Sizzling September at Heart Gallery

Now that the summer holidays are over and we all try to get back into a routine, I thought it was time for an  update.

September deliveries are arriving weekly as a little drip feed of sizzling goodies in the run up to Christmas.

The first to be delivered this week is two sizes of notebook by Rob Ryan, A5 and A6.


'I Am The Notebook of ...'

A very pretty plain notebook to write and draw the most wonderful of things. I've already treated myself to one to keep at the side of my bed for doodles and both sizes have been popular so I have had to place another order already - they arrived yesterday!

On their way soon are more Rob Ryan products including this fabulous 'PLEASE SMELL US' vase 



and 'TOGETHER' mugs 



and 'LISTEN TO THE WORLD' mug.


My lovely, thoughtful  hubby knew that I was eagerly awaiting Rob Ryan's licensed products for Wild 'n' Wolf at Heart Gallery and so kindly, and secretly, bought me this wall decal for our bathroom. It is stunning and just perfect for the wall under our 'LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL' sign. 



Thank you Bart ❤

Please bookmark this blog as it is getting regularly updated and the MEET THE MAKER pages are proving really popular. The main Heart Gallery website is going to be updated to include an on-line shop but in the meantime this blog is the best way to keep in touch.

See you in Heart Gallery soon ❤

Joyful June

Father's Day will be upon us soon so I am sending some ideas for you to think about ... after all Dad's are worth it, we wouldn't be here without them!

Last year I bought my Dad a bespoke leather wallet from Gregg McDonald which Dad said he would 'keep for best' - I told him not to be stupid as it was bought to be used! So he has used it every day and 12 months later it still looks brand new!

Gregg McDonald is Heart Gallery's talented leather goods maker working with only the finest British hides.

Gregg is a graduate of the prestigious Cordwainers College in London. He has worked as a footwear designer and likes to see the complete design process from initial idea to finished product.

All items are hand cut, machine stitched and hand finished at his workshop in Heart Gallery.The workshop is open to the public and he welcomes commissions for personalised
wallets.

So, this year I cannot buy Dad another wallet ... his Gregg McDonald one is still going strong!



Heart Gallery has lots of other lovely things to choose from that Dad will love including these fab Pantone mugs and Pantone notebooks in a great choice of colours and sizes.



This mug is one of my favourites as it goes perfectly in my chocolate and lime kitchen!

Dad might also like something from Dan Black 


& Martin Blum. 


This design duo is driven by the opportunity to give each design its own unique character and soul.


James the Bookend!

Their brief is to create functional products that will charm and entertain.


Loo Read!

They are passionate about design and realise that a true black + blum product is always a joint input of Dan and Martin’s personalities. Hopefully you will get as much enjoyment from black + blum products as they get from designing them and Heart Gallery gets from stocking them.

Flow!

I think this wine rack by Black + Blum might be just the thing for Dad this year, or he might quite like this Desk Phone or Diner Phone.


I remember the Trim Phones but ours was not such a lovely bright colour; we had a beige one!



The lime green one is perfect again for my chocolate and lime kitchen! These phones actually make you sit down and have a proper conversation too as you can't do the washing up at the same time like you can with the modern mobile home phone!


I'm not sure my Dad needs a new watch but if he did this new Arne Jacobsen watch would be just the one I would choose. The Arne Jacobsen wrist watches are not only an elegant re-interpretation of Danish design history, they are also the herald of a brand-new generation of Arne Jacobsen’s ideas.


Following on from the successful launch of Arne Jacobsen Wall Clocks – Banker’s, Roman and City Hall – Rosendahl is now introducing these design icons as wrist watches. The collection has been created in accordance with the original strokes of the master, as scaled-down versions of the wall clocks. Each Arne Jacobsen wrist watch comes in three sizes and bears the same name as the original wall clock.



Of course, if I was choosing for myself from Heart Gallery's extensive range of Danish Design, Rosendahl and Issey Miyake then this would be my prefered watch:



But I am not shopping for me this time, I am shopping for Dad to celebrate the paternal bond and his influence on me and my life. Dad, I love you xXx

Happy shopping everyone!

Ceramic showcase at Heart Gallery

Well, where has April gone then?? I haven't blogged here since March and don't really know why so I shall rectify this with a ceramic showcase for you to feast your eyes on ....

Clare Mahoney is an artist who specialises in merging ceramics and printmaking. The inspiration for her work comes from nature, striving to interpret the short-lived beauty and fragility of nature, capturing the image before it fades.

The exploration of colour, pattern and texture is beautifully demonstrated in her handmade ceramics which focus on nature, abstracted imagery and the passage of time. By the process of drawing; mono print and collage she creates wall hung and sculptural ceramics that engage the viewer in a visual journey.

Heart Gallery had a box of Clare's beautiful pieces delivered today and it was like Christmas unwrapping her pieces from inside their packaging ... what a delight hidden inside!

  
Another long awaited delivery this week was from Jan Constantine. Jan's embroidered cushions have long been admired here ... take a look ...

... but now she has developed a range of china for the kitchen to compliment her style and it arrived Wednesday at Heart Gallery.

Wow ... we couldn't wait for these to arrive and we have not been disappointed so know you won't be either!

Sarah McDade is one of our local ceramicists and has been making ceramic heads and figures for over 20 years, establishing a reputation for high quality work.

Sarah is inspired by the creative possibilities when building the human form in clay. Her ideas are developed from observation, drawings, sketches and photographs.

Commissions welcome.

Another of our favourite local ceramicists is Sue Candy. Sue produces individual and contemporary tableware, hand built from porcelain clay slabs and constructed as delicate boxes ...

Sue is currently working on our new order which will arrive at the beginning of next month and includes her new wall pieces.

New deliveries now in stock at Heart Gallery so I hope you have enjoyed this little ceramic showcase and before I go .... a sneaky peak at the new Pantone range arriving at Heart Gallery early May! These are certain to be really popular, as I have had several enquiries already, so make sure you come along to Heart Gallery early to have your pick of colours ... enjoy - I have my little eye on the lime green! xXx