Fashion! Art! Music! The home of Blink Friction a UK-based creative collective that merges sustainable fashion, collectible art, and rare books into a unique cultural experience. Founded by artist and musician Sarnia de la Maré FRSA, the brand champions eco-conscious design, artistic storytelling, and community engagement.​

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May 5, 2025

Welcome to the new Blog with Sarnia de la Maré FRSA


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Sarnia de la Mare Enterprises: A Creative Force for Good

Sarnia de la Mare Enterprises is a dynamic arts-driven network dedicated to enriching lives through creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Led by the multi-talented Sarnia de la Mare, a published author, composer, musician, designer, and illustrator with a career that began in the 1980s, the brand brings together a series of projects that reflect its core ethos: to inspire, uplift, and create meaningful, sustainable business opportunities in the world of music, arts, and design.


The Tale Teller Club: Music, Art, and Stories

At the heart of Sarnia de la Mare Enterprises is The Tale Teller Club, a platform dedicated to music and video production, with a special focus on Sarnia’s band, Tale Teller Club. Through channels on YouTube and Lounges TV, the Club provides an immersive experience in both music and storytelling. Beyond performance, The Tale Teller Club publishes scores, musical arrangements, and instructional materials, helping musicians of all levels connect with their craft. The platform also extends to literature, offering audiobook podcasts, e-books, and Kindle publications.

This project is a testament to Sarnia's commitment to making art accessible, fostering learning, and encouraging a deep connection to creativity. Whether through her original compositions or her practical guides for musicians and writers, The Tale Teller Club nurtures a community that values both artistic excellence and personal expression.

The Elderescence Project: Wellness for Every Age

The Elderescence Project embodies Sarnia de la Mare’s belief that life is meant to be lived fully at every stage. Aimed at mature clients, this wellness platform offers fitness routines, health tips, and lifestyle guidance through podcasts and video content. Sarnia’s thoughtful approach emphasizes holistic wellness, not just physical fitness, creating a supportive environment where people can thrive as they age.

With a focus on making well-being accessible and enjoyable, the Elderescence Project serves as a guide to living your best life, promoting vitality and mental clarity. It’s a reflection of Sarnia’s broader vision of empowerment through arts, fitness, and creativity.

Toddle Poddle: Stories for Young Minds

Sarnia’s passion for storytelling extends to younger audiences through Toddle Poddle, a publishing initiative focused on producing engaging and educational fiction and non-fiction for children and families. Toddle Poddle creates immersive experiences for young readers, helping cultivate curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

By publishing books that are fun, informative, and crafted with care, Toddle Poddle stands out as a trusted source for high-quality content that parents and educators can rely on. It’s another example of Sarnia’s dedication to harnessing the power of art and storytelling to shape positive futures.

iServalan: Ethical Fashion and Art

In response to the harmful impact of fast fashion, iServalan merges digital art with ethical clothing and home décor. The platform produces original designs for clothing and wall art, using a print-to-order dropshipping model that minimizes waste and champions sustainability. Each piece of art tells a story, blending aesthetics with activism, and encouraging consumers to make thoughtful, eco-conscious choices.

Sarnia’s commitment to fighting fast fashion through iServalan isn’t just about creating beautiful things; it’s about changing the way we think about consumption. iServalan's unique combination of art and fashion reflects Sarnia’s desire to merge creativity with ethical responsibility.

Handmade by Sarnia: Upcycling and DIY

Building on the ethos of sustainability, Handmade by Sarnia offers a range of clothing patterns and instructional content, encouraging people to embrace recycling and upcycling. By providing accessible tutorials, Handmade by Sarnia empowers individuals to create their own garments from existing materials, promoting slow fashion as a sustainable alternative.

This initiative reflects Sarnia’s broader mission to fight fast fashion by giving people the tools to create their own unique, eco-friendly wardrobes. Handmade by Sarnia embodies the spirit of empowerment, creativity, and environmental stewardship.

A Legacy of Creativity and Equality

Sarnia de la Mare Enterprises is more than just a business. It is a reflection of Sarnia's lifelong dedication to the arts and her belief in their transformative power. From music and literature to fitness and fashion, her work is unified by a commitment to improving lives and promoting social responsibility. Each project under the Sarnia de la Mare umbrella supports equality, fair wages, and sustainable business practices, reinforcing the belief that creativity can be a force for good in the world.

As a seasoned professional who has shaped the arts landscape since the 1980s, Sarnia’s entrepreneurial spirit continues to push boundaries. Her businesses not only provide creative outlets but also offer meaningful solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time, from wellness and education to sustainability and ethical commerce.

Sarnia de la Mare along with the Tale Teller Club, is proof that art, when combined with purpose, can spark lasting positive change.



Oct 15, 2024

Intersections, an introduction to the Tale Teller Club

Introducing Tale Teller Club: A Journey of Music, Art, and Healing


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Welcome to the world of the Tale Teller Club, a unique musical experience that goes beyond the ordinary and reaches into the realms of art, wellness, and intellectual exploration. Since its inception in 2020, this innovative band has been part of Sarnia de la Mare Enterprises, a multifaceted creative project that brings together music, video production, and fashion under one artistic umbrella. With support from the Future's Venture Foundation through an arts grant, the Tale Teller Club was born to explore new ways of achieving enlightenment through music.

Tale Teller Club isn’t just your typical band—it’s an ever-evolving experiment. Our work blends jazz and classical traditions with cutting-edge technology, constantly pushing the boundaries of sound. We don’t shy away from marrying genres and techniques, whether it’s low-tech experimentation with found sounds or high-tech manipulation through vocoders, samples, and digital processing. Our music is often featured in the Book of Immersion series, a project that delves into immersive experiences through audio-visual storytelling, as well as in all video content produced by Sarnia de la Mare Enterprises, from short films to full-length productions.

But that’s not all—we believe music has the power to heal. That’s why we developed our Rife Vibes Collection, a sonic exploration of Cerebral Dance Music (CDM), binaural beats, vagal stimulation, and Rife Vibrations. These tracks aren’t just for the dancefloor; they’re designed to stimulate the brain, soothe the nervous system, and promote wellness. Our work in this area is a fusion of music therapy and cutting-edge sound science, aiming to provide listeners with an immersive and healing auditory experience.

At the Tale Teller Club, we embrace the unconventional. Our music is a celebration of contrasts—old meets new, high meets low, electronic meets organic. We take pride in experimenting with spoken word, integrating vocals in unexpected ways, and transforming everyday sounds into something magical. Whether it's a jazz-inspired melody, a classical composition, or an avant-garde soundscape, we’re constantly evolving, exploring new directions, and creating music that’s more than just a background beat.

So, whether you’re listening to a track from the Book of Immersion, vibing with one of our Rife Vibes pieces, or enjoying the score of a Tale Teller Club video, you’re stepping into a world where sound is more than music—it’s a journey of discovery, creativity, and healing.

Join us as we continue to explore, innovate, and enlighten through music.




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