dear dolly

Dear Dolly, I am writing this letter to you to say thank you. As you may know, following a recent trip to Australia, I lost my making mojo. I was feeling very tired and quite a bit sad, which had resulted in a rather … Continue reading

always and still

I have always loved children’s books. I loved them as a child, when my dad used to sometimes take me to the library with him to choose my own. I love them as a mum, having shared them with lad right … Continue reading

stalling

I love looking at other people’s designs. Browsing the internet, popping into shops… discovering the stuff that other talented people make or design is one of my great pleasures. However, sometimes it can be counter-productive. After having great trouble getting going … Continue reading

all wrapped up

Wrapping gifts is something that, for most of us, can be a bit of an afterthought. You buy a present for someone and even if you’ve spent ages choosing it, if you’re like me you’ll probably be rummaging in a cupboard … Continue reading

pyjama party

I’ve been struggling to get going since I got home. What with the cold, tiredness, a sore throat and a lack of motivation, I’ve spent rather too much time sitting in the kitchen drinking tea and browsing Pinterest. So I decided I … Continue reading

whole lotta pattern

Lotta Kühlhorn is one of my design heroes. You have probably seen her designs on kitchen and homewares, or Ikea fabrics… Or perhaps you have come across her book about pattern design? If not, you’re in for a treat. The … Continue reading