From Kate to Catherine, Art Show

Shown here for the first time Nicola Tree’s latest series of portraits is part of our Royal Wedding extravaganza.

As with previous work the common thread is the subject’s name. Each Kate chose their own location; some also added an object as a reference to the wedding, from Royal Duchy Biscuits to a pew in the church where they married themselves.

Nicola is looking to create a body of work that spans generations and borders; seeking similarities and reflections on both name and personality of her subjects. Please join us for a glass of wine.

Penny Fielding Beautiful Interiors

April 7th to May 31st.

Tue to Thur 11.00am to 7.00pm ~ Fri to Sat 10.00am-6.00pm

Sunday 11.00am to 6.00pm

Preview 5th May 6.30pm

For further information including prices please contact us on 0208 509 0039

More of Nicola Tree’s work is online at www.nicolatree.com

A 'Royal' Tea fit for Royalty

Royal Wedding fever hits Walthamstow village on Friday 29th April 2011, with a great British tea shop 'pop-up' at Penny Fielding's Beautiful Interiors, Orford Road. TV chef, Hulya Erdal of Made by the Chef www.madebythechef.comas seen on Channel 4's Iron Chef UK, will be offering customers a delicious selection of colourful cupcakes, homemade scones, strawberry conserve, British clotted cream, and lots and lots of English tea.

Come and relax on the terrace and enjoy a lovely 'Tea for Two'

All for sale at Penny Fielding's Beautiful Interiors

Friday 29^th April 2011 10am to 4pm

10% of proceeds to go to NSPCC

Painting Class

Taught by Barbara Skingle, MFA Master of Fine Art, Painting

PENNY FIELDING BEAUTIFUL INTERIORS

34 Orford Road, Walthamstow Village, London E17 9NJ

Wednesday 11, 18 and 25 May 2011 at 11:00 - 13.30

Learn how to compose a simple still-life, mix paint and finish a small acrylic painting in 3 easy and enjoyable lessons. Beginners welcome. Limit of 8 per class.

Contact Barbara at bjskingle@ntlworld.com or 07906437651 for further details.

Cost of three sessions: £60.00

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.

"Mad Men" style....

This month we're looking towards clearing out the wardrobe of those heavy winter garments and finding those little gems you can wear in warmer weather time and time again. Spring is definitely in the air and I for one am looking forward to getting out the Spring collection.
Floaty florals,block colours,1950's clinched waist and metallics are trending right now.
One of my favourite key looks is the 1950's one.
It's pretty easy finding those key,classic pieces and a great way to introduce your own take on fashion is by wearing one off Vintage frocks. Of course looking for original vintage dresses can be difficult but we do get a nice selection coming into the Beautiful Attire boutique!
As a fan of all things 1950'5/60's Americana we're in love with the Mad Men style silhouette and of course Joan Harris comes to mind. We can see her in her this pretty cobalt silk number in the offices of Sterling Cooper. Sexy,feminine and professional just like Joan!

Love Easy Valentine's Fair....

They're back! After last Christmas's Weekend Craft Emporium success - they had over 1500 visitors to the event - the Craft Guerrilla gang are back with a smoochie,coochie Valentine's Fair!
The Love Easy is the last big event at the William Morris Gallery before the refurb so here's your chance to buy a great gift for your sweetie pie or even just to say "we love you William Morris!" as all door proceeds,Tombola and a percentage of the stall rental fee go directly to the gallery. It's a LOVE EASY fund raiser!!!
£2 entry entitles you to a complimentary drink with every ticket at the pop up Speak Easy bar. Peach Bellini cocktails will be served in fine china tea cups and the lovely Shellac Sisters will be cranking up some tunes on their gramophones.
It really is the best place to get all lovey dovey for Valentines!

Friday 11th of February
6pm - 9pm
William Morris Gallery
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17 4PP
£2 entry

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!

Christmas shop hours...

We'll be open on Christmas eve from 10 am to 4.30 pm.
CLOSED 25th, 26th, 27th and the 28th.
Open Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th of December (From noon to 6pm)
then close for a short break until the Friday 7th of January
when we come back and toast the new year all bright eyed and bushy tailed!!!

POP UP in 2011!!!

Beautiful Interiors is currently searching for small independent designer makers which are looking to host a POP UP shop in Beautiful Interiors in the new year.
For rates, terms and conditions please email:
pennyfielding@btconnect.com
or call during shop hours: 020 85090039

Don't forget to vote...

Just a little reminder that the deadline for the Telegraph Magazine Best Small Shops in Britain awards is on Friday the 10th of December.
We'd like to ask you if you haven't voted yet to please do so...It's a great award not just for the shop but for the whole area itself as well as for all small independent retailers!
Simply go to the link below and fill out the required fields. We're nominated under the INTERIORS category.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/7992321/Telegraph-Magazine-The-Best-Small-Shops-in-Britain-2010.html

Our address details are as follows:
Penny Fielding/ Beautiful Interiors
34 Orford Rd.
Walthamstow Village
E17 9NJ

It's official...Christmas is coming!

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

Walthamstow Calendar!!!

Available now from Beautiful Interiors and soon from these stockists:

E17 Arthouse
55 Stainforth Road
E17 3RY
020 8509 8211

Pictorem Gallery
383 Hoe Street
E17 9AP
020 8520 0340

Images in Frames
59 Wood Street
E17 3JX
020 8520 7604

Countdown to Christmas...

Last Saturday Beautiful Interiors launched the COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS...
lots of lovely new Chrimbo stock has been brought out for the delectation of our very discerning shoppers! From decorations,scented candles, gifts for him and her and beautifully made designer craft plus the chance to meet the designer makers, chat and browse through their wares.
Next Month we'll be pushing things up a gear and we'll be showcasing our Christmas window...I hear it's going to be quite magical!!! Well that's what the Christmas elves have told us *wink*

Beautiful Interiors needs your vote!

If you LOVE our gorgeous little shop then please take a minute to vote for us.
We've been nominated for the Telegraph Magazine: The Best Small Shops in Britain 2010 award.
Simply go to the link below and fill out the required fields. We're nominated under the category of INTERIORS.

Click on link below:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/7992321/Telegraph-Magazine-The-Best-Small-Shops-in-Britain-2010.html

Our address details are as follows:
Beautiful Interiors
34 Orford Rd.
Walthamstow Village
E17 9NJ
Thank you!

Wear Me...

Exclusively Me at Beautiful Interiors

Beautiful Interiors proudly presents the Me pop up boutique!

Gorgeous hand made,fabulous quality hand bags,purses and accessories created for stylish discerning shoppers!

Every Friday from and the fourth weekend of each month, Me by Amma Gyan will be resident at Beautiful Interiors.

To celebrate the launch of her pop up boutique, please join us on Friday the 17th of September for a welcome drink where you can view the new collection, play dress up and welcome the new season in.

Boutique opening hours:
Fridays 10am - 6pm

Fourth weekend:
Friday 10am - 6pm
Sat: 10 am - 6pm
Sun: 11am - 6pm

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...

Sew long,fair well,good buy!

Come say "goodbuy" to the lovely guys and gals of the East London Craft Guerrilla.
It's the last of the summer garden markets and to celebrate there are cocktails and a TOMBOLA! Try your luck at winning a hand made prize...at £1 a spin it's worth a flutter!!!
From 10 am to 5.30 pm
Saturday 28th of August
Free entry.
For further details visit: www.eastlondoncraftguerrilla.blogspot.com

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