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!

With fond memories

The show always ends with mixed feelings and usually a dose of flu too!  There is relief that the long hours are over and all the deadlines have been met and also a bit of sadness saying goodbye to new and old friends.

It was wonderful to be awarded Gold medal awards for The Homegrown Fair, The Kids Shoppe and to see the Food Market win gold medal again too.  Thank you to everyone who contributed to a successful event and for your passion to showcase the amazing creative talent we have on our doorstep.  

I will definitely be posting more stories on the fair, more photo's and feedback from our participants... so keeping taking a peep!

The amazing MENDHI painting by Shireen Mansoor who was at the fair to show her talent!

whimsy's world

whimsy's illustrations are utterly charming with a gentle humor and have been applied to notebooks, calenders and wrapping paper so that this beautiful artwork can be used in a practical way.  At the show this year, whimsy has launched not only a new series of illustrations ("the questions dragons ask"), but her artwork has been printed onto her new range of T-shirts for ladies and children.

This popular artist and illustrator has a cult following in Durban and it is great to see her have the opportunity to expose her talent to a wider audience at the Homegrown Fair.

I think I will definitely be adding the paper plane t-shirt to my wardrobe! 

New series..."the questions dragons ask"

Ready, Steady, Go

It's the night before the show opens and I am bleary eyed, exhausted but so excited for opening day tomorrow!  I am so proud of all our homegrown talent for all their hard work, amazing creativity and effort.  We have an incredible fair and I hope news travels far and wide that it will be so worth the effort to come and see.

I am looking forward to showcasing my own artworks and here are a few pics of handmade art journals I have been making.

Well done everyone - you are stars and I wish you all the best!

Cool Ikhaya

"Arts and Crafts" used to be associated with grannies and hippies!  Not anymore!  Craft is trendier than ever and Ikhaya's designs are always ultra cool!  Their stunning new range of hanging plywood lights will be available at the show.