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SPOTLIGHT: Jill Skulina

Fife-based artist Jill Skulina works with fabric to create weird and wonderful costumes and dolls. She has decided to "go a little bit commercial" and produce some smaller items, like this cute and quirky rabbit.

Jill's range includes rabbits, cats, dolls, and fabric jewellery, priced between £16 and £32 each. She explains: "They are all indiviual, and could not be reproduced as I use second hand fabrics and buttons; once they're used, that's it."

Contact Jill for information on current stock, prices, visiting her studio and forthcoming exhibitions.

Related post: SPOTLIGHT: Rachel Ashwell

SPOTLIGHT: Rachel Ashwell

Rachel Ashwell is one of the biggest names in shabby chic style (in the US, at any rate). Her website is full of inspiring pictures and covetable items, like this white Austin Cabinet, and she writes a blog, too.

Rachel founded her first shop in 1989, aptly called 'Shabby Chic', and now has a number of branches across the US. Her thoughts on decorating are that "a home can be truly lived in and still be lovely."

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