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A very special seasonal installation is coming to the shop very soon. @mrstudiolondon ‘Sere Fragments’ previews Friday the 26th October 1-3pm, Autumnal warming tea and cakes will be shared. Join us, RSVP via email to the shop. Image @mrstudiolondon.
My good friend Anna @weareherenow took this picture on our last photo shoot at the shop. I wasn’t even aware she took it but she left it in the mix and sent it through with all the other shots. She called it mood. At 1st I was horrified and then I realised how honest it was. Lots of sharing on insta today and it’s got me thinking.. we use this vehicle (insta) to show all the achievements and successes we have but it’s often not a clear picture of what’s really going on behind the scenes, what we are going through and all the facets of what makes us tick, grow and learn. Like heartbreak and friendship. I’m learning so much at the moment. I have so many failings but I know my hearts is in the right place and that, good friends and family are what keep me going. If we can’t use this vehicle to share honestly, try helping each other and make things better, then I’m not sure what the point is. At the end of last month I lost my very good friend Rex. He was actually my cat and my best friend and I’m not ashamed to say he was the truest, purest, loving, kind being I’ve ever known. The deepest unconditional love, friendship and strength can come in lots of forms and sometimes in unexpected places and I cherish them as they don’t come along very often in life. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories, poems and loving support on here today. #willneverforgetyourex #itsoknottobeok #worldmentalhealthday.
Super excited about @theassemblymarket in November. The event is curated by @underthecloth and we are delighted to join the gathering and showcase a taster of our wares amongst lots of lovely designers and makers from all over the country. #assemblymarket #stokenewington.
Two beautiful new workshops from @thislakshmi this autumn. The 1st is botanical collage this Thursday, followed by botanical watercolour in November. More details via the website. Images courtesy of @thislakshmi.

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