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#craftmoves connects London

October 18, 2018

A tube journey – no eye contact and no conversation, everyone trying to ignore everyone else. The emptiness filled by the noisy clunking of the train, and the swaying of people as it stops and starts. Until three exuberant women break the rules by talking to complete strangers. They unpack their bags, take out colouring … More #craftmoves connects London

Standen House, East Grinstead, South of England, Sussex, England, UK, National Trust, Beale Family, Philip Webb, architect, architecture, design, designer, William Morris, printer, wallpaper, fabrics, Arts and crafts, Artwork, John Ruskin, Rossetti, day trip, day out

Starting the Weekend at Standen

October 7, 2016

A hastily sketched post to close the week. Time is scarce – someone has just surprised me with a glass of delicious bubbles – so this must be photo-rich and word-light. It’s 1925 and we are approaching a handsome house in deepest Wealden Sussex with gardens galore. The doors are opening – it’s time to welcome the weekend. The table is set in … More Starting the Weekend at Standen