tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26091028975647465122024-10-07T05:39:28.624+01:00An intimate space to show you in more detail some of the stuff I make and some of the stuff I do.Leslie Wilson-Rutterfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314934049662964803noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609102897564746512.post-51614484678630294632015-02-24T17:59:00.001+00:002015-02-24T17:59:09.983+00:00

http://iconosquare.com/grandmasaysapp I've decided to jump on the Instagram bandwagon. Photography has always been a bit of a passion for me, having often referred to myself as a 'happy snapper'. Thing is, I haven't really got to grips with using my camera for taking pictures. I do really enjoy seeing other's Instagram pics, and feel I could, perhaps, blossom there. There seems to be so much

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Pierre Frey  |  French Furnishing fabrics, Interior fabrics,... (clipped to polyvore.com)

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Arden Wray (clipped to polyvore.com)

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Getting back in gear for the next Dandy took some doing. After a break of a month, with sooo much going on, it could have stayed on the back burner for a while longer. But, the show must go on, and on it will go! Please go here for more info. Here's my new poster design. I was going to give my lion a crown of feathers, but, I did a little research, and found out some people get offended by

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I really wish I was a DJ Simple as that. I love music. Have a long history with it. And always love hearing new stuff. I also love to dance, so, natural alchemy, yes? This is my latest love. I hope you enjoy it!! xx

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I came across this on Quora, and really had to share it. Such great advise, and makes me feel bad for every time I let go first. Read Quote of Romeo Vásquez's answer to What can I learn right now in just 10 minutes that could be useful for the rest of my life? on Quora

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I shine from within by leslieworks featuring metal wall artMetal wall artlampsplus.comTable lamptheshoppingchannel.comFashion Illustration - Fashion Drawing - Daphne van den Heuvel$81 - laffichemoderne.com

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My current passion is my Dandy Lion Market. One of the reasons I like it so much is because I can utilise a number of different skills running it. One aspect in particular is designing. I completed a design degree back in 2001, but never embarked on that new career, having become a second-time-around mum, unexpectedly, in my early 40's, as soon as I completed my degree. I already had an 18

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The Festive Season dust is just settling a bit, and I've now got to get into gear to fill and promote the next Dandy Lion Market. As January can be a quiet month, both for traders and customers, I thought I'd do something a bit different. First, moving it forward to the 2nd Saturday, thereby avoiding the end of the school holidays, when many are still away. Also, as I have had a hectic and

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I have just discovered a new platform for indulging my love of curating, of fashion and of interiors. A bit like grown up paper dolls. It is fun. Below is my first interior collage. These days I seem to lean towards primary colours mixed with neutrals, or monochrome. Shades of blue feature in this one, with a bright sun yellow throw rug. Brown brings it down to earth and gold adds a bit of

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News from the Dandy Lion Market View this email in your browser Jack Frost is Coming to Town! Dec 7th 12-5pm  FREE ENTRY The best edition of the year is less than 1 week away. Whether there is snow, or frost, or not, this Saturday, it will be cold. So COME inside before you get a chill and enjoy some fun and frolics. INDULGE in a cheeky Poetry Lucky Dip at

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My latest collaborative event with the collective, Artists Who...has been given a fabulous press release from Wall Street International! Wall Street International Magazine - Artists Who [Arts, United Kingdom] Artists Who 28 November - 3 December 2013 at Vibe Gallery, London. Vivienne Hollis, Detail from There is Another World ‘Artists Who…’ are a collective of seven diverse London based

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I just created a new profile for 'We Are Pop Up' in the hopes of having one soon! There's a new space in Camden which would be great to join.It's really difficult selecting photos for a pop up, as all I've really done before are markets and fairs. But here are a few: Vintage buttons zip bracelets. (Jennie McLetchie) Vintage 50's pin up badges. 'Corset' embroideries (original from

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I am well overdue for a new post on my blog. So much has been going on it is untrue. Without even going into my month long stay in Calif to see family and friends, my Dandy Lion Market has kept me well busy. I was prompted to update you all when uploading this gorgeous surface designer, Ursula O'Connor's wares. Surely I've seen her products in Paperchase, and if not, why not? Feast your eyes on

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Having set up my Twitter account in my maker's name, © leslieworks, I have been at a loss as to how to obtain a Twitter acct for my Dandy Lion Market. I learn about this hash tag feature a few months ago, and finally the Dandy one is getting used. I guess it's the next best thing in twitter land. Here's the widget, which has to be embedded on a website, so here goes.... Tweets about "#

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We had a super day at the Ladyfolk Dandy Lion Market. A Get Together with Oxfam and celebration of International Women's Day brought out the charitable side of traders and visitors alike. The sun shone through the windows, while visitors browsed, shopped, snacked and drank. They bought treats for themselves, for others and for Mum! We all played the Tombola to win delightful offerings

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I met this wonderful gorgeous woman at Can't Buy Me love on Saturday. She has written a very, very cool blog about it, which also happens to mention me, my stall and my Dandy Lion Market! FROCKTASIA: Frocktasia on the road: Yesterday was a big day for me; it was the first time I took Frocktasia on the road and left the comfort zone of my home office and compu...

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This is a very proud moment for me. I've been featured in the Kentishtowner, a great blog about Kentish Town, recently become hard copy in the form of a monthly newspaper. What's even greater is how it mentions my beloved market! it's just too fab for words... Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Leslie Wilson-Rutterford, Dandy Lion Market Founder by Kentishtowner on February 19, 2013&

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Wow! I never realised it would be so tricky to get traders, and indeed visitors to RSVP at the Jan edition, happening on the 5th, in 1 & 1/2 week's time. Everyone is away. Fortunately, I do have some, (though a few more wouldn't go amiss!) and I can easily fill out a few spaces muyself! Looking forward to confirming a new trader called Templarcraft, with her wonderful Goth and

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The Nov edition of the Dandy is all about the peak of Autumn, Bonfires, home comforts. Come along and stock up on some comfy cushions, some warm vintage clothing, kick up some leaves and get ready for your Guy Fawkes night celebrations! Whether you're staying in or going out start out the weekend in a fun and friendly gastro pub, with hot drinks and hot food, full of handmade delights,

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I'm so excited to be a part of this new book by We Make London & Mary McDermott called Inspired: London. "A Guide to Handmade in London reveals how and where to buy the best locally-made handmade British products directly from the makers. A brilliant handbook for wannabe designer-makers and a perfect black book for stylists, journalists, creatives and lovers of all things beautiful!

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OMG! This was a learning curve, and has taken me all day (not to mention several other starts and bursts on other occasions, culminating in giving up and putting to one side) Finally created my first Mail Chimp newsletter, and I'm pretty damn proud of it. Hope you agree! (It is a bit long, but what the hey). The latest news from The Dandy Lion Market! Is this email not displaying correctly?

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I have exciting news. My cherished Dandy Lion Market has found a new home at the Oxford Pub, in Kentish Town. After working my butt off for over a year to unpredictable, and sometimes unsatisfactory foot traffic, I have high hopes that things will dramatically improve with the new setting. We will take over the whole of the upstairs area and additional 2 prime pitch spaces downstairs by

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What a wonderful day we had at the Torriano Schools Joint Summer Festival Fair last Saturday, the 7th July. My bird decorating kept a few of the of children busy who came along with their parents in the hundreds. The event was a RESOUNDING success with over £4,600 raised! A sum never achieved before, and enabled largely by the super team work of the combined schools Parent & Teacher groups

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The Dandy Lion Market at The Boogaloo - Markets So happy. The next edition of the Dandy 'Festival' has been listed and recommended in Time Out. YeserieYayYippee!!!

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