Make do and Mend 3 !

Here is the third and last part of Make do and Mend : 

Make do and Mend 2 !

Here is the second batch of photo's for Make do and Mend : 

Make do and Mend !

Make do and Mend is a great topic of discussion, ( especially in a downturn in the economy ), it lends itself to crafters who recycle, creators who take a product and make it more proficient and artists who use inspiration from different eras and countries to design playful, intriguing eye catching designs that become MUST HAVES...

Here are some from our recent visit to Anthropologie, and ABC :

More to follow over the week ...

ABC Home New York Tribal !

If you have ever been to New York and never visited the ABC Home Store in New York ...

You really must ! Like Anthropologie, but on a much bigger scale, ABC Home Store is seven floors in lofty surroundings, themed and merchandised to suit the product. It is creative, aspirational, exciting, colourful and yes - expensive. But often one stand alone exquisite piece can make or break a room, an outfit, or a table setting.

We wanted to showcase some of the amazing tribal art and products in ABC to get the creative juices flowing ...