arts & antiques

Former fashion designer to unveil exhibition in Argyll
A fashion designer turned artist is getting ready to display his new exhibition. Fruit Flowers and French Fancies by Lex McFadyen will be on show...

Modern rustic work is going down a storm
Furniture designer Hugh Parsons’ modern rustic style and attention to detail is taking the design world by storm. Making the decision to turn his woodwork...

A gem of an idea became a thriving business
Classic jewellery from a bygone age has a very distinctive look and feel to it. But the passing of time results in it becoming tarnished...

Janet fought back from chemo to find her artistic bent
It took a brushing encounter with chemotherapy to open an unexpected new chapter in Janet Ollason’s life. It was 2003 and the drug treatment was...