Studio Fludd are artists and designers who are passionate about science and it’s people, especially English physician and all round big-clever-thinker Sir Robert Fludd. Oh and they make great jewellery too! I caught up with Studio Fludd to find out …
The nice people at fashion brand Ark Clothing sent us some cool clothes to wear and write about. Check out the pics from the first ever Jackie model-style photoshoot! And read our reviews of the outfits we’re sporting.
I really like the look of Arthouse Meath, a fantastic and much needed initiative that employs adults with severe epilepsy and learning disabilities to create artwork. Projects are led by artist-tutors and the work that’s made is sold by the …
Secret 7″ is the kind of idea you wish you’d thought of yourself, in which 100 creative people (including huuuge names like Ai WeiWei Gilbert & George) have produced album artwork for 7 tracks by 7 well known acts; each …
This Saturday the 6th of April Reetsweet will return to the Corn Exchange in Leeds for the last time until the Autumn. If you’re a fan of handmade wonders (and you live in or near West Yorkshire) make sure you …
Stylist Sarah Bagner (AKA Supermarket Sarah) has a knack for telling engaging visual stories through witty displays of all kinds of stuff on her walls, giving inanimate objects real personality. Read on for chaos-management tips from Sarah’s book Wonder Walls; …
So I was in Paperchase the other day searching for a card for my friend’s birthday. (Anyone who knows me well knows I love cards. I love them! I’ve had to train my boyfriend on the importance of giving cards …
I recently came across the work of designer Esme Winter. Esme produces cards, wrapping paper, notebooks and textiles featuring elegant patterns that have a distinctly British sensibility and are quietly brilliant. The designs remind me of the inside covers of …
Hello Magpies! Today I want to introduce you to the talented Abby Seymour. Abby is one crafty lady, who describes herself as a professional bookbinder, printmaker and illustrator. Abby’s diverse range includes letterpress prints; porcelain homewares; and (my personal favourite) …
Happy Thursday Magpies! Back in December, in the midst of Christmas craziness, I went to check out The People’s Market (which quite conveniently is located a couple of blocks from my house, in Collingwood). This summer market offers an experience of ‘everything …
I want to take a moment to shamelessly boast about a couple of the talented gals who are part of the Jackie Magpie team and tell you about the goodies they make, just in time for Christmas! Freelance illustrator Alice …
Got a man in need of a statement Tee? Check out Twin, menswear designers whose current collection comprises a range of plain white T shirts featuring images by James Kirkup (one half of Twin) in collaboration with designers Sam Coldy …
I really know it’s Christmas when the annual Field Work pop up shop opens its doors to the public. The brainchild of textile designers and artists Caitlin Hinshelwood and Rose de Borman, the Field Work shop and gallery stocks exciting selection …
