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Renegade Craft Fair in London 2011 Review: Ceramic Design

Unique hand made ceramic wonders from Melody Rose, JimBobArt and Zosienka & Rosie. Discovered at the Renegade Craft Fair, held on the 8-9th October 2011.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Renegade Craft Fair London oct 2011 -Melanie Roseveare - aka Melody Rose

Upcycled vintage crockery from Melody Rose at Not On The High Street.

Plenty of fab ceramic design at the Renegade Craft Fair last weekend. Here's my favourites.

Renegade Craft Fair London oct 2011 -Melanie Roseveare - aka Melody Rose

Melanie Roseveare - aka Melody Rose - prints new designs onto upcycled bone china crockery. Her work reminds me of plates read more

Renegade Craft Fair in London 2011 Review: Textile Design

Wondrous textiles from Art Equals Happy, Mary Kilvert, Robin & Mould and more at the Renegade Craft Fair in London on 8-9th October 2011. Plus workshops from The Make Lounge.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Making stuff for oneself is the bedrock of the crafting scene so of course there were quite a few workshops ongoing when I visited the Renegade Craft Fair. The Stitch …

Renegade Craft Fair in London 2011 Review: Illustration and Wall Art

The inaugural London Renegade Craft Fair took place on the 8th and 9th October 2011 at the Truman Brewery. Here's a look at some of the best illustration and wall art that I found, including The Bungaloo, Being Natalie, Julia Pott and upcycled wallets from Magic Industrie.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Music posters by John Vogl of The Bungaloo.
The Renegade Craft Fair obviously has some clout back in its home country of America, since quite a few of the stallholders had …

Lucky’s London Exclusive Chocolate Cake Collection inspired by Alice in Wonderland: Honey Time

Lucky's London have produced a unique new range of cake based luxury chocolates inspired by Alice in Wonderland: I got stuck into their Honey Time gift box. Nom nom nom.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Lucky’s Honey Time chocolates by Kirstie Battson.
Love chocolate? Love cake? How about a unique combination of the two? Well, the good people at Lucky’s London have decided to whack these …

Outsider Ecoluxe London LFW SS12 by Maria Papadimitriou aka Slowly The Eggs THUMB

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Showroom Review: EcoLuxe London

On the 18th and 19th of September during London Fashion Week the EcoLuxe London exhibition at the Kingsway Hall Hotel proved once more that ethical fashion is becoming more and more concerned with becoming part of the mainstream good design.

Written by Maria Papadimitriou

‘Ecolooks’ by Maria Papadimitriou aka Slowly The Eggs
I was hugely excited that during this London Fashion Week I had the opportunity not only to go and see but also exhibit …

Emesha: The London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Preview Interview

Eco designer Emesha reveals a very exciting collaboration with illustrator and print designer Lisa Stannard that came about thanks to my book, Amelia's Compendium of Fashion Illustration.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Emesha S/S 2012 by Lisa Stannard.
I feel very privileged to be able to announce an exclusive bit of London Fashion Week news that has happened in part because of …

Westfield Stratford City: an Olympic Legacy to be proud of or ridiculous Temple to Consumerism?

Westfield Stratford City may have opened to great fanfare today, but I am not convinced that this vast temple to consumerism is the best legacy the 2012 Olympics could have left east London.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Westfield Stratford City by Sniff Chatfield.
So, amidst great fanfare the brand new Westfield Stratford City megamall was finally opened today, with the help of plenty of sheeny shiny celebrities: Nicole …

Lammas Low Impact Courses and Conferences

The pioneering sustainable self-build community takes its visitors back to the land in West Wales

Written by Amy Hughes

Illustration by Aurelia Lange
Wales – the land of soaring song, turf-churning scrums and cunning cross-dressing rioters – is today at the forefront of sustainable, ecological development. In 2009 the Welsh …

Book Review: Chavs: The Demonization of the Working Class

Owen Jones' passionate and timely debut disputes the claim that 21st Century Britain is a classless society.

Written by Sally Mumby-Croft

Owen Jones, author: CHAVS: The Demonization of the Working Class. Illustration by Gareth A Hopkins
CHAVS: The Demonization of the Working Class by Owen Jones traces how changes in tone …

Introducing a new luxury candle brand: Sandy Bay London

With delicious fragrances like Vintage Fig and Pomegranate Rouge, Sandy Bay London offers beautiful luxury candles at an affordable price. Created by Sandy Burns.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Blushing Rose Sandy Bay London luxury candle by Rebecca Higgins.
For sumptuous luxury candles at an affordable price look no further than Sandy Bay London, hand poured right here in the …

Uncivilisation 2011, The Dark Mountain Festival: Sunday Review

A review of Sunday at Uncivilisation Festival 2011. Time for reflection on veganism, self publishing, emotional care and where to go in the future.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Sacred by Elizabeth Hudson.
On Sunday at Uncivilisation the main marquee was packed out for a discussion around where next for Dark Mountain, both the festival and the movement. Dark Mountain …

Uncivilisation 2011, The Dark Mountain Festival: Saturday Review

A review of Saturday at the second Uncivilisation Festival, held at the Sustainability Centre in Hampshire. Time to think, discuss and feel.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Telling Stories to the Trees by Rima Staines.
Last weekend I went to Hampshire for my first experience of Uncivilisation, the Dark Mountain gathering of like minded folks interested in discussing …

My Top 10 Favourite Things To Do in Montreal

There is so much to do in Montreal that I thought I'd put together a short guide to my favourite things: including Poutine, racoons on Mont Royale, avante garde food at Europa and so much more...

Written by Amelia Gregory

All photography by Amelia Gregory.
I had a truly wonderful time in Montreal earlier this month. Alongside the many festival goings on during Montreal Festimania there were plenty of other things …

Wilderness Festival 2011: Sunday Review

I spent most of Sunday listening to fascinating lectures at The Idler Academy and perusing the wonderful hand made treasures in The Secret Market Emporium. By evening time there was fab music from the likes of Guillemots and Laura Marling.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Laura Marling by Jenny Lloyd.
Sunday at Wilderness Festival came somewhat early due to my ill informed decision to put up the tent in the family camping area, a major no …

Wilderness Festival 2011: Saturday Review

This year was the inaugural Wilderness Festival, brought to you by people behind Secret Garden Party and Lovebox. It was held on 12th - 14th August at the beautiful Cornbury Park estate near Oxford.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Wilderness Festival by Rebecca Emery.
The inaugural Wilderness Festival took place last weekend on the Cornbury Park estate just north of Oxford. The new festival promised big things: a taste of …

Montreal Festimania 2011: Festival Mode et Design – Ethik BGC

Ethik BGC is a collective of designers and artisans committed to social and ecological fashion design. I caught the end of their catwalk show on the Scene de L'Esplanade stage at Festival Mode et Design.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Ethik BGC at Festival Mode et Design by Hanna Viktorsson.
On Friday I was sad to miss the Cégep Marie-Victorin student show at Festival Mode et Design, which was purely down …

Montreal Festimania 2011: First Peoples’ Festival Review

Between 2nd - 9th August 2011 the Montreal First People's Festival celebrated indigenous cultures across the Americas and beyond. Centred around the Place des Festivals, with events happening throughout the city.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Mohawk Dancer by Maria Papadimitriou aka Slowly The Eggs.
At the Place des Festivals in downtown Montreal there were iridescent reindeer wading through sparkling fountains of water next to a giant …

Larmer Tree Festival 2011 Review, Sunday: Show of Hands and the Recycled Safari Carnival

My final round up and verdict of 2011's Larmer Tree Festival. Plus happy music in the rain from the Jaipur Kawa Brass Band, magical folk from Show of Hands and the fabulous Recycled Safari Carnival.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Jaipur Brass Band by Cassandra Yap.
Our first destination on Sunday at Larmer Tree Festival was the main stage to witness the joyous sounds of the Jaipur Kawa Brass Band, who …

Uncivilisation 2011, The Dark Mountain Festival: Preview interview with Dougald Hine

Uncivilisation, The Dark Mountain Festival returns between 19th-21st August 2011. In this candid interview co-organiser Dougald Hine reflects on a turbulent year and why it's so important that hearts and minds meet up once more.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Dark Mountain issue 2 cover by Rima Staines.
What have you been doing since the last Uncivilisation Festival? It’s been over a year and I presume you’ve been suitably busy…
Yes, last …

Larmer Tree Festival 2011 Review, Thursday: Peacocks, Music, Comedy and more!

In the first of my four Larmer Tree Festival reviews find out more about what makes this boutique festival so unique: a great location, peacocks, fab comedy, peacocks and on Thursday evening the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Larmer Tree Peacock by Rebecca Emery.
The weather was beautiful as we rocked up to Larmer Tree Festival on Thursday evening – low sunshine spread out across our clover strewn camping …

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Unique hand made ceramic wonders from Melody Rose, JimBobArt and Zosienka & Rosie. Discovered at the Renegade Craft Fair, held on the 8-9th October 2011.

Wondrous textiles from Art Equals Happy, Mary Kilvert, Robin & Mould and more at the Renegade Craft Fair in London on 8-9th October 2011. Plus workshops from The Make Lounge.

The inaugural London Renegade Craft Fair took place on the 8th and 9th October 2011 at the Truman Brewery. Here's a look at some of the best illustration and wall art that I found, including The Bungaloo, Being Natalie, Julia Pott and upcycled wallets from Magic Industrie.

Lucky's London have produced a unique new range of cake based luxury chocolates inspired by Alice in Wonderland: I got stuck into their Honey Time gift box. Nom nom nom.

On the 18th and 19th of September during London Fashion Week the EcoLuxe London exhibition at the Kingsway Hall Hotel proved once more that ethical fashion is becoming more and more concerned with becoming part of the mainstream good design.

Eco designer Emesha reveals a very exciting collaboration with illustrator and print designer Lisa Stannard that came about thanks to my book, Amelia's Compendium of Fashion Illustration.

Westfield Stratford City may have opened to great fanfare today, but I am not convinced that this vast temple to consumerism is the best legacy the 2012 Olympics could have left east London.

The pioneering sustainable self-build community takes its visitors back to the land in West Wales

Owen Jones' passionate and timely debut disputes the claim that 21st Century Britain is a classless society.

With delicious fragrances like Vintage Fig and Pomegranate Rouge, Sandy Bay London offers beautiful luxury candles at an affordable price. Created by Sandy Burns.

A review of Sunday at Uncivilisation Festival 2011. Time for reflection on veganism, self publishing, emotional care and where to go in the future.

A review of Saturday at the second Uncivilisation Festival, held at the Sustainability Centre in Hampshire. Time to think, discuss and feel.

There is so much to do in Montreal that I thought I'd put together a short guide to my favourite things: including Poutine, racoons on Mont Royale, avante garde food at Europa and so much more...

I spent most of Sunday listening to fascinating lectures at The Idler Academy and perusing the wonderful hand made treasures in The Secret Market Emporium. By evening time there was fab music from the likes of Guillemots and Laura Marling.

This year was the inaugural Wilderness Festival, brought to you by people behind Secret Garden Party and Lovebox. It was held on 12th - 14th August at the beautiful Cornbury Park estate near Oxford.

Ethik BGC is a collective of designers and artisans committed to social and ecological fashion design. I caught the end of their catwalk show on the Scene de L'Esplanade stage at Festival Mode et Design.

Between 2nd - 9th August 2011 the Montreal First People's Festival celebrated indigenous cultures across the Americas and beyond. Centred around the Place des Festivals, with events happening throughout the city.

My final round up and verdict of 2011's Larmer Tree Festival. Plus happy music in the rain from the Jaipur Kawa Brass Band, magical folk from Show of Hands and the fabulous Recycled Safari Carnival.

Uncivilisation, The Dark Mountain Festival returns between 19th-21st August 2011. In this candid interview co-organiser Dougald Hine reflects on a turbulent year and why it's so important that hearts and minds meet up once more.

In the first of my four Larmer Tree Festival reviews find out more about what makes this boutique festival so unique: a great location, peacocks, fab comedy, peacocks and on Thursday evening the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.

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