Wildblood and Queenie’s Gscene December Delights

Drowning in a sea of tinsel fuelled Christmas music? Fret not we here to bring some proper Christmas cheer in the form of some mighty fine house music. Ensuring all that sparkles this month is the ever-delivering House Of Disco whose weekly inbox ventures is appreciated by those in the know. Check out thehouseofdisco.com for some right gems including their latest EP ‘Night Light’. Never … Continue reading Wildblood and Queenie’s Gscene December Delights

Matilda: A Journey with Objects – reaching a final destination

It would appear my project is coming to a natural conclusion. After a tutorial and a touch of re-jigging presentation wise (mountboard discarded) I’m hitting the finish line. Matilda is entering weeks of mock-exams and time is running out as the deadline approaches, but as I reflect on the results of my photographic adventures I’m happy with the results. I didn’t get every shot in … Continue reading Matilda: A Journey with Objects – reaching a final destination

Perfect Distraction: Little Boots ‘Shake’ Atlantic Records

This is most pleasing. The plastic makes me warm, the beats make me warmer. The disco love this lass has impresses whilst the spin has me, mesmerising like circulating smalls on a rainy afternoon in the laundrette. I’ve tried to break down the elements that are getting to me but I can’t. Something about me ‘Shake’ is making me shake and I like it. Little … Continue reading Perfect Distraction: Little Boots ‘Shake’ Atlantic Records

A journey with Matilda: Sewing machines, scissors and a Monkey called Blackberry

Saturday the 5th of November was Matilda Day. An entire day dedicated to getting the shot right and getting past the technical blindness that seems to blight my photography. And yet today, as we worked with ideas and talked through the objects we were photographing and what they meant to Matilda the technical was pushed to one side in favour of the creative. We started … Continue reading A journey with Matilda: Sewing machines, scissors and a Monkey called Blackberry

A journey with Matilda: A golden Citroen DS

Late October and I was praying for clear skies and for Matilda’s dad to unleash the Citroen DS. I got both. Just. After discussions regarding the rain and returning the car to its rightful place, Matilda and I set to work in the most comfortable car seats known to man. It wasn’t easy. The seats may have yelled comfortable but Matilda wasn’t. A quick yell … Continue reading A journey with Matilda: A golden Citroen DS

Beauty comes in small packages: Jonny Trunk and James Kendall

Gotta love the weekend papers. Today they quelled my distaste for the supermarket as they pointed me towards Jonny Trunk’s Own Label: Sainsbury’s Design Studio, 1962-1977, published by Fuel. The simplicity of design makes up for the short change in pocket that ensures you slum it with the own brand and reminded me of the joy that was the early Tesco Value Range and those … Continue reading Beauty comes in small packages: Jonny Trunk and James Kendall

Suits me: Hepburn, Weller and a lady in menswear

I occasionally try to explain to myself my fascination with neck attire. Ties, bows, cravats, scarfs, you know, the slice of fabric that makes an outfit. I think about a youthful Saturday afternoons spent at Frinton’s St Johns Ambulance Jumble sale and the old dear on the menswear section obviously spotting my butch dyke possibilities, saving me as she did, her sounder items of vintage. … Continue reading Suits me: Hepburn, Weller and a lady in menswear

Perfect Distraction: Marco Finotello & Maggie Smile ‘People Get Together’ Favouritizm

There’s a tune out right now that never fails to put a grin in my soul and wiggle in my butt. Marco Finotello & Maggie Smile’sŒ ‘People Get Together’ on Favouritizm employs a pretty simple formula with sweet vocals, perfect piano and catchy chorus but don’t under estimate this hook. It’ll get to ya. And bring you together. Just ensure the people around you are … Continue reading Perfect Distraction: Marco Finotello & Maggie Smile ‘People Get Together’ Favouritizm