Author Archives: Anushka

About Anushka

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Spotlight on Sojung Kim

Posted on 19 May 2013

I recently discovered the work of Korean illustrator Sojung Kim. After working in Korea, Sojung relocated to the UK, and went to the same art college as me (the Arts University College at Bournemouth); however, I never met her whilst … Continue reading →

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A pinafore in black and grey

Posted on 17 May 2013

I started this dress back in December, what seems like months and months ago, upon the prospect of spending most of the winter months up in the North. I am not a huge fan of the North: I feel cold … Continue reading →

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Pretty & Simple: crochet face cloth. (With pattern!)

Posted on 10 May 2013

I have a pot of ‘Organic Wild Rose Beauty Balm’ by Neals Yard Remedies, which I use to give myself a little facial with every week. It comes with an (organic) cotton muslin cloth used to steam the face, but … Continue reading →

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Luncheons at Marmaduke’s

Posted on 2 May 2013

Sheffield is a delightful city to spend some time in, and our week there was full of nice brunches, antiques centres, good pubs and vintage shops. And the theatre, of course. There are a few excellent eateries down a little … Continue reading →

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Sunday evenings / First of May

Posted on 1 May 2013

Life has felt rather hectic as of late – I think that it’s taken rather a while to adjust to being back in boring old England after spending such a wonderful holiday abroad. However, the tour has come down south … Continue reading →

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Moroccan eats

Posted on 18 April 2013

Well I’ve finally reached the last post on our time spent in Marrakech, and have saved the best till last: Food! Eating out in Marrakech completely surpassed my expectations. As you might expect, it’s based very much around tagine, couscous … Continue reading →

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Garden of paradise

Posted on 17 April 2013

Our last day in Marrakech featured blazing blue skies and bright warmth. We strolled down to the gardens of Jacques Majorelle, a painter and plant collector who made these amazing gardens in the 1920s. They are now owned by Yves … Continue reading →

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Centuries of calm at the Medersa Ben Yousef

Posted on 16 April 2013

I couldn’t not include these photos I took at the Medersa Ben Yousef from this series on our holiday in Marrakech. It was a koranic school, originally founded in the 14th century, and was restored in the late 20th Century. … Continue reading →

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Magic lamps

Posted on 14 April 2013

Chris and I went to Marrakech with the aim in mind to purchase  a handmade glass lantern – a Moroccan craft speciality. We’d seen them hanging up in interiors boutiques in Brighton and London, as well as for sale at … Continue reading →

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Palaces and Tombs

Posted on 13 April 2013

The Saadian Tombs in Marrakech were ‘discovered’ by French colonials in 1917 and restored, but date back to the 16th Century. Passing under the archway which marks the entrance to the site, you walk through a narrow, dark corridor which … Continue reading →

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