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Arthouse Unlimited - Chocolate, Art and Heart Combined

Arthouse Unlimited - Chocolate, Art and Heart Combined

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Arthouse Unlimited, in essence, sustains safe creative space for people with complex needs by making products that make you feel good. You can find chocolates, seeds, homewares - all wrapped in the most joyful, evocative artwork. This impressive charity works with adults needing additional support and offers them a sense of purpose. The idea is to embed artists into the community and let them celebrate their talents. We are all obsessed with their art and if you've been to our shops - you probably love their chocolate bars. Meet the incredible founder of Arthouse Unlimited - Becky Sheraidah.

Arthouse Unlimited - Chocolate, Art and Heart Combined

Arthouse Unlimited - Chocolate, Art and Heart Combined

arthouse artistsCuriouser Shop

Arthouse Unlimited, in essence, sustains safe creative space for people with complex needs by making products that make you feel good. You can find chocolates, seeds, homewares - all wrapped in the most joyful, evocative artwork. This impressive charity works with adults needing additional support and offers them a sense of purpose. The idea is to embed artists into the community and let them celebrate their talents. We are all obsessed with their art and if you've been to our shops - you probably love their chocolate bars. Meet the incredible founder of Arthouse Unlimited - Becky Sheraidah.

Meet the Maker: The Ticketyboo Coo

Meet the Maker: The Ticketyboo Coo

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Elaine McLeod is the creative behind the Edinburgh-based jewellery brand The Ticketyboo Coo. With two teenage daughters, an affectionate dog and a degree in biology, she found her calling six years ago in casting a variety of Scottish Shells in silver. We are obsessed with her jewellery and so asked Elaine a few questions for you to get to know her a little bit better. What an amazing Scottish jewellery maker!

Curiouser is turning 15!

Curiouser is turning 15!

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15 years feels like quite an achievement. This birthday blog offers us the chance to look back at where we have come from and reflect on some of our achievements. It has been a wonderful 15 years so thank you for your support! Small business appreciation from us all in Edinburgh.

Proud History of Broughton

Proud History of Broughton

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Broughton was the area of Edinburgh famous for its public queer activism and it was sometimes referred to as "the pink triangle". Did you know that the first Gay Centre in Scotland opened 50 years ago on Broughton Street? In 1975 The Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Centre was opposite our shop, at 60 Broughton Street, where Pickles is located now.

Tour Of Our Framing Workshop

Tour Of Our Framing Workshop

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Welcome to our amazing specialist framing workshop! Located in Leith, Edinburgh, it's been framing artwork for over 40 years. Once you pick your fa...
Meet The Artist: Ritchie Collins

Meet The Artist: Ritchie Collins

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In the heart of Leith, between little bars and cafes of the Shore, there is a small, bright gallery space where Ritchie Collins paints his magical,...
We Are a Women-led Business

We Are a Women-led Business

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Curiouser has been a Women-led business since we opened in 2010. Laura and Rachel are two sisters who steer the business forward. With almost an en...
British Made Wool Goodies - Meet Tweedmill

British Made Wool Goodies - Meet Tweedmill

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We are delighted to stock a range of cosy throws made from British Wool in North Wales. I love finding companies rooted in local community and maki...
Meet The Artist: Leamne

Meet The Artist: Leamne

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Hidden somewhere in Edinburgh you will find a woman making tiny clay houses. Each house has a little heart, moon or cloud hovering above them. The artist's name is Leamne and we absolutely love her wee homes, tiny bothy necklaces and tincy old town tenements. I met Leamne in her Edinburgh studio to chat about her craft and her creative journey.
Meet the Artist: Eve Tong

Meet the Artist: Eve Tong

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 Meet Eve Tong - an Edinburgh based artist who loses herself in tiny watercolours of Scottish landscapes. With an eye for detail and a heart of an adventurer, Eve captures the beauty of rolling hills and swirling seas. I visited the artist in her space at Abbeymount Studios to ask about her art and life. 
Curiouser Creatives: Meet Alice B Simpson

Curiouser Creatives: Meet Alice B Simpson

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I think a lot of my ideas are just collage -taking two or more things and smooshing them  together - and that is often funny in itself. I love classic art because it's so serious but all it needs is a little change to make it hilarious. To be honest I wish I had the courage to be naughtier some of the time, because I find a lot of humour in being irreverent. 
Rebecca Sheerin holding two of her riso prints

Curiouser Creatives: Meet Rebecca Sheerin

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Meet Rebecca Sheerin - an inspiring artist who is part of our Curiouser team. Rebecca uses mixed media to draw her vibrant, multi-layered images that instantly transport you to the seaside. I met her at her studio in Abbeymount at Out of The Blue to talk a bit more about her artistic practice. You can read more about her and her artistic practise in our Blog.
Meet the Curiouser Founders: Laura Clifford

Meet the Curiouser Founders: Laura Clifford

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Meet Laura, the visionary who took Curiouser out of her head and put it on Broughton Street. Humble, kind and all-round-lovely, she will chat with ...