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girlwithbeads featured in EthicalCommunity.com's daily inspiration!

2012-01-09T13:55:00.005Z

We just got featured in EthicalCommunity.com's
  daily eco inspiration.. "look smart for work"
  with our 'Vintage Suit Bag & matching Cuff Purse'
   Check it out here:
  http://www.ethicalcommunity.com//inspire-me/look-smart-for-work

What to make your own xmas decorations?

2011-12-02T13:19:00.000Z

Festive workshops: Why don't you (Re) Design Xmas?

2011-11-29T14:14:00.002Z

Festive workshops: Why don't you (Re) Design Xmas?

17 December 2011 at Fabrications in Hackney.

Rebecca Alderman (aka GirlwithBeads) and Barley Massey have got together to share some upcycled festive decoration ideas which feature in the book 'Why don't you (Re) Design Christmas? by Re Design.

"This book is very much in the 'Flat Broke' tradition,. But now the motivations are environmental as well as a wish to save money and make something personal. And the involvement of practising designers adds that touch of professional panache" (Barbara Chandler, Evening Standard)

Bring along your old plastic bags (think festive) and transform them into a Christmas wreath with Rebecca and pom pom snowball and chain decorations with Barley. To create a party atmosphere both the workshops will run at the same time and participants will swap tables at half time! We think this activity is suitable for adults and children from 8 years old (if accompanied by an adult)

There are 2 time slots to choose from: 12 - 1.30pm or 2 - 3.30pm.

Price: £20. Includes use of tool, materials and refreshments. BOOKING REQUIRED

(Parent or guardian accompanying a child come free but seating around workshop tables will be prioritised to workshop participants but feel free to stand behind or relax in seating nearby!)

Book signing also available!!

To book or for further info please call: +44 (0) 207 2758043

Fabrications, 7 Broadway Market, Hackney, London E8 4PH.

http://fabrications1.co.uk/

Duckie Christmas Market

2011-11-22T14:39:00.004Z

10th - 30th December

Week nights 6pm – 9.30pm / Weekends 2pm – 9.30pm

Free Entry

The Barbican foyers are transformed into an indie Christmas gift market with 60 homespun stalls showcasing cult crafters, artisans, designers, hawkers, butches, bakers and candlestick makers.

Dodge the chain stores and do your Christmas present shopping at Duckie for original homemade housewares, kit, jewels, potions, cards, curios & nosh.

Barbican, Silk Street, London EC2

Closed on 12, 19, 24, 25 & 26 Dec

Plus: Crafty workshops at weekends - create your own Christmas cards, wrapping paper, decorations and fairy lights.

Plus 2: Free Duckie Christmas Party on Friday 16 December 9.30pm till 1am

Plus 3: Spectacular new Christmas show in the theatre

barbican.org.uk/duckie

duckie.co.uk

girlwithbeads will have a stall on 10th, 14th & 18th December!

Christmas Fairs 2011

2011-11-22T14:13:00.005Z

girlwithbeads will have stalls at the following Christmas events this year:

Saturday 26th November: E17 Designers Christmas Fair

2-6pm The Asian Centre, 18A Orford Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9LN

http://www.e17designers.co.uk/

Saturday 3rd December: Christmas FUSS Fair

12-5pm Staplehurst Road, Hither Green, London, SE13 5ND

http://hgfuss.tumblr.com/xmasfair

Saturday 10th December: Duckie Christmas Market

2 - 9.30pm Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS

http://www.barbican.org.uk/

Wednesday 14th December: Duckie Christmas Market

6 - 9.30pm Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS

http://www.barbican.org.uk/

Saturday 17th December: Recycled Christmas Wreath Workshop

Time TBC Fabrications, 7 Broadway Market, Hackney, London, E8 4PH

http://fabrications1.co.uk/

Sunday 18th December: Duckie Christmas Market

2 - 9.30pm Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS

http://www.barbican.org.uk/

On sale will be a selection of eco-friendly bags, accessories & clothing for children & adults.

girlwithbeads at Hither Green Christmas Fair - Sat 3rd Dec

2011-11-01T18:29:00.002Z

girlwithbeads will be going south of the river for the

Hither Green Christmas Fair on Sat 3rd Dec from 12-5pm.

Organised by community group F.U.S.S. - The Friends & Users of Staplehurst Shops

For more info on FUSS & the fair visit: http://hgfuss.tumblr.com/

girlwithbeads at E17 Designers Xmas Fair - Sat 26th Nov

2011-11-01T18:24:00.003Z

girlwithbeads is going local for the 1st christmas fair of the season

and will have a stall at the E17 Designers Christmas Fair in Walthamstow on Saturday 26th November - from 2-6pm.

For more info visit: http://www.e17designers.co.uk/

The Tie Girl

2011-10-29T13:44:00.003+01:00

Look what arrived today - a big box of old ties!

I'm in tie heaven... but what do i make first?!

Bow Ties Are Cool!

2011-09-29T14:59:00.005+01:00

New Bow Tie Broochs now available to buy online!

www.girlwithbeads.co.uk

Workshop Fun at 100% Design!

2011-09-26T10:46:00.002+01:00

We had lots of fun at 100% Design making Recycled Plastic Bag Xmas Wreaths!

Thanks to [re]design for the tea & biscuits

90 Making Days Until Christmas‏!

2011-09-21T14:10:00.001+01:00

Why don’t you... [re]design Christmas?

Stand A64, 100% Design, Earls Court, 22-25 September 2011

books - workshops - making therapy

www.redesigndesign.org

Plastic Bottles Become Light Source - Amazing!

2011-09-21T14:03:00.001+01:00

Shiloh in a Tie T-shirt!

2011-09-20T14:42:00.004+01:00

Angelina Jolie & her children Zahara & Shiloh pictured in London this week - with Shiloh sporting a Tie T-shirt!

Its not a girlwithbeads creation but very similar to our range of Tie-shirts for kids.

Just goes to show its what the cool kids are wearing this season!!

Recycled Wreath Workshops at 100% Design

2011-09-19T17:43:00.003+01:00

WHY DON'T YOU... [RE]DESIGN CHRISTMAS?

This years 100% Design will feature a host of DIY making demos and workshops from [re]design's Why Don't You... [re]design Christmas? book. Come along on Sunday and make a Recycled Plastic Bag Christmas Wreath with girlwithbeads.

22-25 Sept 2011 at 100% Design, Earls Court, Stand A64

THURSDAY

Card Cards Niquenaque – Thursday 11-3pm

Lovely and Quiet Mug Sugru – Thursday 1-3pm

Octopus Illuminati Arash and Kelly – Thursday 3-5pm

Filigree Fantasy Phiona Richards – Thursday 5-7pm

Octopus Illuminati Arash and Kelly – Thursday 7-9pm

FRIDAY

Rock ‘n’ Roll Nativity Rawstudio – Friday 11am-1pm

Bottle Baubles Sarah Turner – Friday 1pm-3pm

Rock ‘n’ Roll Nativity Rawstudio – Friday 3-5pm

Bottle Baubles Sarah Turner – Friday 5-7pm

SATURDAY

Battersea Cross Stitch Make Industries – Saturday 11am-1pm

Odd Sock Toy Emma Berry – Saturday 1-3pm

Battersea Cross Stitch Make Industries – Saturday 3pm-5pm

SUNDAY

Recycled Plastic Bag Christmas Wreath girlwithbeads – Sunday 11am-1pm

Pixel-It Oliver Bishop-Young – Sunday 1-3pm

Recycled Plastic Bag Christmas Wreath girlwithbeads – Sunday 3-5pm

For more info visit: http://www.redesigndesign.org/

Nigel's Eco Market - look who's on the flyers!

2011-08-19T16:38:00.004+01:00

Nigel just sent through the flyers for the Nigel's Eco Market next week, and we are pleased to see girlwithbeads Flat Cap Bag & baby Tie-shirts promoting the event.

Thanks Nigel x

http://www.nigelsecostore.com/acatalog/Nigels-Eco-Market.html

girlwithbeads at Bermondsey Street Festival 2011

2011-08-17T12:38:00.003+01:00

girlwithbeads returns for the 3rd year to Bermondsey Street Festival on 24th September 2011.

The Bermondsey Street Festival is an annual event, now in its 5th year. Built around a traditional village fete, you can expect the usual traditional fun and games and other festival favourites such as the dog show, fashion show and high quality food and stalls.

Whether you live, work or play in the area, put the 24th September 2011 in your diaries.

For more info visit: http://www.bermondseystreetfestival.org.uk/

Nigel's Eco Market - Brighton - 27th August!

2011-08-11T11:32:00.005+01:00

girlwithbeads is coming to Brighton on Saturday 27th August to take part in Nigel's Eco Market.

We are very excited to go to the seaside and have to chance to meet some new green minded folks.

New offerings from gwb include the popular baby & kids range of Tie-shirts, and a new design of the Flat Cap Bag with shoulder strap PLUS all the usual great goodies.

Here is some more info from Nigel's Eco Store:

WHAT IS IT?
Nigel’s Eco Market was born out of a desire to showcase innovative eco products, information and services from talented and creative individuals and companies – from green energy, to upcyclers, organic food, handmade clothing, handmade furniture and beautiful items for the home.

We wanted to take the best aspects of these and bring them together under one roof – to show that taking care of the planet doesn’t have to be difficult, or drab.

Organised by the award winning Nigel’s Eco Store, this will be a great event in Brighton where people can come with their friends to be inspired, to learn, and to buy from an eclectic selection of stalls.

WHEN IS IT?
The first Eco Market takes place on Saturday 27th August 2011.

WHERE IS IT?
Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, a popular venue in the heart of Brighton’s historic Lanes. It enjoys excellent passing trade, both from the Ship Street and Meeting House Lane entrances, and has a wonderful garden and café.

ENTRY is free!

CAFE
There will be a selection of delicious homemade sandwiches, cakes, juices and hot drinks available from the café, which is located in the adjoining room to the Lecture Room. The café is the perfect place to take a break, offering good food, music, friendly service and reasonable prices.

Hope you can make it!

Summer Fun at Vintage!

2011-08-05T10:29:00.004+01:00

A few pics from the Vintage at Southbank festival last weekend.

The glorious weather, thousands of visitors and great stalls helped to make it a fab weekend.

Same time next year?

girlwithbeads at Vintage Village!

2011-07-19T14:22:00.006+01:00

At this year's Vintage at Southbank festival they've assembled over 200 of the finest purveyors of vintage finery from stunning mid-century furniture to fun 80s fashion accessories, from lovingly handmade unusual upcycled home accessories to hard-to-find authentic 40s frocks. You're going to be in a spin when you enter the Vintage Marketplace - an absolute heavenly delight for all you vintage fans out there!

And the best bit? The majority of our vintage sellers can be found in the Vintage Village which is situated outside the Royal Festival Hall on the Southbank and is absolutely FREE to enter. Hurrah!

For more info on all the vintage dealers visit:

http://www.vintageatsouthbankcentre.co.uk/blog/a-to-z-directory-of-vintage-dealers

Shoreditch Festival - gwb stall location!

2011-07-14T14:16:00.002+01:00

Just a reminder that girlwithbeads will have a stall at Shoreditch Festival on Sunday 17th July.

Here is a map showing the location of the stall.

Sunday 17th July

The Live Weekend - 1pm - 9pm - Regent's Canal N1 & N8, free

Experience the best of East London across 3km of the historic Regent's Canal with live music on three stages, a floating stage, street dance, boat trips, a floating forest, food markets and much more.

For more info visit: http://www.shoreditchfestival.org.uk/

Folly for a Flyover

2011-07-12T14:43:00.006+01:00

Also on my weekend of fun, took a stroll down the canal to this excellent project -

Folly for a Flyover.

Hand-built by a team of volunteers with local, reclaimed and donated materials, the Folly has been built in the gap between the east and westbound traffic of the A12. Transforming the cavernous undercroft where the motorway crosses the Lea Navigation Canal, & is hosting a six week programme of waterside cinema, performance and play, including boat tours, screenings and drop-in workshops, produced by Assemble CIC in conjunction with CREATE 2011 and The Barbican Art Gallery, with support from muf architecture/art.

The construction is very interesting, it reminded me of James May's lifesize lego house, as the wooden blocks have holes drilled through the and are then strung together

Love the simple but stylish furniture - trestle tables and chairs beautifully made from broom handles and scrap wood. This chair reminds me of a horse!

Didn't manage to see any films but sampled the Folly's delicious bacon bagel plus the cheapest & best cuppa I've had in London in a while.

Well worth a visit - http://www.follyforaflyover.co.uk/

Museum of 51

2011-07-12T14:30:00.004+01:00

don't think these people realise they are being watched....

A weekend of birthday fun included an inspiring trip to the Southbank which is currently celebrating 60 years since the Festival of Britain.

There is a fab *free* exhibition at the Royal Festival Hall, which has created a 'Museum of 51'.

A journey through the momentous Festival of Britain, a nationwide event that brought hope and progress to millions of people throughout the country following the hardships of WW2.

The Museum of 51 contains a vibrant collection of memorabilia, artworks, models, films and photographs as well as personal memories from those that took part.

Also along the southbank there are lots of things to see including a giant seagull, beach huts (each with its own theme & exhibition inside) a giant straw fox and a beach!!

For more info visit: http://ticketing.southbankcentre.co.uk/visitor-info/festival-of-britain

Cool products from Remarkable Stationary

2011-06-24T14:16:00.004+01:00

Met the very nice man from Remarkable stationary last week and he very kindly gave me some of their excellent goodies.

Remarkable are a quirky company that makes cool stationary from recycled waste products - all in the UK. Their range includes biodegradable pens made from corn on the cob, pencil cases from car tyres, pencils from plastic cups & notebooks from recycled packaging.

For more info & online shop go to: http://www.remarkable.co.uk/

Play the Game - My dad is better than your dad!

2011-06-22T16:08:00.002+01:00

Hilarious new website created by friends of girlwithbeads -

My Dad Your Dad is based on the playground game played by kids

Its great fun to play - so get involved!

If you think "My Dad is better than Your Dad" – prove it !

http://www.mydad-yourdad.com/

girlwithbeads completed London to Brighton bike ride!

2011-06-22T14:59:00.005+01:00

girlwithbeads completed the London to Brighton bike ride on Sunday 19th June - riding 66 miles all the way from Walthamstow - phew!

All in aid of the British Heart Foundation. Well done me!

girlwithbeads at Shoreditch Festival 17th July.

2011-06-22T14:51:00.003+01:00

girlwithbeads will have a stall at this year's Shoreditch Festival on Sunday 17th July - Regent's Canal, Shoreditch N1 & N8.

Shoreditch Trust presents a unique programme of performance on and beside the waterways of the historic Regent's Canal.

Experience the best of East London with live music across three stages, dance commissions, boat trips, theatre performances, a floating garden, food markets and much more.

Shoreditch Festival 2011 is free to all and takes place across towpaths, green spaces, basins, bridges and a whole raft of unusual spaces alongside the Regent’s Canal between Shoreditch Park and Victoria Park from 16 to 24 July 2011.

For more info visit: http://www.shoreditchfestival.org.uk/

Treasures from Trash Exhibition in Luton

2011-06-22T14:45:00.005+01:00

girlwithbeads is featured in this excellent exhibition celebrating creative recycling from around the globe. Treasures from Trash highlights the rich potential for re-invention of the six main domestic waste materials: Paper, bottles, textiles, packing, rubber and cans. Find out the journey of each material, how we use and discard them. The ways in which they are being salvaged and re-invented as beautiful and useful re-usable objects.

Featuring Red and Recycled - The first year students on the Foundation Degree in Fashion and Textile Design at Barnfield College have created a fashion explosion of red jackets made from recycled objects.

Its free to visit and runs from 25th June - 25th September at Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton LU1 4LX

For more info visit: http://www.stockwooddiscoverycentre.com/

DownTown - Flash Shop For Fashion - 25th June in Walthamstow

2011-06-22T14:33:00.005+01:00

As a new resident of Walthamstow, girlwithbeads is pleased to be taking part in

e17 designers 'Down Town' event on Saturday 25th June.

On sale will be gwb clothing range including the new 'mini gwb' kids range of t-shirts.

DownTown is a flash fashion event presented by E17 Designers, Walthamstow – a rail sale of fresh fashionwear created by east London designers.

On Friday 24 June and Saturday 25 June 2011, designers from across east London will be selling their own bespoke, ready-to-wear clothing for women, men and children, including tee-shirts and headgear, at DownTown. Exhibitors confirmed to date include: Keiko Cato, Shu Shu, Hilda Rocket, Room 39, Girl with Beads, Name Studio, The Bees Knees, Queenie and Ted, SABEL, Brown Paper Bag, and The Illustrated Ape...

DownTown, a new event presented by E17 Designers, takes its moniker from both Down Town LA, the name of the city’s historic garment district, and Downtown, New York, the name given to the SoHo area when artists such as Laurie Anderson and Gordon Matta-Clark began to take over its empty warehouses.

DownTown ’s exhibitors will be selling their fresh designs from rails at the Old Glass Factory, 15 Hoe Street, London E17 4SD. Previously a venue for photography exhibitions during the E17 Art Trail, the Old Glass Factory is a red brick, Victorian factory, which houses an edgy, white space with just the right warehouse vibe.

On Friday night DJ Ol’ Monkey Hips will get the party started, with cool sounds associated with NYC Bohemia, while Juiceology will be selling cocktails based on their fantastic natural juice blends... Plus the first 50 people through the door will be offered a free “extraordinaire” classic French macaroon from French Made,
who will be selling their gift-boxed confectionery...

“First impressions last so why not make yours fantastic?”

Also on Friday, 7-10pm: vintage makeovers with The Pop Up Studio... Photographer Nicola Tree, known for clever and contemporary portraiture, together with vintage hair specialist and makeup artist Claire Cross, will be available for on-the-spot, bespoke makeovers or straight portraits. (Shoppers can add extra style to their online profile by bagging accessories from the DownTown rail selection.) Claire will then transform them into the vintage look of their choice, from the roaring ’20s to the swinging ’60s. Prices from £30; book the slot and they email the shot. Booking strongly recommended at www.http://www.facebook.com/claire.vintage.hair

On Saturday, Juiceology and French Made return, along with extra designers, some specialising in childrenswear for a more family-orientated experience.

For more info visit: http://www.e17designers.co.uk/

girlwithbeads is launching 'mini gwb' at the London Green Fair

2011-05-17T12:38:00.002+01:00

girlwithbeads is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new kids range of eco fashion at the London Green Fair, Regents Park on 4th & 5th June.

An adorable range of mini Tie-shirts for children aged from 6 months to 12 years old.

Vintage Festival 2011

2011-05-11T14:10:00.004+01:00

girlwithbeads will be part of the Upcycled Market at

Vintage Southbank Festival 29th-31st July

The award-winning Vintage Festival this year comes to London’s Southbank Centre as part of the Festival of Britain 60th anniversary celebrations. Over three days and nights, Vintage will celebrate the music, fashion, film, art, dance, design and food from the 1920s to the 1980s that have made Britain the world’s creative and cultural hotbed. The Vintage concept, developed by Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway and their design team, was launched in August 2010 at the highly acclaimed Vintage at Goodwood event. Vintage at Southbank will be a glamorous and cool antidote to festivals in a field.

Upcycled Market at Vintage

The Vintage Village area of the festival will be full of designers and traders selling fashion and fashion accessories, furniture, home accessories, gifts and more. And Upcycled Market is a special area of the market for sellers of design products made from vintage and reclaimed materials, plus items made using environmentally friendly methods. Also products made in the UK, handmade or Fairly traded.

The majority of the festival will be accessible to visitors free of charge including Vintage Village.

For more information on the festival see:

http://www.vintagebyhemingway.co.uk/

New Purses Now Online

2011-04-14T15:01:00.003+01:00

New Suit Cuff Purses have just been added to the girlwithbeads shop -

To see the full range visit: www.girlwithbeads.co.uk

girlwithbeads at The London Green Fair 2011

2011-04-12T14:32:00.004+01:00

girlwithbeads is pleased to announce that she will have a stall at

The London Green Fair, June 4th & 5th 2011 in Regents Park & its FREE to visit!

The London Green Fair will be a free festival that reflects the green aspirations and achievements of London as a whole, as well as providing an enjoyable and engaging day out for people from all walks of life.

In the prestigious setting of The Regents Park, central London, with covered and open-air environments, the London Green Fair will be an interactive smorgasbord of both serious and suggestive takes on the environmental issues that affect Londoners.

Confirmed content for this year includes.

- 2 full days of festival music with a global/local twist on our main stage - expect cuban, ska, gypsy, roots and beats - brought to the UK in fair exchange.

- The crowning ceremonies and glittering finale of Miss Earth UK.

- Ethical fashion shows plus sustainable fashion workshops, shows and swap-shop.

- A recycled textile mountain will form the centre piece of our huge children's area, with craft and costume making, felting, edible labyrinth, dance, theatre and loads more to come.

- A full programme of folk song and dance, maypole activities, Ceilidh sessions, mask and garland making on our village green.

- Our speaker's tent presents some very special guests, whilst hundreds of campaigning stalls and exhibits enthuse and enlighten.

- Not forgetting the BikeFest, London Permaculture zone, Sustainable transport, Healing area, global cuisine, ethical markets, bars,

- Quiet spaces and gorgeous scenery guaranteed as well.

Visit: www.londongreenfair.org for more info.

nobrands.de

2011-04-04T16:20:00.005+01:00

girlwithbeads has just been added to the library of german website nobrands.de

"Nobrand presents sustainable, ecological, ethical and recycled products, focusing on quality, design and individuality."

This great website collates lots of eco-friendly and small companys and is a good source to find new designers, so please do check them out.

Doctor Who Experience!

2011-03-03T14:21:00.003Z

Went to the Doctor Who Experience this week, I won't lie - I had fun!

Loving the design of the inside of the tardis from the original series, the flying duck brooches on Tom Bakers costume and the original Cyberman mask is way more scary than the new one!

The scariest thing though had to be the waxwork of Matt Smith!

Terrifying!

New Ethical Trainers!

2011-02-16T14:20:00.004Z

Just bought these 'Ethletic' trainers, kind of like eco converse!

They are made from 100 per cent organic cotton canvas and FSC certified natural latex under fair trade guidelines.

Very cool!

Available from: http://www.fashion-conscience.com/

You've gotta love Clothkits!

2011-02-01T14:36:00.005Z

I just made these beautiful animals for my new nephews!

Kits available from www.clothkits.co.uk

girlwithbeads Tie Hoody featured in EMEL magazine!

2011-01-24T13:10:00.004Z

girlwithbeads Men's Tie Hoody & Tie-shirt are featured in the January 2011 edition of Muslim lifestyle magazine EMEL.

girlwithbeads featured on BBC website!

2011-01-24T13:03:00.004Z

girlwithbeads - Summer Grass Bag - featured in BBC article about the latest 'Treasures from Trash' exhibition in North Wales.

The touring exhibition hosted by Know Trash features several GWB designs, and can currently be seen in Rhyl, North Wales.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/northeastwales/

Doctor Who Christmas Special Preview!!!

2010-12-16T17:21:00.005Z

I was lucky enough to go to the official preview of the Doctor Who Christmas Special at the BFI, followed by a Q&A with the cast and writer Steven Moffat.

Without giving anything away, you are in for a treat on Christmas Day!

The storyline is a bit bonkers but the doctor is on good form, Michael Gambon is brilliant as usual and even Katherine Jenkins is bearable.

Last post date before Christmas!

2010-12-16T13:05:00.003Z

If shopping at www.girlwithbeads.co.uk for your Christmas presents - please note you must order before 22nd December for your items to arrive before Christmas Day (this applies to ready-made items - for bespoke items please allow 2 weeks).

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Flat Cap Bag featured in Telegraph Green Gift Guide!

2010-12-13T14:54:00.005Z

girlwithbeads very own Flat Cap Bag was featured in The Sunday Telegraph's

50 tips for a green and glorious Christmas

described as "The most stylish gift around"

See the full list for yourself -

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/christmas/

Within Tent!

2010-12-07T17:56:00.004Z

WiTHiNTENT uses fabric from the tonnes of broken and damaged tents that are left behind at the end of music festivals, to create shower-proof clothing and accessories for the festival market. Each item is designed and made in the UK.

Such a fantastic idea!! I met the designer at the Eco Design Fair, and she ended up dressing as a cardboard knight!?

For more info visit: http://www.withintent.co.uk/

Fun with Santa Beards at the Eco Design Fair!

2010-12-06T18:25:00.004Z

Thanks to everyone who came down to the Eco Design Fair in Islington at the weekend, the snow thawed just in time for us!

We had fun making santa beard's with [re]design who were launching their new book (featuring my recycled xmas wreath) - Why Don't You... [re]design Christmas?

Treasures from Trash Exhibition now in Grimsby.

2010-11-14T13:18:00.004Z

Treasure from Trash, an exhibition celebrating creative recycling is touring the UK, and its currently at the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre from 9th October 2010 - 9th January 2011.

Featuring girlwithbeads flat cap bag!

For more info visit: http://www.knowtrash.com/

Eco Design Xmas Fair, Islington

2010-11-14T13:11:00.002Z

Eco-Design Christmas Fair 2010

Designed as an all-in-one sustainable and ethical shopping spree, the Eco-Design Christmas Fair returns for it's seventh year, providing a unique retail platform for the UK's most forward-thinking designers whose work is centred on environmentally considerate techniques.

The event promises an attractive and hassle-free shopping experience for those who wish to buy contemporary, fair and friendly products - perfect for a kooky, conscious, design-savvy crowd; one of the most stylish and inspiring sustainable events in town.

Come along and discover a fantastic range of quality Christmas gifts and gadgets, home accessories, fashion, footwear, jewellery, furniture, lighting, books, technology, baby clothes, toys and many more top British and Fairtrade sustainable products.

With prices to suit everyone, the Eco-Design Fair offers a rare chance to meet the designer/makers and chat about their challenges and criteria.

To add to the festive atmosphere, we'll have a little live music, plus textile recycling workshops:

Festive bunting run by the superb Seaside Sisters: http://seasidesisters.co.uk/about/

plus your chance to make your very own Festive Youdoodoll: http://www.youdoodoll.co.uk/home/ open to all ages & abilities. Bring along a small photo of yourself (or a freind), and we'll have the talented Eco Annie on hand to help you create your doll.

We'll have a refreshments area with organic, locally-sourced nibbles and hot spiced cider.

All this and more will be happening at our superb new venue, the beautiful, newly restored 1920's Assembly Hall, Islington.

Assembly Hall

Islington Town Hall

Upper Street

Islington

N1 2UD

Saturday 4th December 10am-5pm

Sunday 5th December 10am-4pm

Entry £2. Concessions £1.

Full disabled access

Nearest Tube: Highbury and Islington Station.

For a full list of exhibitors and workshops please see: http://ecodesignfair.co.uk/christmas_fair.html

GWB xmas wreath in new Xmas Book!

2010-10-19T18:19:00.008+01:00

Why don’t you… [re]design Christmas?

girlwithbeads Recycled Xmas Wreath will be featured in a new book full of make-it-yourself designs for enthusiasts to produce at home.

Produced by [re]design who want to encourage people to consider the provenance of what they consume over the festive period, and make some of their decorations and gifts, it will feature ideas and instructions from various designers.

[re]design will have a stand at the following events to promote the book

Handmade in Britain, Chelsea Old Town Hall, 27-30 October 2010*

Eco Design Fair, Islington Town Hall, 4-5 December 2010**

Why don’t you… [re]design Christmas?

Available to buy at: http://www.redesigndesign.org/

Bloomsbury Festival This Weekend!

2010-10-19T18:14:00.003+01:00

girlwithbeads will have a stall at this local festival... in central London!

From 22 – 24 October 2010 Bloomsbury will come alive with an exciting programme of contemporary dance, music, arts, guided walks, theatre, workshops, debates, talks, secret sessions and much, much more.

And the vast majority of the events are free.

girlwithbeads will be in the crafts tent in Russell Square on Sunday 24th October ONLY.

For more info visit: www.bloomsburyfestival.org.uk

Bermondsey Street Festival in the sunshine!

2010-09-21T14:04:00.004+01:00

Woo, the sun shone and the crowds duly came to Bermondsey Street Festival!

A great day with maypole dancing, a dog show, catwalk fashion show and some lovely burgers!

Hope everyone who came along had fun!

And I'm very proud of my Zandra Rhodes SIGNED Bag!!

girlwithbeads loves boats!

2010-09-14T14:27:00.004+01:00

Just been on a fabulous staycation on a canal boat in yorkshire!!

Would highly recommend this for anyone, we had a very cute little boat called Strumble!

Much fun, and an unexpected sun tan.

Plus gwb Tie-shirts, Tie Hoodies & Braces Hoodies ON TOUR!

Earthquakes in London! great new eco play

2010-09-14T14:08:00.004+01:00

Went to see this great play last night at the National Theatre - Earthquakes in London.

Its comes from the makers of Enron, and looks at issues of environmental disaster caused by the human race's effect on the planet.

Its not quite as serious as it sounds, and features some good music from Arcade Fire and Marina & the Diamonds.

I would recommend it if you get the chance to go!

Vintage Fun Had By All!

2010-08-25T18:16:00.007+01:00

We had so much fun at Vintage at Goodwood, that I only just got around to putting up some photos.

Yes it rained and everything got wet, then it was really windy and everything blew over, but did that stop us enjoying the festival - Hell No!

Rebecca got a 1940's quiff & head scarf, and V got a rather fetching flat cap, all in all it was a very successful weekend - see you next year Goodwood x

girlwithbeads returns to Bermondsey St Festival

2010-07-30T14:28:00.005+01:00

After the success of last years festival, girlwithbeads will return to have a stall at a great free local festival.

Bermondsey Street Festival

Saturday 18th September

visit: www.bermondseystreetfestival.org.uk for more info

girlwithbeads at Vintage at Goodwood!!

2010-07-30T14:14:00.006+01:00

girlwithbeads is pleased to announce she will be part of brand new festival

Vintage at Goodwood!!

13th, 14th & 15th August

3 Days of music, fashion & fun!

girlwithbeads is part of the Upcycled Market area so please do pop down and see us if you are there, and receive 10% discount by printing off a copy of this blog!

visit: www.vintageatgoodwood.com to get tickets

Birthday Day Trip to the De La Warr Pavilion!

2010-07-08T14:14:00.004+01:00

Took a day trip to Bexhill-on-sea to see the beautiful 1920's De La Warr Pavilion. Well worth a visit if you are ever down that way! There is also an Anthony Gormley exhibition on there at the moment. Took lots of pics, here are a few!

Photos from the 'Treasures From Trash' Exhibition

2010-06-29T11:48:00.002+01:00

Treasures From Trash - Free Exhibition at Croydon Clocktower

2010-06-29T11:07:00.006+01:00

Visited this exhibition last week, it is brilliant! It is a great collection of objects from around the world that are recycled from rubbish. Very innovative & inspiring, definitely worth a visit!

Treasures From Trash

Free Exhibition at Croydon Clocktower

26 June - 30 October 2010

Open Monday - Saturday, 11am - 5pm

'Treasures from Trash' is an interactive family-friendly exhibition that explores creative recycling from around the globe. Every object on display used to be something else. From a stove to a handbag, tyre buckets to toys, this exhibition shows how communities around the world make inventive, creative use of what we throw away. It also looks at how we can recycle more on our own doorstep in Croydon.

The 'Treasures from Trash' exhibition is delivered in partnership with 'Knowtrash'

See www.museumofcroydon.co.uk for more info

Book of Green iphone app!

2010-06-23T13:48:00.005+01:00

Book of Green will guide you to 100’s of companies with environmentally friendly, sustainable, fair trade, organic, ethical and socially responsible products, services & info.

& is now available as an iPhone app (featuring girlwithbeads!)

The Book of Green iPhone app is a growing directory showcasing eco-friendly businesses, created to help you find sustainable products and services. Its free to download, and as well as a directory, it contains news and twitterfeeds from the green companies included.

Download for free from the app store now!

Great Festival - Vintage at Goodwood

2010-06-01T14:24:00.005+01:00

Vintage at Goodwood: 13th - 15th August 2010

A great new festival created by Wayne & Geradine Hemingway MBE and Lord March Vintage at Goodwood; a unique music and cultural festival, bringing together and celebrating 5 decades of British cool, all held in the glorious surroundings of the Goodwood estate. Music, Fashion, Film, Art & Design.

www.vintageatgoodwood.com

Cool Underground Clock

2010-03-09T14:22:00.002Z

A very cool bit of design spotted on the underground!

Pics from Barbican Show!

2010-03-09T14:17:00.004Z

Pics from my stall at the Eco Design Pop Up Shop at the Barbican at the weekend.

A very hectic weekend with loads of kids activities and pirates!

Thanks to organiser Louise from the Eco Design Fair for all her hard work.

Eco Design Pop-Up Shop at the Barbican this weekend!

2010-03-01T14:22:00.005Z

Eco Design Pop-Up Shop at the Barbican

As part of The Barbican's 'Do Something Different' event, Eco Design Fair have been invited to host an "Eco Design Pop-Up Shop" in the Barbican Foyer area, and girlwithbeads products will be on sale.

Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th March 2010

For more info visit:

http://www.barbican.org.uk/different

http://www.ecodesignfair.co.uk/

Treasure from Trash - Stockport Exhibition

2010-03-01T14:00:00.006Z

girlwithbeads will be featured in a very interesting exhibition celebrating creative recycling from around the globe.

Treasure from Trash runs from 9th March - 7th June 2010

at Hat Works, Wellington Mill, Wellington Road South, Stockport SK3 0EU

Free Admission

For more info visit:

www.knowtrash.com

www.hatworks.org.uk

Bags perfect for St Valentine's

2010-01-20T18:23:00.003Z

New items for sale on website include these cute heart-shaped purses.

Made from leather offcuts, with detachable wrist strap & zip fastening on the reverse.

Perfect Valentine's Day gifts!

Happy New Year - New Products Online Now!

2010-01-12T11:20:00.008Z

Happy New Year everyone!

Just to let you know there are new products on the

shop now!

Including brand new Button Brooches - bright &

colourful to cheer up the dreary winter months!

Plus new Bow Brooches, Bow Hair Clips & Alice Bands!

& new additions to be added in the next few days!

Last Post Date Before Christmas!

2009-12-08T14:20:00.003Z

If shopping at www.girlwithbeads.co.uk for your Christmas presents - please note 21st December is the last day for orders to arrive before Christmas Day (on ready-made items - for bespoke items please allow 2 weeks)

Thanks to everyone who came down to the Eco Design Fair at the weekend

2009-12-01T14:40:00.011Z

Here are a few pics from the weekend.

The Button Broochs were popular, so I'll be making more of those for the next Christmas Fair on 12th December!

NEW! Make Your Own Recycled Plastic Bag Christmas Wreath!

2009-11-27T17:40:00.004Z

If you do make your own wreath, please send me a photo and I'll put it on the blog!!
email to: girl@girlwithbeads.co.uk

NEW! Get a Tie-shirt with your own school tie!

2009-11-27T17:29:00.002Z

Here is the flyer for Hampstead Eco Xmas Market!

2009-11-18T13:17:00.001Z

Hampstead - Eco Design Christmas Market

2009-11-13T14:27:00.004Z

girlwithbeads will also be at a new Eco Design Christmas Market in Hampstead Town Hall.

Indulge your green side with an amazing array of stalls covering the whole green spectrum, our fair offers something for all the family!

FABULOUS ECO DESIGN
CHRISTMAS MARKET!

Visitor entry FREE!

We provide the perfect venue to do all your Christmas shopping under one roof!
Original clothing, jewellery, candles, ceramics ,organic lambskins, wooden bowls & clocks, handmade cards, soft furnishing, lifestyle, yoga, fashion, toys, children's clothing, cushions, throws, patchwork blankets, shoes, gadgets, decorations, and much more…

Meet independent traders, upcoming designers, manufacturers, craft makers who all believe: small actions x lots of people today will bring a big change tomorrow!

HAMPSTEAD TOWN HALL ATRIUM

DATE: Saturday 12th DECEMBER 2009
10 am to 5 pm

Hampstead Town Hall, 213 Haverstock Hill, London NW3 4QP

The fair will take place in the stunning airy Atrium and 2 adjoining studios on 450 square meters with over 80 different stalls. One of the studios will be hosting a Christmas Food Hall.

For more info please visit:
http://www.futurefriendlyfairs.com/

Eco Design Christmas Fair 28th & 29th Nov!

2009-11-13T13:18:00.003Z

Just a reminder about my stall at the Eco Design Xmas Fair in 2 weeks time.

Eco Design Xmas Fair 2009

2009-10-23T13:57:00.004+01:00

girlwithbeads will be at this years' Eco Design Xmas Fair

Sat 28th & Sun 29th November 2009

Shop 14, Dray Walk
The Old Truman Brewery
London E1 6QL

please see: http://www.ecodesignfair.co.uk/ for more info

Bermondsey Street Festival on Saturday!!

2009-09-17T16:42:00.003+01:00

Just a reminder that girlwithbeads will be at the Bermondsey Street Festival on Saturday 19th September.

girlwithbeads back at Kioskiosk

2009-09-05T20:55:00.005+01:00

News Flash!

girlwithbeads is back at Kioskiosk outside City Hall on Sunday 6th September 10am - 6pm.

So if you missed out last time make sure you come down and check out my work.

Please see Kioskiosk website for gallery of images from my last stall there and for further info & directions:

www.kioskiosk.co.uk/html/girlwithbeads2.html

Let The Right One In - a must see film!

2009-09-04T17:38:00.005+01:00

Just watched 'Let The Right One In', its fantastic!
A sort-of vampire love story with the innocence of children. Shot in Sweden with beautiful snowscapes and bleak vistas.
I advise everyone should see this!

Wet, windy but successful day at Kioskiosk!!

2009-08-27T13:46:00.004+01:00

Just reporting back from a successful day at Kioskiosk. A great location and professional looking set-up. It was wet & windy but had lots of good feedback and more importantly vital sales!!!

Thanks to anyone who came down xx

gwb at Kioskiosk at City Hall + 20% discount!

2009-08-17T14:24:00.006+01:00

girlwithbeads will be inhabiting Kioskiosk on Wednesday 26th August - 10am - 8pm.

Kioskiosk is a unique venue dreamt up by designer Wayne Hemmingway, as a possible solution to help start up creative businesses to find affordable retail space in prominent or even secondary retail locations. The Kiosk is a self-contained pod, that provides a professional environment to help young designers 'have a go'.

At Kioskiosk girlwithbeads will be selling new summer designs including vests customised with ties and denim beach bags, alongside mens & womens tie-shirts, a range of unique handbags, purses, belts and hair accessories. There will also be some special discounts on offer!

for more info see the website:

http://www.kioskiosk.co.uk/html/girlwithbeads.html

If you come down to see girlwithbeads at Kioskiosk she will be pleased to give you a 20% discount on all sales, if you print out this post and bring it with you.

girlwithbeads at Bermondsey Street Festival 2009

2009-07-31T14:25:00.004+01:00

girlwithbeads will have a stall at the 3rd Bermondsey Street Festival, selling a selection of bags, belts, and some new designs!

So keep the 19th September free in your diaries!

Last years festival featured stalls by Fashion & Textile Museum owner Zandra Rhodes and an amazing performance of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with live actors!

The stall will be at Tanner Street Park (half way down Bermondsey Street, SE1)

See the website for further info: http://www.bermondseystreetfestival.org.uk/drupal/

girlwithbeads new blog up and running!

2009-07-31T14:07:00.002+01:00

Hooray!!! I've finally got around to starting my own blog where I intend to keep everyone up-to-date with the goings on of girlwithbeads, especially new products, sales and shows, as well as inspiration and interesting bits n' bobs.

So thanks for visiting my blog, I hope you like it, any feedback is appreciated, but be nice please!

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