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Best British Designer-Makers: Buddug Humphreys
I first came across Buddug Humphreys last year after her charming Teacup Brooch caught my eye. Last week, I was gently reminded of her awesomeness via the ever delightful Ella Masters blog so I thought it was time to take another peek into Buddug’s world. Buddug Humphreys, once native to Snowdonia in North Wales, now lives and works in London specialising in metalsmithing and enamel. Her hand forged plates (and jewellery) are individually made using layers of enamel fused on metal, to create unique, delicate and…
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Heart Gallery – ‘I DO’ Wedding Exhibition
Yesterday saw the launch of the ‘I DO’ wedding exhibition at Heart Gallery in Hebden Bridge, a showcase of work from UK designer/makers to tempt brides, grooms, family and friends! A few familiar faces (Go The Whole Hog and Milk Bar) also provided customers with delicious food and beverages in the garden, making it a pretty perfect Sunday afternoon! Alison Bartram , owner of Heart Gallery, saying ‘cheese’ next to the stunning display of flowers from The Willow Garden. An…
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Best British Designer-Makers: Layla Amber Rous
Poppy Bouquet Necklace – £20 How stunning are these hand painted jewellery pieces from Layla Amber Rous’s ‘In Bloom’ collection? Shall we all take a moment and dream of days filled with sunshine and flowers? Yellow Flower Earrings – £9 Purple Flower Ring – £9Blue flower earrings – £9 Yellow Flower Ring – £9 Flower Hair Clip Set – £18 Rosy Posy Brooch – £15 Layla Amber is a painter and illustrator who brings her work to life through wearable pieces…