Marmalade

Free Gift for February...

2012-02-05T11:02:00.000-08:00

Time for Tease

Queenie

Goodbye Sailor

Showgirl Silhouette

Hello lovely people, to help you through this frosty February we are offering the chance for you to win one of our new illustrated compact mirrors! All you have to do is become a follower of our blog (that is if you haven't already) and leave us a little comment saying which is your favourite and you could win the mirror of your choice. Never fear, if you aren't chosen as the lucky winner you can buy the design you like from our Etsy online shop for £3.50 each (just click here).

The winner will be revealed on 28th February and don't forget to leave your email address with your comment so that we can send you your winnings.

Shimmy 'n Shake

2012-01-27T07:17:00.000-08:00

by Diane Foster

Here are a couple of monoprints I've made for our exhibition in August at Birdwood House, Totnes.

New for 2012!

2012-01-17T02:20:00.000-08:00

by Abigail McKenzie

We are very excited to be making artwork for our very first Marmalade exhibition! Details coming soon so watch this space x

Merry Christmas Everyone!

2011-12-23T02:09:00.000-08:00

Totnes Christmas Market

Wolverhampton Art Gallery Festive Fair

Here's a few photos from our festive sales! x

Christmas Gifts Galore!!!

2011-12-13T09:45:00.000-08:00

Diane Foster has been working away like a little Christmas Elf to get all these fabulous burlesque inspired treat ready for your stockings! Check out our online shop to see more x

2011-11-28T11:40:00.000-08:00

Ring - £5

Things are all go go go at Marmalade headquarters! Watch this space for photos from our latest events x

Christmas Cards

2011-11-10T09:09:00.000-08:00

Lastly, I've been trying to get a new set of hand screenprinted xmas cards ready in time for our xmas markets. They are not quite ready yet but here are a couple of the designs as a little taster. I'm signing off now - that was the first time I've ever put anything on our blog as I've only just learnt how to do it. I now feel like a grown up living in the 21st century :-)

Pocket Mirrors

2011-11-10T09:03:00.000-08:00

A set of 4 Burlesque inspired pocket mirrors come in their own silver organza bag - and would make a charming stocking fillers. They can be bought individually or as a set from our online shop www.etsy.com/shop/marmaladeonline right now.

Ceramics

2011-11-10T08:51:00.000-08:00

Inspirational Cards

2011-11-10T08:48:00.000-08:00

Hi there - so here are some of the things I've been working on - this set of 4 'inspirational cards' are a collaboration between me (Diane Foster) as illustrator and Louise Hatch (poet, lyricist). The will shortly be going to print and will be available in our online shop very soon.

Saturday 19th November - CRIKEY IT'S VINTAGE

2011-11-08T10:08:00.000-08:00

Another place you can find us this November is at the wonderful CRIKEY IT'S VINTAGE at The Thistle Hotel, Exeter. The last CRIKEY we did was a wonderful day and hopefully this one will be too! This year Abigail McKenzie has been making Christmas cards inspired by retro ladies from the 1930s - 1950s which will be on sale for only £2 each or 3 for £5 (what a steal!) Watch this space to see what exciting projects Diane Foster has been working on! x

Good Morning Miss Ivy

2011-11-05T03:45:00.001-07:00

We will be selling our wares at the All Things Vintage and Lovely Fair hosted by the lovely Miss Ivy ladies, come down, see us and support the Help for Heroes good cause! x

2011-11-01T07:10:00.000-07:00

Silhouette mug - £8

Calendar - £5

Christmas gifts are nearly finished, keep your eyes peeled for an email telling you all about where we are selling this year! x

Mirror mirror...

2011-09-25T09:47:00.000-07:00

Abigail McKenzie

Got some new coloured ink and trying out some new ideas, still working on this one x

Burly Q

2011-09-25T02:13:00.000-07:00

by Abigail McKenzie

Gosh it's been too long since we posted something new on our little blog! We have been working hard making new images, setting up our online shop and lining up some exciting things for next year (watch this space). After the success of our screenprinted book we are now working on even more burlesque inspired images and we promise to upload sneak peeks here more often :)

Marmalade are now ONLINE...

2011-07-25T13:42:00.000-07:00

YES! We have finally done it, we have set up an online shop via ETSY - Click here (marmaladeonline), happy shopping! x

P.S. - We will be uploading work as often as we can so keep your eyes peeled!

2011-07-10T05:20:00.000-07:00

A few photos from the Retro Romp last weekend... thanks everyone for coming down, showing support and being fabulous! We had a great time! x

Summertime Ruby Slippers - Saturday 2nd July

2011-06-30T12:51:00.000-07:00

Silver plated rings made using a selection of Abigail McKenzie's previous watercolour drawings - £6

It's time for another RUBY SLIPPER'S RETRO ROMP!

This Saturday held on Exeter's Quayside at the newly re-opened Havana Bar. Organised by South West based Burlesque and boogie lovers Kinky and Quirky, we are really excited to be involved for the second time. With vintage themed sales from 11 - 4 and an evening of Burlesque performance this one day event is sure to be nothing less than fabulous!

www.retroromp.com

Marmalade at Bristol Artists' Book Event - Tomorrow

2011-04-29T03:47:00.000-07:00

Burlesque by Abigail McKenzie, Diane Foster and Chloe Ehninger

Hoping to sell a few of our brand spanking new, hardback, screenprinted, ink coloured, Burlesque themed books (amongst other wonderful things) tomorrow at the Arnolfini book fair in Bristol! Looking forward to seeing what else is for sale too, should be a great weekend! x

Soundproof at Dartington - Sat 16 Apr

2011-04-15T11:08:00.000-07:00

Marmalade Collective have been invited to sell crafty delights tomorrow at Dartington's first ever 'Soundproof' club night!

'A new series of regular live music and DJ nights at Dartington. Each Soundproof features live music from an invited headliner, supported by an emerging act from the South West, followed up by a Drift Record’s DJ set until 12.30am. Browse the pop-up Drift Record Shop and wares of selected local vendors, grab a drink at the bar, and listen to some great live music.'

Should be a wonderful night! (click here for more info)

Kinky and Qurky's Ruby Slipper's Retro Romp

2011-04-04T01:50:00.000-07:00

Had a super time at the Kinky and Quirky Ruby Slipper's Retro Romp! Thanks so everybody that came down to share joy for the vintage inspired! See you next time x

2011-03-31T15:46:00.000-07:00

Wow wee! More vintage inspired work from Diane Foster x

2011-03-30T07:03:00.000-07:00

Yep we'll be selling our usual printed gems on Saturday too, like this decorative drypoint by Silvia Ragel x

Freshly made creations...

2011-03-29T08:34:00.000-07:00

Key earrings by Abigail McKenzie - £7.00

2011-03-29T06:32:00.000-07:00

Tote bag by Diane Foster

Compact Mirrors from Abigail McKenzie and Diane Foster

Some of the delights we'll be selling at this year's Retro Romp on Saturday... See you there! Yipee x

Keep calm and shimmy on...

2011-03-26T10:14:00.000-07:00

These sassy tote bags by Diane Foster will be on sale at next weekend's Retro Romp! Can't wait! x

Music to my ears...

2011-03-21T13:58:00.000-07:00

Chloe Ehninger

Going to the printers on Wednesday! Too exciting! Keep your eyes peeled for the finished book!

Marmalade at the Ruby Slipper's Retro Romp

2011-03-16T08:19:00.000-07:00

Marmalade have a stall at the Ruby Slipper's Retro Romp Vintage Festival on 2nd April! It's sure to be a fabulous weekend, come along for the chance to do anything from learning the Lindy Hop to buying a vintage inspired treat from our stall. Here's a little peak the sorts of handmade treasures we'll be selling x

2011-03-16T08:15:00.000-07:00

Abigail McKenzie

Teaser...

2011-03-07T11:46:00.000-08:00

Just a sneak peak on what we've been working on.. more to come! x

Proud as a peacock...

2011-02-28T23:53:00.000-08:00

Marmalade have been putting the delicate finishing touches to their book design and coming up with a few extra drawings along the way... look at this beauty from Diane Foster x

...the lasting perfume

2011-02-14T11:41:00.000-08:00

This beautiful illustration is from the talented Chloe Ehninger, a wonderful addition to our new bookwork, and there's more to come! x

Anything worth doing is worth doing slowly...

2011-02-08T16:27:00.000-08:00

Wow! Diane Foster has been working her magic again with this beautifully seductive image x

Fabulous Feathers

2011-02-06T09:35:00.000-08:00

Diane Foster has been using her talents to create more fabulous imagery for our new book, hopefully it's going to be a collection of screenprinted gems! x

Ohh la la!

2011-02-03T06:57:00.000-08:00

Marmalade are working hard on creating a collaborative book based around the sassy theme of Burlesque... These drawings by Abigail McKenzie are the beginnings of our new work soon to be available at this years Bristol's Book Fair! x

Festive Flair at Light House Media Centre

2010-12-12T03:46:00.003-08:00

A few photos from the craft fair at Light House Media yesterday.

Thanks to everyone that came down, fun times were had by all x

2010-12-12T03:43:00.001-08:00

Jewellery from Abigail McKenzie

2010-12-10T03:42:00.002-08:00

Necklace, originally uploaded by abigail mckenzie illustration.

Limited edition handmade stocking fillers... I'm so excited for Christmas Day! x

Hand screenprinted tote bags from Silvi Ragel

2010-12-10T03:42:00.000-08:00

A few more Christmas treats for sale this festive season, make sure you come and see us at the Festive Flair on Saturday x

One down...

2010-12-08T12:01:00.000-08:00

Just a little taster of our designer maker crafting fun, apologies for the poor photography x

Christmas Treats

2010-12-06T14:28:00.000-08:00

Check out these lovely stocking fillers from Diane Foster x

2010-12-06T14:01:00.000-08:00

Not only can you find us at Christmas Designer Maker Fairs this December but Abigail McKenzie's prints are now sneaking into independent shops such as Exeter's No Guts No Glory x

Festive Flair, 11 Dec, 11-4

2010-12-06T13:57:00.001-08:00

Festive Flair, 11 Dec, 11-4, originally uploaded by abigail mckenzie illustration.

If you're in Wolverhampton next weekend come and check out our Christmas creations at the Light House Media Centre (click here to find out more) x

New to Marmalade

2010-12-06T13:45:00.000-08:00

We are really excited to have Spanish Fine Artist Silvia Ragel-Serrano join the fun here at Marmalade Beard, with everything from retro style photography to etchings there's sure to be more tricks up her creative sleeves so stay tuned ladies and gentlemen x

Flower Girls

2010-12-06T13:33:00.000-08:00

Diane Foster has been busy making these delicate prints for your peepers, be sure to see more of her wonderful creations for sale in Totnes tomorrow evening x

Yuletide Celebrations

2010-12-06T13:26:00.001-08:00

Yuletide Celebrations, originally uploaded by abigail mckenzie illustration.

It's Christmas market time again! Keep your peepers peeled for new Christmas treasures :) This is design from Abigail McKenzie for new Christmas cards is to be sold at our first market in beautiful Totnes, Devon - 7 Dec...