When you put a lot of time and thought and hard work into a larger piece, like one of my chairs, it's also good to know that a piece is going to a good home! The making process is not quite as painful as child birth, but it certainly feels like waving a child off on their first day of school when you say goodbye to a piece like that!
Today, I'm taking a much needed break from making, to go and meet some fellow makers - I'm off to MADE 2011 in Brighton http://www.brighton-made.co.uk/
I'll be looking out for the lovely Emily Maude, whose quirky illustrations, prints and other goodies are wonderful! My particular favourite is the 'Kitchenalia' range (as pictured) - I'm hoping for a tea towel or a little tray www.emilymaude.com
I'm sure there'll be lots of other wondrous things to see and buy - I'm hoping that I will find some Christnmas presents too.
I'm visiting MADE with a friend. We're both so busy, our little rendezvous have become too few and far between, but we always have a lovely time and treat ourselves to lunch at 'Bill's' http://www.bills-website.co.uk/ The colours and displays of fresh produce are a site to marvel at and a real treat to my designer's eye - the food is delicious, organic and wonderful too!
