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Stories, updates and general woolgatherings……
On Fashion, Feathers and Daydreams
Having lost my ‘to do' list, I spent a very pleasant, and rare, few minutes today flicking through a glossy fashion magazine and listening to the radio. I was looking for key trends in an attempt to keep my finger…
The Hand Made Object: All the Same but Different
The two recent additions to our family have been displaying a keen interest in knitting. Sitting either side of me on the sofa they watch my needles intently and I have spotted them covertly eyeing up my lovely, berry red,…
Rose Windows and Christmas Baking
Just a few days ago we spent a morning looking though all the Christmas cards we had received this year and were particularly taken with an image of a stained glass window by Chagall.
Knitted Christmas Gifts
In recent weeks I've been busy knitting ‘Jolly Santa Hats’ discussing what colour they should be and the role that global corporations have played in this particular aesthetic. Today’s conversation/argument was deflected by suggestions for Christmas lists and much time…
The Poppy Line Photoshoot
The Poppy Line steam train at Holt Railway Station was the nostalgic backdrop for a collection of beautiful photographs
The Mercerie’s Christmas Events
We are looking forward to our first Christmas at The Mercerie and have some exciting things planned over the next few weeks. We are extremely lucky to be based in the fine city of Norwich which is full of grand,…