Life Drawing Classes

The dates for the next block of life drawing classes have been confirmed so you can now book your place. A 6 week block of classes every Thursday evening from 7-9pm for £50, 1st July - 5th August 2010. There is a different model each week and the class is suitable for both beginners and experienced artists alike. Places are limited to 10 maximum and they're going quickly so make sure you book yours now! Call 0141 334 9598 or email hello@welcomehomestore.co.uk

Product of the week

There are lots of new designers in store at the moment and more clothing in the dressing room in time to make some great additions to your summer wardrobes! Last Friday saw not only the opening of Set in Stone but the arrival of Chouchou Couture here at Welcome Home...

"Chouchou Couture is an emerging, Glasgow based designer label. We create bespoke and limited release garments and accessories inspired by the same city girls that choose and layer our pieces. The S/S 2010 Collection has been created mixing elements of vintage Italian tailoring and the lifestyle of the U.S. West Coast. All garments and accessories have been handmade ethically in Rome using local cottons, silks and leathers."

This week's product of the week is the chemise dress from Chouchou Couture. A one of a kind dress made with dead stock vintage Italian silk in an amazing print. These pieces are available in store only as you really need to try them on and see the full collection. We've also got a great selection of vintage sunglasses handpicked by Chouchou Couture from Paris and Rome, now all we need is the sunshine again!

Product of the week

This is a bit late this week as a result of this weekend's Set in Stone jewellery showcase and a great opening for it on Friday night! The product of the week comes from one of the designers featured in Set in Stone, A Alicia Accessories - combining jewellery and textiles her pieces are beautiful, unusual yet wearable. At just £20 for this lovely origami necklace, they're pretty darn affordable too! Available in store or online, come in and check out the other pieces before they're gone...

Product of the week

The second product of the week comes from Fun Makes Good, anyone who has visited the shop recently will recognise these from the window. It's the amazing Pi Pouffes (three designs to choose from), beautifully patchworked in a geometric design of leather and hand dyed cotton satin. They are now available in the online shop too... Have a good weekend everyone, come and check them out in person if you can!

Set in Stone

Welcome Home is proud to present Set in Stone, a weekend jewellery showcase featuring pieces or small collections by over 10 designers including A Alicia Accessories, Abigail Percy, Alison Macleod, Georgia Wiseman, Jennifer Gray, Jenny Sweetnam, Leah Black, Lynn Cockburn, Ruth Swan and Vanessa Ward.

Opening on Friday 21st May 6.30-9pm for the preview and then open to the public on Saturday 22nd May 10-6pm and Sunday 23rd May 12-5pm, Set in Stone will take over the upstairs gallery space at Welcome Home with a beautifully curated exhibition and sale of unique and contemporary handcrafted jewellery. With an array of talented designers both local and from further afield, emerging and established, there will be something to suit all budgets and tastes.

On the preview night there will also be the chance to see models wearing clothes from Chouchou Couture, which is making its debut at Welcome Home and new scarves from Pringle & Murray, which are also arriving at the same time. It’s not to be missed!

Product of the week

A new feature here, every Friday I will be sharing my product of the week with you all. The first selection comes from London based, Swedish born illustrator Hanna Melin and her lovely Summer Holiday bag. I've been inspired by a tiny bit of sunshine and dreams of going away but it works equally well for popping out to the local shops! Available in store and online for only £10...

Taking a leaf out of Kim's book with this list making idea... Lots more to come in May!