Nature's Colour Palette

The latest spot of lovely British spring weather spurred us on to sort out the garden last weekend. Having lived in this house for nearly three years, the garden has really settled into being our idea of a relaxing area. This is largely due to my husband working hard, and filling it with our favourite plants such as large bamboos, olive trees, acers, and lavender.

The other day I captured some of the more subtle tones, textures and colours in the sunshine. It's refreshing to look at organic forms when I'm usually working with plastic bags! Lets hope the weather keeps improving......

Vintage Treasure Trove Finds.....

During a much needed clear out, I was thrilled to rediscover some vintage lace fabrics I bought at the market in Aix-en-Provence a few years ago. A favourite get-away place and destination for my wedding 4 years ago, I love souvenirs from Aix!

The lady on the market stall was very informative..... She told me that the garments and linens often come from dusty, forgotten trunks in Parisian attics. Many of them are monogrammed and I'm sure have interesting stories attached.

These fabrics are so inspiring to me. The tiny rips and tears seem to make them unique. I have been meaning to rework a couple of the garments to be worn, however for now just looking at them will have to do!

Lacey Update

As I have been absent for so long, I thought I'd post some pics of recent work. Here is my stand at Origin, The London Craft Fair in October. I'm currently expanding the neckpiece collection seen here - so many ideas, so little time!

Time Flies...

Well, it's been quite a while since my last post! I've been a bit distracted: having had my first baby in June. I've also been designing new work, which I will embark upon creating very soon.

My brooches are now sold in The Science Museum shop, which is very exciting!

Hot Lace!

I haven't written for a while as have been very busy applying for shows and making new work. I recently found out I have been selected to take part in Origin and Made '08 (formerly Brighton Craft Fair). This is great news, though I need to get super organised!

The lovely Sam from The Shop Floor Project just let me know my brooches are in the 'Hot' section of fashion site http://www.fashion156.com/ . Also, my Interior Accessories launch this month in the Design Boutique section of Interior Design site http://www.mydeco.com/ . Happy Days!

Tin Shed

This Easter weekend The Shop Floor Project will be holding its first exhibition in Cumbria. The shop Floor Project is a website, created by mother-daughter team of Samantha and Denise Allan. The site promotes the newest and best in Interior and Fashion design from aound the world. I have some neckpieces on the site and my brooches and bracelets will be for sale at the exhibition. If you can check it out, I'm sure it will be well worth it!

Tin Shed: Contemporary Crafts from New York to Cumbria. Easter Weekend 21st - 24th, March 2008

www.theshopfloorproject.com

Elle Deco Excitement

I am thrilled to be featured in this month's Elle Decoration Magazine. I had been nervously anticipating the piece since November, and am pleased with the result! It's so encouraging to be noticed as a designer when so much time is spent hidden away making. Please note, I don't always look this scary!