the market 'lookbook' july 2013

a boutique showcase of

independent tasmanian art & design

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july Welcome to our cosy and c u d d ly J u ly 2 8 t h e v e n t !

Held right in the thickets of the Hobart Winter, this market promises to bring a little sunshine and warmth to the long cold days and chilly nights.

Featuring a stellar line up of stallholders and a wonderfully eclectic range of products, we’re proud to be showcasing some of our well established market favourites, alongside some brand new local labels we’re chuffed to share with you.

Cover image : Birdy & Me This page : Mabel, Pony Black Opposite page : Curmilla Designs + Illustrations

Copyright Š 2013 the market.

With our lovely indoor venue (thank goodness!) and a product line-up which includes clothing, photography, home wares and fashion illustration, we can’t wait for the July instalment of our independent, small-in-scale but big-on talent types we’re so proud to represent here at the market.

Check out our July edition of the look book, it will tell you who’s exhibiting what on market day, along with sharing some pretty product images and stallholder snippets from our talented designers and makers. You’ll see that while our stable of designers differ creatively in almost every way, they all have a common thread; creative talent, a demonstrated integrity in their business ethos and original thought in their design process.

Look forward to seeing you on the 28th,

Shannon + Holly

sunday 28 july masonic temple 3 sandy bay rd hobart, tasmania

10am to 3pm

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the line­­up W e e p i n g W i l lo w Mabel S m i t h + P u r to n BIR D Y & M E / 8 - BITT Y Little Lari S n o w Q u e e n ' s GAR D EN Nara Design PON Y BLA C K Nos Mos M a r l e y & L o cky e r The Little Wren Pixe Link w i l lo w s t r e e t C u r m i l l a D E S IGN S + ILLU S TRATION S Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum W o l f g a n g ART S C APE S S a s h i k o D E S IGN L i t t l e Tw i g A D ORN B Y S a r a h B i s h o p Mel Hills Wild Art A va d o n W HATEVER HEATHER Em i ly A r l o t t e J E W ELLER Y

upstairs PAPERPLA Y * P o p - u p s h o p * Content * Pop-up shop *

eat & drink b a r i s ta s i s ta j a k o b ’ s pa n t r y Opoosite image : Weeping Willow

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on our wishlist

Opposite page: Cushions by Marley & Lockyer This page from top left: Earrings by Pixe Link, Greeting card by little twig, T-shirt by 8-bitty, Cloche necklaces by Whatever Heather, Brooch by Fee-fi-fo-fum, Candle by Avadon

W EEPING W ILLO W

by Jessica Berry Weeping willow is a dreamy boho label made by the free spirited designer Jessica Berry.

Barefoot and with feathers in tow, she has created a clothing and jewellery collection that includes maxi dresses, kimonos, headbands and cuffs, to name but a few!

If you are a gypsy at heart and a nomad in spirit, this is the label for you.

jessberry@live.com.au freeweepingwillow.com

Favourite Tasmanian designer / maker + why?

Allanah Hill is one of my muse’s, with her gaining the title ‘Queen of Romance.’ She is originally from a little town in the North West of Tassie, and if a little girl from Tassie can make it in the big world of fashion, so can I! I love girlie and Allanah has plenty of this with her flare, passion for flowers, colour and romance. She manages to embody all things feminine in her clothing designs. She has worked her whole life to create unique cuts with a whimsical style, thus building her an iconic fashion empire. This is something I will also be working towards for the future.

W EEPING W ILLO W

M ABEL

by Dave Boyer Mabel designer Dave Boyer began his creative process with some dirty old ply and acrylic, a handheld drill and an upside-down floor sander. While that might not appeal to some, this refreshingly organic/nitty gritty approach, combined with a sincere and ethical design process and some interesting aesthetical influences has resulted in a range of jewels that are totally original and supremely cool. Featuring stacked layers of timber pared with fun pops of coloured acrylic, Mabel wares are a perfect example of good Australian design…an awesome product with a feel good ethos behind it.

mabeldesign@live.com.au

M ABEL

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by Daniel Purton & Zoe Smith With a combined background in illustration, graphic design, furniture design and printmaking, Daniel and Zoe felt compelled to find a way of living a life of creative productivity, with an emphasis on long-lasting products produced in as sustainable a manner as possible. Their textile range is produced on the premise that it allows them to indulge their urge to play with ideas and solve design challenges. Work should be fun. Amen to that! info@smithandpurton.com.au smithandpurton.com.au

What does your work / studio space look like?

We have two production hubs: the brain and the brawn. ‘Brain’ is the study/office, where we draw, manipulate, and design. Post-it notes, tracing paper, light-box, scanner, ink and brushes, computer, sewing machine, pinboard stuffed with jots and sketches, current orders and inspiration pin-ups. ‘Brawn’ is the printing studio, where the ideas emerge onto textiles with a magical flourish of a squeegee.

S M ITH + PURTON

BIR D Y & ME

by Kelly Smith Kelly Smith is the incredible illustrator behind the Birdy & Me label. With a seriously impressive list of clients (Vogue, H&M, L’avion) Kelly focuses on fashion illustration and portraiture and also produces limited edition prints and artworks that are whimsical, beautiful and inspiring all at once.

kelly@birdyandme.com.au birdyandme.com.au

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by Luke Morgan In terms of product design, 2013 will be bold, bright and a little gory for 8-bitty creator Luke Morgan. A local graphic designer and artist, Luke grew up in the 80s and 90s with Stormtroopers, Battlecat, Ninja Turtles, Batman, Indiana Jones, Soundwave, Sub-zero and of course video games. Drawing on these well rounded influences, he designs and produces radical video game clothing which essentially chews up cool stuff from the 80s and 90s and spits them out as giant pixels onto t-shirts.

bits@8-bitty.com 8-bitty.com

LITTLE LARI

by Larissa Kemp Larissa Kemp is a part time fairy helper and a part time talented jeweller. Her cleverly crafted jewellery designs, sold under the Little Lari label, have a lovely freedom to them, and use a fun and refreshingly unexpected pairing of components. Our favourites are her cute as a button naughts and crosses earrings and dainty silver freeform brooches, they make perfect presents too, we might add.

larissa@littlelari.com.au littlelari.com.au

LITTLE LARI

S NO W Q UEEN ' S GAR D EN

by Natasha Langham The Snow Queen’s Garden is one local label guaranteed to induce a semi stampede of devoted followers at every market appearance.

Drawing on her Russian and German heritage, Natasha Langham has dreamed up, designed and painstakingly handmade (down to every teeny tiny stitch!) a range of adorable decorations that include a selection of woodland creatures, fruit segments and her famed Russian inspired matryoshka dolls to name just a few. thesnowqueen1@hotmail.com snowqueensgarden.blogspot.com.au

Who’s your favourite Tasmanian designer / maker + why?

Tasmania has so many talented, incredible people this could be a very long list. Enormous respect for the talent and skills of Mel, from Dick and Dora. The woman is amazing, a total powerhouse of ideas and passion! Also adore the work of Lara from Curmilla. She has a wonderful way of seeing the world, full of whimsy and wonder.

S NO W Q UEEN ' S GAR D EN

NARA D E S IGN

by Miriam Herzfeld & Annette Van Den Berg Miriam Herzfeld & Annette Van Den Berg are the mother and daughter team behind Nara Design, a clothing line for babies, children and adults, along with a selection of home wares. Their creations are all about celebrating beautiful textiles, and the materials they use are indeed beautiful and include organic cotton and wool, low impact textiles, Tasmanian manufactured woollen blanket fabrics and hand screen printed fabrics made in Australia. Their designs are simple, practical, high quality and appealing.

my_mort@hotmail.com naradesign.blogspot.com

What does your work / studio space look like?

My workspace is chock-a-block full! I aim to maximize every corner of space that I have. In it you will find torn out pictures from magazines and cards for inspiration, photos of my family, old bits and bobs that I like to collect, piles of textiles from everywhere, and every piece of sewing paraphernalia under the sun!

NARA D E S IGN

PON Y BLA C K

by Rachel Dean Pony Black is an independent art and textile design house operated by clever local lady Rachel Dean. From a secluded studio (complete with claw foot bath and a couch for reclining upon!) located in Southern Tasmania Rachel creates limited run clothing and accessories in a strong monochromatic palette with the odd bright splash of colour. Pony Black fabrics are sourced worldwide and all designs are limited run and eclectically fabulous.

pony@ponyblack.com ponyblack.com

Favourite Tasmanian designer / maker?

Gaye Hawkes – her ability to make amazing things from found and unique objects never ceases to amaze me.

PON Y BLA C K

NO S MOS

by Hiedi Limebeer & Rodney Alexander The Nos Mos partnership of Hiedi Limebeer & Rodney Alexander produce unique illustrated works along with art-focused clothing and accessories. Originally from Sydney, the duo bring their combined skills in fashion design, fine arts and graphic design, along with an obvious love of the natural world. The result is a polished and on – trend range of wares that cleverly retains a lovely earthiness.

nosmos@ymail.com nos-mos.com

NO S MOS

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be + why?

We moved from Sydney to Tassie for the lifestyle; friendly people who care about each other and stunning natural beauty. We would get on the plane back to Sydney and feel like we were leaving home. There was a real sadness in leaving. So now we just visit Sydney and are glad to leave it behind. Sorry Sydney‌ Why would you want to live anywhere but here?

M ARLE Y & LO C K Y ER

by Ness Lockyer Ness Lockyer sources beautiful vintage linens from literally all over the world to incorporate into her Marley & Lockyer label. Along with these ever so special textiles she also creates gorgeous hand worked clay homewares and jewellery. We particularly love how all her products come in a soft neutral palette, very gentle and extremely moreish!

marleyandlockyer@gmail.com marleyandlockyer.com

What does your work / studio space look like?

Last June, I moved into an unused living room in our C1883 home and it is so much better than ‘the sweatshop’. The new ‘studio’, is 5m x 5.5m and is perfect...11 foot ceilings, white wide plank floorboards, white walls and an original plank ceiling left in it’s original wood state. There is a fireplace with a slow combustion wood fire and a huge old Coogans dining table that I have re-purposed as a work table. I now have a dedicated office space in here too, instead of trying to do it all on the one table. This room is full of light and I constantly feel inspired when I am in here...the beloved kiln is in our backyard. All of the work for Marley & Lockyer is done from here...by me and my hands.

M ARLE Y & LO C K Y ER

THE LITTLE W REN

by Helen Barnard Helen Barnard, is a young natural history illustrator who bravely moved to Tasmania from England in 2011. She has since been completely captivated by the unique flora and fauna of the island and has produced a range of watercolour paintings, cards and other lovely products, under the name ‘the little wren’. Her obvious love of anything birdy and her self confessed obsessive attention to detail in her artwork has resulted in a body of work that is incredibly endearing, but shows a very serious talent. helen@thelittlewren.com thelittlewren.com

What can WE expect to see you exhibiting?

Keeping it simple with my full range of bird cards and stationery, beautiful prints and some original artwork. Gift boxes for the perfect little birdy present and I hope to have some ceramic delights as a special treat for the market customers, combining two of my favourite things, a lovely cuppa and birds!

THE LITTLE W REN

PIXE LIN K

by Lisa Link Owner of the goodie – filled treasure trove that is Spacebar Gallery, Lisa Link, has been busy making some goodies of her own… and we have to say they are the goods! Her Pixe Link label encompasses both clothing and accessories, designed and constructed in Tasmania and reflects Lisa’s love of both art and fashion.

info@pixe.com.au pixe.com.au

What does your work / studio space look like?

My studio space is what you'd call a dumping ground, there's an old piano, surfboard, tins of house paint and loads of boxes filled with unwanted toys. There are however essentials such as a huge 3 metre length table for laying and cutting fabric, my trusty sewing machines and my ever faithful t-shirt carousel for screen printing.

Messy or clean, it still is my favourite room.

PIXE LIN K

w i l lo w street

by Amy Willows Nail polish addicts rejoice! Fellow nail polish devotee and clever jewellery designer Amy Willows, has created a collection of fun and dynamic jewels using nail polish as the hero.

Making the most of the current beauty and breadth in the variety of nail polish finishes, (think glitter, duochrome, crackle, neon, creme, jelly) Amy uses various manicure techniques to layer the polish under glass. Willow Street pieces are one of a kind and each piece is numbered – customers can hop onto Amy’s blog to discover the exact nail polish and technique used to create their piece.

willowstreet@live.com willowst.blogspot.com.au

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Describe your work / studio space.

My workspace, living in a tiny studio apartment with my partner, usually ends up being the coffee table! I have a craft desk set up which I work on, and a whole drawer full of nail polishes which serve as materials and inspiration. I work full time and spend most evenings packing and shipping orders, updating my blog with new pieces, browsing online for new nail polishes and techniques or creating jewellery pieces. I find it both relaxing and recharging to experiment and create, and the beauty of using nail polish and glass is that if something does not turn out as well as planned I can simply use acetone to wipe away the polish and begin again with the glass. I find this give me the freedom to experiment with no pressure which leads to some wonderful outcomes!

C UR M ILLA D E S IGN S & ILLU S TRATION S

by Lara Carborne

Lara Carbone creates original artworks and adorable little bundles of whimsy to wear.

We’re talking miniature, intricately handmade fairytale themed jewels…think bespoke bears, little red riding hood and pretty much every favourite character from your childhood you can think of….adorable!

curmilla@gmail.com facebook.com/curmilladesignsandillustrations

Tasmania’s best kept secret?

Power is in the Apples!

CURMILLA DESIGNS & ILLUSTRATIONS

F EE - F I FO-FUM

by Fiona Lewis Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum is a range of lovingly handcrafted acrylic jewellery featuring intricate black patterned illustrations and finished with a high gloss coating. Designer Fiona Lewis works only with a monochromatic colour palette, keeping things simple, refined and purely design focused. Her collection takes inspiration from nature, Japanese pattern, geometric designs and playful depictions of everyday items.

fiona@feefifofum.com.au feefifofum.com.au

Favourite Tasmanian designer / maker + why?

Too many wonderful designers in Tasmania! I love Sashiko Designs and Spoon Savvy for their unique and inventive use of materials. LJ Struthers for her creative use of simple, stylish textiles and I have always admired the quirky artistry of painters like Tom Samek.

F EE - F I FO-FUM

W OL F GANG

ART S C APE S

by Wolfgang Glowacki Wolfgang Glowacki, apart from being an international, multi award winning photographer whose photographs have been extensively published worldwide, is also a huge supporter of Tasmania’s stunning natural environment.

Wolfgang produces breathtaking nature based photography, framed images, cards and books, all showcasing the beautiful Island of Tasmania and also demonstrating his obvious talent for composition and subject choice.

info@wolfgangartscapes.com wolfgangartscapes.com

What can our lovely customers coming to the market expect to see you exhibiting There will be an exciting new calendar for 2014, a new book and many exciting new photographs.

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S A S HI K O D E S IGN

by Kiyomi Reid It’s so nice to see handbags that are made out of something unique‌and beautiful. Kiyomi Reid designs and creates a selection of Japanese inspired handbags and accessories. Components include Japanese vintage Kimono fabric, cotton, denim and leather‌and a good dose of intuitive design and high quality manufacture also! Kiyomi produces new designs every 6 months, from especially selected materials she sources from Australia and Japan. info@sashikodesign.com sashikodesign.com

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

New York city-the fashion is refreshing and new. I love looking what new and exciting fashion is coming out of Japan and America.

S A S HI K O D E S IGN

little twig

by Emily Snadden & Peta Owen little twig are Hobart-based design duo, Emily Snadden and Peta Owen. Through a mutual love of illustration & design and a refreshingly natural aesthetic, they have developed a range of hand crafted jewellery and a collection of greeting and gift cards. Their designs, besides being beautifully twiggy, all feature original illustrations and are produced locally in Tasmania.

littletwigs@gmail.com littletwigbits.blogspot.com

little twig

Favourite Tasmanian designer / maker + why?

That’s a tough one, there is so much local talent! We do love the illustrations of Kelly Smith (Birdy & Me) and Beth-Emily, and HiiRagi’s fabulous felt minions - three very talented ladies.

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by Sarah Bishop Coming from a Fine Arts background, Sarah Bishop has always enjoyed making things.

Luckily she happens to have a natural aptitude for it and a beautifully romantic aesthetic to go alongside! Adorn is her range of jewellery and luxurious scarves depicting a series of beautiful images from her collection of Antique French Postcards, just amazing.

sarah_b100@hotmail.com

A D ORN S ARAH BI S HOP BY

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

I love living in Tasmania and I don’t want to change that, but if I had to choose somewhere, I dare say it might be Paris. I would go crazy browsing all the goodies at the flea markets and eating wheels of stinky cheese.

M EL * HILL S W IL D ART

by Mel Hills Mel Hills is artistic…and scientific. This interesting (and we think complimentary) combo makes for an even more interesting style of work. Mel specialises in watercolour landscapes, wildlife art and scientific illustration. She makes a beautiful range of cards and limited edition prints, depicting native animals and landscapes. Her illustrations are precise (of course!) and her selection of animals/landscapes inspired and free spirited. hills.mel@gmail.com melhillswildart.com.au

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

Here of course - with a free travel pass to everywhere else so I can play lots!

M EL HILL S * W IL D ART

AVA D ON

by Tennille Avadon

Tennille Avadon, is the artisan candle maker behind the Avadon range of pure soy wax candles. We love that each and every candle is individually melted, perfumed and masterfully poured by hand into classic white glassware.

We love that the care instructions are carefully printed on textured paper traditionally milled in Lyon, France. We love the gentle colour palette and best of all we love the scents‌.comforting and joyful all at the same time. avadon@outlook.com avadon.com.au

Tasmania’s best kept secret?

The State Cinema; it has evolved into a true local Icon with so much character and warmth. The cinemas are cosy and they have brought a world of cinema to Hobart. Settling in to watch a french film with a glass of Tassie red on a cold winters night‌bliss!

AVA D ON

W HATEVER HEATHER

by Shannon Robertson Whatever Heather is a fiercely pretty & daintily dishevelled accessories label, featuring all manner of quirky‌.think polar bears, bicycles, miniature ponies and even the odd pair of scissors. Whimsical designer Shannon produces bespoke seasonal ranges for stockists nation-wide, and a coveted Heather Forever Collection, available from her online shop.

whateverheather@iprimus.com.au whateverheather.com.au

W HATEVER HEATHER

E M ILY ARLOTTE

J E W ELLER Y

by Emily Arlotte Emily Arlotte’s self titled jewellery collection is full of interesting natural elements and intriguing designs. Emily is a 24 year old creator, designer, collector and hoarder…and her work reflects this, with products ranging from whimsical butterfly specimen pieces to striking silver and semi – precious stones crafted into one off designs.

emily-eliza@hotmail.com facebook.com/emilyarlottejewellery

Favourite Tasmanian designer / maker + why?

I don’t think I could say! There are so many amazing artists in Tasmania. I definitely can say all the jewellers from The Art of Silver in Salamanca, as they are a constant support and inspiration for me.

E M ILY ARLOTTE J E W ELLER Y

PAPER PLA Y

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Harriet Bullard from PaperPlay sources products and ideas from all over the globe that inspire children (both big & small) to knit & sew, cut & paste, design & build, mould & make. PaperPlay is about growing imagination & unleashing creativity. It‘s about building children’s self confidence, along with an ability to think laterally & to act independently‌brilliant!

harriet@paperplay.com.au

paperplay.com.au

CONTENT

by Malinda Lancaster

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Malinda Lancaster is the face behind one of Launceston’s favorite retail haunts - Content.

After a whirlwind seven years in a bricks-andmortar store, this little treasure trove of gifts and homewares is now an online only store, doing 'popup shops' at boutique markets - including ours!

min@content63a.com.au content63a.com.au

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What can our lovely customers coming to the market expect to see you exhibiting?

2013 will bring new products for content, made in house by us, for you to enjoy in yours, along with the always eclectic mix you expect to see!

CONTENT

BARI S TA S I S TA

by Simone Daly We all know coffee makes the world go round, and at the market we’re lucky enough to have a brilliant barista service to make it go round that little bit better! Simone Daly, the BaristaSista herself, along with her daughter Chelsea provide seriously good coffee, tea, chai, hot chocolates, or anything in between! A welcome fixture at most high profile Tasmanian festivals and events, there would be very few locals who haven’t enjoyed a cup BaristaSista coffee.

simone@baristasista.com.au baristasista.com.au

J A K OB’ S PANTR Y

by Kathryn Clifford We all know how spoiled we are in Tasmania with quality produce and seasonal treats.

Kathryn Clifford has certainly managed to track down the best quality ingredients and seasonal local produce to use in her range of pastries, cakes, tarts and biscuits. We love their old fashioned style of baking and can’t get enough of their mouth watering handmade pastry. Plus, we like supporting a small family business, and intend to continue to do so, by sampling many, many pieces of their new brand new Jaffa Cake!

jakobspantry@y7mail.com

the who, the what & the why . . the market is a boutique art + design event, showcasing independent Tasmanian designers, makers and producers.

It is held six times a year in the intriguing Masonic Temple, Hobart. Since its inception in 2009, it has become widely known for its exciting line up of exclusively local labels, along with its firm focus on authenticity and craftsmanship.

With an impressive collection of exhibitors from a wide range of disciplines, visitors to the market can expect to see established fashion illustrators sitting alongside small scale producers of bespoke ceramics. A very particular approach to stallholder selection ensures that while exhibitors are vastly different in almost every way, they all have a common thread; creative talent, a demonstrated integrity in their business ethos and original thought in their design process.

the market is carefully curated by Shannon Robertson & Holly Webber, who are committed in their mission to unearthing and showing off Tasmania’s veritable web of undiscovered talent, world-class products and the intriguing stories and inspiration behind the commercial reality of small scale designers and makers.

Alongside co-curating the market, Holly & Shannon both run successful small businesses of their own and bring to the market their skills in graphic design, journalism, advertising, creative writing and marketing. This helps them to provide exhibitors with a platform, valuable exposure and a reach for their products that extends beyond market day.

Shannon Robertson

Shannon Robertson is the whimsical designer behind the fashion accessories label, Whatever Heather.

Launched in the Summer of 2008 Whatever Heather is a confident, fiercely pretty label full of the eclectic and the intriguing,and well known for its decidedly quirky outlook and daintily dishevelled aesthetic.

Shannon produces bespoke seasonal ranges for stockists nation – wide, and a coveted Heather Forever Collection, available from her online shop.

Whatever Heather is created from her attic studio in Battery Point, which is overflowing with all manner of Shannon type inspiration...oversized flowers, swans, chandeliers, battered crowns, and sometimes (if he fancies) her imperious but seriously beloved ginger cat Raspberry can be found perched on her desk, playing muse.

Holly Webber

Holly Webber is a freelance graphic designer and art director. A graduate of the University of Tasmania with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Design and Photography 2004), she has spent the past eight years building up her design practice, delivering creative solutions for clients on a State and National level.

Alongside this, under her self-titled label, Holly has developed a range of handmade products, which draw on her design and photographic abilities. These works can be found in retail boutiques and online stores both locally and nationally.

Holly is a keen supporter of the graphic design and advertising industry, volunteering her time as the current elected State President of the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA).

Alongside these creative pursuits, Shannon also works in an old fashioned antique shop on Hobart’s Waterfront.

She loves all things 'clean and green' and is currently also studying to become a health coach...for something a bit different!

shannon@themarkethobart.com.au

holly@themarkethobart.com.au

whateverheather.com.au

hollywebber.com.au

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Do not be led only by price but look for value and craftsmanship.

Buy only things and materials that respect the human energy that has gone into them and where the maker is rewarded fairly. kevin mccloud Kevin McCloud’s 43 Principles of Home

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