Paint The Town Black.

Guinness is a brand that I fell in love with on my trip to Dublin in April this year. It has constantly evolved and developed with brilliant characters and stories behind each campaign. Visit their site here to see the world of Guinness ads for yourself. I must admit I have a soft spot for the older print ad's featuring the phrases 'Lovely day for a Guinness' and 'My Goodness, My Guinness' and have a few of them ready to frame. I really love the illustrations!

Postcards ready for framing.

My attention was caught by their new campaign to celebrate Arthur Day on Thursday 27th September. The new advert brings to life the remarkable life and spirit of Arthur's Day and encourages people everywhere to be part of the annual celebrations. It wants us all to raise a toast to the man behind the iconic pint, Arthur Guinness.

Guinness Facebook Page.

Guinness Facebook Page.

You can follow the going's on and plans for the day with the hashtag #ToArthur or visit them on facebook. There are some behind the scenes photographs of the video shoot for the worldwide campaign 'Paint The Town Black' available to see here. 

Check out the below video and let me know what you think...

          

I know I will be having (half) a pint of Guinness this Thursday. #ToArthur

Thanks much xox

We ate like Kings.

I have recently returned from a London adventure to visit my favourite digi' kids Lauren and Mark. Follow them, especially Mark, as they are full of wise things. They have just moved to Chiswick and are truly living the London dream with a gorgeous flat with a 'holiday' balcony.

After a late night Friday with sketching, gossipping and cider - we spent Saturday strolling the south bank. There is always so much happening there, from the amazing food market full of the tastiest food of all time to the bright colours of exhibitions and stalls. 

Saturday evening found us wandering through Soho and eating at Ping Pong, the best dim sum restaurant, then ending up in the Porterhouse in Covent Garden. I must add that we detoured slightly as my fabulous friend Michelle spotted a Peruvian bar and we popped in there to try a Peruvian drink; Pisco Sour.

If I'm honest, most of the weekend was structured around food; we truly did eat like King's.

I love being in London and am really excited to head back down there in November to attend the Kaleidoscope Festival.

Anyway, check out my photographs from the adventure...

Breakfast a la LD1.

South Bank.

Churros. So tasty.

Love the typography and illustration.

Two of the beauts. They are SO fancy.

The most gorgeous chocolate cake ever. Made by Me.

Thanks much xoxo