http://cargocollective.com Grace Alexander Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:42:16 +0000 http://cargocollective.com en http://cargocollective.com/gracealexander/Chairs http://cargocollective.com/gracealexander/following/gracealexander/Chairs Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:42:16 +0000 Grace Alexander 1816138 This is a gallery of some of my most recent projects. The gallery is regularly updated so watch this space! <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1816138/drop in seat.JPG" border="0" width="249" height="332" width_o="249" height_o="332" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1816138/drop in seat_o.JPG" align="left" caption="A pretty drop in seat"/> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1816138/Deep Button Stool - port.JPG" border="0" width="249" height="375" width_o="249" height_o="375" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1816138/Deep Button Stool - port_o.JPG" align="left" caption="Deep buttoning on a 1950s stool"/> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1816138/balloon back.JPG" border="0" width="251" height="335" width_o="251" height_o="335" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1816138/balloon back_o.JPG" align="left" caption="Drop in seat on beautiful balloon back"/> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1816138/Stitched - Stuffed.JPG" border="0" width="251" height="335" width_o="251" height_o="335" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1816138/Stitched - Stuffed_o.JPG" align="left" caption="Overstuffed dining chair"/> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1816138/check chair.JPG" border="0" width="248" height="330" width_o="248" height_o="330" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1816138/check chair_o.JPG" align="left" caption="Drop in seat on lovely old Scottish chair"/> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1816138/ombre front - back_7.JPG" border="0" width="250" height="344" width_o="250" height_o="344" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1816138/ombre front - back_7_o.JPG" align="left" caption="Wing-backed Georgian chair"/> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1816138/pink header logo.JPG" border="0" width="670" height="87" width_o="1491" height_o="194" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1816138/pink header logo_o.JPG" align="left" /> http://cargocollective.com/gracealexander/News http://cargocollective.com/gracealexander/following/gracealexander/News Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:27:30 +0000 Grace Alexander 1812162 Updated Online Shop <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1812162/new web cut out.JPG" border="0" width="329" height="198" width_o="329" height_o="198" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1812162/new web cut out_o.JPG" align="left" /> I have now completed the update and improvement of the online cube shop. With 48 fabrics to choose from, you'll be bowled over by the variety. Please click here to be taken straight to it for a wee look. 2011 Christmas Fairs In their debut Christmas fair season, the cubes have been exhibited, well received and sold at the following fairs: Country Living Christmas Fair <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1812162/country-living-christmas-fair.jpg" border="0" width="250" height="250" width_o="250" height_o="250" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1812162/country-living-christmas-fair_o.jpg" align="left" /> 9th - 13th November, 2011 Business Design Centre, Upper Street, Islington, London As the first fair attended by the cubes and me, it was large and daunting, but so much fun and a fantastic way to meet customers. Action Medical Research Christmas Fair <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1812162/AMR logo.png" border="0" width="230" height="71" width_o="230" height_o="71" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1812162/AMR logo_o.png" align="left" /> 14th - 15th November, 2011 Springfields Event Centre, Spalding, Lincolnshire A smaller affair in my home town, but with 10% of the takings being given to the charity, it was a good show all round, with much needed funds being raised. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1812162/pink header logo.JPG" border="0" width="670" height="87" width_o="1491" height_o="194" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1812162/pink header logo_o.JPG" align="left" /> http://cargocollective.com/gracealexander/Cubes http://cargocollective.com/gracealexander/following/gracealexander/Cubes Tue, 02 Aug 2011 20:57:22 +0000 Grace Alexander 1812032 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1812032/narrow zig zag.JPG" border="0" width="670" height="179" width_o="1751" height_o="469" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1812032/narrow zig zag_o.JPG" align="left" /> Cubes are my first independent venture and they are now available to buy online - click here to be taken to the online shop. I first came across this style of modular furniture when looking for additional seating options for my small cottage. The tuck-away-ability of them is undoubtedly a great asset, along with the following end uses, which really serve to highlight their versatility: <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1812032/Cube present.JPG" border="0" width="236" height="236" width_o="236" height_o="236" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1812032/Cube present_o.JPG" align="left" /> * stool * foot rest * coffee table * children's furniture * room highlight/brightener * side table * personal touch for rented/student house * easy to wrap present (see left!) * and much more The only problem was the apparent lack of stylish designs available at a reasonable price. Thus begun my foray into cube design and manufacture. Each cube is 40cm cubed, and weighs just over 5kg. The cubes have a deep foam seat pad cushion, a wooden frame inside, are wadded on the sides, and are fully covered with fabric. Fabric options available are: * cotton * wool * linen * oil cloth * heavy silk * patchwork Wonderfully versatile fantastic little options for adding an instant update to any room in the house. No home should be without one (or two!)... <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1812032/pink header logo.JPG" border="0" width="670" height="87" width_o="1491" height_o="194" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/4/136095/1812032/pink header logo_o.JPG" align="left" />