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Yay for Gingerbread House season! Here’s a craft

Yay for Gingerbread House season! Here’s a crafty version without the baking 😁🌈.

What seasonal crafting are you up to? I’d love to know, do tell me in the comments.

This project was made by me for @createandcrafttv who have lots of awesome project ideas so if you need inspo head over there. 🎄🎅🏾🎁❄️

#colourfulchristmas
#christmascrafts
#diychristmas
#craftsforkids
#craftersgonnacraft
#gingerbreadhouses
#hanselandgretel
#keepwarmandeatgingerbread

Do you believe in unicorns? If so, I need your hel

Do you believe in unicorns? If so, I need your help! 😀🦄🌈
This weekend come & help me create a #UnicornCave as part of the @museumoflondon #WildWinter Weekend.

It’s a fun packed mini free festival for families with activities including dance workshops, puppet & tea making, special child-friendly tours of the @londonportauth #LondonPortCity exhibition + lots more!

It’s drop-in 12-4pm both days. Thank you for the mention @londonist_com and to @richardkaby for my rainbowtastic portrait.😀🌈

#unicornparty
#unicornsofinstagram
#unicornsdoexist
#londonisopen
#museumofdocklands
#londondocklands
#londonist
#thingstodoinlondon
#freelondon
#colourfullondon
#hellorainbow

#HelloRainbow Carnaby Street 😀🌈. One of the

#HelloRainbow Carnaby Street 😀🌈. One of the most iconic streets in London has been given a seasonal rainbow makeover and I am so here for it!

#Rainbows and Butterflies are defo my kind of Christmas theme! Any other takers? @carnabylondon
🌈🎄🦋 😀

#christmasinlondon
#carnabystreet
#carnabychristmas
#carnabykaleidoscope
#rainbowlights
#rainbowschristmas
#colourfullondon
#colourfulchristmas
#rainbowlovers
#londonlife

What helps you get through the winter months? Grey

What helps you get through the winter months? Grey skies and shorter days can be challenging to deal with, especially for those who experience SAD.

The way I cope with this season is by turning to light and #colourtherapy.

Pick up the December edition of @psychologiesmagazine on sale now where I’ve shared some practical ways you can use #colour to boost your mood this winter, plus I’ve given some tips on making the most of #winterlight.

Have a read and let me know what you think. It’s a brilliant edition of the magazine lots to read and curl up with on a Sunday. Giant mug of hot chocolate optional.

The magazine also mentions my forthcoming book #HelloRainbow Finding Happiness In Colour which you can pre-order now 😀🌈.

#HelloHue
#Colourexpert
#colourtheory
#winterhacks
#winterwellness
#mentalhealthtips
#seasonalaffectivedisorder

🎂🎈With Birthday Boy @florent.bidois. Yesterd

🎂🎈With Birthday Boy @florent.bidois. Yesterday @london.colour.walk we celebrated Florent’s birthday and my oh my, there was a lot of pink!

But Florent isn’t just #prettyinpink, he’s one of the most fabulous, stylish, and friendly people I know.

I’ve learnt many tips from him too, he knows how to #strikeapose and is also a very talented fashion and accessories designer.

Thank you Florent for being you and always inspiring us with your passion and personality. 🦄👚👛🌸🍬🎀💕

Yesterday was the first time I wore my new @kitty_joseph scarf out too which I got in her recent sample sale and it’s not just gorgeous, the fabric is so soft and lush. Absolutely obsessed with it! 😀🌈

Last pic in this post was taken by @my_view_ldn

#oldspitalfieldsmarket
#pinkisthenewblack
#pinkvibes
#pinkladies
#makeyousmilestyle
#creativelondon
#streetstylelondon
#kittyjoseph
#rainbowstyle

🎨 ✨ The one thing that has given me more plea

🎨 ✨ The one thing that has given me more pleasure than anything else in 2021 has been making art.

Just the thought of being creative and knowing I’m about to switch off from the rest of life and get in the zone makes me feel warm and excited.

The downside is I live in chaos, I can’t afford a studio and don’t have a spare room so I mostly create in my living room where you actually can’t move for pots of gems, collage supplies and paints. (This is genuinely why my friends and family never get invited over soz!)

Having a focus too has been really good for me. I never thought I’d have my art on display in an exhibition let alone one in London yet here I am!

You can see this piece at the #CasaChromatic exhibition which is now open at St Pancras Hospital @theartsprojectlondon. I’ve created an art installation of My Fantasy Craft room and my work features alongside 32 other artists. Together we’ve created the most colourful art show guaranteed to make you smile.

Head to www.hellohue.co.uk ‘articles’ or the the link in my bio to find out more about it! 😀🌈

#followyourart
#creativehappylife
#makersgonnamake
#craftist
#cosilikemakingstuff
#artmakesmehappy
#southasianartists

#HelloRainbow 🐌 I love your snail varnish!Met t

#HelloRainbow 🐌 I love your snail varnish!Met this cutie @sketchappeal pop-up this afternoon, isn’t it the best? 😀🐌🌈

✏️: by @jellyarmchair @catherinedoart

The pop-up continues in Oxford St London tmrw @the_koppel_project, join in the sketching and get drawn too.

#HelloRainbow 🦋🧵 This colourful butterfly is

#HelloRainbow 🦋🧵
This colourful butterfly is fluttering by to let you know that my book is now coming out Christmas Week! 😀🎄🌈...which means that your #secretsanta and #lettertosanta are sorted!

Get pre-ordering before 🎅🏾 runs out of copies and if you fancy getting creative and colourful this weekend have a go at this #rainbowembroidery yourself made entirely from #satinstitch.

You may recognise it as it’s been featured by @createandcrafttv and you’ll also find it hanging up on display at the #CasaChromatic art exhibition. 😀🌈

#icanseearainbow
#rainbowchristmas
#embroiderytutorial
#createinspirepositivity
#colorcolourlovers
#rainbowbrite
#colourexpert
#colourtherapy

❤️🌹💃🏽🌶 This frock has seen Google

❤️🌹💃🏽🌶 This frock has seen Google searches for ‘Red dress’ increase by over 1000% in the UK but what’s the significance of wearing red and how is its colour energy helping #MeghanMarkle?

I shared my thoughts @ok_mag have a read, there’s even a mention of my forthcoming book #HelloRainbow Finding Happiness in Colour. Link in my bio.

(And yes I was quoted talking about Kate the other day and now Meghan. Whatever next?!) 😀🌈

#colourtherapy
#colourtheory
#okmagazine
#carolineherrera
#ladyinred
#colourexpert
#royalstyle
#redcarpetfashion
#meghanandharry
#redaesthetic
#reddress

#HelloRainbow beach huts! 😀🌈 Artist @ranabeg

#HelloRainbow beach huts! 😀🌈
Artist @ranabegumstudio transformed 120 #beachhuts as part of this year’s #FolkstoneTriennial with #rainbowmagic and no, I couldn’t decide which one was my fave as they were all so lovely! I just wonder if they were as fabulous on the inside like the one @interiorcurve designed for @interiordesignmasters_tv 🤔😀🌈.

#folkestone
#ranabegum
#seasideliving
#rainbowbeachhuts
#kentcoast
#rainbowhunter
#colourtherapy
#englishseaside
#colourfulplaces
#colouraddict
#rainbowlovers

💙 Well I never thought this would happen! I was

🌈🏠 Welcome to our Casa! When are you coming

🌈🏠 Welcome to our Casa! When are you coming over? For this is an invitation to all #colourlovers #artfans & #crafters to make a date to see new #artexhibition #CasaChromatic House of Charismatic Colours - the most creative, imaginative, and colourful exhibition in London, featuring the work of 33 artists including me!

Date: 8 Nov - 25 March 2022
Time: Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm
Location: St Pancras Hospital, conference centre gallery, St Pancras Way, London, NW1 0PE.
Entry: Free 😀🌈
More info: @theartsprojectlondon

#colourfulhouses
#hellorainbow
#craftroomdecor
#londonartscene
#londonartist
#freelondon
#freethingstodoinlondon
#newexhibition
#colourfuldesign
#craftcommunity

Colour Me Happy! This Saturday 6 Nov I’m giving

Try this last minute Diwali Crafts idea making 🪔 holders. You need old CDs (I used a CD-Rom!), colourful paper, sparkles, scissors & glue. Perfect upcycling fun too. #HappyDiwali

Designed for @createandcrafttv 😀🌈

#diwalicrafts
#festivaloflights
#diwalidiyas
#DIYDiwali
#bollywoodcrafts
#upcyclingideas
#colourfulcrafts

My art installation poses some very important ques

My art installation poses some very important questions! ‘Casa Chromatic House of Charismatic Colours’ the group art show by @theartsprojectlondon that I’m in opens to public on Monday. It features the work of 33 artists and is guaranteed to blow away any winter blues and replace them with rainbows!

I’ve created an installation of a colourful craft room and this is the first time in ages I’m also selling some of my art too.

Please do plan a time to visit. It’s not even opened yet and it’s already been recommended by @londonist_com that’s how awesome it is 😀🌈.

The exhibition is free to visit and open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm at St Pancras Hospital Conference Centre Gallery, 4 St Pancras Way, NW1 OPE. 8 Nov 21 - 25 March 22.
(Nearest tubes: King’s Cross or Mornington Crescent. Follow the sign to the conference centre main reception to find it.) Look forward to hearing what you think of it!

#casachromatic
#londonartscene
#colourfulhome
#colourfullondon
#pompomlove
#craftroomdecor
#craftroom
#craftersgonnacraft
#colourtherapy
#colourexpert
#colouraddict
#hellorainbow
#londonist

Thoroughly enjoyed visiting @yinka_ilori’s @lego

Thoroughly enjoyed visiting @yinka_ilori’s @lego ‘Laundrette of Dreams.’ I’ve spent many an hour in laundrettes dreaming.

We didn’t have a washing machine when I was growing up & I’ve spent hours as an adult using the spin dryers. This space felt hopeful & happy.

It’s open for a few more days I managed to snap up tickets but otherwise you can queue for walk-ins & it’s free 😀🌈

📷: @dis.__.grace

#RebuildTheWorld
#laundretteofdreams
#yinkailori
#printandpattern
#colourfullondon
#immersiveart
#londongallery
#icanseearainbow
#mybeautifullaundrette
#thefutureiscolorful
#hellorainbow
#colourtherapy

Hello Rainbow 😀🌈....I’m not talking about

Hello Rainbow 😀🌈....I’m not talking about my book this time, but my new season rainbow hair. My locks are now ready to take on winter when the clocks go back on Sunday. Shorter days but not short on style!

What do you think?!

Props to Jelena @marilynstudiolondon as always, for her incredible colour transformations 🙏🏽

#hellorainbow
#rainbowhairdontcare
#allthecolors
#unicornhair
#winterhair
#ihavethisthingwithcolor
#colourexpert
#colourtherapy
#rainbowhaircolor

Exciting news! My first bit of book publicity and

Exciting news! My first bit of book publicity and it’s in the foreign press😀🌈. A 4-page feature in Finnish magazine @taitolehti by @tainavarri.

Thank you for sharing my colourful crafty life with your readers in Finland and for letting me tell them all about my book ‘Hello Rainbow - Finding Happiness in Colour’ published by @leapingharepress in December.

I celebrated with the yummiest cake, the most moist & velvety pandan sponge by @jeanbakescakes 😋💚.

The article also talks about my @london.colour.walk companions and features photos by @lizetta and @imoments who took the beautiful shot of me weaving in Thailand with @hauteculturecreative.

No UK press yet but what can I say? Maybe I’ll become a global name in colour expertise instead of in my home turf?! 😀🌈.

(Pre-order link to buy my 📚 is in my bio!)

#HelloRainbow
#taitolehti
#authorsofig
#newbookstagram
#colourexpert
#colourtherapy
#craftersofinstagram
#knittinginstagram
#creativerebels
#creativehappylife
#finnishlanguage

Let’s chat rainbows! 😀🌈 This Wed 27 Oct I’m hosting a panel discussion about my favourite topic #Rainbows as part of the #RoyalDocksOriginals festival in London.

I’ll be joined by #QueerNewham and @bompasandparr’s @rianrian_rian for a fun and joyous look at rainbows and their symbolism.

We’ll unpick the history and science of the rainbow, as well as exploring themes of sexuality and identity.

Tickets are free. The IRL event takes place at 7pm at The Silver Building @yourroyaldocks @newhamlondon (nearest DLR stations Royal Victoria & West Silvertown.) Link in my bio to book along with two other talks I’m hosting - on Tuesday we’ll be delving into history of migration in #NewhamLondon and the brilliant recent immersive theatre production #Arrival by @im_possibleuk while on Thursday I’ll be joined by @newhammusic and special guests to discuss opportunities for working in the music industry. A very exciting line-up indeed & open to all public to attend.

📍: backdrop of this photo is @moragmyerscough’s epic installation @creativefstone.
🧣: @designfestbrum 😄

#rainbowlovers
#icanseearainbow
#lgbtqiacommunity
#eastlondonlife
#freelondon
#royaldocks
#royaldockslondon
#newham
#moragmyerscough
#BDF2021
#presenterlife

When life imitates arts... 😀🌈🍄🧜🏽‍

When life imitates arts... 😀🌈🍄🧜🏽‍♀️🚎First pic from this month’s @london.colour.walk with the coolest #girlgang in town ❤️💙.

Leading ladies:
@hannafinnala @dis.__.grace @alice_loves_london @wakefieldliz @tansyhoskins

📷: @xrispix

#oldspitalfieldsmarket
#londoncolourwalk
#colourwalk
#squadgoals
#makeyousmilestyle
#streetstyle
#getthelondonlook
#colourtherapy

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