Yes, it’s that point in January where you’ve already blown most of your new year resolutions and payday still seems ages away. So, if you’re looking for extra purse-friendly offers, you’ll love our blues-banishing designer bargains in the BrandAlley sales and our OUTLET today – with up to 70% off all your favourite brands.
Everything was Moving: Photography from the ‘60s and ‘70s
If you’re hoping to see Everything was Moving: Photography from the ‘60s and ‘70s at the Barbican Centre, today’s your last chance. This major show explores the changing world of these two turbulent decades through the lenses of twelve renowned international photographers. And it’s a powerful reflection on the world then – and now.
Best Art Vinyl 2012
Head over to Covent Garden for the free Best Art Vinyl 2012 exhibition – a collaboration with Front Room at St Martins Lane Hotel in this annual search for the most exciting record sleeves around. The winners were announced last week from a shortlist of 50 amazing sleeve designs, with The Temper Trap’s self-titled LP taking the top prize for its strikingly beautiful cover. For all the details, go to the Best Art Vinyl website.
London Ice Sculpting Festival
Today’s also your last opportunity to catch the UK’s biggest international ice sculpting competition at Canary Wharf. Watch eleven teams of celebrated sculptors carve amazing designs from giant ice blocks against the clock to claim the first prize. Take a masterclass and have a go yourself. Get in touch with your inner Banksy on the ice graffiti wall and show off some moves on the ice chess board. Download the event leaflet here for times and locations or visit the London Ice Sculpting Festival website for more information.
January Vintage Fairs in Solihull and Stockport today
There are a couple of gorgeous vintage fairs on today, well worth a visit. If you’re in the area, check out the Solihull Vintage Fair offering all kind of retro-chic bargains, as well as their own unique vintage tea party and old-time music to entertain you. Then over in Stockport’s glorious Victorian covered market hall, The Vintage Village is in full swing. Here you’ll find everything from quality authentic vintage clothing and accessories to homewares and locally handmade crafts.
Try your own homemade marmalade
Every January, the supermarkets are full of Seville oranges, which are the best ones for making marmalade. If you’ve never had a go, you’re in for a treat – especially with this really easy-to-follow recipe and helpful step-by-step pictures on Delicious Magazine’s website. It’s the perfect way to spend a wintry Sunday afternoon and just wait till you taste a huge spoonful spread over your hot, buttered toast tomorrow morning!
Happy Sunday
Jo x
Picture credits: © London Ice Sculpting Festival; © Raghubir Singh, Pilgrim and Ambassador Car, Prayag, Uttar Pradesh, 1977 © 2012 Succession Raghubir Singh via the Barbican website; © Best Art Vinyl 2012; © London Ice Sculpting Festival; © Lauren, Emma and Laura (collectively) from ‘Show Us Your Threads’ and ‘Lost But Never Forgotten’ at the Vintage Village at Stockport’s 2nd Birthday Bash Fair, September 2012. Photo by Ellie Hill-Bruce; © Delicious Magazine website.
