I’ve shared my favourite finds from the 2013 Bust Craftacular, now here’s what I loved at the East London Design Show, held for the first time in the Truman Brewery. The Hokolo London stand, above, looked absolutely marvellous. Designer Jen has a great eye for striking colour combinations which she utilises in great graphic style to decorate homeware and accessories.
This squid is by DeCasa, which specialises in bold unusual print designs. Also check out their eye-catching caterpillar pattern.
This super cool golden baroque necklace is by Rosie Sanders, whose work I have been admiring for some time on instagram. She had put together a beautiful festive display with a bunch of other jewellers.
I didn’t manage to look at all the other jewellery designers closely, but I absolutely adored this moonstone moon pendant by Phoebe Jewellery. She also does the cutest acorn pendants.
These are really fun; glass lollipops from an unidentified second year student at Havering College, part of the Quirky Curios collective. The Havering College 3D design course always churns out incredible talent – read one of my end of year reviews here to see more.
He’s a Really Mad Scientist: saucy Christmas games featuring fantastic illustrations had been put together by DJ Wheelie Bag, who drew me right in with his clever banter. We’ve now got the perfect game for New Year year festivities.
I adore these beautiful gold earrings by Malcolm Morris, who was inspired by the Greek Galleries in the British Museum to create these articulated circular beauties that swing when worn in the ears.
It was great to see Polish designer Amberwood back in London, this time with some really big amber pendants. Love them.
I always admire delicate gem jewellery in the Branch in the Park shop near Victoria Park, so it was good to see a big range on display at the East London Design Show.
What a great graphic print: this one is available from East End Prints. Read my recent interview with owner Helen Edwards here.
These delightful fish and bird print mugs are by Sarah Hamilton, a friend I often chat to on twitter.
Snarfle liked the stand showcasing kinetic art from the Kinetica Museum – this sun trap is by Mike Booth.
And lastly this somewhat fuzzy close up is of some very cool jewels by Charlotte Valkeniers.
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