Upcycling is one of the key trends in 2021 - it’s funny, this is something that has always been a constant in my life. Looking at my back catalogue(!) I can clearly see that the simple pleasures of recycling creatively are something that I’ve always done but never considered that the process might actually have a name.
In this edition of my Guest Blog series, I interview Alice Wright from The Cotswold Calligrapher. Alice is a Modern Calligrapher creating bespoke wall art, personal stationery & gifts through the art of the written word; her work is simply beautiful and perfect for that special occasion.
In these incredibly challenging times, an opportunity to clear our minds of the everyday stresses and be distracted by doing something completely different is a wonderful thing and I hope you will be encouraged to have a go at creating your own sketchbook. Creating them can be a powerful form of medicine for your mind.
In this edition of my Guest Blog series, I interview Rachael Ashton from Wild Rose which is a luxury floral design studio based in the heart of Buckinghamshire that specialises in weddings, events, brand collaborations and creative workshops.
Biophilia is a love of nature and focuses on human's innate affinity to nature and natural processes. Read here about why bringing simple biophilic features into our homes can support our health and well-being and how my feature in Bucks Living Magazine explores my own connection with nature and inspires my designs.
In the second of my Guest Blog series, I interview Cath Friend from Emerald Frames which is an established bespoke picture framing service and gallery that is building a unique and professional reputation in the Buckinghamshire art scene
We are spending more time than ever at home and are consequently looking for spaces that bring us comfort both physically and emotionally. We are seeking reassurance and need our homes to bring us inner calm and contentment so we can start to make sense of the world.
Introducing my first guest blog which I hope will become a regular feature bringing together people and businesses connected to art & design, nature, interiors and wellbeing to bring you fun, inspirational and informative content.
In this instalment we welcome ‘Where Inspiration Blooms’, a fabulously creative place which runs a huge array of courses and workshops to feed the soul.
Love it or hate it, this warm, natural shade of beige certainly brings a sense of balance to any room and, when paired with other more dramatic colours in the complimentary Dulux range, it does have the potential to offer some more excitement!
Thinking back to my school days and Needlework makes me reflect on how important Textiles and Sewing have been in my life, from stitched felt egg cosies at primary school to making ball gowns and taking in jeans for friends, I'm sure that I can actually document my whole life by different sewing projects!
Whenever I have the chance to decompress and visit the coast I always find that my creative batteries get recharged and I am brimming with ideas. A previous visit to Cornwall was no exception and I felt inspired to try and recreate the coastal landscapes I had seen using mixed media.
Visiting the coast can help to trigger creativity and this in turn helps to boost our general sense of wellbeing. Doodling can be very cathartic – do away with being self-critical this is a time for not overthinking, just see where the creativity takes you!
