In April 2025, the arrival of spring sparks excitement through various creative highlights. The Sigma BF camera emphasizes simplicity in photography, while graphic designer Kate Weinberg showcases her freehand illustrations. Musician Sam Fender releases an impactful album, "People Watching," and Yagya's ambient sounds help focus. Sign writer Ash Willerton's work captures attention.
Day 1 featured the Spicy Boi Mojito Lager, offering a unique and refreshing flavor. This spicy lager presents an exciting start to the Christmas countdown, with anticipation for more festive beers revealed behind the advent calendar doors. Readers are invited to share their own experiences in the comments.
A visit to Marby & Elm in London revealed unique, naughty wrapping paper featuring elegant, handwritten swear words. The charming stationery shop, a creative haven, offers delightful surprises. The wrapping paper serves as both a conversation piece and a humorous addition to gift-giving, while ensuring careful selection for children's gifts.
Collins Dictionary has named "brat" the 2024 Word of the Year, reflecting a cultural shift in attitudes towards self-expression. The term now embodies independence and confidence, especially among younger generations who embrace assertiveness and personal freedom. This signifies a broader trend of reclaiming negative labels for empowerment.
Last night, I attended Adobe Create Now London, at the iconic Tate Modern, and it was a night filled with inspiration. Kladi Vergine, Senior Design Evangelist and Community Advocate, showcased some of the latest features in Photoshop, Illustrator, Express, and Firefly. The evening continued with presentations from local creatives Raissa Pardini, Creative Director and Designer,… Continue reading Highlights from Adobe Create Now London at Tate Modern
Creative fonts, AI portraits, handmade notebooks, funky, soulful and ambiend soundtracks - July's Creative Roundup. Well, July's been rather busy, hasn't it! France has had an election, we've had an election and got a new PM, fingers crossed this government is MUCH better than the previous one. Let's not forget about the Euro's or Wimbledon… Continue reading Five things that got me gingered up this July ’24
In mid-May, as central heating may be considered, this month’s curated creative gems are highlighted. Raw Street Wall, a street-art graffiti-style typeface by Volcano Type, is perfect for headlines. The Gingerline offers an exclusive edible journey, while Visualsk2 captures beautiful motion blur. Gracey’s Pizza in St Albans is praised, and Mark Fearnley’s fine art street photography is noted for its unique style.
Well, would you look at that? Easter came and went quicker than I could even swipe a chocolate egg off the kitchen counter for a nibble of that overpriced milk chocolate! Nevertheless, I've rounded up five delightfully creative Easter treats below for you to enjoy. No.1 | GranteSuper cool interlocking font Check out this funky,… Continue reading Five things that got me gingered up this April ’24
It's damp, it's raining, it hasn't stopped bloody raining, it's wet, very wet. However, don't let the weather get you down, there's plenty of creative Gingerness out there to keep the spirits uplifted. Hang on in there, Spring is just around the corner! Enjoy these five, curated, slightly damp and soggy creative endeavours! No.1 |… Continue reading Five things that got me gingered up this March ’24
That's it, summers over, (well, did we actually have one, apart from the last seven days of unseasonably scorching sunny September weather) we're now heading straight into autumn and the loooong grey months. The final bank holiday before Christmas has come and gone, what hope do we have left! Well, actually, a surprising amount of… Continue reading Five things that got me gingered up this September ’23
The Shortbread Shed 