Mollie Magazine
January 2023Mollie Magazine is a brand new lifestyle and craft magazine which brings you the best of craft online, a look inside the homes of the world’s most creative crafters, tutorials on inspiring makes, round ups of the most covetable stash and tours of the crafty capitals of the world. Please note: This digital version of the magazine does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find on printed newsstand copies.
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EDITOR’S PICK Marcie K’s projects are always full of fun and colour, and this découpage desk chair is no exception with its bold bird print. If you fancy updating your own furniture with this technique, check out our tutorial on page 16. Welcome to our January issue of Mollie, and we wish you all a happy New Year! There is something so refreshing about taking down the decorations and making exciting plans for the months ahead, whether it’s life resolutions or ideas for your home. But it’s also an ideal time to reset bad habits. Mollie’s theme this month is Balance. While we love to keep busy, it’s important to also slow down and be present in our lives. Thankfully, crafting and styling our living spaces gives us all an amazing opportunity…
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Marcie K Artist and writer Marcie K works out of a glammed-up chicken shed on the outskirts of Bristol, and frequently shares her space with a couple of cockerels, who pop in to supervise her at work. Her style could be described as ‘Alice in Wonderland meets Jumanji’ and she loves nothing better than sprinkling a bit of leopard-print across the universe. Découpage four pieces with Marcie K’s masterclass on page 16 @marciekdesigns Hannah Heys Textile designer Hannah has a workshop in the garden of her cottage in Buckinghamshire, where she creates contemporary textile pieces including wall hangings, rugs and cushions. She has a background in illustration and design, but only started making textiles full-time in 2021. Her work uses bright, bold colours and is often inspired by her love of typography. Find Hannah’s modern punch needle cushion…
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EDITOR’S PICK Marcie K’s projects are always full of fun and colour, and this découpage desk chair is no exception with its bold bird print. If you fancy updating your own furniture with this technique, check out our tutorial on page 16. Welcome to our January issue of Mollie, and we wish you all a happy New Year! There is something so refreshing about taking down the decorations and making exciting plans for the months ahead, whether it’s life resolutions or ideas for your home. But it’s also an ideal time to reset bad habits. Mollie’s theme this month is Balance. While we love to keep busy, it’s important to also slow down and be present in our lives. Thankfully, crafting and styling our living spaces gives us all an…
CONTRIBUTORS
Marcie K Artist and writer Marcie K works out of a glammed-up chicken shed on the outskirts of Bristol, and frequently shares her space with a couple of cockerels, who pop in to supervise her at work. Her style could be described as ‘Alice in Wonderland meets Jumanji’ and she loves nothing better than sprinkling a bit of leopard-print across the universe. Découpage four pieces with Marcie K’s masterclass on page 16 @marciekdesigns Hannah Heys Textile designer Hannah has a workshop in the garden of her cottage in Buckinghamshire, where she creates contemporary textile pieces including wall hangings, rugs and cushions. She has a background in illustration and design, but only started making textiles full-time in 2021. Her work uses bright, bold colours and is often inspired by her love…
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BRAND FOCUS BY ELOISE Looking for hair ties that don’t break or lose their stretch? Try Bangle Bands, hair bobbles that are both functional and pretty so you can wear them on your wrist. Move over scrunchies, there’s a new hair tie in town. Bubble Band with Diamanté Charm, £6.90, www.byeloiselondon.com BRAND NEW BLENDS FOR FRIENDS Enhance the wellbeing of loved ones through the power of fragrance with Sunday’s Daughter’s reed diffusers and candles which can be personalised for friends and family celebrating a special event. Choose between fresh or warm scents, such as peony and blush suede or winter spice, then pair with a greeting for moving house, newly weds, birthdays, and more. Reed Diffuser, £25, www.sundaysdaughter.com Eco Extravagance Divine Savages and Natural History Museum are back with eco wallpapers, made from 79% renewable fibres and produced…
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1 Calming swirls in soft cotton. Alloa Cushion £50, by Bloomingville. www.willow-natural.co.uk 2 Time to treat yourself. Self Care Cracker £15, by Cult Beauty. www.cultbeauty.co.uk 3 An ancient beauty ritual. Rose Quartz Face Rollers, Set of Three £35, by Oliver Bonas. www.oliverbonas.com 4 Say yes to clutter-free crafting. Cotton Canvas Project Bag £65, by Toast. www.toa.st 5 Everything's looking rosy. The Drowsy Damask Rose Silk Sleep Mask £60, by Oliver Bonas. www.oliverbonas.com 6 Fresh notes for the home. A Candle for Every Room Gift Set £102, by Anthropologie. www.anthropologie.com 7 The seat of dreams. New Zealand Sheepskin Beanbag Chair £1,364, by Sweetpea & Willow. www.sweetpeaandwillow.com 8 Gowning around. Lotus Leaf Cotton Gown £260, by Toast. www.toa.st 9 A daily dose of me-time. Dream Wellness Journal in Gold £24.80, by Papier. www.papier.com 10 Give plants room to thrive. Copenhagen Antique Rose Plant Pot £21, by The Future Kept.www.thefuturekept.com…
