Fab Fakes

This weeks You magazine heralded the talents of Abigail Brown who makes amazing feathered birds from scraps of fabric.  http://abigailbrown.bigcartel.com/products/   Needless to say I am a big fan of hers and am very jealous of her oh so detailed creations (i fancy having a go but know they would look rubbish!) and not only love her magical creatures but am also loving the whole 'faux' thing going on.   There's a whole host of clever faux finishes around  from clever wallpapers that imitate concrete, wood and metal, fabric imitating croc skin or zebra and those quirky fakes that add a fun touch such as animal heads made from papier mache - so out with the white walls and in with the safari animal print and the trophy head.. go with the faux...