Need inspiration for a wedding gift? – how about these initials  - hand drawn and in any size… and guaranteed original… 

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/113555448/custom-initial-letter-original-drawing?ga_search_query=letter&ref=shop_items_search_1

 

PERSONAL POSTS: MY PLANTS

I have an Aloe named Kevin; he was my first plant, given to me by my best friend Rebecca on my birthday (for my 30^thI believe). He has almost died twice but changing pots and a spell outside brought him back to life (and made him grow seed pods.) 

My next plant is a small Swiss cheese plant called Cornelius (ironically a name I really struggle to spell.) My boyfriend bought him for me for my birthday after I moved into my house. Cornelius almost died when the hot weather surprised us this year, I repotted him the day before and accidentally left him in the conservatory (otherwise known as the hottest place in the world.) He burnt to a crisp – his leaves were like tissue paper. But as the base of his stem was still green, I didn’t give up. I worked hard to bring him back to life and now he’s around the same size as before the accident. 

Colin is my latest plant. I bought him for myself at Ikea, I’d been looking for one just like him for a while now – a big leaved Swiss cheese plant.  I’ve only had him a short time and luckily (fingers crossed) he’s been healthy, with new leaves appearing all the time. 

Am I the only one who names my plants? How about you, have you named any of your plants?

MY NEW WEBSITE

I am proud to introduce you to my brand new website…

There’s still more to add but please feel free to have a look around…

www.claireheffer.com

How cool is this! Someone bought a print from my etsy shop and got John Cusack to sign it and he liked it! I couldn’t be more excited!

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/125405677/high-fidelity-john-cusack-movie-poster

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ClaireHefferDesign

BOOK 152: CAMERA LUCIDA: ROLAND BARTHES

In a deeply personal discussion of the lasting emotional effect of certain photographs, Barthes considers photography as asymbolic, irreducible to the codes of language or culture, acting on the body as much as on the mind. The book develops the twin concepts of studium and punctum: studium denoting the cultural, linguistic, and political interpretation of a photograph, punctum denoting the wounding, personally touching detail which establishes a direct relationship with the object or person within it.

(information from Wikipedia)

https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/374924737709847064/

New year, new prints…
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ClaireHefferDesign?ref=hdr_shop_menu

Every order from my shop comes with a hand drawn sticker…

New bits added to the website including a new section… designed to help… http://www.claireheffer.com

A new digital download in the shop today, a poppy for the Poppy Appeal with all profits donated to help to provide thousands of modern veterans, Service men, women and their families with vital advice and support.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/253438960/poppy-appeal-poppy-original-illustration?ref=shop_home_active_1

New lines added to the SUPER SALE… 
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ClaireHefferDesign…

http://frommoontomoon.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/artists-homes-georgia-okeefes-ghost.html

I have been lucky enough to work with the wonderful Lingerie La Femme. My work has been included with some wonderful illustrators for an illustrated swimsuit special…

http://lingerielafemme.com/articles/swimsuits-illustrated/1839/