PORTOBELLO MARKET 10th August 2013

Just wanted to say a big "thank you" to all the people who bought so many of my bags, bears and bunnies from my stall at PORTOBELLO MARKET on Saturday. Everyone was so kind and complimentary. May return on Saturday 24th August (notting hill carnival weekend!).

My bags in Kingly Court London

Good news! You can now see my handmade bags on display in Carnaby Street, London W1. See below: 

London College of Fashion’s Popup Shop opening
Kingly Court, London W1 on 18th October 2012.

G5 Ground Floor, Kingly Court

Off Carnaby Street, London W1B 5PW

"LCF’s very own pop up retail space has a brand new location perfectly located on the ground floor of Kingly Court, a haven of independent shops, just off London’s famous Carnaby Street. Launching on Thursday 18 October 2012, it will run for just two weeks, stocking unique and one-off creations by its legion of multi-talented alumni." (LCF website)

Opening Times
Monday - Saturday: 11.00am - 7.00pm
Thursday: 11.00am - 8.00pm
Sunday: 12 midday - 6.00pm

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Cornwall

Hello Everyone.

I forgot to upload some pictures of my summer holiday this year.
I was in Cornwall in August for our family holiday.

 On the way there, I photographed a great picture of the sky I'd like to post here. It was one of the most beautiful skies I've ever seen.

And some more, the beach we went to everyday.

New sewing machine

Hi Everyone.

I'd like to introduce my new sewing machine. 

This is an industrial sewing machine by Juki with an additional silent engine (much quieter than domestic machines). 

I have been using it for a couple of weeks now and very happy working with it. Very smooth. 

(I still use my domestic one when I need for zigzag stitches and when I sew something small such as cuffs though.) 

    

Goodwood Revival

Hello Everyone.

Sorry, a shoulder injury and a tummy bug has kept me away for a while.  I am slowly getting better but still need to rest my shoulder a couple more weeks. Ah, how inconvenient not having use of my arms all the time (having taken them for granted all my life)!

Just before I injured my shoulder (falling off a bike...), Rob, my husband and I went to the Gooldwood Revival Meeting. I have been before and love it so much.
On our wedding day last September, Rob's Godfather (also called Rob) couldn't attend since he was working for the event as one of the organisers. However, he made up for it by inviting us to Goodwood this year.

We saw many beautiful vintage cars, races, market stalls, air shows and above all, a wonderful mix of people dressed in 50s and 60s vintage clothes.  So elegant!

I wore a 50s vintage dress which I'd first worn at the end of our wedding (the primary wedding dress being a vintage Kimono.) I coordinated the dress with a white cardigan and a vintage lace head dress.

Rob wore a brown/green tweed jacket, a red buttoned up Fred Perry polo shirt, brown chords and black leather shoes.      

The weather was perfect - sunny and clear blue skies, illuminating a wonderful day out.

Enjoy the autumn and all the beauty and colours it brings!

afternoon tea

Hi Everyone. 

A couple afternoons ago, I visited one of my best friends' house. I baked some cheese cake, macarons and egg tart for us. On the way over, I regretted not making sandwiches - would have completed a perfect afternoon tea.

 She must be a food pyschic, as on arrival, I found her in the kitchen preparing lovely sandwiches and banana scorns. What luck!. 

 We enjoyed the happening afternoon tea. :)
 (I loved her home made pesto sandwich and the banana scorn very much.) 

Beautiful bag dispatched!

Hi Everyone.

I dispatched a beautiful bag to a Japanese customer yesterday. I made the bag with black satin fabric and hand quilted it with creamy white embroidery floss. On the inside and the trimming I added some fluffy white fabric. (I love this soft interior). For the strap, I used  high quality black Italian leather

The measurements are H: 23cm (Inc the strap 47cm) X W: 33cm X D: 8cm (perfect for an iPad).

With it's flexible depth, the bag has a surprisingly large capacity (although it's not very ladylike to carry so much in such a small bag, we all have to do it!).

The price is £45 and I can make the bag in either Black or Khaki. 

If you make an order, I can make the bag and have it posted to you in 7-14 days. 

If you have any special requests such as different size or colour,  please allow me little more time longer (and an additional sum may be required). 

I'm planning to use khaki this coming Autumn (or is it already here?!). 

I hope you like these bags as much as I enjoy making them. All questions welcome!! 

With Love 

Mari-Reigh 

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