Beverly Smart
@beverlysmart.bsky.social
Effortless elegance, creative and ethical designs and contemporary classics : fashion designer. http://beverlysmart.com/
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This was my #knitting project whilst I was in Cape Town, finally finished in Lagrasse, washed and ironed. I used my favourite bubble trouble pattern by Ute Nawratil in 4 ply cotton. It can be worn in 2 ways, using the collar either as a cowl or pulling it down over the shoulders to give a 50s feel.
April 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
This was my #knitting project whilst I was in Cape Town, finally finished in Lagrasse, washed and ironed. I used my favourite bubble trouble pattern by Ute Nawratil in 4 ply cotton. It can be worn in 2 ways, using the collar either as a cowl or pulling it down over the shoulders to give a 50s feel.
I had a creative morning today where I was introduced to some other ideas for embroidery. The flower centre is a scrunched up piece of "waste" fabric that I would normally throw in the bin, but this is a much better thing to do with it! With my beloved French knots in the middle. #embroidery
March 6, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I had a creative morning today where I was introduced to some other ideas for embroidery. The flower centre is a scrunched up piece of "waste" fabric that I would normally throw in the bin, but this is a much better thing to do with it! With my beloved French knots in the middle. #embroidery
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Happy Valentine's Day! Ottolenghi's 𝘚𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦 cookbook delivered again! Made and photographed his Strawberry & Rhubarb Custard for a special occasion. Sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb nestled in luxurious custard... divine.
February 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Happy Valentine's Day! Ottolenghi's 𝘚𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦 cookbook delivered again! Made and photographed his Strawberry & Rhubarb Custard for a special occasion. Sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb nestled in luxurious custard... divine.
I’m excited to announce I’ve organised 2 workshops in Lagrasse. You'll learn to make earrings by #upcycling bicycle inner tubes and used Nespresso capsules. Your teacher will be Laura Zabo, a talented jewellery designer, whose work has been flying off my shelves for several years. #upcycle
January 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I’m excited to announce I’ve organised 2 workshops in Lagrasse. You'll learn to make earrings by #upcycling bicycle inner tubes and used Nespresso capsules. Your teacher will be Laura Zabo, a talented jewellery designer, whose work has been flying off my shelves for several years. #upcycle
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January 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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January 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Is there anything more evocative of the countdown to Christmas than the smell of mulled wine? Ready to serve to visitors to the store over the next 2 days.
#ChristmasCheer #DeliciousMulledWine
#ChristmasCheer #DeliciousMulledWine
December 6, 2024 at 10:40 AM
Is there anything more evocative of the countdown to Christmas than the smell of mulled wine? Ready to serve to visitors to the store over the next 2 days.
#ChristmasCheer #DeliciousMulledWine
#ChristmasCheer #DeliciousMulledWine
December 5, 2024 at 11:28 AM
This commissioned hand knitted 3D poncho is winging its way to Victoria in Australia.
#DesignerKnitting #3DKnitting
#DesignerKnitting #3DKnitting
December 3, 2024 at 4:45 PM
This commissioned hand knitted 3D poncho is winging its way to Victoria in Australia.
#DesignerKnitting #3DKnitting
#DesignerKnitting #3DKnitting
Giant baskets! These beauties arrive direct from #homofaberbiennial to find a temporary home in my store. It takes 2 weeks to weave a #babatreebasket of this size and quality.
#handwovenbasket
#handwovenbasket
November 30, 2024 at 6:05 AM
Giant baskets! These beauties arrive direct from #homofaberbiennial to find a temporary home in my store. It takes 2 weeks to weave a #babatreebasket of this size and quality.
#handwovenbasket
#handwovenbasket
November 28, 2024 at 5:16 PM
November 23, 2024 at 3:41 PM
The beauty of handmade. Artisanal homeware from Burkina Faso, South Africa, Zimbabwe and France.
#artisancraft #naturalhome
#artisancraft #naturalhome
November 16, 2024 at 6:12 PM
The beauty of handmade. Artisanal homeware from Burkina Faso, South Africa, Zimbabwe and France.
#artisancraft #naturalhome
#artisancraft #naturalhome
Loving my new creation! 3D handknitting.
November 14, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Loving my new creation! 3D handknitting.
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Beautiful everyday Ladybird things
‘Cotton reels’
Artist: Harry Wingfield
(Picture Book, 1973)
‘Cotton reels’
Artist: Harry Wingfield
(Picture Book, 1973)
November 4, 2024 at 8:04 AM
Beautiful everyday Ladybird things
‘Cotton reels’
Artist: Harry Wingfield
(Picture Book, 1973)
‘Cotton reels’
Artist: Harry Wingfield
(Picture Book, 1973)
Latest hand knit. Asymmetric pure cotton 4ply tunic. Pattern shape based on a much loved Langyarns pattern called '49 Pullover'.
#DesignerKnitting #textiletuesday #knitting
#DesignerKnitting #textiletuesday #knitting
September 3, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Latest hand knit. Asymmetric pure cotton 4ply tunic. Pattern shape based on a much loved Langyarns pattern called '49 Pullover'.
#DesignerKnitting #textiletuesday #knitting
#DesignerKnitting #textiletuesday #knitting
So happy! An interview with me in the French language version of Elle.
Thanks to Christelle Zamora for the article in this week's Elle magazine (the Languedoc Roussillon section). #Elle
Thanks to Christelle Zamora for the article in this week's Elle magazine (the Languedoc Roussillon section). #Elle
July 10, 2024 at 8:54 AM
So happy! An interview with me in the French language version of Elle.
Thanks to Christelle Zamora for the article in this week's Elle magazine (the Languedoc Roussillon section). #Elle
Thanks to Christelle Zamora for the article in this week's Elle magazine (the Languedoc Roussillon section). #Elle
Wow! Even I'm blown away with this Romanesco stitch sweater, and I knitted it!! 🙏 to Ranti Studio for designing it. The next one is already on my needle!
June 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Wow! Even I'm blown away with this Romanesco stitch sweater, and I knitted it!! 🙏 to Ranti Studio for designing it. The next one is already on my needle!
Some of my latest creations: Dresses in 3 fabric choices. An asymmetric kaftan style, so plenty of room without sacrificing elegance.
#Couture #ConsciousFashion
#TimelessElegance
#Couture #ConsciousFashion
#TimelessElegance
May 15, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Some of my latest creations: Dresses in 3 fabric choices. An asymmetric kaftan style, so plenty of room without sacrificing elegance.
#Couture #ConsciousFashion
#TimelessElegance
#Couture #ConsciousFashion
#TimelessElegance
Photos from the DESIGN AFRIKA photoshoot, www.instagram.com/p/C5h77BAKhYs/ that I was honoured to be invited to style.
Featuring The Parisian Shopper, for those who tend to overshop.
Also features a contemporary mud cloth, designed by ndomo24 in Mali.
#africa #couture #weaving
Featuring The Parisian Shopper, for those who tend to overshop.
Also features a contemporary mud cloth, designed by ndomo24 in Mali.
#africa #couture #weaving
April 19, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Photos from the DESIGN AFRIKA photoshoot, www.instagram.com/p/C5h77BAKhYs/ that I was honoured to be invited to style.
Featuring The Parisian Shopper, for those who tend to overshop.
Also features a contemporary mud cloth, designed by ndomo24 in Mali.
#africa #couture #weaving
Featuring The Parisian Shopper, for those who tend to overshop.
Also features a contemporary mud cloth, designed by ndomo24 in Mali.
#africa #couture #weaving
I am in Woodstock (Cape Town) until mid March, on my annual buying trip. One of my goals is to perfect my basic basketry skills. Each Thursday I am learning from the best, Victoria and Lindewe, two local Xhosa weavers. I am as happy as a pig in the you-know-what.
January 30, 2024 at 8:18 AM
I am in Woodstock (Cape Town) until mid March, on my annual buying trip. One of my goals is to perfect my basic basketry skills. Each Thursday I am learning from the best, Victoria and Lindewe, two local Xhosa weavers. I am as happy as a pig in the you-know-what.
Mouth watering 🍽️🥣
It’s National Spaghetti Day - January 4th - To celebrate I prepared a mouthwatering Spaghetti all Norma, featuring fresh aubergines, tomatoes, homegrown chilli peppers, and bucatini pasta. 🍜🍽️🌶️
January 4, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Mouth watering 🍽️🥣