rss feedThe Bee’s Knees – Hannah Nunn Part I
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At night, the warm glow from Hannah Nunn’s lamp beckons you to sit by the window and sink into deep thought. A break from the traditional candle that still keeps you cozy on cold winter nights. Find out what inspires this artist, from the quaint town of Hebden Bridge, UK, to create such delightful lighting.
WHAT SONG DO YOU LIKE TO WAKE UP TO?
HN: Ohh, if only… I’m always up first in our little flat so I can’t wake anybody up by putting music on! Actually, though, I like the peace and quiet of the morning so that’s OK with me!
YOUR FAVOURITE HIDING PLACE IN THE CITY & WHY?
HN: I live in a small town and it’s pretty hard to hide here but if I lived in London, then it would definitely be the Natural History Museum. When I went there last, I visited the Spirit Collection at the Darwin Centre and I was struck with awe by all the beautiful creatures preserved for years and years in old Victorian jars. I had the place to myself and there was a real stillness there. You can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enter a completely different world. I LOVE IT!
NAME A HOBBY YOU ENJOY, OUTSIDE YOUR CRAFT.
HN: I love music, and getting together with friends and singing songs. My craft is mostly solitary, so it’s nice to get together with other people and create something beautiful (or even raucous) as a group. I get a real buzz from singing harmonies.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE BOOK?
HN: You know, I always wish I’d kept a list of everything I’ve ever read in my entire life. Wouldn’t that be amazing to look back upon? I might start now! Then I could have glanced down at the list and picked a favourite right now. There is one that I had recently read and loved. It was “If nobody speaks of remarkable things” by Jon McGregor.
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WHERE WOULD YOU BURY YOUR TREASURE?
HN: In the woods. Can’t tell you which, it’s a secret.
MOST BELOVED MEMORY OF SNOW?
HN: Walking up Horsehold Road (a very steep winding road in Hebden Bridge) on Christmas night with my then-boyfriend. The air was still, crisp and FULL of sparkling stars. The view across the field and the town was luminous. I had been learning a piece by Yann Tiersen on the piano. I got the sheet music for Christmas, so I had that tune in my head. That piece still brings back the memory.
HOW WOULD YOU DECORATE YOUR IGLOO?
HN: I’d have lots of big, bright, warm coloured cushions scattered all over the floor and fairy lights! It would have to have fairy lights to add a cozy glow!
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE SNOWED IN?
HN: I would wish that I had a big open fire and lots of logs so I could snuggle up with my cats and a cup of tea and read a good book.
