by James Balston | Mar 18, 2021 | Landscapes
We are surrounded by oaks, on the slopes of the Sydenham ridge, remnants of the Great North Wood which once spread over much of Southeast London. A couple of years ago they felled one of the two which stood in our communal garden. This week they came for the other... 
by James Balston | Dec 9, 2020 | 1970s, Christmas, Colour, Contemporary, Decoration, Homes
So often the image of Christmas at home looks back to the past; a garlanded Victorian fireplace, or a cosy country cottage with frosted windows, so it made a change last year to shoot a more modern home, with different influences and traditions. The house in question,... 
by James Balston | Nov 27, 2020 | Art, Crystal Palace, Cushions, Exhibitions
In light of current events, there seems to be a distinct lack of Christmas markets to sell my cushions at this year, so a few of us have teamed up to bring you a tier 2 compliant pop-up art event at Free the Gallery on Haynes Lane. Hope to see you there! 
by James Balston | May 5, 2020 | Homes
How much time are you currently spending on your sofa? Under the corona confinement, I guess most of us are devoting more time than usual binge watching Netflix offerings. My recent favourite is Ozark, how about you? Anyway, I trust you are sitting comfortably, I... 
by James Balston | Feb 15, 2020 | Art, Exhibitions
At first glance you might be looking at scrunched up pieces of paper, pieces of a coral reef, alien life forms, eggshell, or pebbles from a beach. But on closer inspection, these are all exquisite ceramic pieces made by Nadine Bell in her studio just down the road... 