It’s snowing outside, perfect for getting in the mood for  Columbia Roads ‘Christmas Wednesdays’. All of the shops and restaurants will be open this evening between 5pm and 9pm. Better still Charley Harper prints are back in stock! This print seemed very apt in celebration of the white stuff falling out of the sky. Buy online at Elphick’s online shop by clicking here.

‘Twowls’. Copyright Charley Harper 2009.

New print, hot off the screen-print table by Sally Elford. This print is available online by clicking here. It’s window mounted and ready to fit in an ‘off the peg’ frame measuring 30cm x 40cm. £53

New in are these fully illustrated calendars by Marcus Walters. Each month has a colouful illustration in Marcus’ distinctive style. Below are images of the front as well as all twelve illustrations. I have also included my favourite month November, firstly because it’s the month I was born and also because I love trees. You can buy the calendar by clicking here for a very reasonable £13.

It’s very busy down Columbia Road today as we all prepare for the first of our ‘Christmas Wednesdays’. I thought I would share Elphick’s Christmas window, I’ve continued with the bird theme which is a firm favourite in the shop. If you are around East London this evening please come along and enjoy the festive fun. Doors open at 5pm and close at 9pm.

Columbia Road is hosting four special late night Christmas shopping events starting next week on Wednesday 2nd Dec, followed by the 9th, 16th and 23rd Dec. This is a fantastic opportunity to do your Christmas shopping hassle free from over 40 independent retailers. The street is adorned in fairy lights, mulled wine and nibbles are plentiful, creating an atmosphere which is sure to get you in the festive mood.

For more information on the shops, restaurants and businesses in and around Columbia Road click here.

The festive fun begins at 5pm and finishes at 9pm. Hope to see you there!

Beautiful etching by my beautiful daughter, you can see more of her work by clicking here.

Elphick’s is now selling a selection of Charley Haprer’s books and games produced by Ammo. First up is this brilliant set of flash cards with two floor puzzles on the reverse. The set includes 26 colourful cards for each letter of the alphabet, flip them over and you have a further two vibrant floor puzzles to keep the little ones occupied. Three fantastic games all for the bargain price of £9.95. They will soon be available to buy online here just as soon as I’ve sorted out the postage!

26 cards featuring each letter of the alphabet.

Each card measures 20cm x 10cm.

Floor puzzle measuring 60cm x 40cm.

Floor puzzle measuring 70cm x 40cm.

The box.

Elphick’s is now stocking the work of Brighton based illustrator and print maker Sally Elford. Her work is inspired by her passion for mid-century design as well as her love for wildlife and the great British countryside. As an illustrator she has worked for some very prestigious clients but now divides her time between this and print making after embarking on a screen printing course. All prints are produced by Sally in small editions, at very affordable prices. For more information on edition numbers, sizes and prices visit Elphick’s online shop by clicking here.

Mid Summer Spectacle. Sally Elford.

The new batch of David Weidman’s prints have arrived, here’s Flamingos II one of my favourites. Just organising the framing so hopefully they will be available to view next weekend. I will have some unframed prints in the browser this weekend so get down to 160 Columbia Road asap to avoid disappointment  as these beauties sell out real quick.

Flamingos II. Copyright David Weidman 2009.

The work of Russell Loughlan had its debut here at Elphick’s last weekend following a tip off from a couple of friends who’d seen his work at ‘Tales From a Park Bench’ in Camden. He’s already acquiring a fan club so he’s definitely one to watch. Each piece is a combination of illustration, found imagery, postcards and stamps with references to iconic lyrics from pop culture. Housed in recycled frames they are £145 each