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I've just posted off my three submissions to Nottingham for Surface Gallery's annual International Postcard Show! I have two artsy entries, using my hand shaped Nottingham lace patterned stars, and watercolour tinted brass rubbings, and one silly entry. You can probably tell which is which in the picture above...
The Exhibition is on 16th January - 14th February 2015, and has hundreds of postcard sized pieces of art from around the world - almost all for sale at a flat rate of only £15 a piece. It's a great way to see a wide range of styles and medias, and pick up some affordable home decor or gifts.
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There's been a big upsurge in shopping to support local , independent and smaller businesses as people lash out against large companies, start to appreciate the local economic benefits to changing habits, and want more personal or traditional experiences. I've touched on it here. Before Christmas is a good time to branch out, as you're looking for the unique, the special, the bespoke. And the high street gets a bit anger inducing to shop in! So even if only for a couple of items, here are your easy ways to shop small, indie and local! Read more, for how to...
So of late you'll have probably heard lots about how spending money in your local community benefits more people, as small local businesses are then more likely to spend money with other local businesses, and it boosts your local economy, directly helps more folks etc...
It's not always an easy thing to do though, as the weekly shop is undeniably lazily simpler done in one shop. So here's a thought, you know your staples, and where you like to easily buy them from - so how about re-thinking your treats? It need not be more expensive, as even if the same money gets a smaller serving, you darn know it'll be a fresher, tastier, and more satisfying one. |
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