John Rylands Library

After a fun but rainy half term break I thought I'd share a little creative inspo from this month's visit to the wonderful John Rylands Library. The Manchester Library was recently rated one of the most beautiful in Europe on google reviews and the only UK library to make the list. It houses a rare collection of works featuring the oldest known piece of the new testament. I was especially interested in the exhibition pieces with unique fonts & illustrations. I also loved the intriguing old printing presses on show which give a real connection with the history of print - I'd personally like to see more of this.
The architecture is most definitely the showstopper. The building is mostly made from one material, shawk sandstone, and is so effective. Even the lighting is one of a kind and made to resemble the cotton plant of Manchester's heritage. It has an unusual blue purple glow and gives quite a magical look - little wonder the building is often compared to Hogwarts.
So lovely to have the opportunity to spend some time appreciating printed works and such a beautiful space. I'll certainly be popping back to the gift shop too!

THE JOHN RYLANDS LIBRARY | EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

above clockwise from the top left: one of the impressive antique printing presses on show, the iconic 'bottle' glass windows, john ryland himself, a snap of the spectactular ceiling, one of the beautiful reading areas - looks straight out of hogwarts, looking up the amazing stone staircase.

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Tiger Lily SS20

Exciting new additions to the best selling Tiger Lily are here on the Karika Nova blog this week. The fabulously eye catching greetings collection created in a collaboration with Portfolio Cards now includes Mother's Day, Easter, Father's Day & new Everyday designs.

Tiger Lily features a rich, vibrant colour palette with accents of neon and flourishes of gold foil on environmentally friendly board. The beautiful illustrations embrace a flamboyant, elegant, painterly approach and are inspired by the natural world with wild, exotic flora and fauna. Each design is printed in the UK and is packed with a kraft or white envelope. Shown at Spring Fair 2020 and now available in the shops.

TIGER LILY | EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

above: a selection of designs from the tiger lily collection I designed for portfolio cards, shown at spring fair SS20, available to stock now direct from portfolio cards. 

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Spring Fair SS20

It's been a fantastic start to this week with my annual visit to Spring Fair on Monday at the NEC. I always enjoy catching up with everyone and talking all things creative - lots of exciting projects to look forward to in the coming year.
Most exciting was seeing the new samples on show of Birthday, Christmas & Spring seasons Tiger Lily I designed for Portfolio and the new Festive Garlands Christmas collection for Penny Kennedy which follows on from last years best seller. More on all of these soon!

SPRING FAIR SS20 | EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

above clockwise from the top left: notebook at the ready, a sneak peek of the brand new tiger lily christmas designed for portfolio, a little snap of new festive garland collection for penny kennedy, an early start on the road, a view of the gift hall, new tiger lily everyday designs - more on those soon!

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