Trying to catch up, slowly but surely, with bookmarks and photographs and little notes on bits of paper scattered over the sofa I jokingly refer to as my desk. The Made in the Shade Maisonette, which opened its doors in the newly renovated upper floor of De Courcy’s Arcade in the West End at the end of October, promises to be Glasgow’s permanent retail, gallery and social space dedicated to showcasing and promoting off-beat design, craft and vintage lifestyle in what the papers are now calling the city’s “answer to Covent Garden”. Roll your eyes if you will, but the shop is an adorable and friendly little space stocking everything from hand-bound notebooks to Tom Selleck embroidery. I might have spent more than I intended, although I’m afraid the ‘tache didn’t do it for me.
Since Carrie and Clare are my best Twitter friends I’ve got a piece on my visit and the opening published on Mookychick and many thanks to Kaite for setting me up with that one!
And since we don’t like to be called parochial around these parts I’d also like to direct you to the home on the web of Blackbird Summer Market, happening so far away it’s a whole other season. The first Blackbird will take place in Melbourne, Australia’s Worker’s Club, 51 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy on Saturday 5th December. The fabulous Sam and Courtney have been working flat out to put together an exciting all-day lineup of great bands, DJ sets, food and – of course – vintage fashion and handcrafted jewellery and products. Definitely not to be missed if you’re in that part of the world – the Glasgow contingent will be shivering and wishing you the best of luck, girls!
Hi Lis,
I am already in love with that shop and want to own all of those things just from your pictures! Glasgow is becoming a more and more tempting place to live – would you recommend it?
I noticed you’re reading the Graveyard Book – I love that book. I think Neil Gaiman is probably one of my favourite men ever.
(Sorry for the slightly random comment – I get over-excited when I notice people reading books I like!)
I adore Neil Gaiman. I was lucky enough to get to see him read a short story from the Who Killed Amanda Palmer book at her show a couple of months ago. A little secret – I haven’t started The Graveyard Book yet, but it’s in my handbag and I should be starting it tomorrow. Excited!
Move to Glasgow! It’s my favourite place ever. Although York is lovely too, of course
Sounds like an interesting shop
I love those glasses!
They are fantastic. The whole place is – we’ve got some very talented designers and crafty folk locally. It makes me pretty jealous though!
Lis,
The Graveyard book is really good – I’ve managed to convert my mum to Neil Gaiman which I’m very proud of! I’m sure you’ll love it. I had to almost be physically restrained from buying the 3D Coraline in HMV yesterday.
Glasgow is on my list of ‘places I might one day move to if I ever have any money’ for sure. York is lovely but I’m getting a tad bored!
THANKS LIS FOR THE SHOUT OUT!
We love you too!
Sam & Court
xoxo