Tis the Season ...

... to make an advent calendar! We had a huge amount of fun creating our own advent calendar last year so have decided to make it into a tradition. I picked up the fab polaroid zip printer for an event last autumn and have found it quite addictive (there'll be a review in an upcoming post)! I had planned to send out some festive prints with our Christmas post when the idea came that I could use it to create a calendar.

ADVENT CALENDAR 2015 - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

top: pegged up prints, middle: a string of all last years photographs, below: the polaroid zip printer in action

We happily snapped away and chose an image for an event each day. I then pegged them up with some twine. It's a lovely way to capture this time of year, those special moments with family and friends who also enjoy spotting themselves in the calendar. A great excuse to take some selfies too!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas, enjoy the mince pies! x

A Return to the Pink

This week as Pantone have announced their new colour for 2017 'Greenery', I thought I'd take a look back at one of this years Pantone choices, the pink 'Rose Quartz'. In a big change from previous years, Pantone selected not one but two colours for 2016, both are pastel hues. The 'Serenity' blue has been popular but 'Rose Quartz' is the one that has really captivated the imagination of designers everywhere.

PINK STATIONERY TOP PICKS - EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

top left: birthday cube card from katie leamon,  middle right: pink and grey marble birthday card from trouva by the jot paper co, top right: french birthday card by rifle paper co, middle left: hip hip hooray cara camo pink card from oliver bonas, bottom left: trio of A6 notebooks from oliver bonas, bottom right: pink ombre wrapping paper from rifle paper co, 

The colour pink has been in the doldrums for some time. It was perhaps overused some years ago in a hot pink fashion. From Towie to Barbie, kitsch phone covers to glittery nail varnish, girly razors to laptops, we could buy anything and everything in full on pink. It has now returned in a more sedate manner, a soft pastel hue, something which is lovely to see. With this choice of colour, Pantone have highlighted our need for a break from consumerism, a colour to escape that brash power selling that can be so overwhelming.

"As consumers seek mindfulness and well-being as an antidote to modern day stresses, welcoming colors that psychologically fulfill our yearning for reassurance and security are becoming more prominent. Joined together, Rose Quartz and Serenity demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace."

Pantone - Rose Quartz & Serenity 

PINK HOME TOP PICKS - EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

top left: pink table lamp with marble base from oliver bonas, top right: crosley cruiser pink record player from urban outfitters, middle left: pink metallic splatter cushion from oliver bonas, middle right: herbivore pink clay mask from trouva, bottom left: antoinette pink chalk paint from annie sloan, bottom right: desktop wallpaper by laura fedorowicz for design love fest, 

The return of this soft pink has also led to women reclaiming this fab colour for themselves. A lovely thought.

"The popularity of muted, dusty shades of pink can also be attributed to a climate where women feel empowered by acts that are often deemed by men to be frivolous or infantile, like selfies or ‘too much’ make-up, in this way pink can feel rebellious and delightfully self-serving." 

Isabelle O'Carroll -  The Pool - the Rise of Power Pink.  

With the arrival of our baby girl this seems a particularly apt time to enjoy this new hue. Let's hope it stays on well into 2017. 

New Arrival

Well it's been radio silence on here of late as I have been quite busy!! Our little baby girl has arrived. Much joy and cuddles to be had and exciting times ahead! Thank you for all the lovely messages and beautiful cards.

BABY GIRL'S ARRIVAL - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

above: our lovely collection of baby girl cards strung above the fireplace

Normal service to resume soon with some lovely creative baby thoughts, projects and posts!

Playing with Prisma

I've been having a little fun this week with the fab photo art app Prisma. It's quite addictive!

I love the diverse range of styles Prisma offers - painterly, sketchy, monochrome, illustrative & abstract. The filters take influence from prominent artist styles & popular culture e.g comic book like 'Roy' filter from Lichtenstein's art, painterly filter 'The Scream' from Edvard Munch, graphicy 'Heisenberg' filter from the drawing in Breaking Bad.

FOX CUB WITH PRISMA FILTERS - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

above: a photo I took of a fox cub that came to visit our garden, prisma filters: dallas, marcus d, light summer

I love the details the filters add on my fox cub photo above. The 'Dallas' filter especially emphasises the autumnal feel of the photo.

ON THE RIVER WITH PRISMA FILTERS - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

above: a photo I took of canadian geese on the river

The Canadian geese pic above works well as the open space of the river focuses the filters on the birds themselves giving them a look of floating and stillness. 

YUMMY PEACHES WITH PRISMA FILTERS - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

above: a quick photo I took of an extra guest that arrived with some peaches, prisma filters - light summer, mosaic, marcus d

It's interesting which photos work well - its often not the ones I would have expected. The above photo was one I snapped to send with a moan about having extra guests arriving with my delivery of fruit and veg. The filters elevate it to something that could hang in a gallery with some Dutch/Flemish still life artworks!

If you haven't picked it up already, Prisma can be downloaded here. Happy filtering!
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Award Winning Paloma

After a busy week at home prepping for the arrival of baby girl, I was super pleased to hear that the Paloma Christmas range has won the Henries Award for Best Christmas Box or Pack!

AWARD WINNING CHRISTMAS PALOMA - IMAGES FROM BELLY BUTTON DESIGNS

above: the award winning paloma christmas designs

Paloma is a signature range from Belly Button Designs. I have always enjoyed designing this collection right from initial concept. Paloma is now in its third year and still going strong. One of my faves from the 2016 Christmas collection is a new idea which came from seeing those London doorways with the traditional black painted door, golden knocker and beautiful wreath.

A list of all the winners can be seen at Progressive Greetings.

Ikebana - How to Use the Kenzan

What a fantastic day at the weekend with an inspiring ikebana workshop hosted by Junko Popham.  In this class we learnt how to create an arrangement using the kenzan.

MY IKEBANA ARRANGEMENT - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

above: my latest ikebana arrangement using the kenzan, gerbera & gladioli 

The kenzan, also known as the spiky frog, is a tool for holding the arrangement in place. It is made from a heavy lead (to prevent tipping) and brass needles which the foliage is then placed into. The kenzan is then submerged in a low vase with about an inch of water.

I was quite excited to learn how to use the kenzan in this class. It creates those classic ikebana arrangements that are unique to Japan. The nearest we have in western flower arranging could be the florists foam block - not something I'm a great fan of, squeaky, fiddly and seems quite wasteful as we throw them away so easily.

IKEBANA WORKSHOP WITH JUNKO POPHAM - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

top: junko popham teaching ikebana at the workshop, bottom: arrangements being created

Junko showed us how to place the flowers and foliage for the best effect. The arrangement needs to appear natural and follows the form of how a plant would grow. Junko explained that to achieve this we also need to create depth and layering. Flowers and foliage presented in a line look too much like a stage set, the arrangement is best when it flows naturally.

ARRANGEMENTS BY KATIE & AMY - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

above left: katie's ikebana arrangement with seed heads and daisies from her garden, above right: amy's ikebana arrangement

Here are some of the fabulous arrangements from the class using gerbera, gladioli, daisy heads, seed heads, a dahlia - some great picks from the garden.

ANGELIKA'S ARRANGEMENT - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

bottom left: angelika's arrangement, bottom right: angelika creating her arrangement

HATTIE'S & GABBY'S ARRANGEMENTS - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

above left: hattie's arrangement with a dahlia from her garden, above right: gabby's arrangement using seed heads

JESSICA'S ARRANGEMENT - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

above: jessica's arrangement with a greater mix of colour.

Junko has a new ikebana class starting soon at the Wonder Inn, every Thursday at 6.30pm. Be sure to book in!

Presently Watching .... Why We Should Draw More (and Photograph Less)

Some inspiration for a Wednesday afternoon. Let's get the pencils and sketch books out!

Illustrator Spot - Jon Klassen (+ Hats)

Whilst wearing my illustrator 'hat' I am always on the look out for new and exciting works. I am happy to hear that there is soon to be a new book in Jon Klassen's hat series of illustrated children's stories, We Found a Hat. 

WE FOUND A HAT BY JON KLASSEN - IMAGES FROM THE GUARDIAN

top: a sneak peek at the cover of the new book by jon klassen 'we found a hat', below: desert illustration scene from the new book

Beginning with my favourite of the books so far 'This is Not My Hat' (seen below), the trilogy is now to be completed with the new book 'We Found a Hat' featuring desert scenes with tortoises. I really love the quirky edgier style to Klassen's work and it makes a refreshing change in children's literature to some of the more widely available sweet and sugary books.

THIS IS NOT MY HAT BY JON KLASSEN - IMAGES FROM ART OF THE PICTURE BOOK + GALLERY NUCLEUS

top: from the cover of the first in the series 'this is not my hat' by jon klassen, upper middle/lower middle + bottom: illustrations from 'this is not my hat' by jon klassen

The colour palette featuring strong blacks and murky muddy colours goes against the common logic of using every bright, brash, clashing colour available to attract children. The characters are also given space to take centre stage, Klassen hasn't felt the usual commercial pressure to fill every inch of the page. Even the brush lines are 'scruffy' in parts, something that can often be airbrushed out, this gives the work a feeling of realism.

I WANT MY HAT BACK BY JON KLASSEN - IMAGES FROM ART OF THE PICTURE BOOK

top: cover of jon klassen's 'i want my hat back', below: an illustration from the book 'i want my hat back'

I like Klassen's take on how to make illustration unique and fresh in this snippet from his interview with The Art of the Picture Book.

It’s like anybody can take a good photo, where the color’s right and the focus. It’s beside the point now. Everybody is a photographer. So now it’s about where you’re standing again. It’s not about how beautiful the photo is or if you can apply a filter to it properly because anybody can do that. 

I think it should be the same with illustration. Lots of people can draw really beautifully or they can make something pretty with Photoshop. But where are you standing? What do you have to say? 

I'm hoping Klassen has plenty to say and am looking forward to many more award winning books in the future.

Another Place - Crosby Beach

Making the most of the sun last weekend, we took a trip out to the beach. I have been wanting to visit Crosby Beach for some time to go see Antony Gormley's 'Another Place'. The collection of a 100 standing iron men sculptures has now been in residence there for 10 years(!). So glad to have finally seen it!

ANOTHER PLACE | CROSBY BEACH - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

above: view out to sea of another place by antony gormley at crosby beach

I have mixed feeling about Antony Gormley's work. On the face of it, the work seems quite self interested - most of his sculptures (if not all) are based on his own figure. I'm not particularly keen on the Angel of the North situated by Gateshead, or at least the naming of it. To me it appears a sad angel that will never fly, permanently stuck in some rusty industrial time, never progressing. That's not how I imagine the 'North'.

ANOTHER PLACE | CROSBY BEACH - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

top: one of the 100 standing men in another place by antony gormley, middle: crosby beach vista, bottom: standing man's view out to sea

'Another Place' is a much more successful piece. Crosby is the ideal home for this work. The iron material the figures are made from links up well with the surrounding industrial architecture. Crosby isn't a friendly bathers holiday beach. It's wind swept, unkempt, vast and dangerous in parts - with soft sand and risk of changing tides.

STANDING MEN | ANOTHER PLACE | CROSBY BEACH - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

top: close up of one of the standing men, bottom: barnacled legs

The figures are positioned permanently looking out to sea, their eyes and mouths are closed, giving them a wistful look. They look quite solemn, seemly contemplating life and being resolved to their fate whilst the sea slowly erodes them. One of the benefits of waiting a while to visit this piece is seeing how the figures have succumbed over time, now very rusty, barnacled & some sunken.

ANOTHER PLACE | CROSBY BEACH - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

top: beach vista, middle: close up of one of the standing men, bottom: crosby beach

'Another Place' is an apt name for this work, it is other worldly. A place like no other. 

Shop Spot - Buy Me Once

It has been busy week here. I've happily taken some time out to mention this fab little shop Buy Me Once. I am all for buying less and buying better but in busy modern life it can be difficult to find the time to search out those long lasting products.  We've all been there, my personal arch nemesis is the toaster - I have yet to find one that can withstand more than two years of intensive family use. While 'Buy Me Once' cannot initially solve my toaster rage, it does provide a fantastic selection of of well designed goods that will go the distance. It's easy to see why this shop is getting some great reviews. Here are my top picks.

BUY ME ONCE - IMAGES FROM BUY ME ONCE

top left: biobu bamboo kids dinner set, top right: cemile peshtemal (turkish towel), middle left: damla blanket lemon yellow, lower left: ernest wright & sons embroidery scissors, bottom left: birkenstock arizona white leather unisex, bottom right: black cast iron le creuset pot

I love the company motto 'love things that last'. Armed with shops like this we can hopefully be saving money (no more replacement buys!) and the planet in one.

Vogue100: A Century of Style

The National Portrait Gallery (one of my faves) and Vogue have come together to create an inspiring exhibition of fashion photography. Looking at the Vogue back catalogue, the curators have collated the best images of cutting edge fashion, beauty and portraiture from 100 years of Vogue publications. Happily the exhibition has come to Manchester Art Gallery and I went to take a look.

VOGUE100 - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA & MANCHESTER ART GALLERY

top: gallery wall at vogue100, bottom: marlene dietrich in london by cecil beaton 1936 - image source manchester art gallery

For any budding photographer (and avid selfie fanatic) this exhibition is well worth a look, as there are plenty of ideas of how to add creativity to your images. Celeb spotters will be happy too, there is a long list from Henri Matisse to David Beckham, see how many you recognise! And of course there is the fashion & beauty to inspire with designers from Dior to McQueen.

VOGUE100 - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA & MANCHESTER ART GALLERY

top: the varnished truth: jean patches by clifford coffin 1951 - image from manchester art gallery bottom: main gallery at vogue 100

I especially liked how the exhibition has been put together. Grouped by decade, the images give a real sense of life at that time, who we followed and trends we loved (and some we would rather forget!).

VOGUE100 - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA & MANCHESTER ART GALLERY

top: vogue100 magazine editions on display, bottom: linda evangelista at the international collections by patrick demarchelier, 1991- image source manchester art gallery,  

VOGUE100 - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA & MANCHESTER ART GALLERY

top: bare facts about fashion by george hoyningen-huene, 1929 - image source manchester art gallery,  bottom: vogue100 gallery

The exhibition is on until the 30th of October 2016, check the Manchester Art Gallery website for details. Well worth a visit! I hope we can look forward to more collaborative exhibitions like this in the future.

Project - Mini Bar

Taking some inspiration from Abigail Ahern, I started a new project to create a mini bar!

MINI BAR - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

above: my newly repaired, upcycled mini bar.

The old unit (seen below) was lacking in love and attention, it had been in left in the back of my Grandma's garage awaiting someone to give it a new lease of life. It was missing a shelf and also had a cracked glass panel. After sanding back the surface to give the paint a key, I applied some undercoat followed by the Farrow & Ball Down Pipe grey on the interior (to match the wall behind) and their new colour Yellowcake for the exterior.

MINI BAR BEFORE & DURING UPCYCLE - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

top left: the cupboard before its new look, top right: the farrow and ball colour selection, bottom left: priming, bottom right: first coats of new paint.

Once painted, I had the glass replaced and a new glass shelf made. Now it sits happy in our dining room filled with a variety of glasses that I've inherited. I've yet to style the top with a selection of party drinks ware (cocktail shaker and the like) but I'm looking forward to doing this at the next shindig!

MINI BAR - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

top: view from above, bottom left: stacked full of glasses, bottom right: close up of detailing and paint.

Shop Spot - RadStudio Saltaire

I discovered a fab creative shop RadStudio during my recent visit to Saltaire village. Embracing the trend for lifestyle stores with everything from t-shirts to stationery, RadStudio offers a great selection of contemporary, well-designed products.

RADSTUDIO, SALTAIRE - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA & RAD STUDIO

top: radstudio saltaire (image EH Karika Nova), bottom: radstudio instagram

Similar to Idaho in Altrincham, the use of natural materials in both products and the shop interior gives a warm and inviting atmosphere. This contrasted with bright colour & unusual objects makes for a very playful modern space. 

RADSTUDIO SALTAIRE - IMAGES RADSTUDIO & RADSTUDIO INSTAGRAM

 top: inside radstudio (image from radstudio), below: wide selection of design-led gifts and stationery (images radstudio instagram)

With such a great selection of creative, well made products - I could easily have spent some time here shopping for friends and myself! Here are some of my top picks. 

TOP PICKS FROM RADSTUDIO - IMAGES FROM RADSTUDIO

top left: 'moon' hand screened print, top right: hopscotch sweet medium jar candle, middle left: dotty glove, middle: wishing you a wonderful day card by steph baxter, middle right: large green glass vase, bottom left: natural leaf socks, bottom right: plates in grey and yellow

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Saltaire

Today's post is about a recent visit to my cousin's new home town, the fab creative hub, Saltaire. The village is so unique it has world heritage status and it is easy to see why. Even the most functional of buildings have beautiful architecture, all linked together in the same stone. On top of that Saltaire has become a home for some great creative businesses.

SALTAIRE WEST YORKSHIRE - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

top: salts mill, bottom: bust of titus salt - founder of saltaire - photographed in the united reform church.

SALTAIRE WEST YORKSHIRE - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

top left: view from salts mill, top right + middle right: saltaire united reform church, below left: saltaire canteen, below right: view up victoria road

Saltaire Canteen is a great example of this innovative village (5 star rating on trip advisor). The menu is made from surplus food collected from food retailers/supermarkets/shops before it is thrown in the bin. Customers are invited to 'pay as you feel', whatever you think the meal is worth. The aim is to reduce food waste and poverty.

SALTS MILL, SALTAIRE - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

top: 1853 gallery at salts mill, bottom left: walls full of art in the 1853 gallery, bottom right: hockney portraits at salts mill

The jewel in the crown is Salts Mill. It is home to a host of creative businesses including the 1853 Gallery (the world's largest permanent collection of David Hockney's work), Salts Book & Poster store (I could have easily spent hours in here), Salts Diner, The Home (a fantastic collection of homeware),  Carlton Antiques (best selection of antique vases I've seen), Gallery Three (houses the recent iPad works by David Hockney) & Cafe in the Opera (had a very yummy bakewell tart there!).

I hope to be returning to Saltaire soon. Well worth a visit!

Marvellous Marbling

I am loving the current trend for all things marbled. Here are some of my favourites.

MARBLING - IMAGE HENRY HEBERT

above: marbled paper by henry hebert

MARBLING - IMAGES FROM NOT ON THE HIGH STREET

top left: black marble undated weekly planner by skandidesign, top right: marble handmade cushion by sami coupe, bottom left: graphic 110 by mareike boehmer by east end prints,  middle right: marble drop earrings by junk jewels, bottom right: handprinted marbled clear glass mug by sort.

MARBLING BY KATIE LEAMON - IMAGES FROM KATIE LEAMON

top: ampersand print by katie leamon, bottom left: monochrome stickers by katie leamon, bottom right: marbled initial card by katie leamon

It's lovely to see this trend appearing in greeting cards & stationery with Katie Leamon. The pastel colours Katie's used on the notebooks below give marbling a fresh new look - on trend with the Pantone colours of the year, Rose Quartz & Serenity.

MARBLING KATIE LEAMON NOTEBOOKS - IMAGE FROM ANTHROPOLOGIE

above: marbling notebooks by Katie Leamon

MARBLE PAPER LINED HAND MADE NOTE BOOK - IMAGES KARIKA NOVA EMILY HAUCK

above: handmade notebook by barry clark.

I'm very lucky to have found a local bookbinder at a recent craft fair. I picked up this gorgeous little journal, handmade with leather. The beautiful marbled paper inner inspired me to write this post.

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Shop Spot - Object Style

This innovative lifestyle shop recently caught my eye. Holding a regular spot at Altrincham Market, Object Style, offers a well crafted selection of artisan design sourced from makers and small independents. 

OBJECT STYLE - IMAGE FROM OBJECT STYLE

above: illustrated 'line' print card set

The natural colours/textures mixed with simple pattern create an inviting recipe for modern living. Object's founder Rachael Otterwell describes the look as 'minimalism fused with femininity'. 

OBJECT STYLE - IMAGES FROM OBJECT STYLE

top: alpaca wool display tray, under: 'rain drop' hand-painted large display tray

From many fabulous products, here are some of my faves.

OBJECT STYLE - IMAGE FROM OBJECT STYLE

top left: horn salad spoon & fork set, top right: white ceramic board with geometric print, middle left: oversize cream dotty leather clutch, middle right: geometric copper bowl, lower left: fawn & white stripe ham towel, lower right: honeyed wood & marble lid jars

Creator Spot - Mint Nifty

Always a pleasure to find innovative card creators such as the fabulous Mint Nifty. When searching for a birthday card for a friend on Not on the High Street, I came across this little personalised design. 

MINT NIFTY - TOP IMAGE EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA, MINT NIFTY IMAGES

top: the birthday card I recently bought from Mint Nifty, bottom left: image from Mint Nifty showing the lovely watercolour artwork inlay, bottom right: a card from the floral letter selection - image from Mint Nifty

Great to see laser cutting being using in novel new ways and the water colour inlay is very on trend. Quality paper and craft envelope. Personalised. What's not to like?

MINT NIFTY - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA & MINT NIFTY

top: designer labelling, the watercolour wash on this is a lovely touch (image EH Karika Nova), middle left: designer logo too! (image EH Karika Nova), bottom right: great packaging winning extra points there (image EH Karika Nova), bottom left: perfect for framing (image Mint Nifty), middle right: original laser cut card (image Mint Nifty).

Shop Spot - Idaho Altrincham

Having spent many an hour over the years in gift shops around the UK it is a truly wonderful experience when finding a gem such as the recent addition to the Altrincham scene, Idaho.

IDAHO, ALTRINCHAM - TOP IMAGE EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

Top: Sunday's visit to Idaho - image Emily Hauck,  Bottom: shop interior - image from Idaho

Embracing modern tastes for well made design-led products, Idaho stocks a forward-thinking selection of ceramics, tableware, stationery, gift wrap & cards, art prints, accessories and more. The use of natural materials (for me, nicely avoiding anything too garish or plasticy!) in both products and the shop interior gives a warm, calming and inviting atmosphere. It is a refreshing place of contemporary inspirational lifestyle.

IDAHO - IMAGES FROM IDAHO

Firm favourites appear here Rifle Paper, Ruth Jackson, Katie Leamon, Kinfolk to name a few. Lovely to see these all gathered under one roof. I'll certainly look forward to visiting again soon.

STATIONERY AND GREETINGS @IDAHOSHOP - IMAGES FROM IDAHO

Markets with Style

Yes, it's the place to be Altrincham Market. A super creative hub of independent marketeers with an array of tempting treats, tasty dishes and unique finds.

ALTRINCHAM MARKET HOUSE - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

Top: Market House hall, Bottom: a delicious nicoise salad from Little Window

What a fantastic day out in the sunshine last weekend. We sampled a delicious nicoise salad from Little Window, yummy bianca pizza from Honest Crust, washed down with some tasty beer from Reserve Wines followed by sweet crepes. A real treat.

HONEST CRUST PIZZA - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

Top: well chosen tableware sits a top of artisan wooden tables, Bottom: a yummy bianca pizza from Honest Crust

In addition to the fabulous foods on offer in the Market House there are a wonderful selection of creative stalls next door selling everything from boutique flowers, handmade ceramics, local produce, stationery, herbs....

ALTRINCHAM SPECIALIST MARKET - IMAGES EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

Above: Altrincham Specialist Market complete with live music from Ideal Forgery

It's no wonder Altrincham Market has been a hit. It recently won the OFM 2015 best market award and has been making headlines with its refreshing approach. I'll certainly be visiting again and again.