SpendIt ShoppingFashionTechnology The art of home The Scottish Homes and Interiors Show, which comes to the SECC 28–30 Aug, is working with CraftScotland to highlight Scottish designer-makers. Kirstin Innes truffled out the prettiest pieces 1

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1. ‘Hula’, ‘Diamond’ and ‘Where’s Jennie’ cushions by GSA graduate textile designers Mouse & Bean. See www.mouseandbean.co.uk for more info. 2. Ceramic bowl by Dundee-based designer Lara Scobie. 3. A Wee Bit of Light Relief ceramic chandelier sculpture by an Edinburgh-based group of artist and makers including Julia Douglas (www.julia-douglas.co.uk), Claire Waddle (www.clarewaddle.co.uk) and Rebecca Wilson (www.rebeccawilsonceramics.com). 4. In Pursuit of the Perfect Pot of Jam teatowel by long-running textile designer Claire Heminsley (www.incahoots.org.uk). 5. Group, in glasswork by glass worker Amanda Simmons, who works out of Caslte Douglas, in Dumfries and Galloway (www.corsockglass.co.uk). 6. Oxidised Copper Fruit Bowl one of an extraordinary series of pieces by Aberdeen designer Libby Day, who works out of Johnney Come Lately, on George Street in Aberdeen (www.libbyday.com). 7. Summer Meadow Sweet Light by Amanda Simmons, as before. 4

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