Thursday, 28 October 2010

New Chairs...

Beech Wood Chair Painted in Craig & Rose
Cover 100% Cotton 
Designed and Printed by Eleanor 
£200


Teak Wood Chair
Cover 100% Cotton
Designed & Printed by Eleanor
£180



Wooden Chair painted in Craig & Rose - Chalk White
Cover Designed & Made by Eleanor
Cover is wipe-able cotton canvas
£180


Wednesday, 27 October 2010

New Designs...

A Friend Is One Who Knows Us But
Loves Us Anyway
A Good Friend Is Cheaper Than Therapy




A View From My Window...

Gorgeous morning in sunny Salford... Too good not to share! 


How could I forget to mention the FANTASTIC Vintage Village Fair
at Stockport Market Hall where I had a stall. You'll be able to find me and a link to my website on their traders page! It was a new experience for me and at first it was quite nerve-racking. However, after I'd recuperated from a traumatic early morning with some help from a few cups of coffee I thoroughly enjoyed it and I will be punctually attending the next which is on the 14th November. It's free entry and there is a wide variety of stalls. It's held on the second Sunday of every month so come down to grab a bargain or a lovely piece of art work :)

My Stall


So I just nipped to my local corner shop to grab a magazine and to generally catch up on what's happening in the world of fashion. I don't know what I was expecting... maybe a couple of issues of Bon, Purple Fashion or maybe even Lula. But who was I kidding... I found Elle was the best they had to offer. Not that I'm dissing Elle mag, in fact I love Elle decoration. BUT Alexa Chung (who i hate to love love love) was on the cover promoting her little self with an article 'How To Shop'. 

Here she is... actually this is me (I wish). I want that hat. 


Also Miu Miu. I want their collection, all of it. Lottery? 



Tuesday, 26 October 2010

Inspiration...

I've recently visited the Northern Contemporary Craft fair... It was really refreshing to see New Designers and current artwork by people similar to myself. I had lovely chats with former piers from Manchester Met and from other Textile Artists. I came across a fantastic Potter Adam Frew.  His work was really inspirational and had a lovely naive quality to it. His website is definitely worth a visit! 







Magazine Illustration

I've just completed an Illustration for my best friend who's in her final year at Huddersfield University studying fashion media and promotion. One her projects consisted of a magazine and she asked if i could produce a illustration that would correspond with a chapter from the book Frankenstein. This is what i came up with...


©Eleanor
©Eleanor

Shop Opening...

I haven't posted for a few weeks, I've been SO busy. I've got lots to mention. But firstly, the exciting venture of opening my shop 'Eleanor' took place 2 weeks ago. I had a lovely opening evening where lots of wine was consumed and all of my close friends came along. The shop is looking great and I had lots of positive comments from people which was lovely. If you would like to come and see my shop the address is: 309 Bolton Road, Salford, Manchester M6 7GU.







Visit My Website:  www.eleanorfranks.co.uk


I had fantastic night and sold a print and lots of cards; I've just designed some extras for christmas and other lovely occasions. Take a look...


New Baby £2.50
I Love You At Christmas
£2.50
Happy Christmas
£2.50
Happy Birthday
£2.50

These designs and more... All available to buy at my Etsy shop www.etsy.com/shop/Eleanor46