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Wednesday, 29 October 2008

Gift idea number 1!


We all know that some ladies can be tricky when it comes to getting them the perfect gift!That's why we'll be posting "gift ideas" on a weekly basis to hopefully inspire and help you find that perfect something for someone special.
This week we're showcasing:
"Shrieking Violet" ,a local company offering original sterling silver jewellery made with real flowers inset into acrylic cabochons. We think they're very fab! Who wouldn't love them?
They are truly sweet and we know that the price will also hit the mark! From £12.95 to £30.00.

New products and designs added to the shop through out Autumn and Winter for the run up to Christmas. Why fight the crowds in town when you can get all your Christmas shopping here in a relaxing, friendly local shop?

Tuesday, 21 October 2008

Autumn Exhibition




Exhibition date: starts 17th October on through out Autumn
All welcome. Free event. venue: Beautiful Interiors.

As part of a vibrant and artistically diverse community Penny Fielding
has showcased numerous works by local artists and has gone on to establish her shop
as an integral part of the local community acting as a sponsor for up coming artists and crafts people.
This Autumn Anssi Sojakka, Paul Robinson and Paul Tucker showcase their work in the shop gallery.

Anssi Sojakka: "I experiment in order to keep my work alive and interesting for me, suprise me even...
I use objects, such as chains as templates.
The shapes and outlines of the objects merge with the other objects around them creating a landscape of shapes and forms."


Paul Robinson: The artist has appropriated genuine British Army Disruptive Pattern Material.
The colour characteristics of the material have been carefully painted out, leaving only traces of its original survival function.
A transformation has occurred turning something that is uniform and institutional into something that is inspiring and playful.


Paul Tucker:‘Bronte’ is a house in Leiston Suffolk and is the subject of a photographic exhibition by Paul Tucker.
It started as a document of a house, whose owner, Agnes Deller, was moving on after 33 years.
The house, its character and contents have a unique quality. In the eventual series of photographs, the interiors and their objects
have a strong sense of identity and evoke memories of past lives. These are intimate portrayals of a time and place through light and colour.

Early bird savers...

As a special treat to all you folks we're giving each and every one of you a £10.00* voucher when you spend £100.00 in the shop!
Use it for your self, use it for the kids, friends etc or just give them away as a gift... we'll leave that to you but HURRY as this special offer is only available for a limited time**.

*One voucher only per transaction and only valid until the end of March 2009.
** Offer available until the end of October.

Friday, 12 September 2008

D.I.Y. Craft Packs....


Thanks to our friends the East London Craft Guerrilla for providing us with a summer of fantastic Craft Markets in the shop garden. Their party spirit has created a vibrant and youthful atmosphere and hopefully next Spring the Craft Guerrilla guys and gals will be taking up their pitches in the garden for more crafty events.
Now that the outdoor craft market season is over this troop of indie crafters have launched themselves into another crafty venture.
After the huge success of their first D.I.Y. craft night (part of the E17 Art Trail last Wednesdy the 10th of September) they've decided that this was something they would do again. Their next D.I.Y. craft event will be held mid October in The Castle pub, date and time yet to be confirmed. Sign up to their mailing list for more dates and information. Can't wait that long?
D.I.Y Craft Packs are available from Beautiful Interiors.
Sewing,knitting and paper crafting/jewellery projects are available to buy. Prices range form £7.95 to £9.95

*Image shown is of finished D.I.Y. craft project "anatomical heart pin cushion"(sewing). All instructions and supplies included except for scissors. Retail £9.95

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.

Tuesday, 9 September 2008

one night in the window...


ONE NIGHT IN THE WINDOW
(WITH LOVE FROM WALTHAMSTOW)

9 site-specific installations in the window of Penny Fielding Beautiful Interiors shop inspired by the many faceted notion of love.

From extravagant dresses and parades of animals, to neon lights and suspended tea cups, guest artists have been invited to create a new piece of work looking at the theme of love while exploring light and scale. Hopper-esque scenes of night time emerge, placing the viewer at the centre of the piece.




The installations will be changed every evening and can be viewed street side on Orford Rd from sunset throughout the E17 Art Trail from 5th to 14th of September.



FIRST NIGHT 'WITH LOVE FROM WALTHAMSTOW

SECOND NIGHT 'ONE NIGHT STAND'

THIRD NIGHT 'DOMESTIC BLISS'

FOURTH NIGHT 'I LOVE IT WHEN YOU WEAR THAT DRESS'

FIFTH NIGHT 'THE NIGHT YOU BROKE MY HEART'

SIXTH NIGHT 'HOMEWARD BOUND'

SEVENTH NIGHT 'LOVE OF MY LIFE'

EIGHTH NIGHT 'YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE'

NINTH NIGHT 'THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE'



COLLABORATORS;

DEBORAH DANIEL
PENNY FIELDING
[DELETIA]
DENISE HICKY
ELLEN JONES
PATSY SADOWSKI

Wednesday, 3 September 2008

E17 Art Trail


Penny Fielding presents a plethora of exhibitions at Beautiful Interiors for the 2008 E17 Art Trail.

This year the E17 art trail is bigger and more diverse then ever.
Events range from a D.I.Y. craft night ( Now confirmed! Wednesday September 10th at the Castle pub 8pm to 11pm
visit www.craftguerrilla.com ), Telepathic dating to art on trees.

As a proud sponsor of local artists we're hosting no less then 10 exhibitions in the shop gallery. From painting, printing, jewellery, projection of entries for the 2009 Village Calendar to "A night in the window (with love from Walthamstow) a 10 site-specific installations in the window of Penny Fielding Beautiful Interiors shop inspired by the many faceted notion of love.

From extravagant dresses and parades of animals, to neon lights and suspended tea cups, guest artists have been invited to create a new piece of work looking at the theme of love while exploring light and scale. Hopper-esque scenes of night time emerge, placing the viewer at the centre of the piece.

The installations will be changed every evening and can be viewed street side on Orford Rd from sunset throughout the E17 Art Trail from 5th to 14th of September.