Hakenbush and Hackenbush

New exhibition at Beautiful Interiors. Hakenbush and Hackenbush "Blueprints Of Walthamstow. Hakenbush and Hackenbush’s drawings subvert the idealistic view Blueprints normally present by including the less designed and unplanned characteristics of modern living." Dark, funny and subversive! exhibition opens on Friday 4th March. Preview Thursday 3rd March from 6pm. Please join us for a glass of wine.

new year new direction!

The new year brings all kinds of resolutions,new energy,new dynamics etc. and so Beautiful Interiors is ready to blossom into something "more then just a local gift shop"!
So far we've had a ball offering our shoppers some pretty great and unusual stuff but for 2011 we have plans to make things even better.
We're going back to the beginning and we're slowly returning to being primarily a gallery and a gift shop showcasing some mainstream items but more and more hand made Design Maker items.
Plus we've added a POP UP shop where guest designer makers come in and have their very own area selling their goods directly to the public.
It's all very exciting and we'll be adding more events and layers to the shop through out the year!
We hope you'll like this new direction and continue to shop with us!

It's official...Christmas is coming!

It's official Christmas is coming and our shop window is looking fab!

An opening to remember!

On a gentle,quiet night a Ukulele troubador welcomes guests in...


to a very busy opening in the shop gallery with many a fine guest...


where art flows onto the terrace with a painting by James Bainbridge...


while ghostly figures dawn the trees in search of the lost art of "afternoon tea"...


and "Welcome" messages stitched with heart felt love...


breath a second chance of life into recycled and reclaimed pieces by Clive Mahoney...


while gently hovering above like the lost gardens of Babylon a zen garden is recreated in E17...


where merry visitors spill onto the street...


and stay for a drink in the garden...


and after much a good time had finally end up dancing!

E17 Art Trail...

Art Trail guides ready for pick up!

We're chuffed to be one of the Trail Guide depots and so we have quite a few boxes ready for pick up and distribution. So whether you're only taking a few for friends and family or picking up a couple of boxes for your business please pop in and help us spread the word!
Also available for a handy greener PDF version visit: www.e17arttrail.co.uk

July's Craft Market...

June's Craft Market

Join us on Saturday the 26th of June in the Beautiful Interiors shop garden for this years 2nd edition of Summer Craft Markets. The Craft Guerrilla are taking root in the garden showcasing the best urban craft and hand made designer goods from new up and coming indie designers. As well as some new guys and dolls there is also the return of a few old favourites and the welcome return of "let them eat cake". A fantastic cake bar selling exquisite cup cakes and vintage inspired cakes.
From 10 am to 5.30 pm. Free entry. Free cocktails.
For further information visit: www.eastlondoncraftguerrilla.blogspot.com

She's back...

Yes, you've heard correctly the shop cat, Jassie Mo, is back!
Earlier this year we told you she had retired from the rat race - such a hard job being a shop cat - but decided she had enough of hanging around the house enjoying the life of leisure so she's now back in her rightful place...sitting on top of a very expensive sofa!

Images of a Fair Ground...

Beautiful Interiors proudly presents an exhibition of photographic works by Max Bainbridge.

"This set of work was made in Hartlepool.The subject was the fair ground on the Headland.
I was interested in photographing these isolated structures, the darkness of the sky giving
them a strange luminosity.
When photographing them it was very important to me that they be photographed on their own,
taking away any sense of nostalgia or romanticism and concentrating on more formal elements."

The 3 week exhibition opens on Friday the 14th of May and is on until the 4th of June.

We'll be open later then usual this Friday the 14th of May until 9pm for the openning and
also to launch our WEEKEND FLASH SALE!
Lots of items have been reduced so come have a look. Sale ends Sunday at 6pm.

And a bit of news regarding opening/closing times...
From June we'll be closed on Mondays and the rest remain as is.

Craft Market season kicks off Saturday 29th of May!

I can't quite believe it's only a month away for the Craft Guerrilla markets to begin. Hosted in our lovely garden this grass roots collective offers our shoppers the chance to buy something original and fresh. Apart from great art and craft there's also the welcome return of Handsome Betty and her delectable cakes. She's teaming up with Karen aka Creme Anglaise to bake wonderful cakes for all you sweet people. From super cute cup cakes to vintage inspired cakes these two bakerettes know a thing or two about temptation! Join them at their "let them eat cake" sugary sweet bar.
So whether you're looking for great design, urban craft, art, a slice of cake or just a peep at what's happening in the garden we'd love to see you!
Fun begins at 10 am to 5.30pm in the shop garden. Free entry and free refreshments.

*Saturday 29th of May" First edition of 2010 monthly craft markets*

Images of E17

Beautiful Interiors is proud to present IMAGES OF E17, A CELEBRATION.
A group show of prints, photographs, illustrations and ceramics
by local artists.
The exhibition is from Saturday the 24th April to Friday 7th May 2010.
Please join us for a glass of wine on Friday the 23rd from 6pm
to 9pm for the opening of this exhibition.
On show are works by:
Brigit Collins
Adam Graff
Katherine Green
Linda Huges
Alice Mara
Sonja Reed
Jesse Richards
David Sullivan
Matt Taylor
Paul Tucker
and
Simon Warren

Also a quick reminder to let you know that we are now taking
submission for the 2011 Walthamstow Calendar "Images of E17".
Please send your entries to the shop on a disc in a JPEG format 300 DPI .
Deadline 31st of July 2010.

2010 E17 Calendar!

Beautiful Interiors is happy to announce that the E17 2010 Calendar is now in stock!
A new artwork for your wall each month and an ideal stocking filler – The Walthamstow
Calendar is an initiative coordinated by Penny Fielding and features 12 new images
from all over Walthamstow.
Each month carries an image donated by a local artist or resident; they are a diverse
range of photographs, drawings and digital prints.

“By buying this calendar you are supporting your local arts community in a multitude of ways” Penny Fielding.

The whole community was invited to enter images into an exhibition held at Beautiful
Interiors as part of the 2009 E17 Art Trail before the final 12 were selected for use in the calendar.

The calendars are on on sale now in Beautiful Interiors in the Walthamstow Village and Images in Frames on Wood Street.

We are inviting inspired residents and local artists to submit images and artworks for the 2011 calendar,
capturing moments from 2010 as the year goes by. For more information on the E17 Art Trail and calendar, see the Art Trail
website: www.e17arttrail.co.uk

The Calendar retails at £8.50 and proceeds go to the E17 Art Trail!
Thank you all that kindly submitted their work.

The end of the Trail...

Thanks to everyone that made it over to the shop during the E17 Art Trail. We had over 1600 visitors in Beautiful Interiors and we'd like to thank you all for making it so special. This years trail was the best yet and we're stoked so many of you enjoyed the ever ending selection of events on offer.
See you all next year!

Art Trail...what's on in the shop?

This year we're happy to announce that Beautiful Interiors is hosting quite a few exhibitions in the shop!

Subtitles (of life & death) photographic images by David Barette.
Images of E17 an open competition for submissions by local artists for the 2010 calendar.Thank you all that submitted their work. Please ask in shop for details of individual contributors.
Light.Punctuation.Dwelling... A neon installation supported by Electro Signs.
Light,Punctuation,Dwelling...dance performance by Seraina Dejaco (viewed from the street)
In Your Mind's Eye
Video installation exploring works based on self hypnosis.

For more information pick up a map/guide from the shop or visit the web site: www.e17arttrail.co.uk

Art Trail prep...

As the E17 Art Trail quickly approaches Beautiful Interiors is gently gearing up for this years in shop exhibitions. Here's a sneaky peek at the Neon installation.
Once the Trail begins pop by in the evening to see it in its full glory!
E17 Art Trail 5th -13th September.
Need a map? You can get them from the shop.Come in and pick up this fab guide to all the trail events!!!

We need your vote!

If you love Beautiful Interiors let people know! The Independent shop guide is calling for submissions. We'd love to be in this great little book but we'll need your help!
E mail:submit@independentlondon.com
and tell them about us!

"It's over". Paul Tucker exhibits at the Vestry House Museum.

To coincide with the "New exhibition" at Vestry House Museum which celebrates the history of Hawker Siddeley Power Transformers in Walthamstow Beautiful Interiors is simultaneously running an exhibition of Paul Tucker's prints.

Highlights at the Vestry House include Paul Tucker’s powerful photographs of the vacated site, and memories by former employees recorded by the Waltham Forest Oral History Workshop.

4April - 7June
Vestry House Museum, Vestry Road, Walthamstow, E17.

Christmas window....OH my the elves have been busy!

The Christmas elves have once again done their magic and transformed the Beautiful Interiors window into a dreamy winter wonderland!
OOOOOOOOH the magic of Chrimbo!!!

PS
Best viewed after dark!

Last weekend of the E17 art trail...

Hurry, as the end of the E17 Art Trail is swiftly approaching!
This Sunday the 14th of September sees the conclusion of what has been the largest ever Art Trail.
No fewer then 300 artists have participated in making this years trail the resounding success it has been.
From D.I.Y. Craft Nights to High Tea to the more conventional exhibitions this trail has been more creative and diverse then ever.
The shop itself has morphed into a gallery space spilling out into the courtyard and garden
proudly showcasing work by hugely talented artists. Lino prints, paintings, photography and "The night in the window" has proven to be inspiring and great fun. We thank you all...artists,shoppers,friends,visitors and everyone for making it so special!
See you soon.