Gorilla on the Go

The “Gorilla Pod”, besides having a cool name, is an ingenious tripod designed to fit either lightweight digital cameras or heavier SLRs. It’s a veritable feat of fantastic engineering. It’ll cling to fences, branches, rocks, lampposts, or whatever… and create a stable platform for those of us who want to take sharp shots, but have the constant shakes from doubtless too many nights out on the trot…!

Posted by: Clare

Feel right at home with MFI

When these television ads launched I was hooked and thought they were hilarious. M&C Saatchi asked what actually goes on in kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms. They wanted to show that MFI’s designs reflect real people, real lives and real needs – they certainly do that. However, the recent discussion about the campaign being too negative is a fair point. Where’s the loving couple in the kitchen… or the big family getting on well? – Because we do sometimes you know?! Even so, they are attention grabbing and really very funny.

Posted by: Jemma

The Writer

I picked up this little booklet after attending a seminar at Sheffield Millennium Galleries. It is by a company called The Writer and explains the top ten rules of excellent copy writing.




Everything about this piece is so well thought out, from its content to its print finish. A great device which is handy to keep, makes you think and isn’t a pushy selling tool!

Posted by: Jemma

Prague

Recently I visited Prague and had a wonderful time exploring both its history and more modern/cosmopolitan areas. I did expect to see a few stag parties but was very surprised as they were quite hard to find! I would recommend this city to anyone; it is truly beautiful and appeals to any age. Must-sees are the castle and Old Town Square. Dining out is a must, especially at Kampa Park Restaurant which is a huge celebrity haunt!

Posted by: Jemma

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Taking advantage of the first rain-free weekend in recent memory, me, Claire and Daisy took a trip out to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.

Prominent artist Andy Goldsworthy is exhibiting loads of new work, which is very impressive, but to me the permanent installations set against the stunning backdrop of the Yorkshire countryside are just amazing. And with 500 acres of it you could never get bored of wandering round on a sunny day.

Here are a couple of pics I took of some pieces I really liked.

Posted by: Bew

Escape from Blighty

Just got back from me holidays in the Valencia region of Spain. It was awesome to get away from the constant rain in Blighty and into some 35 degree sunshine. While we were there we drove out to quite a few places, but the one that particularly took me was the ancient cathedral city of Orihuela. The old part of the town was stunning. A tangled maze of backstreets with beautiful tiled fountains and squares waiting to be discovered round every corner. The new part of the town was a vibrant, cosmopolitan place with loads of shops and cafes situated around a huge tree-lined square and fountain.

Here are a couple of pics…




Already planning my next trip, Amsterdam in 8 weeks!

Posted by: Bew

Empire Magazine – Star Wars Covers

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Star Wars films, Empire Magazine ran a series of 30 different covers – showcasing 30 different characters from the series…which meant you can pick your fave front cover. I, of course, like Darth Vader best…: “No. I am your father.”

Posted by: Dan

Harvey Nichols Sale Leaflet

I like this as it is a very tongue in cheek way of showing how popular the sale is going to be – get your crash helmets on, the sale has started…plus I like the fact that it takes a while to get what it is…

Posted by: Dan