Deal of the Week!
added 8th May 2012
With so much rain about, the wettest April since records began and more rain to come, we are convinced that there is a second version of Noah's Ark being built somewhere that we haven't been told about! With all this greyness and wetness around you could be forgiven for feeling a little flat, however, we are of the opinion that 'if you can't beat it then celebrate it'! So we are hoping to brighten your week with a very special offer on our very popular Noah's Ark canvas print and fine art print. We are offering a whopping 20% off both at £43.96 and £15.96 respectively for one week only - absolutely perfect for any special Christenings coming up.
Happy Easter Freebie!
added 5th April 2012
I was super excited the other day when I discovered a GORGEOUS free printable created by one of our fabulous artists, Belinda Strong.
These will definitely provide the perfect finishing touch to any Easter celebration!
You can download Bee's free printable cupcake wraps here.
Excuse me....... I'm off to get started on my baking!
Happy Easter everyone and hope you have a very special weekend! x
Happy Spaces Spring Competition
added 3rd April 2012
We're celebrating this gorgeous time of year with our new Spring competition where you could win £50 to spend on anything in our collection at www.happyspaces.co.uk. It's really easy - all you have to do is head on over to our Facebook page and 'like' us if you're not already a fan and then vote for your favourite Spring design from our 10 favourites in the album (shown below).
The competition is open to anyone in the world and the winner will be selected randomly on the 30th of April.
Happy voting!
The Reading Bee by Alison Jay
Sunny Bunny by Caroline Jayne Church
Miss Bird Visits the Country by Ellen Giggenbach
Turquoise Bunny by Ian Cunliffe
Gardener Girl by Jennifer Ziliotto
Insects and Flowers by Laila Hills
Spot by Amy Underhill
Bambi by Rachel Taylor
Rabbit by Maria Maddocks
Butterfly Fairy by Tea-Time Tots
Happy News!
added 8th March 2012
We wanted to say a very big congratulations to our lovely and very talented artist, Elisa Sheehan, whose beautiful baby daughter, Nola, arrived on the 27th of January. Thank you so much Elisa for sharing her photo with us and we wish you and your family lots of love and happiness.
Elisa's eldest little girl, Quinn, was the inspiration behind her gorgeous collection of prints starring the very loveable owl by the same name. Elisa told us she has been working on new art for Nola's room......watch this space!
Interview with an artist...Ingela P. Arrhenius
added 5th March 2012
This week we dart over the North Sea to the town of Stockholm to interview the artist Ingela P. Arrhenius! Ingela is an Illustrator whose work is heavily inspired by the 50’s and 60’s. Take a look at her popular collection exclusive to Happy Spaces and save 15% on all her art as part of our special feature.
How would you best describe your style of art?
I am and have always been inspired by the 50´s and 60´s, both in my work and interior decoration. It is naive and graphic.
What is your most loved childhood memory?
I can’t think of a specific one, but I LOVED my hamsters. I also loved it when I took my bike out and it was spring time again.
Who or what was your biggest influence in deciding to become an artist?
I can’t really say, it just happened. When I was a child I used to draw a lot. As an adult I worked at an advertising agency as an assistant and attended art school. After that I thought I would become an art director or graphic designer. Then I realized that all my work at art school became illustrations so I started to work with that. And the rest is history.
Which artist do you admire the most?
Two Swedish ones (no longer alive): Olle Eksell and Stig Lindberg
If you could recommend just one book for everyone to read what would it be?
“Guess How Much I Love You” by Sam McBratney. A good reminder for everyone how important it is to say nice things to one another. I cry EVERY TIME I read that book to my kids. Yesterday we were selling some things at a flea market where I live and suddenly I saw it among all the other books we were about to sell, I don’t know how it got there I took it away just in time!
If you could be a cartoon character for a day who would you be?
Superman ofcourse. So that I can fly!
What was your favourite toy as a child?
A cuddly toy called Lafayette, named after one of the dogs in the movie “The Aristocats”.
What is your HAPPY SPACE?
On the sofa with my family, at a big flea market or out running (I did the Stockholm half marathon recently and I am proud over it :-)
View Ingela’s designs and save 15% on her whole collection!
