May and the Festival are here again...

May and the Festival are here again….we have a fabulous collection of Guy Funnel’s paintings. His subject Burling Gap is close to all our hearts. His paintings are a reminder of the simple pleasure we take in walking along the Sussex coastline during the balmy days of summer. The texture and colour of his paintings capture perfectly the changing light, the reflections and the contrasts between chalk cliff, sea and pebble. Such a stunning view… it always makes me gasp when I see for the first time each year.

The range of sizes and prices make it possible to have your very own reminder of a perfect summer's day walk by the sea.

Prices start £110.00

　

 

David Pantling has added new shapes to his range a large bowl and plate, they show his decoration perfectly and are very affordable. They come in both the bird design and the blue and cream pattern. We have also had delivery of his butter dishes and toast racks which are always popular as they make great presents.

Prices start £17.95

 

 

 

 

Amy Denton’s ceramic brooches cover a range of images birds, houses, trees and boats, they have the nostalgic feel of a museum collection. I think they could work for a man or woman and would look great on the lapel of a summer jacket.

Price £11.95

 

Connell and Hart’s glass earrings and pendants are sophisticated and simple. I like the combination of the teardrop shaped glass and the simplicity of the silver. The fab colour range means that you’re bound to find something to suit and the transparency of the glass gives it a lightness that makes it easy to wear summer jewellery.

Prices start £19.95

Back to Work....!

I’m sure everyone is sick to death of the weather we have been having, at last it seems like it’s going to start warming up….. fingers crossed.

I was lucky enough to have a holiday in Rajasthan at the worst point, there was a blizzard on the day I left and another on the day I returned! The holiday was fantastic. I had worked in Calcutta for a fashion company when I was younger but never had the chance to travel.

We hired a driver called Vinod who was a similar age to us so drove at a sedate pace, thank god. We travelled massive distances from Jaipur to Mandawa, Fatephur, Sitalanger, Bikaner, Khuri, Jaisalmer, Rankapoor, Udaipur, Todgarth, and back to Jaipur. Stayed in some fabulous Havelis, slept in the desert and rode a camel, saw forts and palaces. Visited Vinod’s family farm had lunch and met the ‘cobra man‘. Every second there was something to look at…. the colour, painting, carving, and chaos were invigorating .

I’m not a great photographer but I could see photo opportunities everywhere. The holiday was an inspiration although we didn’t get much chance to relax... we were away for just ten days.

It was the tonic I needed to get through this long winter.

Back to work…

We are topping up current maker’s ranges and looking for new ideas ready for the Festival in May.

Pop in and have a look there is so much more that I havn’t included. I will let you know soon what’s new for May.

　

 

Ros Weaver’s rubber band jewellery is great, necklaces and bracelets made from rubber bands! It is tactile and comfortable to wear, strong simple colours. The red/black range with its burst of coloured bands is sculptural but still easy to wear. To top it all they are an affordable price so perfect as a gift for yourself or a friend.

Prices start £5.95

 

In addition to Hannah Turner’s Owl range of tableware there is now the Birdy range. Again teapots, creamer jugs and mugs are in stock at the moment. We also have two types of egg cup an owl and a bird which are great shapes. You could choose a couple of items and they would make a great birthday or wedding gift.

Prices start £11.95

 

Kirsty Kirkpatrick’s jewellery is selling well and she’s added earings and a smaller necklace to her range plus more choice of colour. A fabulous combination of wood, laser cutting and vintage chain makes for a very contemporary vibe.

Prices start £25.95

Love is in the air......

A New Year means a fresh start…. we anticipate our existing makers developing more fabulous ideas and to receiving exciting, innovative work from new designers…lots to look forward to ! !

At the moment we are concentrating on Valentine’s Day so heart images appear on cards, textiles and in jewellery, pink and red are the colours of choice. Here is a selection of what we have in store do come and check out our windows to get an idea of the wide choice we have. Don’t worry if you want to make a more alternative gesture of romance, we have lots of tokens that will fit the bill.

Thank you again for making Christmas such a success for our makers. I wish all our customers a very Happy New Year !!

　

 

Eleanor Taylor’s delightful range of hand painted cards for Valentine’s Day are an alternative to the usual fare. Inspired by the darker side of the fairy tale, they are a modern interpretation of the painted Victorian Valentine card, something to treasure.

My favourite design is the ‘foxy couple’ dancing.

Price £4.95

Anna Tilson’s mosaic hearts are a perfect Valentine’s gift a selection of colours and the different combinations of crockery make each one unique. I think they would make a lovely wedding present too.

Price £29.95

　
The new Bee Keeper design from Lush comes in a cushion and a tablecloth. The yellow/pink colour way is fresh for spring and makes a pretty Valentine’s gift. We also have the red fox and cubs cushion which is always a Valentine’s favourite.

Prices start £31.95

　
Hannah Turner’s Owl teapot and jugs are fun. I like the strong the design and how she has incorporated the shape of the jug into the beak of the design. Tea making will become even more of a pleasure when using this crockery !

Prices start £15.95

Poppy Treffry’s heart and dog badges make are an inexpensive love token. The cream spot on red is jolly and makes a splash of colour on a jacket.

Price £5.95

 
                                                

　
We have had a delivery of Margo Selby scarves the new colours are rich and vibrant. Colours range from monochrome through soft pink and strong red, shades of green to vibrant orange and lemon.
These scarves make a strong statement but are easy to wear with any colour. Something you’ll wear for ever, a real investment piece.

Price £84.95

　


　

　

Christmas is coming !

Christmas is on it’s way ….. we are building up our stock of current and new work. As usual lots of colour, texture and print. Continuing our love of natural history animal and bird images appear on lots of different products including lampshades, cushions, ceramics, prints and jewellery.

A good range of prices so something to suit every pocket !

If you look back through our posts you will get a good idea of what we have in stock. It would be great if you could drop into Appendage and have a good browse. But it’s not always possible for our customers who are from further a field. If you remember something from your visit or see something on the blog you would like us to send. Email your query and if we can help, we will.

 

 

 

 

 

Mark Greco has expanded his print range to include a set of landscape prints using animals, plants, insects and fish as the subject matter, quite different from his previous editions. The hedgehog is particularly charming. He has also added several new bird images including a jackdaw, a partridge and a owl, the detailing is reminiscent of 1950’s textile design. As cards they are an alternative to the usual type of Christmas card.

Prices start £44.00

Ruth’s wooden animal and bird brooches are printed with a an folk inspired design in a range of colours and are an ideal stocking filler. They look fab on a coat or cardigan and the animal images work for all seasons.

Price £11.95

Seven Gauge have a range of knitted hats… a beret, slouchy beanie and a bobble hat all in their luscious colours and graphic patterns. Lovely and warm, great quality yarn and perfect to cheer you up on these grey winter days.

Price £32.95

Jane Walsh encases jewel like buttons in resin, There are pendants, rings and brooches in her range. They have a tactile quality and have the appeal of sweets in a sweetie jar. They make great presents for yourself or a friend, good prices too.

Prices start £11.95

Sam Stas has range of foxy collars, their eyes glitter and they curl perfectly around the neck. In several different colours they make an interesting alternative to a necklace.

Price £16.95

　

All Change for Autumn !

It’s all change at the moment as we are start to get our Autumn / Winter textile ranges in store.

There are several different looks…

 

The vibrant pink, blue and green of Seven Gauge knitwear, funky patterned scarves and hats with a slightly retro Scandinavian feel. We now have their cuddly hot water bottles, a range of cushions and sumptuous throws, all beautiful quality the colours are perfect to cheer you up as the nights draw in.

Prices start £26.95

 The subtle colour and texture in Wallace and Sewell’s woven range is very different, scarves and shawls in a softer palette of colour. The intricacy of the weave is more sophisticated but their use of colour is quirky and individual and all the scarves are reversible. Their scarves always sell like hot cakes because they are so easy to put with all the basic winter colours.

Prices start £39.95

 

Katie Mawson’s fabulous hedgehog scarves are in a juicy orange this year. Her hats and gloves in  jewel colours are always a big hit, it’s the simplicity of detail and use of colour that makes them so   covetable, they work with many different looks. Her colourful, long stripy knit scarves are luxurious the texture and different colour ways make them a cut above the usual.

This all makes for a lot of choice, do come and look…try a few things on !

 

We have a fabulous range of leather briefcases, great colours from pastels to a rich pink and emerald green. The silver and gold are stunning. They fit an ipad or an A4 notebook and have a detachable across the body strap, which means they are useful for work or play.

Price £109.95


Our new ceramic collections are arriving all the time and we are building up stock of old favourites.
Again lots of choice in shape, pattern and colour.


                                            

Denise Brown’s collection of vases depict seaside landscapes, birds and fish. Each side of the vase has a different view to suit your mood. The flashes of gold catch the light , the detail and colour of the illustration captures the seaside vibe perfectly.

Prices start £69.95

 

                                                   

 

  David Pantling's new ‘Woods’ pattern is quite different to his blue and cream range . We’ve had his work for a while and it has become one of our classics, though it is neither classic in it’s shape or pattern ! The combination of the crazy shapes and the quirky imagery in his new range give it an almost fairytale quality it's fun and jolly and would certainly cause a stir when used.

Prices start £17.95

　

　

Starling Murmuration

 

 

 

Chris Snow is a Brighton based artist and we have had his work for a month now, sorry it’s taken me so long to let you know.

He is inspired by the city’s life, as he sees it… and his love of maps. His images evoke a sense of familiarity and affection for the locations we recognise and that are part of our daily lives.

The maps are accurate, based on genuine mapping from different eras, the line drawings of the buildings and people are an affectionate reminder of why we live here and love our beautiful city and its surrounding countryside.

My favourite image is the ,Starling Murmuration by West Pier when I first moved to Brighton I lived over the Regency fish restaurant and was mesmerized by the synchronised swarming of the starlings in the early evening.

Lots of different images including the London Road Viaduct and Embassy Court are part of his collection also From Devils Dyke to Brighton which has a particularly intense sky. There is also a large print Brighton Index Map that combines several locations around the city.

So all in all a great addition to our range of prints. We have had a fantastic reaction to his work from both residents and visitors his print runs aren’t huge so pop along and see his work.
Prices start at £50.00 unframed.

　

Rain or Shine

During August we have a selection of paintings by Guy Funnell in our windows. He is a local artist based in Seaford. His landscapes are of the Sussex countryside, the blowsy downs, the dramatic coastline, the secret ponds and hedgerow all are featured in this group of painting. It is a departure for us to show painting. I wanted to start with work that portrays familiar locations that we all love and have happy memories of. Guy’s style captures the mood of Sussex, he paints in situ… the rolling hills, dappled light on foliage and water, the moving clouds and the ever changing sea. We have already had a good reaction to his work and sold one of his paintings, they are not expensive when you think that you can own a slice of the beautiful countryside and look at it every day….rain or shine!!
Prices start £90.00

We also have new jewellery by Lidia and Paul at Zinc White. A fantastic way to use coloured pencils. Cut into sections and made into necklaces, brooches, earrings and rings. The mix of colours mean that there is something for everyone’s palette. The shapes are modern and easy to wear , there is something that seems to draw our customers to this work perhaps a reminder of childhood ?
prices start £9.95

With the changeable weather scarves have been an essential this summer and Margo Selby’s new colour ways have been selling well. The medium size is always the most popular but the small is great for tucking into a sweater as you brave the promenade.
Prices start £51.95

A new cushion always brings a sofa back to life and our Lush cushions do just that. The Wild Boar print is fun and the colour way means its easy to mix with other things. This print can also be found on a tea towel, apron mug and lampshade.
Price £29.95