In early April, I was excited to join a press trip to Antwerp. It’s a place that I’ve always wanted to visit for its museums and a long tradition of printing and design culture. Something I hadn’t fully appreciated was that Belgium’s second city has horticulture in its DNA. New discoveries are being made all… Read More »
Printing
Stirrings…
Already mid-February, and after a slow start, when January seemed interminable, the year suddenly seems to be accelerating, with new hope springing up along with green shoots. I’ve had the house to myself for the last few weeks, and I’d made a list of all things that I wanted to do while I was home… Read More »
A quick reminder
Just a quick reminder that I design and sell a selection of hand painted charts, prints and tea towels which make lovely Christmas gifts from just £10. My A3 size British apple charts always prove very popular. I had a stand at our town’s wonderful Apple Day in October and a cider maker bought one… Read More »
Gifts and treats
If you are thinking about gift shopping in November, I have a special offer on my tea towels. Until November 10, all parcels can be gift wrapped in tissue with raffia ties, supplied with a blank craft paper label and a cute handmade envelope of flower seeds. The envelopes are hand stamped with crab apple… Read More »
Tea towels!
After no posts for ages, here are two in one week. I just wanted to pop in to say that my new tea towels have arrived and I am so pleased with them. They are made in the UK (Manchester), and they are printed on lovely thick, natural coloured organic cotton. They have a hanging loop… Read More »
Blossom Season
The blossom is out in the park opposite my house and I am so glad to see it. It’s been a cold spring so far, and I am finding these last weeks of lockdown are dragging, but a walk through the trees with their pink and white confetti petals always makes me feel better. My… Read More »