Lucia Gomez Bequio, 32, from lovely, tiny Montevideo, Uruguay (South America) is a happily married, coffee lover, roller derby player, designer who loves to travel and create beautiful things. Now living in Hove "but I'm leaving soon, after Christmas my husband and I are going to Uruguay, a bit...
Whether you're heading to the office, on a casual day out, or looking to make a fashion statement, long-sleeved button-up shirts are your go-to fashion companions. Let’s explore classic, trendy, and transitional styles, as well as provide tips on accessorizing and some fun DIY styling hacks. Get ready to...
When it comes to home organization, custom cabinetry and drawers are a stylish and practical solution. Not only do they provide ample storage space, but they can also be designed to match your personal style and the décor of your home. In this blog post, we will show you...
Renovating a house or an apartment can be as stressful as it is exciting. From failing to budget properly, to encountering unexpected issues, such as dodgy electrics, there are plenty of problems that you are likely to run into when renovating a space. With this in mind, we've put...
After its stunning re-launch last year, MADE Brighton returns to the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange 28 November to 1 December at the Corn Exchange, to offer an unrivalled showcase of contemporary design and craft from across the country. If you are looking for one-off gifts this Christmas then this...
We at bjournal love Etsy, and have to resist spending our office hours sharing our coolest finds. To stop this from happening, we came up with a way of being able to scroll through Etsy and work at the same time, and that was by finding the ten quirkiest...
Museum conservation experts have returned two extremely rare Chinese pagodas in the Royal Pavilion after an intricate and painstaking period of restoration.
Brighton & Hove Museums staff took three years and meticulous care and skill to restore the splendid and colourful rare ornaments, which are over 2.5 metres tall.
The pair...
This week Brighton Journal spoke to local painter Sarah Weedon. Sarah works directly on site or en plein air, immersing herself in the landscape whilst drawing and sketching in oils. This presence in nature enables Sarah to create a personal response and convey feeling in her landscape paintings. She...
If you love to craft, knit, crochet, or sew, mark Saturday 3 June in your diary. It's the date for the third SEWMANCE, a Brighton extravaganza for crafters and makers, founded by local lass Stacie Madden.
Taking place at St George's Church in Kemp Town, SEWMANCE will play host to talks, workshops,...
Many people love to make their own clothes these days, either because they can't find anything they like in the stores, or they are more environmentally and financially conscious.
Making your own clothes has several advantages. For example, they are cheaper to produce, and you can customize them in several...
