Lily Greenwood

Whilst at the fair in Blackpool the work of Lily Greenwood really caught my eye so I thought I would share some of her fabulous work with you.  I bought 3 small postcards from the stall and I have taken her contact details as her larger pieces of work are simply stunning and I would really like to purchase a piece of her original artwork in the future.  Lily paints under her grandmother's name, her name is Liz although she does not mind being called either.  I only had a quick chat with her on Sunday and she was really friendly and approachable.  

Lily uses mixed media in her designs and on her website she explains that she predominately uses acyrlic on canvas although she often combines inks, watercolours, pastels and collage.  

I was particularly drawn to the art because it is based on nature and a lot of the work features butterflies, flowers and birds which is right up my street.  When I got home from the fair I got straight online to look at Lily's website which is really informative.  It also has links to her Facebook page and Etsy and Folksy shops.  Lily has a studio/shop in Manchester's Craft and Design Centre which is based in the Northern Quarter.

I have posted a few of my favourite designs below, my personal favourites are the butterfly images, I love the detail that Lily has added into each one.  

One of the postcard designs I purchased. 

I love the contrasting colours in this painting.

I love this Kimono inspired design.

Make sure you pop over and have a look on her website and take a look yourself.  

Laura xxx

* All images copied from www.lilygreenwood.co.uk

Vintage Fair Update

Just a quick post, hope you have all had a good weekend, I have spent most of today on the sewing machine.  I have a few vintage fairs coming up in the next few weeks so I have been really busy working on new ranges of stock.  Today I have been making lots of tote bags using vintage materials.  Here is one of them and they will all be available on my website in the next few days.  I would love to know what you think of them.  

Handmade Tote Bag - Made using vintage fabric lots coming soon. 

My next fairs are in Blackpool, Erdington and Sutton Coldfield.  I really cannot wait as I have lots and lots of new items to sell.  I will post the details of each below.  

My next fair is in Blackpool, it is the first time I have traded at the event and it sounds fantastic over 100 stalls, a vintage tearoom and live entertainment.  The event is being held on the 23rd and 24th June in the Pavillion Theatre, the events Facebook page has lots more information.  

After that I will be trading at the Highclare School Summer Celebration in Erdington, Birmingham.  

The event is being held to celebrate the school's 80th Birthday and the Queens Jubilee.  The event will also have a funfair, donkey rides, funfair games, food stalls and a Pimms tent so it is a real family day out!  If you would like more information, head over to their Facebook page.  

On July 1st I will be trading at Sutton Vintage and Arts fair.  I uploaded a blog on this event a few days ago and it really is fantastic.  Over 80 stalls, live entertainment and cupcakes and it is only £1 entry.  The Facebook page has lots of information on the event.  

If you live near any of the events it would be lovely to hear from you or see you at the event, Laura xx