Art: a gift with meaning
The art world is vast and captivating, which can make the thought of choosing a piece of art to give as a gift feel daunting, but a print can make a truly unique and personal gift and well worth the...
View ArticleHow to create an art wall
An art wall can be a uniquely personal and very striking display, whether designed to showcase your artistic taste to visitors or to be kept in a private room for your own enjoyment. It is an easy way...
View ArticleRainbows with a bit of La
It is LGBT history month. A whole month to celebrate and observe the history of all things ‘La’, yes, I recently binged watched ‘It’s a Sin’ and wow was I moved. It certainly provided a small incite...
View ArticleValentines – For the Broken Hearted
So, Valentine’s Day is upon us yet again! It is usually a day that people celebrate love, but what about those that are suffering a broken heart and are full of emotion? I cannot imagine how many of...
View ArticleArt In Celebration of LGBT+ History
February marks LGBT+ history month. Throughout history, art has been used to celebrate, to show defiance and to represent the soul and, with this in mind, few groups have been as expressive, vibrant...
View ArticleFigurative art in the home
Figurative art depicts a recognizable subject and while abstract art can evoke the feeling or idea of a particular scene or subject, figurative art is a clearer depiction, though it does not require...
View ArticleIntroducing new artist Holly Albright
Holly Albright studied at St. Martin’s College of Art and Design in London where she honed her artistic and sartorial skills while living in the cultural capital of Western Europe. Going on to work...
View ArticleThe Rise in Popularity of Curio Antiques
A curio item is defined as a unique and rare object, while an antique is a collectible item that is, at the very least, a century old. Collecting curios dates back to the end of the Middle ages and...
View ArticleHalloween – why we love it here at ‘Carla’s Curiosities’
Here at Carla’s Curiosities we love Halloween! The crispness of the air as we enter autumn and the way that natures colours change from greens to oranges and reds, and for me, the anticipation of the...
View ArticleSummer Solstice
Today we celebrate the longest day of the year and the start of the Summer. (Wednesday June 21st 2023 at 15.37 BST). Many people will be congregating at special places like Stonehenge (an ancient...
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