MAKERS | ARTISTS | INTERIORS | FOOD | CULTURE Hello! I hope you're all keeping well. Being cooped up over the past year has had it's advantages; I for one, have found, I am far more aware of nature, and I know, I am not alone! Within this newsletter I have subconsciously featured a group of nature inspired artists. The sublime line up includes: textile artist Maisie Utting who makes handcrafted homeware using plant dyes & existing natural fibres. Graeme Black's inaugural art exhibition comprising of art works on a monumental scale to echo that of the woodlands which surround him. Three festival's to uplift and rebalance, Treegether a monthly chocolate subscription and the podcast 'grow, cook, eat, arrange' hosted by Sarah Raven and Arthur Parkinson On the subject of nature, I would like to bring your attention to the Broughton Hall Estate where I am currently enjoying working, sourcing interiors for their twelve (soon to be fourteen) holiday homes, giving them a lift, here and there. My trips to Broughton bring an enormous sense of wellbeing - have a look at the website, it will give you an idea of the tranquil atmosphere and what it has to offer. Georgie x |
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MAISIE UTTING specialises in dying by hand, creating beautiful dye baths using foraged plant material and plant dye extracts. Maisie then uses traditional craft techniques of hand quilting and embroidery to create exceptional cushions and quilts. Visit Maisie's website for further information, commissions and her online shop which extends to a treasure trove of homeware. |
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GRAEME BLACK Scottish fashion-designer-turned-artist, Graeme Black will host his inaugural exhibition at Messums Yorkshire in Harrogate, 8th May - 19th June. Graeme's decided to swap a life of non-stop transatlantic travel and a career contributing to unsustainable production for a more holistic and explorative existence. The trees take on the new role of muse in Graeme's work; some majestic in their melancholy with their spindly branches touching; some weighty and solitary; others glistening and honeyed like sun-worshipping statues, each speaking of subtle fluctuations of mood and time. 'My work has always been a visual response to what I see. These are definitely portraits'. |
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Graeme in his studio in the Yorkshire Dales. |
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TREEGETHER CHOCOLATE 'Changing the world of chocolate, one tree at a time'. Sponsor a cocoa tree and meet the men and women who produce the cocoa that is found in the chocolate you receive (12 chocolate bars per year). The aim of this initiative: 'to give meaning to cocoa farming which is trying and unrewarding work and to bring personal recognition to our producers'. I'm in! | | |
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BURTON AGNES JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL Friday 9th - Sunday 11th July 2021 Now in its 14th year! I can't wait to set up base on the lawn at Burton Agnes and soak up this decadent festival atmosphere. Tickets are available in limited numbers - quick, go buy now! | | |
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THE MAGPIES FESTIVAL Saturday 14th August The FIRST EVER Magpies Festival will take place at Sutton Park in North Yorkshire on Saturday 14th August hosted by The Magpies! Destined to be a fun filled day out for everyone of all ages. Let's hope this is the first of many Magpie Festival's to come! | | |
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MEDICINE FESTIVAL A FESTIVAL FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET 19th - 23rd August 2021 'Invites you to come together to share the power of music and ceremony, the coherence and insights of ancestral wisdom, alongside solutions of modern technology and culture; the nourishment of food; the joy of laughter and celebration; and the inspiration of visionary thought – asking a simple question: HOW CAN WE BE THE MEDICINE?' | | |
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grow, cook, eat, arrange This light hearted and informative podcast hosted by Sarah Raven with Arthur Parkinson & guests is a must for the green fingered, beginners to award winners, there is something for everyone in these half hour chats. | | |
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| | Amongst the collection of textiles there is this spectacular Rennie Mackintosh inspired lambrequin, arched internal lip with roman blind. | | |
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| | TIME FOR TEA - TEA FOR 4 A very pretty set of plates, perfect for tea and cake time. | | |
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| | Two decorative and useful chairs; perfect for a bedroom or bathroom. | | |
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| | A beautiful selection of floral cushion covers - mix and match - there are some fabulous designs to choose from. | | |
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Thank's for reading! I leave you with this quote from the much loved H.R.H., The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. R.I.P. 'People should be judged on what they are, not what they do'. Prince Philip 1984 Georgie x |
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Recommendations of brands, people, podcasts, books, competitions, etc. are welcome - ping me an email if you know of something or someone suitable: georgie@pridden.com. |
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