Farms, Hearts and Gardens

Zan Barberton, a documentary cinematographer and director has spent the last year trying to capture the magic of city farms in London. In a beautiful 26 minute documentary, Zan has shown the incredible stories and people that keep these farms alive and such an important part of the community.  Last year when Hackney Laces was volunteering… Continue reading Farms, Hearts and Gardens

Portmanteau

(Card from Print Smitten on Etsy) For years my sister had a special word on reserve for moments when it’d been a while since I’d eaten. Hangry. The combination of being hungry and angry. Anger caused by hunger. Hangry is an example of portmanteau: the joining of two words to create a new one, with… Continue reading Portmanteau

A Travel Guide Anywhere

This sweet little box is full of fun. Created by designer Magda Lipka Falck, this game is meant to surprise and delight people in equal measure, wherever they may be. There are many versions available both digitally and in print. Have a look. Ps – Thanks Marina for such a lovely gift.  

A Year in the Life of Hackney Laces

This week we released Hackney Laces’s Annual report. As a community club, transparency and honesty are at the core of what we do. We have made mistakes; we’ve had incredible luck; and most importantly, we’ve learned and grown as individuals and as a club. An annual review will never fully capture all that we do but… Continue reading A Year in the Life of Hackney Laces