Getting crafty
Been making some of my designs into little cards for my friends, everyone's birthday is in February!
And two more...
Bake off
Made this yummy cake today!
Chocolate coconut loaf cake! Click on the link for the recipe.
The all important tasting session is tonight.
Twining Teapot Collection
I went to an open day at Norwich Castle today to find out more about their Museum Traineeship programme. I found out more about the 8 posts that are available and what sort of projects and exhibitions they would have coming up over the next year. I also got to have a look round the museum for free, seen as I was there. I loved the collection of teapots the most, coz when do you ever see a collection of teapots?! The Twining Teapot collection spans the beautiful and elegant to the weird but wonderful; from the 1730's to the 1980's.
Polkadots International
Got one of these bags for christmas. Didn't have a clue what it was to start with but it's genius!!
Catherine Jones, a Cambridge Jeweller is using social media to promote her brand. She has appointed student ambassadors to market the products through selfies.
National Horseracing Museum Restoration
I've signed up to volunteer at The National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket. There is a big move happening over the next year, which will take the museum from it's current building and turn it into a Heritage Centre in Palace House and some completely new buildings. It's a really exciting prospect for the whole town. The museum is absolutely full with the sporting history and I find it all so interesting. And although, I'm not a native of the town, it also provokes me to feel proud that I'm now part of the place which is the centre of our heritage sport. The more and more I read about the subject I realise how vital English horse racing has been for centuries.
When we moved to Newmarket my mother was instantly inspired to create art based on the colourful silks worn by jockeys. She used the colours and patterns to create a visual and historical archive of Newmarket and The Classic Race winners history. The designs were originally painted in acrylic but are now available to buy as prints, cards and mugs. Over the years she's been producing her art, I've been subjected to her research, and today I am happily helping her do the research because I am fascinated! You can visit her website here!
All this said, you can see now why I'm really eager to start this volunteering! I will be able to be part of moving this huge collection to it's new home, whilst learning important museum skills that may help towards my future. I will have the chance to handle, clean and pack important horse racing items and paintings. Learn how to document, photograph and archive donated collections that have never been seen. Sort and document through a photographic archive of 15,000 images! Although, I feel with the amount of work they actually expect the volunteers to do, they really need the whole town involved, not just 40 people! But they could realistically employ an extra member of staff for all these jobs.....
When we moved to Newmarket my mother was instantly inspired to create art based on the colourful silks worn by jockeys. She used the colours and patterns to create a visual and historical archive of Newmarket and The Classic Race winners history. The designs were originally painted in acrylic but are now available to buy as prints, cards and mugs. Over the years she's been producing her art, I've been subjected to her research, and today I am happily helping her do the research because I am fascinated! You can visit her website here!
All this said, you can see now why I'm really eager to start this volunteering! I will be able to be part of moving this huge collection to it's new home, whilst learning important museum skills that may help towards my future. I will have the chance to handle, clean and pack important horse racing items and paintings. Learn how to document, photograph and archive donated collections that have never been seen. Sort and document through a photographic archive of 15,000 images! Although, I feel with the amount of work they actually expect the volunteers to do, they really need the whole town involved, not just 40 people! But they could realistically employ an extra member of staff for all these jobs.....
Fijian Patterns
Being reminded of why I made my quilt!
I was so inspired by the quilts displayed on barns in Kentucky and then found out about the underground railway quilt codes. It's really moving! My quilt became more art based and told the story of my holiday. It featured the map and scenery that I was able to see by staying at the prestigious Calumet Farm. All printed and sewn by hand.
Pantone
Infact...
Now I've discovered the Pantone Blog!
Colour is my favourite thing.
It's what makes me tick, be inspired and design. Colour is worth living for.
Reef inspired designs
These fabric designs from Kerry Sea Designs are stunning! Love the colours and close up textures.
I really really need to get producing!
September 2014
I have just returned from the most amazing round the world trip! I enjoyed the weather, the sights, the cultures and the foods of 7 different countries in 3 months! USA -Texas, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Bali, Malaysia and Singapore! Although this was my once in a life time opportunity to take in all these things, I was determined to prepare myself and record, photograph and sketch anything and everything in order to fuel my design work with inspiration galore! I now have a bank of ideas that I'm sure will last a very long time!
I am becoming more and more proud of myself as the weeks go by, for accomplishing such a trip. Some people don't move from their hometown and here's me working out the ways of different cultures with ease. I believe I have returned a much more confident, excitable and employable human being! I hope someone/company agrees soon. I mean, I have done things like this... ;-)
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