Crochet Everywhere!

Craft is cool, it is the comeback kid of our generation!  No longer just for grannies and eccentric aunties, craft is modern!  

To celebrate this revival, our decor elements for the Homegrown area are a modern interpretation of a timeless craft! Here's to crochet!

A special friend makes these, I am chain stitching them together to make some garlands for the show.

For our hall decor, we have collaborated with Ukhamba craft who have crocheted onto the most amazing lampshade forms.  Our interpretation of bunting this year is extra-large chain stitch!  I love this apricot colour!

Planning for 2013's show - HERE WE COME!

Plans for our 2013 show are well under way and I can't wait to share how our "HOMEGROWN" is going to be "GROWING"!  I am feeling such a huge sense of pride in our city and all the creative people that I get to meet and collaborate with and it is welling up into a big ball of energy that is being channeled into a number of great things - one of them being the fair of course!!

So, I invite you to join me on this journey and come behind the scenes of this event that will celebrate our wonderful city, it's awesome people and our passion for local design, craft, food and cool living...

Finally....

It's showtime!!

Just look out for the large red felt hearts and you've found us!

  Here are some snapshots of our amazing fair.  Thank you to all our exhibitors for going all out this year to impress and showcase their incredible talent!  Take a look at some of our bright and shining stars.... 

Our show exclusive... the stunning ceramics by Francoise of Le Lapin!

No, this photo has not been inserted upside down!  Hanging planters at Ikhaya.

MOOI - a treasure trove of gorgeous vintage goodies and accessories.

Miranda? What are you doing here....Tasha can rope anyone into working for her!

If you miss the hearts, then follow the scent!

Beeeeg smiles!   Kim Longhurst (Frozen Charlotte) and Genevieve Motley - creative forces join at iKhaya!

Proudly SA!  Big Africa wall art at What's cutting

Local Flavour at our Food Market... more to follow!

A feast for the senses!

We promise to once again indulge all your senses with wonderful sights, smells and tastes at the Homegrown Fair. 

Assagay coffee will provide the taste and aroma of a homegrown brew, Tasha's Fantastic Fudge and Jennings Fudge will indulge your sweet tooth!  Bed, Bath, Body fragrances will scent the hall, and your eyes will be able to feast on some of the best of our local talent!  Our theme this year is "All things bright and Beautiful" so we won't be shy - expect a vibrant and exciting fair to celebrate our 5th year of bringing all things "local and lekker" under one roof.

Fudge Bunny by Tasha's Fantastic Fudge!

Bed, Bath, Body have an extensive range of lovely goodies for home indulgence?

Is black and white "bright and beautiful"?

Welcome

Welcome to the Homegrown Fair Blog! This blog is an extension of the fair that takes place once a year where the best of our Durban homegrown talent showcases their work at the East Coast Radio House and Garden Show.  We are all proudly part of the Durban creative community and this blog is a way that we can tell you our stories... what we are making, what inspires us, what we are bringing to the show, what goes on behind the scenes!

 

Here's a peak preview -"Enchanted Garden" Pedestals by Dodo Designs, Jennings Fine Fudge & Vintage treasures from Mooi!