*In loving memory of Cathie Blair (16/05/1952 – 8/7/2019) Cathie left us recently; I am touched at this news, and I want to express my most sincere condolences to her family and my friend Andrew. A blessing: interviewing her, quite early in this series, have a chat and the chance to tell her story are a blessing, I see it know. I am happy I can contribute toward keeping her memory alive over time. A warm and adventurous woman, a loving and loved mom and nan. There’s nothing better than coming back home if it’s warm and comfortable, it’s even better if you feel that house is really yours thanks…
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Indie creations: Chen Giladi-Sagiv from Alma Belle and La Petite Alma Belle
I’ve previously shown one of her creations and now I’m happy to fully present you Chen Giladi-Sagiv, the mind behind the Etsy shops “Alma Belle” and “La Petite Alma Belle“. Chen, jewellery designer from Israel, is the example of a creative soul that decides to leave a serious job to pursue her two biggest loves: her daughter and the art. If you have an idea in your head, big things are going to come and this has exactly happened to Chen. After two years of work, she’s opened two shops: “Alma Belle” for women and “La Petite Alma Belle” for younger girls. Alma, the recurring name, is Chen’s daughter’s name and means…
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Indie creations: Sylca Designs
Today under the indie spotlight, there’s the dynamic duo behind “Sylca Designs”, an independent brand focused on big and statement jewellery, all in near-to-Mother-Earth warm tones or sweet colours. The mother-daughter team has joined their creativity and love for natural beauty in order to create handmade and standing out accessories with natural and sustainable materials. The mission of this brand is to “provide their clientele unique fashion accessories at affordable prices”. This sounds nice, right? Continue with the reading to see some of my favourite items picked from the shop and read the interview. Sylca Designs – Belt with wooden buckel and snap closure Sylca Designs – coral wood strech bracelet…
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Indie creations: Lion Studio by Lei Sihan
Today’s spotlights are all for a new independent creative with an aggressive appeal: Lion Studio by Lei Sihan. Welcome to Lei Sihan, who graduated with an MA from the School of Jewellery at the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design and – after exploring traditional headwear, contemporary narrative art and fashion designs – has found her way to convey her passion for design and show her point of view about aesthetic with a jewellery line called Lion Studio. The goal of Lion Studio is bringing beauty to the challenge of daily life and the primary concept of the first collection, which is composed by the two series Heavy fly and…
