Finally, FINALLY, the sun has deigned to grace us with its presence here in the UK. Hordes of Londoners took to the capital’s parks to lick ice lollies, read books and burn themselves to a sickly pin...
LONDON / Jemima - Working in Covent Garden you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to breakfast choices… Dishoom? The Ivy, anyone? But at 8am, and with a chaotic work day ahead, thereR...
As you know we are suckers for a bargain. Especially when it comes in the form of carefully curated, limited availability pieces from top designers from around the globe. This is why I was so delight...
Today I’m sharing with you a brilliant pop up shop called Modern Times. At the moment they’re set up in my neighbourhood of Collingwood so I went to check them out. “Wherever Modern...
After reading Lizzie’s lovely interview with Linus Kraemer, I decided that one of the stockists deserved an extra mention. Smug is shop based in Islington, and the stuff they sell is ever so ni...
I own ‘360º of Cake’, a print by young designer Linus Kraemer. It hangs above my TV and often, I find myself looking at Linus’ print rather than the TV. The print is clever, handsome and original ...
It is a bit unfair for these books to be seen on-screen as they do pale into insignificance next to their physical counterparts. But actually, this pleases me, as it means publishers are making the e...
Here at Jackie Magpie, we’re an international bunch, with writers in Australia, England and the Middle East. Whilst we remain dedicated to bringing you creative inspiration from all over the gl...
Originally set up by photographer and stylist Karen Mordechai as a gathering of close friends in her Brooklyn loft, the tradition of Sunday Suppers has escalated into a community cooking and dining e...
Happy Thursday from sunny Melbourne! At the weekend I went to check out a nomadic shop that goes by the name, The Super Cool and I can confirm that it was, indeed, very cool. Run by Aussie duo Noonie...
Learning – something they forced us to do at school – where I was always a reluctant learner. But now, as we have become fully-formed adults, it has come to my attention that learning rea...
With one of our Magpies away on holiday, I have taken it upon myself to pick out this week’s beautiful book covers and found myself feeling inspired by these bright vintage titles…and a l...
I like to start the week with some colour, to brighten up this gloomy Monday morning. Today it is thanks to the eye-popping palette of artist Lucie Sheridan, whose confused dogs caught my eye today (...
I came across Iker Spozio through his record cover designs for two of my favourite musicians: Colleen and Hauschka. I was delighted to discover that these album covers were just the tip of the iceber...
Alice Berry is all about quirky things. A graphic designer and illustrator from New Zealand, she creates beautiful vector graphic prints and cards. “My Nan inspires me, she was kinda crazy, but...
Dear Magpies, after a couple of rather stunning interviews, * takes a bow * let me just tell you that this week there is no interview – but fear not, since the feelers are very much out for ano...
It is hard not to be impressed by the gleaming portfolio of London based graphic designer, James Kirkup. Chock-full of bold, graphic posters and a minimalist colour palette, he clearly has an eye for...
What do a bestselling author’s highly anticipated third novel, a coffee-table ‘must have’, and a collection of short stories written by an India-born American have in common? Well, the answer is pret...
Happy Friday! I have something a little different for you this week… I was back at the beautiful Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne last weekend for another amazing show – this time I...
I spotted this handmade treasure over here a few days ago and knew I had to share it with you. This delightful project is the work of Rhode Island students Kebei Li, Barbara Yang and Angela Lee. Beli...
Hi Magpies, this week I have had the privilege of interviewing Nicola Rowlands, designer, illustrator and purveyor of (amongst many other delights) Pocket Manfriends; I am the proud owner of one of t...
Here at Jackie Magpie, we fully support buying something purely because it looks pretty. While I am a fan of functional creativity, I really love stuff that is just totally wonderful and utterly friv...
Thanks for all your lovely comments last week when I posted the LOVE print giveaway by the super-talented illustrator, Helen Lang. A big thank you to Helen for sharing her talents with us! I used a r...
I’m so happy it’s Friday! So let’s end the week with an appreciation of clean lines and heavenly colour, thanks to self-taught, German photographer Matthias Heiderich. I’m not...
After much anticipation this weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Finders Keepers Market in Melbourne, and it was every bit as awesome as I expected it to be. If you’re unfamiliar with T...
Hey Magpies! This week I interviewed Yorkshire based illustrator Alison Hardcastle, who makes cards, prints and stationery. Alison’s work is witty, wise, warm and distinctly British. Read on to find ...
If only this had existed when I was a teenager… Launched in September 2011, Rookie Magazine is the brainchild of that unsettling teen fashion prodigy Tavi Gevinson (you know, the one who starte...
Today we have an extra special treat for one lucky Jackie Magpie reader as we will be giving away this beautiful LOVE print by British illustrator Helen Lang. Originally from Devon, Helen now lives a...
Happy Photo Friday! Prepare to see the world as you’ve never seen it before… Perhaps if your name is Jacob Love, it is inevitable that you will become a cool photographer (or a country si...
Hello lovely JM readers! Today I have some more work from the gorgeous Kat Macleod to share with you. Kat is an illustrator and artist from Melbourne Australia whose work is represented by the fabulo...
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