July 13th, 2008

how to look naked with chocolate!

The presenter of TV’s How to Look Good Naked, Gok, has been spotted in Brighton, UK, buying chocolate. He bought bars of chocolate made by a new independent chocolatier, Chocoholly (www.chocoholly.com). Holly, founder of Chocoholly, says: ‘ I feel honoured that this fashion guru loves my chilli and coconut chocolate.’

July 11th, 2008

intensive care baby unit

The Trevor Man baby unit which is just about to open after many years in the planning and a lot of help from the rocking horse appeal, has purchased my work. Its a great honour for me and I hope the nurses and babies alike are uplifted by the paintings.

June 25th, 2008

shoreham farmers market

now the weather is so much better its time to take to the road and set up my stall, yes Farmers markets have never been so popular. Shoreham market is one of the best, with a huge range of produce in a fabulous location. Daisy my daughter helped me last weekend and we had a great day, my special guiness and chocolate cupcakes sold out. Come along and taste my chocolate flavours, its the 2nd Saturday of each month.

June 25th, 2008

chocolate tasting

check out this site if you fancy yourself a chocolate expert, here they taste a range of chocolates from companies such as green and blacks, www.bantjes.com

June 3rd, 2008

an experience of working with chocolate

Hello! i’m india james, and this week i have been playing Holly’s apprentise, and must say i find the whole process of turning the basic raw ingridents into the delicous and indervidual flavours that you buy in the shops a very interesting one indeed! I could never have imagened how much detail goes into producing the chocolate and making it all so tasty and attractive. Holly is possibley the nicest employer i could have asked for, and managed to be extremely warm whilst also really making it clear what i had too do, so i wasnt a confused nervous wreck! I was intrested in the art of being a choclatier before i came, and am even more so now i have spent some time with holly and realised that it IS possible to handle the buissness side of everything whilst also very much keeping the creativity and passion alive, that attracted you to the art in the first place. Im very honoured to be Holly’s Ompa-Lumpa for the week, and am greatful for all the tips and secrets she has already taught me this week and look forward to hearing more! =)

May 22nd, 2008

scientists have found 3000 year old pottery containing chocolate

I just found an exciting story that proves that people have been enjoying chocolate for over 3000 years. http://www.newsoxy.com/tech/scientists_discover_ancient_chocolate_brew/article10051.htm

May 21st, 2008

last weekend of Brighton & Hove Open House

We have had a brilliant timeat this years openhouse on Brunswick terrace. Some days we have had over 500 people coming in. My tiger princess paintings have been much admired and the sales are healthy too. The princess with the cocoa tree (which was my favorite) sold last weekend, luckily I have prints of it though. We have a delicious array of handmade cakes as well as designer jewellery, garden sculpture, marble sculpture, aromatherapy face oils, vintage cushions, photos and Brighton mugs. Hope to see you on the weekend.

April 18th, 2008

openhouse in Brighton and Hove

been painting a lot this week in readiness for my openhouse which starts may3rd. For those that have never been its a must see when hundreds of people open their doors and invite the public to browse and snoop around their houses at original paintings, jewellery, sculpture,photos,hand made cakes and chocolates and lots more. If you look on www.hovearts.co.uk we are house 16 Art and Chocolate on Brunswick terrace.

April 4th, 2008

cabbages and frocks

every saturday in Marylebone high street producers of all sorts pitch up to sell their handmade goods in this fantastic market. Yes Chocoholly will be there this weekend April 5thfrom 11am until 5pm. check out the website

April 1st, 2008

Primrose Hill suppliers of Chocoholly

Me Carol and Jan spent an afternoon last week seeing shops in and around Primrose Hill, and now we can boast 3 new shops selling Chocoholly. Pomona which is opposite Belsize park tube. Sesame in Regents park road and Camomile in Englands lane.