Jessie Chorley and Buddug the Shop

New Painted Shop Front!

2012-01-21T00:41:00.000-08:00

Last Thursday after lunch we decided on a whim to paint our shop. Jessie found some gold paint in the cupboard and started painting our front door....

this is the door without all the decorations....then we thought the pink doesn't really go with the gold so we painted the surrounding chocolate brown...which makes the shop really posh we thought!here's jessie doing the gold around the window...

me (buddug) doing the chocolate brown, the texture and colour of the paint was so like the chocolate syrup stuff you put on ice cream!

Jessie on the ladder painting the 'chocolate brownies' as she called the little squares on the top of the shop. So many people commented on jessie going on the ladder, i don't think they'd ever seen a girl on a ladder before!

It got quite dark in the day for us to photograph the shop front properly, when we finished. We also got little weird glances because it was actually dark when we finished. We just need to do one more gold coat round the window and we'll take some nice pictures of the result!

Happy Saturday!

xxxxxxxx

New Journal for all those Memories and notes in 2012

2012-01-10T04:59:00.000-08:00

Hello all a little note to say that I have just finished making those Journals that I mentioned I had started making after Christmas in Wales here are a few of them which are all available on our online shop. Plus there will be some very special wedding and Home Guest books coming soon.
I am hand embroidering on some gorgeous dusky rose silk for the bows on these books.

I hope everyone is enjoying the new year so far

Love from London

Jessie
xxx

Something for the Kids...

2012-01-09T08:33:00.000-08:00

J&B Junior 2012
What a sweet little model she is holding one of my vintage blanket patched bags it goes so well with her gorgeous jacket.

A knitted Jessie Chorley Bow on the little girl in the front and the girl
with the lace collar hold an Altered Journal how sweet do they look and what lovely props.

What a lovely letter...

2012-01-05T03:34:00.000-08:00

Dear Jessie,

Not sure if you remember me I visited your lovely lovely shop one rainy Sunday afternoon in May with Julie Arkell. I bought (among other things) a matching vintage child's cardigan and skirt and the most wonderful carousel horse piece in a papier mache frame.

Thought you might like to see a pic of the cardigan - idea completely stolen from Julie herself, but since she suggested that's what I do with the cardigan I don't feel so bad about that!

http://samsnotebook.typepad.com/sams_notebook/2011/12/collection.html

Cannot wait to visit your shop again some time (I live in Malmö in Sweden so can't pop in as often as I'd like), really it was such a wonderful shopping experience. So thanks to you and Buddug!

Hope you had a great Christmas, and I wish you a very happy and successful 2012.

Cheers,

Sam

The East End...

2012-01-02T16:48:00.000-08:00

A Nice little article on the lovely East End of London with a mention of
J&B The shop plus some of our neighbors in the local area

Happy New Year from Wales...

2011-12-30T02:21:00.001-08:00

A word from Buddug

Me and jessie are with our families at the moment! Enjoying the welsh countryside, which is very peaceful and quite!

I'm also helping my sister prepare for her wedding(which will be this summer), making invites, candles and my mother is making the wedding dress and bridesmaid dress(which will be in liberty print)

I'll update picture soon....

B x

This is also a little note to remind everyone that we will re-open the shop on the weekend of the

14th January 2012 at 12noon

And a little word from Jessie
With some images of what I have been up to in Tan-Yr-Ally Cottages over the festive season

So I arrived on Thursday 22nd Dec and by 4pm I was tucked up at home with the dogs and the family and we had a wonderful Christmas time.

I have been busy for the last few days here enjoying the space and peace to be creative I have been working on a commission which I was asked to do just before I left London and has to be posted on Tuesday to Tokyo as part of a project me and Buddug are working on over there we are having a little pop up shop starting on Jan 21st, no sadly we are not going over ourselves this time but do have plans to go later in the year fingers crossed

I got so many lovely presents for Christmas but I think my most exciting one was from Buddug she had drawn me this gorgeous card and inside was a very special outing invite for me to spend the day at a Circus school which is actually close to our shop in Old St in London I have wanted to go for so long and I really cant wait to have a go at the high wire ahahahahah so excited thanks a million Buddy. Buddug also gave me the lovely old French victorian cut outs for my card making so you can expect to see them featured in the shop in 2012 pasted on things.

We have one of Buddug's gorgeous plates on our
front door here in Wales with the address on we just love it against the misty mountain light and it goes perfectly against the grey slate color my Mum chose to pain the wood work on our house

Mount Snowdon in the distance slightly covered in mist so you can only just see it my brother ran to the top and back on Christmas Eve! I stayed at home and cuddled the dogs and wrapped presents.

I have been using my Mums back garden and all her nice old pots plus some of the Vegetables from the local farm as props to take some photos of my Cookery illustrated cards and paper its been so mild here although a little misty rain today so lovely to be out in the garden.

Bits and Bobs hanging in our Bathroom we always pin our in use brooches and other bits on the Peg bag in the bathroom I think there is a Julie Arkell Bunny on there two keeping the Christmas Angel company.

My Mum made me some beautiful stitched brooches and a wonderfull little black apron which was all housed in this amazing Penelope old darning box. I have plans to use the box in the shop as part of a window display and of course I will be wearing the Apron back in the shop alongside Buddug as I made her a special Apron for Christmas as well!

This is a little old wool waistcoat which I have been trying to finish for a while so over Christmas it has been completed and hangs proud now ready to go to the shop in the New year. It was so lovely to sew on the thin wool and the patches are from some little fabrics that my Mum gave me for Christmas actually they were in my Stocking I love useful gifts so inspiring .

The Beautiful Penelope darning Box from Mum plus yes I have been sewing on a few Journal fronts as I got given a whole pile of old books from a lovely couple who run the farm ware we get the Vegetables from and these Journals will be available online next week ish keep an eye out if you need a new Journal or diary for 2012........
The Red curtains and Blanket bunting are part of a sign which will read
(J & B THE SHOP AT PINCEAU AMOTESANDO)
This is part of the commission for our Pop up shop in Tokyo I believe it will hang over the door of the shop ware mine and Buddugs work will be housed.
Of course we will keep you updated with images when the time comes.

I love the moss and ivy in my Mums back garden it is so green and full of life this year not like last year when it was covered in thick white snow. We also always put any kitchen items that have broken out in the Rocks in the garden so there are many memories little bits of broken tea cups and here a top of an old tea pot.

The wreath on our front door with one of my paper horses and dried flowers from my Mums garden they are the most amazing color and just what you need at this time of the year to brighten everything up

Rosie the Welsh Mountain Pony she is not so used to being ridden these days so she enjoys eating in the field outside my house most of the time with her friends

Mr Mouse himself this is my little whippet who now lives here in Wales I am sure some of you met him when he lived in London with us but he grew rather big and bouncy so prefers a country life now its so much more relaxing here.

Ok thats all for now for your update from us in Wales we look forward to seeing you all in the new year we have plenty of plans for the shop plus new workshops now booking please visit my web site for further info
http://www.jessiechorley.com/
We will also have plenty of new items coming on our online shop so keep an eye out there to

As Buddug said we will re- open on Saturday January 14th 2012 at 12noon-4.30

See you then

Jessie
xxx

Christmas day out!

2011-12-13T00:42:00.000-08:00

The J and B the shop team went on a day out today around london!

we started off at the 'welcome gallery' on euston rd.

http://www.wellcomecollection.org/

but because it was monday the gallery was closed! but we had a look through the window and in the book and it looks amazing!

then we went on the bus to the posh primrose hill!

we went for a cup cake and tea at the primrose bakery.....

then we had a wonder around and walked past the zoo, while walking through regents park and then found a lovely warm pub to have a drink and some food. After 6 the pub was full of business people getting ready for their posh christmas do's so we left. and me and jess joined the people at space studios in hackney wick. Sam wingate was having a get together in his studio, it was lovely we chatted with everyone for a while and then decided to jump on the bus home! we were soaked!

Back to making for the shop now!

One night in Paris contines.....

2011-11-28T14:02:00.000-08:00

Well here I am finally to share my Photos from Paris with you sorry for the wait things have been busy I am having to move from my studio suddenly so I have found a new one but as you can imagine I have quite a collection of things to pack so I have been busy sorting things out especially all my fabric collection so I am storing lots of it for now and we are going to have a little studio sale at the shop early next year to celebrate our 2nd year at 158 A Columbia rd
Anyhow I saw this lovely little studio work bench within a little shop in Paris and found it very inspiring it was so tidy unlike my studio so I am planning on building myself a new well organised work bench in my new studio just after Christmas! I will keep you posted...

Anyhow enjoy our pictures and thank you to everyone who turned out last night for our First Christmas Wed late night Shopping evening it really was a great evening and there is still 3 to go so do pop down and say hi soon or at the weekend we will both be there on Sunday

Jessie
xxxxxxx

Although a little little dark I hope you can see how special this shop was I was so scared to knock something over as it was very expensive and very beautiful little objects and collections balanced everyware I loved there collection of 50 fabric samples yum yum yum

Such a fun little shop so so so many things in it from old cards to childrens games and sewing bits and bobs......

Merci! yes we spend the afternoon visit many shop and this one in particular is very nice Its called Merci and it is a concept store situated at 111 Boulevard Beaumarchais 75003 Paris

It sells many labels and has a good lighting section so I bought my brother a rather nice lamp for Christmas and buddy also bought some lovely little wine glasses.
www.merci-merci.com

Our Bedroom walls had lovely framed papers and old letters on the walls it was almost like being in our shop!

Our Hotel was amazing literally all the walls were covered in beautiful floral silk and also so was the interior of the lift with little gold mirrors it was such a treat just to go up the 4 floors to out cosy little bedroom which we did enjoy very much

Such beautiful lettering and the gold and worn paint all the shops fronts are naturally very well kept but with such a particular french style....I think 158 A Columbia Rd May get a lick of pain in 2012 parhaps with a little gold someware!

Planning our visit......

Miss Buddug at Gare Du Norde

Fish at the local Street Market
I just loved the wooden boxes they were in and it was all so well presented with such pride

Al the lovely sweet treats in the pretty gold and green windows

We are back from Paris!!! We had a lovely break, exploring the little shops, markets, galleries and cafes...

Here some picture and places we visited....

a lovely wooden door...

jess waiting for the metro...

a shop on rue saint-paul...

a lovely painting in a cafe toilet!

the most beautiful cups in paris!

i know its cruel but i really like the deer heads....

jess admiring the embroidered flag...
me outside the loviest shop in Paris, maybe not the most delightfulness of owners...

I'm sure jess will add some pictures that she took too...xxxx

A little more Christmas news from The shop...

2011-11-22T13:05:00.000-08:00

Just to finish up Buddug's Blog post below here are some pictures of the finished shop and the window that flows in to the shop ...Yes of course its very packed as usual we just love the white and gold simplicity this year very fresh.

We are of to Paris first thing in the Morning to take a walk around the beautiful city yes me and Buddug are taking a little trip our train leaves Kings cross at 8.01 we have the camera packed so will keep you updated with our adventure when we are back

We are very excited so must sleep now

BON NUIT

Jessie and Buddug
xxx

Also do visit our Online shop as there are plenty of goodies for Christmas including lovely hand tied post card packs and little gifts or perfect treats
xxx

Our Christmas Window Set-up

2011-11-21T16:04:00.000-08:00

Here's some pictures Sophie Hall took of us setting up our christmas window, it took all day to do and i wasn't feeling to well, but i think it looks really magical!

I think jess will will follow this blog post with pictures of our preview day we had on saturday....

best wishes

buddug xx

Press

2011-11-08T12:52:00.000-08:00

If you get red magazine this month, my feather and bead hairband is in it.
The picture is not very clear of the hairband, but i'll photograph a new and nice picture and put it up here....

Dont miss out on christmas time at j&B The Shop........

2011-11-01T06:15:00.000-07:00

Simply having a wonderful Christmas time!

We would be most delighted if you could join us in our run up to Christmas 2011 at J&B The Shop London E2 7RG.

This year we have more Christmas shopping days and a Christmas preview day!

The Christmas preview day is to reward our favorite customers with a sneaky peek at our hand-made Christmas gifts, Perfect christmas stocking fillers and presents for your loved ones.

The unveiling of our Christmas Window and preview day is

Saturday November 19th 2011 12noon until 19.30

Columbia Road's famous late night Christmas Wednesdays

will start on November 30th.

Not to be missed!

Christmas 2011 opening times

Wednesdays(Nov30th/Dec7th/Dec14th/Dec21st) 5pm - 9.30pm

Thursdays 4.00pm - 7.30pm

Saturdays 12noon- 4.30pm

Saturday(19th Nov only) 12noon - 7.30pm

Sundays 09.00am - 4.30pm

Last trading day for 2011 Wednesday 21st December

First trading day for 2012 Saturday 14th January 12noon-16.30

Some images below showing whats to come yes we are very busy busy making in the studio sewing and knitting, cutting and drawing we really look forward to seeing you on the run up to Christmas until then kindest reagrds

Jessie and Buddug

xxx

The shop-the new look!

2011-10-28T04:30:00.000-07:00

After all the hard work last week, we've put all the work back and were quite pleased with the box diaplay, there's a little bit more room for all the little bits.Were always knew it's never going to be clean lines and white! it will probably evolve in next weeks to have little doors and some boxes in different colours etc....

here's a few snapshots i took today....

don't forget to come and see jess in the (new look) shop on saturday (12-4.30) and sunday(9-4.30)

I'm(buddug) off to coventry and doing my last minute making for an exhibition i'm in...details to follow....

have a lovely weekend whatever you get up too

B xxxx

J & B do DIY

2011-10-19T01:58:00.000-07:00

As jess said, we are re-decorating the front bit of the shop, we have decided to cover the right wall with various different wooden boxes/frames. We have decided on the colour 'mushroom' so they all match, the colour looks just like a very expensive vanilla ice cream. We thought after time we both can personalise each box to suit the different things we put in them.

we made a shelf under the boxes out of old wooden doors that we used for a show once, that were stored in the toilet, jess got the bright idea to use them and they fit perfectly! I love the old hinges on them, we are not sure if we should paint them or not yet....

things ready to be placed......

jess finished this linen vintage embroidered shirt,(which she started on her travellers to France) while we were waiting for a delivery....

More updates coming soon.....

What a lovely weekend at 158 a Columbia Rd.....

2011-10-17T01:09:00.000-07:00

What a lovely weekend I had in the little shop I spent Saturday sewing on my new patchwork bags that I have made just finishing them of and of the Thursday I had put in a new shop window I hung up some old vintage sheets with a chunk of lace on the border which framed the window nicely ......Sunday I started my day cycling from my home through London field park and the lovely Broadway market I love this time of year as all the leaves are falling from the tress and they are this lovely golden color plus they make a great sound when cycling over them on your bicycle.... It was lovely to meet all you lovely and jolly customers on Sunday and here are some images of how we had the shop this weekend and some new products I believe some ware in there.

Me and Buddug have a very busy week starting from tomorrow and we are re designing and creating the area ware we currently display the jewellery and journals so us girls will be very busy with the DIY we are going tomorrow to choose the paint colour its all very exciting and we will keep you posted!
so do pop by next weekend to see the finished result

Until then enjoy this lovely sunny day if you are having it

Jessie
xxx

In The News This week....

2011-10-07T05:36:00.000-07:00

Weekend weekly
Yes we were featured in the Japanese travel guide Weekend Weekly for Oct 2011
As you will see Buddug was away when they came to shoot at the shop so thanks to our lovely assistant Emma who stood in for Buddug that day we had to stay behind the counter for the photograph as I had a massive bandage on my foot after accidently dropping a saw on my foot while making something in the studio!!!
All ok now not even a scar to show for it

Jessie
xxx

In The News This week....

2011-10-07T05:25:00.001-07:00

Jessie Chorley
In O comely Magazine October 2011
Have any of you seen this magazine its a pretty new publication which I was featured in this month and its really beautifully laid out lovely illustrations and features plus delightful photography keep an eye out next time you are in WH Smiths.
http://www.ohcomely.co.uk

2011-10-07T00:21:00.000-07:00

We simply cant believe that another year has almost passed at J&B We are busy here getting ready for Christmas time and our lovely Christmas Wed shopping evenings which are not to be missed.........We are in the early stages of planning a preview afternoon at the shop for some of our favorite and most loyal customers and of course all our Blog followers this will give you the opportunity to be the first to chose from our hand made Christmas gift selection, plus Christmas Cards, hand printed gift wrap and much more .......... Date and further info to be confirmed but please do keep an eye out

Busy weekend in the studio for me and Buddy is in the shop I broke my sewing machine yesterday so my fingers will be busy today I am making some big patchwork bags from an old patchwork quilt, sure to be in the shop by next weekend

Have a lovely weekend all

Jessie
xxx

Embroiderd storys from a Sunny day in East London.....

2011-10-04T00:54:00.000-07:00

So Here are some more lovely photos from the embroidered frames and pages workshops that took place this weekend on Saturday Oct 1st it was the first of my workshops to be run at the other end of Columbia RD At The Cake Hole Cafe at the back of the beautiful shop Vintage heaven this worked really well as we all met at my shop early and then walked up to the Cafe ware we had a very productive day sewing away and some beautiful work was made once again plus we all ate a massive lunch or Onion marmalade Quiche potato salad and a fresh summer Salad....plus plenty of tea was drunk Yes it was like the height of Summer On Saturday here very very hot and it still seems to be lasting today but will be a bit hot in the studio when I finally get there this morning. I have been sorting out my fabric and I am making some big bags this week from some lovely old blue and white ticking fabric that I have had for years.

Ok so the next workshop is on Saturday November 12th and this is the Christmas workshop and the last of my workshops for 2011 but fear not I am planning some more in 2012 so keep an eye out.

That is all for now enjoy the Sun if it is shining on you oh and of course join us on Thursday yes this coming Thursday for a little drink at the shop to show of our collaboration with Print designer and good friend James Bosley.

Jessie
xxx

James Bosley for J&B THE SHOP

2011-10-03T02:34:00.000-07:00

This is your special invite to join us in an evening to celebrate James Bosley's Window collaboration at J&B THE SHOP. James Bosley will be there and J&B of course, so we hope the weather will stay nice and we shall see you there, here's an invitation from Facebook, please let us know if you attend and share with your friends....

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=252921671420948&__a=120&ajaxpipe=1&quickling[version]=452062%3B0&__user=513676509

If you'd like to 'Like' us on Facebook, this is a link to our Facebook page...

http://www.facebook.com/pages/J-B-THE-SHOP/118099681610182?sk=info

In The News This week....

2011-09-29T23:10:00.000-07:00

In the news this week I am afraid I cant translate but I like the lay out very much

Jessie

Enamel pins for Sketch Restaurant at Frieze Art Fair

2011-09-28T08:30:00.000-07:00

I've made a load more pins for the sketch pop-up restaurant at Frieze Art Fair,here they are, if your lucky enough to go take a picture and send to me, i would love that!

all for now,

buddug xxx

ONE WEEK TO GO...

2011-09-24T10:45:00.000-07:00

Embroidered pages and frames

Create small narrative based pages using layering of chosen fabrics,paper and found items of interest. These pieces will then be places in a hand covered frame you will be provided with a frame at the start of the class complete with glass and we will explore how to incorporate the frame in to the finished work by binding with rags,covering with paper machet or covering in a fabric. you will leave the session with a complete piece of your own work framed and ready to place carefully on your chosen wall.

At the shop 158 a Columbia Rd On

Saturday October 1st 2011

3 SPACES LEFT

contact me directly to book your place

jessiechorley@hotmail.com

I Am also be running this workshop at The Art shop Abergavennie on Saturday October 22nd&23rd 2011 A two day weekend workshop for more info and to book please visit www.artshopandgallery.co.uk

2011-09-24T09:59:00.000-07:00

A little party with a thank you!
Yes thank you to the three students from Central Saint Martins who created this lovely window for us we had a little party to toast the tea party themed window on Thursday night......

Thanks Girls once again we loved it all those over sized tea pots and cups will be surely missed
Jess and Buddugxxx

2011-09-23T12:41:00.000-07:00

Abergavenny food festival Jessie was there over the weekend of the 17th and 18th Of September
Yes I was invited by the Art Shop at no 8 Cross Street to take part in the festival its such a lovely gallery and art shop if you are ever in the area do pop in to take a look.....
I will also be there again on the 22nd and 23rd of October to run a weekend embroidery course waw a whole weekend of sewing that will be fun I am already looking forward to it and I have been told that there are two spaces left so if you are interested do take a look www.artshopandgallery.co.uk
While we are on the subject of workshops I now have two spaces available on my Embroidered pages workshop on October the 1st at my shop if anybody is interested please contact me directly through my web site
www.jessiechorley.com

Anyhow I created lots of new embroidered pages for the table top exhibition that I had outside the gallery and also my first little cookery book was on sale and much appreciated it is a collection of drawings and recipes a kind of collaboration between me and my Mum Primmy who was also there with me on the Saturday....

Its been all go go since I got back I have been cleaning the studio and will carry on tomorrow re organising my space and starting some new work at last.

We also had a tea party for the 3 lovely girls from Central Saint Martins last night who recently created a very fun window for us I will update tomorrow with the images from the evening!

I cant believe the nights are drawing in and plans are already happening here for the first Columbia Rd Christmas Wednesday event oh we cant wait we really cant hot mince pies and plenty of Christmas shopping plus we promise to put up a good old christmas window this year...

Until tomorrow enjoy the pictures

Jessiexxx

2011-09-11T13:47:00.000-07:00

buddug's 10 mile vintage midnight walk

2011-09-10T11:06:00.000-07:00

I'm doing a 10 mile walk tonight around hackney in east london....

I'll upload some images tomorrow!!!

If you could sponsor me that would be lovely!!

this is my sponsor page,

www.virginmoneygiving.com/BuddugHumphreys_156879

Jessie will be at the shop tomorrow 9-4.30, so please go and say hello to her and see the new window.photos of the window to follow too.xxx

As a the doll house came down....

2011-09-02T11:41:00.000-07:00

...a new window is in the making.

Sneak preview of a meeting held with the makers of the next window display for J&B the shop....tea amongst the lovely drawings.......all to be revealed soon.

If your in East London over the weekend, please pop by this weekend to say hi! Jessie and Buddug will be there all weekend.

Were open 12-4.30 tomorrow(Saturday) and 9-4.30 on Sunday.

xxxxxxxxxxxx

Wane and The Whisp at J&B the shop, columbia rd, London 13/8/11

2011-09-02T11:40:00.000-07:00

Tea in the city....

2011-08-20T14:07:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone and may I say and big thank you!
Yes a big thank you to everyone who visited and supported us at our Tea Party last Saturday August 13th 2011
Also a special thank you to my Dad Peter who built our dolls house it is fantastic and has very much been admired by all so thank you Dad!
Also I think there is a chance it may come back for Christmas with the little lights on and a tree in the hall! oh I cant wait
x
We had such a nice day seeing everyone and eating plenty of cake so below yes a little later than planned are some pictures of the event from a friend and fellow maker Leigh and thank you Leigh for the photos much appreciated.
I have been really busy since last Saturday at the studio and today I ran my Cut story book workshop at the shop which was such a nice day and lovely to work with such inspiring people we made an assortment of things from cut books to wall pieces.

I am of to wales tomorrow for a family tea party and some much needed walking in the welsh heather hills and also of course some serious charity shopping oh yes I cant wait

So I will see you soon after my little Welsh break and obviously the shop is open as usual with lovely Amy standing in for us this Sun so do pop down and see the Dolls house if you have not already

Jessie
xxx

Last Sunday 07/08/2011

2011-08-11T04:02:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures from last Sunday in the shop. Jess and Buddy are busy making in the studio, ready for this weekend !

Buddug's beautiful birdy hairbands

Katy and June notebooks, currently being stocked at J&B for a limited time !

the dolls house merging with a reflection of Columbia Road.....

the very lovely Miss Chorley embroidering behind the counter

wonderful customers

stitched brooches and pins by Jess

We are so looking forward to seeing you all this Saturday the 13th, for the official launch of the dolls house window and to celebrate Miss Buddug's birthday !

The house is truly special, filled with found objects and the girls' original work in miniature. It has to be seen !

There will also be live music, a variety of homemade delicious cakes and tea served in vintage teacups, so please come by between 12 and 7.30. See you all then, hooray !

Emma x x

Amsterdam Strol by Leigh...

2011-08-08T09:59:00.000-07:00

I finally finished my little embroidered Amsterdam that I started in Jessie Chorley's embroidery class. And here it is! I loved Amsterdam so much, that at the class I decided it would be my theme, and I used canal houses as my first bit of inspiration, specifically the roofline of the houses, which is what makes them look so interesting as you're walking along the canals. I made a short video just so you could see the entire piece and to see the scale against my hand. It is very small but still hard to capture the entire piece well in one image. I look forward to making another one. I think Paris will be next.

And I look forward to Jessie and Buddug's Tea Party on August 13th! If you're in London and don't have plans, head to the little shop on Columbia Road from 12noon until 7.30

2011-08-07T10:25:00.000-07:00

"Its always nice to buy beautiful things"
I quote from a customer today at the shop while she was speaking to her friend about buying some gift wrap sheets"

And now thanks to a very talented illustrator
Miss Emma Lewis we all know how to find them to

Thank you Emma for our lovely Map

J&B
XXX

Cabbages betroot and courgettes....

2011-08-05T16:32:00.000-07:00

A sneak preview of whats to come Early September 2011
from
Jessie and Primmy Chorley's Like Mother Like daughter range

I always like to work on a little project with My Mum and Textile Artist Primmy Chorley I am sure lots of you already know her work and A little bird recently told me that there is going to be a workshop run by her and Janet Bolton in the near Future.....so keep an eye out for that it will be very special so not to be missed.

Anyhow we are currently working on a series on illustration for a little cookery book that will be available very soon.
The little book is a collection of some of our favorite kitchen items from my Mums kitchen in her little cottage in Wales and also some of our favorite recipes in addition my Aunty has also contributed with some of her sweet recipes.

The little book with be accompanied with a series of greeting cards and also some gift wrap

I will reveal all once we have dun the finishing touches
Good night and I hope to see some of you at the Shop this weekend

Jessie
xxx

2011-07-29T04:18:00.000-07:00

So this is what we have been up to and why
I went out to My Dads studio in Essex this week we are currently working with my dad Peter Chorley he is an interior designer and stylist so we invited him to create a special summer window for us for our 2011 Summer show.

We have combined our work with his talents for woodwork and interiors and made this large purpose built Dolls House with 6 rooms and a stair case throughout it really is special and we cant wait to reveal all to all our loyal customers very soon.

As you can see from the invite below we will be having a small tea party on Saturday August the 13th from 12noon until 7.30

with a chance to win one of five prizes in our Raffle

-So we would like to invite you all to join us on the day-

It will actually also Be Buddug's Birthday as well so there will be plenty of tea and cakes and also some Bubbly to celebrate later in the afternoon.

The dolls house will be installed this coming Tuesday and it will be up for a month so lots of chances to see it.

Ok Must go I am busy at the studio making a small four poster bed!plus other little bits and bobs for the shop this weekend.
Buddug is busy in Wales as she is exhibiting at the National Eisteddfod this weekend so have a great weekend from both of us and may the sun shine

J&B
XXX

2011-07-29T04:02:00.000-07:00

A summer workshop
I cant believe its nearly the weekend again...
A bit late posting these images from my lovely Jewellery and wearable objects workshop last Saturday at the shop many thanks to all who attended and there really was some beautiful work produced so inspiring take a look below

I have been busy this week took a trip out to Essex to work with my Dad on a little suprise for the shop and I will reveal all in my next post

Jessie
xxx

Red Riding Hood Window

2011-07-19T01:20:00.000-07:00

I gathered twigs from the woods of Wales and transported them down here to london...amongst the wood jess found this delightful doll house. The window is very hard to photograph because I delibrately didn't cover the back, so light could still come in to the shop,so you see the refections of myself and things inside the shop, but owe well, it gives you an idea. Come down and see it if you have a free Sunday. It will be up until the first week of August.

spk soon
buddug xxxxx

2011-07-11T00:34:00.000-07:00

A Journal a day.....
Yes last week was a try Journal week I thought that you may like to see some images of my studio and my mass journal making mission that I am currently working on
I am making 150 Journals for a well known store in the states I will reveal all when they are finished! but I am also on the side making a whole little collection of journals which are going to be ready and available on the new j&B online shop coming very soon
Thanks to all our lovely customers from the weekend and we are going to welcome next weekend in at the shop with a new window designed by Buddug which I am told is plate and plinth themed!!!!

Jessie

2011-07-09T15:04:00.000-07:00

A few more snaps from our gorgeous window from Violet cakes!
Thank you Claire for making it so pretty

Violet Cakes window

2011-07-05T14:35:00.000-07:00

Violet Cakes ( http://www.violetcakes.com/ )from Wilton Way, Hackney celebrated Independents Day by decorating our window for us at J and B. Here's Claire (Ptak), in front of our window at Columbia Rd. Claire is also a food stylist and writer and she's just published a beautiful book, all about the American Whoopie Pie ( http://www.amazon.co.uk/Whoopie-Pie-Book-Claire-Ptak/dp/0224086790 )

So come and have a look for yourself and taste some of Violet cakes amazing cup cakes.

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2011-07-04T15:47:00.000-07:00

New workshops dates and information for 2011 please visit www.jessiechorley.com

plus a two day workshop from Jessie at the Art Shop In Abbergavennie on Saturday October 22nd&23rd 2011 A two day weekend workshop for more info and to book please visit www.artshopandgallery.co.uk

2011-07-01T00:10:00.000-07:00

It is nearly the weekend again!!!
Yes its nearly the weekend again but here are some pics from the shop last weekend and we have been working away hard again this week collaborating with Violet cakes which if you do not know it is a delightful little tea shop on wilton way in Hackney....anyhow must dash to finish the shop now but will pop some images up soon as it look very pretty
enjoy the sun
jessiexxx

Official Anonymous Trailer 2011

2011-06-25T01:29:00.000-07:00

I made this....

2011-06-25T01:23:00.001-07:00

Last year I (Buddug) made this metal hairband for Sands Films Costumiers. And this autumn it's in the cinema! It's called 'Anonymous'.
The trailer is the above post... Im so exited to go and see it.

My friend Katy worked on the collars, cuffs and clothing and she has now started her own clothing and underwear brand all with emphasis on traditional craftsmanship and period dressmaking techniques.

www.katharineharrison.com

all for now
buddug
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2011-06-25T00:03:00.000-07:00

Good morning all!
here are just a few pictures from my week yes as Buddug said I did a new shop window last

week and this week I have been finishing bits for the shop but my most exciting news is that I have a delivery of my newly designed gift wrap I have been working away on it for the last two months so its incredibly exciting to finally get it in to the shop......as you can see I have also covered one wall in it.....and you can expect more I have a range of greeting cards coming out soon as well

Me and Buddug are busy as we have decided that it is time to bring J&B The Shop to you at home well just a little bit we still want to keep the Columbia Rd shop the main place to visit but we will soon have a little online shop so you can buy some of our makings online.....but please be sure to still come and visit us at 158 a Columbia Rd....

Must rush as I am of the Clapham Common to run A workshop for 8 Hens!!!!

I am going to Blog later as I need to show you the state of my studio it is currently like a library so full of books I am working on a big commission and will reveal all soon

Until then enjoy the weekend and do pop by Sunday me and Buddug will both be at the shop plus I made a new apron so looking forward to wearing that

Jessiexxx

another lovely window

2011-06-22T11:11:00.000-07:00

Jessie made a lovely new window this week. She made a lace blind/curtain with little pieces of antique lace, all sewed carefully together, it really looks beautiful...
I (buddug) made those enamel on metal with the vintage doillies and jessie made the larger frames, mixture of stitching and found objects.....
Come and see it for yourself...
We are open Thursday afternoon 4.30-7.30, Saturday 12-4.30, Sunday 9-4.30

Both of us will be there Sunday afternoon, if you want to meet us both....

Buy for now
Jessie and buddug xxxx

a little post from Emma

2011-05-28T13:23:00.000-07:00

Since last summer I have been working with Jessie and Buddug as their little assistant in both the shop and their respective studios, helping them to make and sell their lovely things. For this month's window they invited me to install a display ready for the June sunshine!

here's how it started life

half-way there, on the phone to the big bosses!!

the finished window

Do come down and take a look! Here are some of the handmade treats we have in the shop at the moment -

See you soon,

Emma

(to see some more of my illustrations, you can visit

www.emma-lewis.co.uk

or my blog

http://helloemmalewis.blogspot.com)

2011-05-24T14:39:00.000-07:00

What a wonderful way to be welcomed back to Columbia rd!
Yes as some of you know I have been out of the country traveling for two weeks I visited Brazil ware I took much inspiration from all the amazing colors and most of all the simple wooden houses.
But as soon as I touched down in the Uk again I was straight back to 158 A Columbia rd to meet four keen Makers ready to Embroider Yes I run my Embroidered Story books workshops on Saturday Morning I even made time to bake a fresh Lemon cake for all to enjoy with a nice cup of tea while we stitched and chatted away! So I was joined by Lynn, Hellen,Tatiana and Leigh Yes A Big Thank you to Leigh who took these gorgeous photos for me.
Take a look at her blog here foundnowhome.blogspot.com
Congratulations to all, there was some beautiful and most of all very interesting work produced on the day.
If you fancy a bit of story book making My next workshop is booking up and is on Saturday August 20th 11.30-4.30 Plus I also have a Jewellery and wearable objects workshops date to be confirmed All these workshops are at 158 A Columbia Rd
For more information please visit my Web site
www.jessiechorley.com

Oh and also a quick sneak of news we have a Special new window in for this weekend designed by Local Illustrator Emma Lewis we will blog soon with images!!!

Or why not come down and take a look over the weekend.

Oh Oh and another thing we have a very special window being designed for us by my Father and interior designer Peter Chorley which will be installed at the beginning of Aug and we are currently planning a Summer tea party on Saturday August 12th which is also Miss Buddug's birthday so there will be plenty of cake and tea to go around plus 4 very special hand made prizes to be won in our raffle on the day.

So keep an eye out and we will blog very soon with further info

Good evening

Jessiexxx

Pictures of our work in Japanese magazine 'Swansea'

2011-05-20T01:50:00.000-07:00

Im not sure if the Japanese know that Swansea is a lovely own in Wales, but anyways we were featured in it (my feather and pearl hairband on the front cover) and there are also pictures of Jessie and Emma Lewis (who works with us) in the fashion spotted pages!xxxxx

while jess is in brazil....

2011-05-16T05:34:00.000-07:00

ive (buddug) been making illustrations on tiles, like this one,(sorry can't make the picture lie sideways!) of a very grand fish...

ive made an enamel love spoon on a plate, (ive also made a knife and fork plate too), I'm making 24 plates for anthropologie gallery in new york! these will be amongst them.

i always love looking at louise bourgeois work, my friend had a big book about her work, so looked through that this week,i really like her glass work....

i've been reading alot too, the bell jar is a must read, very dark story but so inspirational for my work, i've used some of the text and little story about the fig tree on my enamel plates, which i'll be sending to new york!

Im in the middle of reading too, this welsh book called 'Un noson ola leuad'-translates 'one moonlit night' i love this 1960s cover.It's about a man looking back at his life as a child growing up in a slate mining village in North Wales, near the area in North Wales were i'm from. It's such a beautiful (and dark) book which makes me cry one minute and laugh the next. When the author wrote this book he lived in london working on the daily telegraph newspaper, living in london but looking back at his childhood experiences in wales, a mixture of sad and wonderful times. This book has been comforting for me because i now live in london, for nearly 10 years now, and he brings the joy of my childhood back too, with a small tear in my eye.
It celebrates 50 years this year since its first publication. It has been translated into 12 languages. Im going to try and get my hands on an english copy to see if the book creates the same impact on me. Or please let me know if you have read it in any other language, i'd love to hear your comments....

Right, back to my studio now to make.
best wishes
buddug xxxxxxx

2011-04-18T09:53:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter and Spring time
from Jessie and Buddug we hope you are enjoying this lovely weather and look forward to seeing you soon at the shop
xxxx

newsletter........

2011-04-14T13:25:00.000-07:00