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may | june | issue 004
An inspirational magazine for the stylish and spirited girl
Summer LOVIN’ KITTY GALLANNAUGH • PAGE 22
Hello...
CHARLEDY BEAR
FANNI WILLIAMS
well, with springtime comes new beginnings and we are delighted to announce that dashing girl josie welcomed baby amelie into the world on 16th april! let’s just say that after a four day labour she’s our new hero! with april being a bit of a washout, we hope that this issue will brighten your day with our so dashing picks and a chat with gemma correll, who’s illustrations never fail to put a smile on our faces, so we hope they do you too! we also have two giveaways this E issue so make sure you check I JOS HENDRICK them out on page 13 & 71 to win some lovely goodies!
with love...dashing
illustration: gemma milly
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this month:
charley beard
is enjoying a cheeky cocktail or two in London’s new speakeasy bars and can’t seem to curb her addiction to Instagram (londonbride)
www.london-bride.com
josie hendrick
is learning how to survive on little sleep and type with one hand whilst breastfeeding with the other now Dashing baby has arrived!
www.savoirweddings.com
fanni williams
is putting pedal to the metal and taking her driving lessons again after 7 years of not driving around in London.
www.fubumedia.co.uk www.fanniwilliams.com
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CONTEN 003 EDITOR’S LETTER
a warm welcome from the dashing collective
006 CONTRIBUTORS
the talented folk involved in this issue
007 READER LOVE
your lovely comments from facebook and twitter
008 BLOG LOVIN’
the best from the blog world this month
009 ON THE CASE
sexy little iphone cases for every day of the week
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010 ETSY EXHIBIT
dashing’s favourite finds
012 GORGEOUS GEOMETRY
modern, bold and graphic. just how we like it
014 THAT’S SO DASHING
we’re not just about expensive things!
022 SUMMER LOVIN’
photographic inspiration from kitty gallannaugh
030 DAILY MUSINGS
we chat with world renowned and quirky illustrator gemma correll
036 STARRY EYED
sparkling fashion from meg hutchison
044 HOW TO HAIR: THE ‘S’ PLAIT
a pretty summer style from elbie van eeden
046 HOW TO NAILS: THE CHEVRON add some kapow action to your nails!
048 NOT ANOTHER BILL
your daily post need not be boring anymore
054 WHAT KATIE DOES
a sneak peek into katie’s stylish home
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An inspirational magazine for the stylish and spirited girl
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060 TIED UP WITH STRING
lovely paper stationery from brown paper
064 FAVOURITE SHOP
072 DASHING TRAVEL
beach holiday getaways
A BLOG ERS SPECIG AL
DASHING COMPETIT IONS
our readers discover london’s hidden gems
WIN! WIN! WIN!
068 HOW TO: NOTEBOOKS
013 GEOMETRIC CANDLESTICKS
make your own notebooks, perfect for your handbag
070 BABY LOVE
things to buy your precious little bundle
071 DASHING BABES
all you need to know about swaddling
your very own set of geometric candlesticks from the lovely magpie miller
071 DASHING BABY GOODIES worth over £90 from aden + anais, little linens and angel’s face
Summer LOVIN’ KITTY GALLANNAUGH • PAGE 22
Cover Photography: Kitty Gallannaugh
dashing magazine is brought to you by:
co - editors Charley Beard charley@dashingmag.com Josie Hendrick josie@dashingmag.com
creative director & photographer Fanni Williams fanni@dashingmag.com
submissions submissions@dashingmag.com DISCLAIMER: The views of the contributors are not necessarily shared by that of the publishers. Unsolicited manuscripts, submissions, artwork are accepted on the understanding that the publishers incur no liability for their storage or return. Unsolicited content submitted for use in dashing will be decided upon at the discretion of the publishers. The contents of this magazine are fully protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced without our permission. All prices listed are correct at time of publishing but are subject to change anytime at the discretion of the featured shop owners. DIY craft and downloadable projects are for guidance and personal usage only. The staff of dashing and it’s publishers will not be held responsible, for any disasters, due to individual reader’s own negligence when undertaking any of the projects published in dashing.
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EMMA ELBIE
GEMMA
Our lovely CONTRIBUTORS
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LISA
here are the talented and creative people who have helped contribute to this issue of dashing gemma milly illustrator
elbie van eeden hair and makeup
meg hutchison photographer
emma gibbs travel writer
lisa brown photographer
Gemma Milly is a portrait artist, wedding stationery designer, and founder of Gemma Milly Illustration. After training as an illustrator at Kingston University, she set up her design studio in leafy Hampshire, and now spends her days drawing pretty illustrations for editorial, jewellery and greetings cards. She also creates bespoke wedding stationery for blushing brides-to-be!
Elbie is a make-up artist, hairstylist, colourist, headpiece maker, propmaker, and all-round head-in-the-clouds creative. She’s inspired by shiny things, contrasts in paintings, objects that aren’t used for their original purpose. Firm believer in everything happens for a reason, and never throw anything away (shoot-wise).
Meg is a London based, Devon born photographer. She loves everything that is creative and watches way too many movies. Meg would like to one day photograph her way around the world shooting a variety of subjects from portraits to travel and fashion!
Emma is a travel writer and editor, and has contributed to number of books, including Make the Most of Your Time in Britain and The Rough Guide to Laos. She runs The Honeymoon Project, a website dedicated to honeymoon ideas and inspiration, and spends an inordinate amount of time daydreaming about far-flung places.
Lisa spends her days with a camera in one hand, and her husband’s hand in the other with an iPod between them. She loves capturing the world around her, whether its a secret smile, a warm embrace or a loving look. She also loves Lomo cameras, shopping for vinyl and warm apple cider on a winter’s day.
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reader love
Your comments
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blog lovin’
LOBSTER AND SWAN
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f you’re looking for a blog that has it all, then look no further than the beauty that is, Lobster and Swan. This blog oozes gorgeous in every post. From stylish fashion and interior design to tasty food recipes and things to make, Lobster and Swan will have you lost in its pages for hours. We particularly love Jeska’s quirky little ‘Matchbox A Day’ entries where she challenged herself to make a match box ‘work of art’ for each day in Feburary, all in aid to raise money for her husband’s charity and the results are super sweet!. So, wait no longer and whisk yourself over to Lobster and Swan and browse till your heart’s content.
KERN AND BURN
this month’s
www.blog.lobsterandswan.com
BLOG LOVIN’
our top three picks of the loveliest blogs you should read this month
words fanni williams
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hilst we realise that Kern and Burn is mainly focused towards the designers among us, we believe it is a brilliant resource for all creative business owners should be aware of! Hosted by Tim Hoover and Jessica Karle Heltzel, Kern and Burn curates and interviews those who have turned their passions into self-made careers and invites them to discuss their perspectives with the rest of the creative community. We highly recommend you spend some time browsing through their ‘100 Days
of Design Entrepreneurship’ blog, which houses a collection of interviews from 100 designers and artist from multiple disciplines, all discussing various aspects of running a successful creative business. With topics such as the importance of keeping up with personal projects and turning what you love to do into a career, to name but two! We promise that the longer you spend on Kern and Burn the more you’ll find yourself clicking on the plethora of links in each article to discover more inspiring and wonderful things!
www.kernandburn.com
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SWEET PAUL
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re you a lover of eating great food? Well, then lovely Dashing readers we have found the perfect blog for you! Sweet Paul is the blog site of New York based food and prop stylist Paul who is also a dab hand at crafting too. His sweet little blog is jam packed (no pun intended) with posts from Recipe Mondays to Crafty Fridays. You could spend your time just drooling over all the delicious recipes but we recommend you try your hand at making them too. And, if all that’s not enough then make sure you check out Paul’s online magazine as an extra special treat!
www.sweetpaul.typepad.com
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aww!
VOYAGEART £9.22 www.etsy.com
water colours wonder
On the CASE
PRICILLA MOORE $35 http://society6.com
we’ve come a long way since the now retro looking nokias of the early noughties. and so it’s not just about an iPhone anymore but a sexy little case to go with. there’s so many well designed ones, you can have one for each day of the week...
WE LOVE
compiled by josie hendrick
MUST HAVE
JOYFUL BALLOONS $35 http://society6.com
I HEART BANDO
$25 www.shopbando.com
MINT BLACK COLOUR BLOCK $14.99 www.etsy.com
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dashing finds
this month’s
ETSY EXHIBIT A
s ever we have trekked through the online shelves of Etsy to bring you the best of the best. This issue features bags, brooches and bike plants. What variety! Gosh, we’re so good to you.
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eramic brooches of animals drinking tea? Don’t mind if we do. This shop is all about the porcelain, in fact all the goodies in Atelier Gilet are worth snapping up. The colours are all charmingly delightful and we think they’d make lovely gifts if anyone wants to buy for us?
www.etsy.com/shop/AtelierGilet
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introducing you to delightful shops from around the world, all shipping to the uk words josie hendrick
ATELIER GILET
L A WEARAB PLANTERLE
ove you bike? Love your plants? Then why not combine the two? This genius little idea allows you to cycle around town with your plant baby attached to your bike. This lovely Etsy shop features other ‘wearable plants’ too from necklaces to lapel pins but it’s the bike planters that have really stolen our hearts. What better way to show off your green fingers in style?
www.etsy.com/shop/wearableplanter
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f you like your geometrics as much as we do you’ll probably want all of these handmade shoulder bags by London based Etsy shop Ulalá. In fact they’re so popular they’re often selling out so get in there pronto!
www.etsy.com/shop/ulala#
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lovvee lo ve lo
oh! clever baby!
MATHEMATICAL MOBILE SCP £28.99 www.scp.co.uk
GEOMETRIC MUGS
Sonodesign £7.99 each www.sonodesign.co.uk
Gorgeous compiled by charley beard
lush & retro
COMFY PATTERNS
Cushions from £32.95 www.cloudberryliving.co.uk
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GEOMETRIC JEWELS
Geometric Necklace Depeapa £22.68 www.etsy.com/shop/depeapa
stylish & functional
UNUSUAL USB
Logical Art Priced from £48-£60 www.logical-art.co.uk
GEOMETRY!
DASHING COMPETI TION
modern, bold and graphic is just how we like it and you don’t have to be a mathematical genius to enjoy a bit of geometry here & there.
To celebrate all things geometric this issue, we’re giving away a set of two super stylish polyhedron origami candlesticks from our generous friends over at Magpie Miller. www.magpiemiller.co.uk
To be in with a chance of winning, visit our blog here for full entry details. PATTERNED PLANNER
Present & Correct £6.50 each www.presentandcorrect.com
handy not booke s
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That’s so DASHING our selection of this issue’s dashing finds
words charley beard, josie hendrick photography fanni williams
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go britainia These lovely illustrated tin boxes containing chocolate medallions are a super treat in celebration of the Olympic Games in London! ÂŁ2.50 from your local M&S store
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bow peep! Channel your inner 80s girl with a big bow hair clip from American Apparel (available in lots of colours!) www.store.americanapparel.co.uk
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afternoon delight The rich tasting goodness of Rooibos tea is always a delight. Give it a try if you haven’t already and is available from your nearest Planet Organic or from Kromland Farm’s website. £2.99 + P&P. www.kromlandfarm.com
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oh pick me, strawberry All the way from Switzerland, this handy little fruit knife is perfect for any picnic and each end safely tucks away into a super cute strawberry shaped holder. Find your nearest stockist at: www.kuhnrikon.co.uk
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molly toe cap brogues These toe and heel capped brogues come in three Dashing shades - pink, mint or yellow. ÂŁ55 www.office.co.uk
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shake your pom poms Pretty up a bannister, a bed or a bookshelf with this fluffy colourful pom pom garland. ÂŁ14 www.etsy.com
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glitter polish Sparkle your way to the next galaxy with these glittery nail polishes from American Apparel. ÂŁ9 each www.store.americanapparel.co.uk
inspiration
Summer
LOVIN’
dashing caught up with london based photographer kitty gallannaugh for a quick chat about her work interview by fanni williams
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Tell us about yourself, where you’re from and what you do? I’m Kitty Gallannaugh, an English girl with an Irish name from London. I photograph. I wouldn’t call it my living, it makes it sound like a chore, it’s my passion and I do live from it. I work in the fashion field, I kind of just fell into it after following a teenage dream which is what started this little fire in my belly.
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What drives your creativity on a daily basis? I think a lot of it has to do with being the biggest obsessiveperfectionist you will ever meet.
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Sometimes I don’t sleep because I’m drafting up ideas and sentences in my head to take a bigger step forward. I’m constantly dreaming and reaching, it just never stops. It’s down to emotions, words from books, colours, strangers in the street; basically seeing life as one huge adventure.
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Are you university trained or self taught? I’m self taught. I did a year’s course at university but they expected us to already know the fundamental basics and just bring our styles to the table. I truly believe that photography can’t be taught, you
are your best teacher and learn what works best for you. Sure, you can sit in a classroom and learn what button does what and research what ISO means, but at the end of the day it’s all about your own practise.
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Who would be your ‘dream’ person to photograph? This model called Rosie Tupper. I first saw her in 2009 and thought she was the most beautiful girl on the planet. She has such an organic beauty with gorgeous eyes and hair. I would love to photograph her, she looks absolutely incredible.
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Film or Digital? They’re both wonderful for their differences, I am torn to choose. I work mainly in digital but do shoot film all the time on the sidelines, I have a huge box of photographs under the bed! To me, digital means work and film means personal life.
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What’s your favourite lens? I have loved every single lens I have ever used, they have been loyal companions to me. If I had to pick one off the top of my head, it would be my 70-300 mm. It travelled Australia with me, got lost with me in Thailand and recovered from a nasty fall and long time at the Canon repair shop in 2010. It has been there since the start of my career and is more like a friend than a piece of “gear.”
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What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given? “You can only do your best.” Those words were said to me last year and they have stuck out in my mind, etched into my skull. My best may not be the best of someone else, but at least I can feel happy knowing I achieved my hardest possible. And I think a lot of artists forget that sometimes.
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What’s the one thing you can’t live with out? Love. It’s the thing that keeps me warm and gives me smiles every day. Everything is more possible and bearable when you can feel the nest around you, helping you. It supports, it encourages, pushes and is there when you fall. It is unconditional.
www.kittygallannaugh.com www.facebook.com/kittyphotos www.twitter.com/kittyphotos
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Daily
REAL-LIF INSPIREDE WHIMSICA CARTOONSL
MUSINGS dashing caught up with world renowned illustrator gemma correll for a quick chat about her work interview by fanni williams
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Tell us a little about yourself and what you do? I’m an Illustrator and I suppose, a cartoonist and craftsperson. I make narrative-based illustrations, working for various clients around the world, participate in exhibitions and create my own range of products (such as printed tote bags) as well as collaborating with companies all over the world to make products ranging from T-Shirts to umbrellas to badges. What inspires your creative process? It’s really just everyday life. I process the world around me through drawing. I draw the things I see/hear/smell (etc)
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in my sketchbooks- that’s where my work develops and my ideas grow. My sketchbook is just filled with concepts and doodles, many of which never see the light of day. What’s the most rewarding project you’ve worked on so far and why? Commissioned projects which stem from personal work are very rewarding. It’s nice to see something that I’ve worked on for fun, in my own time, become something ‘real’ that is enjoyed (hopefully!) by a new audience. For example, my series of cat conversation drawings became a monthly cartoon series for Emirates Airlines In-Flight magazine “Open Skies”.
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Are you self taught or college trained? I studied Illustration and Graphic Design at College (in Norwich, UK) Cats or dogs? Pugs
Conform to the norm or dare to be different? It’s always nicer to be a bit different. I guess the most important thing is to be *yourself* If you look out your window right now, what do you see? A lady playing “Scarborough Fair” on the tin whistle, repeatedly (and very badly) What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given? Count to 30 during a aeroplane take-off. If something is going to go wrong, statistically, it’s most likely to happen during the first 30 seconds... (I don’t like flying)
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What’s next for Gemma Correll? I’m in the early stages of working on two new books. The first is about cats, the second is about pugs! They should be released in a few months.
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www.gemmacorrell.com www.facebook.com/pages/Gemma-Correll/24698995190 www.gemmacorrell.tumblr.com
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Starry Eyed
these photographs by london based fashion photographer meg hutchison with make up by siobhan drew have made us all starry eyed... model anisia at milk management www.meghutchison.com www.siobhandrewmakeup.com
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fashion
HEADBAND Stylist’s Own NECKLACE Oasis TOP Topshop
THIS PAGE: HEAD DRESS Crown & Glory OPPOSITE PAGE: DRESS Lipsy RINGS Oasis HEADBAND Crown & Glory
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HEAD DRESS Zara BRA Topshop DRESS Forever 21 NECKLACE Stylist’s Own
HEADBAND Stylist’s Own NECKLANCE Oasis SINGLET Topshop SKIRT Zara BELT River Island
HEAD DRESS Zara BRA Topshop DRESS Forever 21 SKIRT ASOS RINGS Stylist’s Own CHAIN BRACELET ASOS BLACK BRACELET Lipsy NECKLACE Stylist’s Own
HEAD DRESS Crown & Glory DRESS Lipsy RINGS Oasis & Stylist’s Own
before you start, use a styling ep cream to prto ir ha your help keep .it together
The ‘S’ plait H
air stylist Elbie Van Eeden created this ‘S’ plait style, which not only looks super cute but it’s fun to do to! This style is best suited for straight/ slightly wavy hair, and works best on one-length hair, as short layers will poke out.
www.elbievaneeden.com
words charley beard hair & makeup elbie van eeden photography fanni williams model madison coupland
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Once you’ve reached about 3/4 of the length of the section, and you’re about to take the right piece over to the middle, instead just take that section across to the left adding it to the existing left piece.
STEP FIVE
Use your thumb and forefinger to push the section up, and it should easily start ‘snaking’, and turn into an s-shape!
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Now you have just two sections. Hold on to the section that used to be in the middle (which is now in your right hand) and then with your left hand, pinch the middle of the plait with your thumb and index finger, holding the rest of the hair in your left palm gently.
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STEP SIX
How tight/loose depends on how you like it, we pinned behind the head, loosening it up once secured.
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CHEVRON nails! words/photography: fanni williams
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Ahh! the secret to the perfect chevron nails! A pair of seamstress pinking scissors. (you can get them from John Lewis’ habedashery). These will create just the right shape and size for the chevrons.
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business
TOOTHBRUSHES from Izola (New York)
NOT another BILL! F
ed up of getting bills and junk mail in the post? Then you should turn your attention to this enterprising little venture - NOTANOTHERBILL. This morning we got a parking ticket and a gas bill in the post which isn’t so fun. However subscribing to NOTANOTHERBILL is fun as you basically receive presents instead!
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COPPER TASSEL BRACELETS from LenneBelle (Netherlands)
WOODEN NECKLACES from Studio Fludd (Italy)
WOODEN DUSTPAN from Iris Hankvert (Sweden)
business
GRAPHIC ITEMS from Present & Correct (UK)
anything, and I think that’s where it all started. So I went about just building a basic site and from there blogs and people started talking. I built and designed the site myself in early 2011 and it just started to grow.
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HOW DO YOU FIND AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, CHOOSE WHAT THE PRESENTS WILL BE?
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NOTANOTHERBILL IS A GREAT IDEA, AND YOU’RE RIGHT - MOST OF WHAT WE RECEIVE IN THE POST ISN’T FUN. HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE CONCEPT? The idea sort of stemmed from the fact that I am a compulsive shopaholic and teamed with being an art director at M&C Saatchi I had cool things arriving in the post most days. My copywriter (at the time) and good friend Martin always complained he never got
Choosing the presents is my favourite aspect, I am a shopaholic with magpie tendencies, I spend a lot of time in shops, markets, fairs, and trade shows, but beyond that I seem to have collected a huge black book of brands that I love from around the world. With regards to what the presents will be there are a few criteria I like to stick to, I have to love it, and it either has to be well made/designed/ interesting/unique/beautiful, oh and the most important one – it has to fit through a letterbox! My favourite is working with brands who make an exclusive for NOTANOTHERBILL and in that respect it means I give my subscribers something extra special they can’t buy anywhere else.
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ASSORTMENT OF PAPER GOODIES from Ohh Deer
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WHAT’S ONE OF THE BEST PRESENTS YOU RECKON YOU’VE GIVEN OUT? I’ve got to say I am proud of all my presents as this business is totally about my curation, however there are some like the silk Juliana Cassandro scarfs and the Iris Hantverk table dustpan and brush that really make me extra proud. Probably because they both have great stories and they are worth so much more than the subscription cost, but there are some really great things in the pipe line coming.
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HOW LONG HAS NOTANOTHERBILL BEEN RUNNING AND IS SENDING OUT PRESENTS TO THE BIG WIDE WORLD YOUR FULL TIME JOB? I came up with the idea in early 2011 and went about building and designing a rough site, but I was running it on the side of my full time job as an art director at M&C Saatchi ad agency, I have only just left there three weeks ago to now do this full time. Feedback has also been great, it’s such a good feeling when you work so hard and put so much into it to get a positive reaction.
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DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR OTHERS WANTING TO FLEX THEIR CREATIVE MUSCLES AND TRY AND BE SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS? As I mentioned earlier I ran this on the side until I was ready to take it on full time, but my best advice would be that you’ll always regret what you don’t do! Buy a web domain name and go for it. And get a good accountant!
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AND FINALLY, WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE FUTURE? WHAT’S THE NEXT STEP FOR NOTANOTHERBILL? Well I aim to basically provide really great presents and work with brands I love, but also to have different price tiers and then also be able to break it down into different categories - art or fashion/jewellery/lifestyle products etc... And I would also love to do a childrens one. Beyond that open “NOTANOTHER... Shop” and then be able to take “NOTANOTHER...” as a brand and be able to put anything on the end of it from clothes, ad agencies, festivals and so on.
www.notanotherbill.com
PAPER PRINTS AND BADGES from the Soma Gallery
VE CREATIE HOM ON ATI P INS IR
WHAT
Katie
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we take a peek into freelance graphic designer, blogger (and cat lover) katie’s north london home interview: charley beard
www.whatkatiedoes.net
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TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF AND WHAT YOU DO. I’m a freelance digital/web designer. I work from home and for a variety of clients, including leading the design of new homeware flash sales site LLUSTRE.com. I spend my spare time blogging, drawing, cooking and scampering around London.
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DO YOU RENT OR OWN?
I bought my 3-bed garden flat in November 2010 with my boyfriend Josh. We live there with our two cats.
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WHAT’S YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD LIKE AND WHY DID YOU CHOOSE IT? I’ve lived in roughly the same patch of North London since moving to the capital 6 years ago, and Stoke Newington is my favourite spot. It’s full of wonderful little shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants and it’s got a lovely park - it feels more like a village than part of London and it’s affordable because it doesn’t have a tube station.
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HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR HOME STYLE? I have to compromise a bit with home decor choices because my boyfriend is a designer too so we both have quite strong opinions on how our home should look. I definitely like patterns and colour
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and given my way everything would be brightly painted and wallpapered, but he likes a cleaner industrial look. Luckily we both like the midcentury modern style, so that’s the general theme throughout the flat. We have a room each to use as a study/den so we can exercise our individual tastes more in those - mine has bird wallpaper and Orla Kiely bedding and his is grey with metal shelving and old wooden storage crates.
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WHERE DO YOU MAKE MOST OF YOUR HOME PURCHASES FROM? I buy as much second hand or vintage as possible and those make up the bulk of my favourite items in the flat. There’s a bit of Habitat too, like the sofa, and of course a good dose of Ikea for basics like shelving and storage. For soft furnishings and accessories I go to Etsy and SCP or make my own.
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WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PIECES IN YOUR HOME?
I love our sofa, the Habitat Ella, because it’s a
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lovely curvy shape, very comfy and sets the grey-and-yellow colour scheme for the rest of the room. I also love the vintage chairs in the living room, which I totally renovated from the sorry state they were in when I bought them.
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HOW DID YOU TACKLE THE DECORATING AND STYLING AS A PROJECT? I’d been keeping inspiration and mood boards on Tumblr for the months prior to buying, which gave me a pretty good idea in my head of what I wanted. We did the kitchen/living room and the bathroom immediately after buying because we didn’t want to live with them in the state that they were in which forced some pretty fast decision-making! There are always compromises between my ideal look and constraints of budget and resaleability of the flat when we come to sell. I also change my mind quite a lot, and most rooms have undergone reshuffling of furniture or accessories - everything is always a work in progress.
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I buy as much second hand or vintage as possible and those make up the bulk of my favourite items in the flat
I work from home half the time so it’s really nice to have a home that is enjoyable to be in
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WHAT SORT OF ATMOSPHERE DID YOU WANT TO CREATE AND WAS THERE ANYTHING THAT YOU REALLY WANTED TO INCORPORATE? Most of all I wanted somewhere that suits us and is comfortable - I work from home half the time so it’s really nice to have a home that is enjoyable to be in.
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WHAT INFLUENCES YOU?
I read a lot of blogs - far too many - so I’m constantly inspired by things I see on those. I’m also influenced by my work as a designer which is why we have lots of graphical art prints on the walls. I also love to craft so anything handmade is inspiring to me.
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WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT DECORATING AND STYLING YOUR HOME? I like the final product - I don’t really enjoy the process of getting there! But I do like the satisfaction of knowing that our decisions and hard work went into making our home how we like it. I also like when people come round and say nice things about it!
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DO YOU ENJOY CRAFT AND GETTING CREATIVE?
I love to craft, though I never seem to find the time any more. We bought a lot of run-down vintage furniture which I renovated and I’ve made curtains, cushions, lightshades - it means you can get exactly what you want and have something that no one else has.
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WHAT’S NEXT ON YOUR TO-DO LIST?
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DO YOU HAVE ANY INTERIOR STYLING TIPS?
We’re just about to get the garden ready for summer - we did a skill swap with a garden designer to get professional help on a budget and I’m really excited to have it done.
Stick to a theme, however loose, and edit ruthlessly - I think that’s the difference between a harmonising room and clutter. Mood boards and collecting inspirational photos are a great way to learn your own taste and refer back to when you’re picking new items. And I’ve learned that it’s usually better to pay an expert for tricky jobs rather than try yourself. may/june issue : dashing
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interview
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TIED UP withstring we chat to cousins and business partners juliette and sarah who run boutique card and bespoke stationery company brown paper... interview charley beard photography david cleveland
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WE KNOW YOU WORK AS A PARTNERSHIP, SO HOW DID BROWN PAPER COME ABOUT? We are actually cousins, and we grew up living down the road from each other in creative homes. We both studied graphic design and then went on to live together which is when Brown Paper began - it all started in our kitchen when we decided to work on a first range of cards and approached local shops. We were met with a
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really positive response and so it all grew from there slowly over a couple of years from being a side project to taking the jump to doing what we love full time. The name Brown Paper came from our mutual love of the old fashioned material that we always used for wrapping presents.
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WHEN YOU ARE GETTING CREATIVE, WHERE DO YOU GO TO GET INSPIRED? We have tried to create a studio space that inspires us on a daily basis surrounded by images and visual things that we like. Living and working in London, we are also extremely lucky to be surrounded by such a wealth of visual inspiration, whether it’s the amazing shop windows in town like Harvey Nichols who are renowned for their amazing displays, or the great selection of galleries that we try and visit on a regular basis. Cake and confectionery shops such as Laduree or Fortnum and Mason are also amazing as everything is so beautifully presented. Magazines and blogs are also a great source of inspiration as there is so much to see.
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WOULD YOU SAY YOU BOTH HAVE A SIMILAR PERSONAL STYLE? We are definitely on the same wavelength in terms of style. It’s almost scary at times that we seem to be drawn to very similar
things and have often turned up at work in almost identical outfits! For both of us, Brown Paper has given us the opportunity to express ourselves in terms of colour and texture as we are much brighter in our work, loving corals, mustard, nude and gold glitter is a definite favourite.
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WHAT WOULD BE YOUR DREAM DESIGN BRIEF?
A dream design brief would be to be called in to do a limited edition notebook range for Smythson as it’s such a timeless store and an established English brand that we aspire to be like.
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WE ARE SELF CONFESSED STATIONERY ADDICTS, WHAT DO YOU THINK IS SO SATISFYING ABOUT STATIONERY? We are complete stationery addicts, whether it’s a beautiful notebook that you can never bring yourself to write in or a lovely lined envelope that you keep on your pin-board, it’s that feeling of opening something for the first time and being surprised by what’s inside. Stationery has also been a creative process for us, choosing what colour pen will look nice on what paper or what colour ribbon will dress up a gift. We love nothing more than customising the packaging of
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WHAT’S BEEN THE HARDEST PART OF STARTING UP YOUR BUSINESS? No-one can prepare you for starting your own business as there are so many challenges you face along the way, all of which make it an interesting experience. Coming from creative backgrounds has meant we have had to learn lots in terms of the business side. Having both worked in offices with a large team of people to it being just the two of us, decision making becomes a hard process as the sole responsibility lies with us. At the beginning this can be daunting as you want to know you are doing the right thing but you have to make mistakes along the way which is the best way to improve. Deciding on our first greetings card collection was really difficult as you are presenting yourselves and your brand to the public and so we just wanted to make sure it was right!
a present as there are so many elements with which you can make your mark. It’s a feeling that we try to give people when they receive their first Brown Paper package from us – it should be a really fun and exciting experience. An invitation sets the tone for your special event so the colour of the twine and the texture of the seal on the envelope all play their part.
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WHAT TRENDS ARE YOU SEEING IN THE STATIONERY MARKET AT THE MOMENT AND WHAT DO YOU THINK IS AROUND THE CORNER? There has definitely been a return to the more traditional way of communicating and a demand for a more personal touch. In terms of trends, there is a really lovely mixture of things we are seeing and so a place for different styles. Whether it’s foil-blocking, typographic or illustrative. London seems to be a very strong theme at the moment in the lead up to the Jubilee and Olympics, from soldiers to spaniels and we have seen a significant increase in sales of our gold foiled spaniel since the arrival of Kate and Williams dog, Lupo! We are actually in the process of adding to our dog range with a dachshund, a boxer and a maltese on their way!
I think we can both say that starting Brown Paper is the most exciting thing we’ve ever done.
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BEING SELF EMPLOYED ISN’T EASY, WHAT’S BEEN YOUR PROUDEST MOMENT? I think we can both say that starting Brown Paper is one of the most exciting things we’ve ever done. Scary and exciting at the same time, there is nothing like the feeling of seeing your work/products for the first time in a new shop. From the beginning we drew up a list of all the lovely stores we would like to be stocked in and slowly but surely they are being ticked off so we are very proud of that! Having our own business is really a dream come true and sharing it with each other is what makes it so special. There is a constant feeling of excitement in our studio, from when we get lovely feedback from happy brides to when new cards or invitations arrive at the door.
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DRINK, SHOP & DO
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MY FAVOURITE words charley beard photography lisa brown
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I could (and often do) spend hours in there
name ellie loughran age 25 occupation recruiter by day, blogger & junk shop fiend by night favourite book jane eyre by charlotte bronte
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Drink, Shop & Do is a tea room, shop, club and creative space set in a building once home to a sex shop (!). It has tall ceilings, beautiful natural light, delicious cake and cocktails and is decked out with vintage furniture and trinkets that you can buy.
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frock & roll
address 111 watlington street, reading, berks, RG1 4RQ name kat williams age 28 occupation blogger favourite word i totally overuse the word ‘awesome’
I only recently discovered Frock & Roll and now I’m hooked! The owner, Ali, is amazing and her stock is incredible. She has so many vintage pieces from all eras and best of all - all sizes! I’m a size 12 and I often find it hard to find vintage dresses but last time I went to Frock n Roll I bought 8 dresses!
www.rocknrollbride.com
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Frock & Roll is like a secret treasure trove of vintage amazingness!
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address 206 elephant & castle, london SE1 6TE name amma adjubi-archibald (alliteration at its finest) age 108 occupation graphic designer & blogger favourite movie breakdance i have a massive spot for dance movies
So many of my big life things have happened in this small stretch. My Saturday Job was in Boots, so I remember stacking shelves and gossiping! My first boyfriend lived around here and then finally it became my location for going to uni when I went to LCC.
www.beyondbeyond.co.uk/blog
I picked this particular spot, because me and my besties would come here for lunch when we were studying.
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how to : notebooks
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Notebooks constantly making lists on post-its never to find them again? here’s how you can make your own personalised mini notebooks! words/photography: fanni williams
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STEP TWO
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paper (5 sheets per book). Fold the 1st sheet in half and place back on the rest. Using a scalpel and ruler, cut along this line. Do the same for the cover using coloured A4 card.
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If you’re lucky enough to own an industrial stapler with a long neck then this step will be a breeze. Unfortunately most household staplers fall short. So you’ll have to open it up and just make an indent to where you’d like the staples to be.
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Combine the two piles of white paper (making it now 10 sheets in total) and fold them in half. Fold the cover in half as well and insert the folded white sheets. These notebooks are now A6 and perfect to carry in any handbag!
You can now trim off the uneven page edges that are created by folding the notebook in half. Trim all 3 sides if necessary.
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Make an extra (unused) staple and insert into the holes made in the cover. Pierce through any pages not yet punctured and turn the notebook over to fold down the staple ends. Close your notebook and press along spine to finish.
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And Voila! You can now label your notebooks using any kind of labeling machine or sticker. You could make a set of 3, wrap them up with some baker’s twine and gift them to your friends. may/june issue : dashing
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MUST HAVE
JET BLACK BABY TUTU £35
www.angels-face.co.uk
OH! SO CUTE! ANDY ROMPER VINTAGE BLUE £43
www.littlelinens.co.uk
SOFT LEATHER SANDAL £25.99 www.zara.com
BABY Love!
OFF TO A FLYING START ROMPER £15 www.amhworth.com
these days baby clothes and accessories rival adult ones, check out the little sandals, would you not want those in adult size? compiled by josie hendrick
DUCK EGG ZIG ZAG ROMPER €26
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WE LOVE
TWINKLE PINK SWADDLE £17.95
www.adenandanais.co.uk
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to celebrate the safe arrival of co-editor josie’s baby amelie we have a bumper baby feature for you this issue including a rather fabulous giveaway.
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STEP 1 Lay the swaddle in a diamond shape and fold the top corner down to form a triangle. Place your baby in the center of the folded area with their head just above the fold of the swaddle. Ensure that your baby’s shoulders are still below the fold.
STEP 2 Place your baby’s right arm slightly bent at the elbow flat against their body. Take the left side of the swaddle and bring it across your baby’s chest. Ensure their arm is securely under the fabric. Tuck the edge of the swaddle under their body to ensure a secure swaddle.
STEP 3 Fold the bottom of the swaddle up & over your baby’s feet.
STEP 4 Finally, place your baby’s left arm slightly bent at the elbow against their body, take the right side of the swaddle & bring it across your baby’s chest Tuck the excess fabric underneath your baby to secure the swaddle.
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for more information and video on how to swaddle, go to www.adenandanais.co.uk
A swaddling set and swaddle
love book from Aden + Anais A cupcake baby tutu from Angel’s Face A Grandad shirt in plain white from Little Linens
THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY IS WORTH OVER £90 AND SHOULD NOT BE MISSED! A little about our lovely giveaway companies: Aden + Anais are THE swaddling company and are loved by everyone from normal mums to celebs. In fact Dashing Baby Amelie is rarely out of hers. Little Linens are all about the classic timeless vintage inspired pieces. One look at their site makes you think of English summers past when clothes were made properly and life was like an Enid Blyton story. Angel’s Face is really all about the too cute to be true pettiskirts and tutus suitable from birth. Totally unashamedly girlie.
In order to enter you just need to head over and follow the Twitter pages of each company then head on over to our blog and let us know that you have done so. Aden + Anais on @adenandanais Angel’s Face on @AngelsFaceBrand Little Linens on @LittleLinensUK
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travel
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this month’s
DASHING DISCOVERS cheap and cheerful beach breaks words emma gibbs
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aving a beach holiday on the cheap doesn’t have to mean a shabby no-star hotel on the Costa Blanca – these days, there’s a whole host of places to stay that prove you don’t have to sacrifice style to get a decent price. If you’re looking for a beach holiday, booking through a travel agent will often get you the best rate, and travelling outside of the school holidays will always help you find the better deals.
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akyra chura samui
Thailand still leads the way for cheap, stylish beachside accommodation, and it’s hard to beat akyra’s winning mix of sleek interiors, free beer-stocked minibars, charming staff and, of course, its beautiful stretch of beach. Set at the quieter end of Chaweng Beach, you’re just steps away from countless bars and restaurants, but still ensconced in your own luxurious little world. An absolute bargain. From £116 a night.
www.theakyra.com
la maison du bassin
More New England than Atlantic Coast France, La Maison du Bassin is mere steps away from the beach and crammed full of rustic charm. With a celebrated bar and restaurant on site, you can recuperate after your days in the sun over a soothing drink and a plate of locally-caught seafood – and, perhaps best of all, you’re far more likely to be surrounded by locals than redfaced Brits. From £116 a night.
www.lamaisondubassin.com
lége-capferret, france
corfu, greece
marbella beach
Boasting sea views from many of its bedrooms that’ll make you want to do little more than laze in the sun and maybe, if you can muster up the energy, read a book, Marbella Beach is the epitome of a modern seaside hotel. Recently renovated, this iconic hotel even has its own private stretch of sand, not to mention almost every other sea-based activity you could fancy. From £98 a night.
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