Our favourite book this year. Surprisingly engaging account of Patti Smith’s arrival in New York, meeting Robert Mapplethorpe and her first taste of success. After reading this, both Jane and Amanda wanted to BE Patti Smith.
Clapham isn’t really a part of London we associate with the craft community. But artist Claire Heafford and best friends photographer Louise Hall aim to change that with the launch of their creative community venue The Papered Parlour. Converted from…