall with online market extraordinaires Poppytalk. Created by husband and wife team Jan and Earl who have been running a brilliant curated market of creative types since 2005. In that time they have built up a hugely impressive range of sellers and their daily blog is a great source for inspiration.

Check out their blog and the work on sale. They have also made pretty cool gift guide to take the hassle out of Christmas Shopping.



Blog & Buy Sale - December 2012

This month I have an online market stall with Blog&Buy with a great selection of other independant makers of interesting things. Here's a bit about it all.

"ROLLLL UP! ROLLLLL UP! Every month the BlogAndBuySale online Stalls showcase the very best independent creative sellers. This month sees the launch of their 6 week Christmas special. Rummage through the online Stalls to find that perfect festive gift; from brussel sprout wrapping paper to hand made stripy mittens, they have it all. The BlogAndBuySale Stalls will help you discover amazing creative talent and point you in the right direction to buy that perfect present.

You can support you the sellers by sharing their Stall with the world and also be in with a chance of winning some great prizes.

This months Stalls can be found here :
http://www.blogandbuysale.com/blogandbuysale-stalls-christmas-showcase/

A little more about BlogAndBuySale...

Intended to promote artists and designers who sell their work on the internet, BlogAndBuySale is all about helping up and coming talent looking to get noticed and make some real cash to boot. There are so many brilliant things getting sold by independent artists and designers, but the problem is the public doesn’t always stumble upon them. "