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Last weekend!

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Wow - that went fast! So we're just setting up for our final open house weekend - it's been a great few weeks so far and we're really looking forward to seeing some more lovely people here at number 42! To get you warmed up, here are a few more teasers of what we've got on show... If you haven't got down yet, this will be your last chance to have your fortune told by Mark Pavey's amazing machine - place your palm on the machine and turn the crank to receive a print imparting[...]

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Hamilton Yarns, Gary Goodman and Deborah Tyler Bennett

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We were in for a real treat on our first Sunday, with some teriffic performances from Deborah Tyler Bennett, Hamilton Yarns and Gary Goodman - and even some sun! Deborah Tyler Bennett, looking glamorous as ever, read poems telling tales of Brighton eccentrics and Regency dandies, later returning to read from 'Turned Out Nice Again' her upcoming book of short stories inspired by characters from the Music Hall tradition. We were lucky enough to have music from Hamilton Yarns, too - three members of the band performed a magical set that put a beaming smile on everyone's face. If[...]

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A quick tour!

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Here are a few images from our show! 13 fantastic artists showing over 3 floors - not to be missed!

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Sneak Peek - setting up

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  • Big Ben clock from Mister Wingate

Unpacking some very exciting things in store this year - here's a sneak peek at some of the things in store...

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James draws our blackboard

It's turned into a bit of a tradition that one of our artist draws our chalkboard each year. This time James Sawyer has brought his mexican-inspired skills to create a fantastic skull-filled flaming-heart board. The whole kitchen seems to have a mexican theme this year!

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Delicious Industries xmas cards coming this way!

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Exciting... not long now!

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AT and Lou Taylor featured in VintageBrighton.com

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Ooh - a lovely mention of Lou's fantastic papercuts in Vintage Brighton's Open House roundup  - looking forward to seeing this Harper's Bazaar piece close up; she's a wonder with a scalpel!

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Christmas Open House catalogue

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We've just picked up the catalogues for the Christmas Open Houses and wow - there's some great stuff going on! We're number 50 on the trail - be sure to pay us a visit! You can see the catalogue in an interactive pdf thing or visit the AOH website

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