Weekend in Devon

Mrng ! Now back from our weekend away in Devon from visiting our friends.

It was a long journey due to a lot of traffic so whilst Matt was driving I tried to give it a shot to take some pictures of the beautiful countryside and lovely yellow fields...I think they came out surprisingly well ...

 Countryside  narrow roads taking us through  quintessential English villages

Archie showing us through their amazing farm 

Cool tree house... Definitely any kids dream, I know it was always mine!!

One of their super cute orphan lambs...This one is one week old

There's always a debate at home about where to live in the near future. Although we live in the countryside near London the question is whether to go and live in a more rural area or back in the city...I love the countryside and I'm a total animal lover but there's not a happier place in my heart than the big old smoke !!!

I know it sounds crazy to some but I think it could be partly to where you grew up and where your roots are... Somehow I don't think this long debate that goes back some years  will ever be resolved :-(

Meeting Holly Becker

                                                          

Next week I'll let you know all about my meeting Holly Becker from decor8 a couple of days ago in London's Liberty shop at at Book launch she did promoting her new book, Decorate...What I can say for the moment is that she is super lovely !
I'm now off away for the weekend to visit some friends in their country home in Devon..I can't wait to go for nice walks by the sea, have lazy dinner and talk till late with a nice glass of wine...Have a lovely weekend what ever you are up too :-)
*Image by Liberty

Blog Mention

Hi my lovely friends... Here I am back to my posting after neglecting my Blog for sometime as I had to have a little break to concentrate on other things. In the meantime I have to thank Rhona Wheeldon for writing such a lovely post on my work ! Thank you so much Rhona :-) You can check her fab blog here which is full of inspiration for all those flower enthusiasts...

Paperchase Postcards Now in Store !

I was delighted to see the other day  my postcards  now selling in Paperchase stores Nationwide !

Vanessa Bruno Fashion Film

Le film “ Miracle ” avec Lou Doillon et Jessica Joffe.

The film “ Miracle ” with Lou Doillon and Jessica Joffe.

http://www.vanessabruno.com/?film-Summer11

Last night I was surfing the nett and came across  this super creative fashion film by Vanessa Bruno, French Fashion Designer. The way we communicate through the media has come so far in so many levels!

We Pray for Japan Bracelet by Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga has designed a bracelet " We Pray for Japan". They cost  $5 and all proceeds will go for the Japan tsunami relief. You can buy yours here. 
We are thinking of you .

Twittering on Twitter

Image from Mrs. Inman

 After a long time neglecting the idea of joining Twitter, I'm now discovering this fascinating new world !

You can find me here, so please come and say hi :-)

Country Living Spring Fair 23-27 March London

                                                                        

To celebrate 20 years of the Country Living Spring Fair the magazine has got together 400 exhibitors for the forthcoming show next week in London's Business Design Centre.

You'll be able to buy directly from independent  designers, makers and retailers from  all over the UK. A range of gorgeous  products for the home and garden, food, clothes and jewellery will be on sale. The show runs from 23-27 March and you can find directions to get there here. Ticket price is £16 at the door unless you want to save some pennies and buy online in advance.

I wont be exhibiting this time due to other work commitments but I'm going to try  for the Christmas Fair.

Home Products- Part 3

These images are part of my new collection of placemats

 coming soon on the website

And matching coasters too...

Home Products Photo Shoot -Part 2

As I mentioned in my last post I'm working on my new website and catalogue which has inspired me to take new images of my products. A new project that I've been enjoying tremendously as interiors and styling has always been one of my interests!

So much time, thought and work goes into taking an image that sometimes when flicking through the lovely images in interior magazines I have taken for granted.

So having just had a little taster I'm willing to learn and pursue this new venture even if it is for fun- so watch this space :-)

Home Photo Shoot - Part 1

Today being such a lovely sunny day it inspired me to take photos of my products for the new website and catalogue.

I used corners of our home as a canvas to promote the new cushion and print collection aiming to create a lifestyle image...

It became quite a full on day ( more than I envisaged) and a little bit exhausting towards the end, but I thoroughly enjoyed it !

Now I have to go back and work through some more editing; above is a little sneak preview of what I have done so far...

Winter Soup

Autumn beacons winter hearty soup! Today I made a new recipe using carrots and red lentils! Delicious! I also took the opportunity to take some images.

Blog Mention

Thank you so much to Carole King from 'Dear Designer's Blog' for a lovely article on my work. You can check her inspirational Blog here.

Art and Craft Fair Saturday 7 / 7 /12 !!

If you are stuck indoors with all the rain why not come and see amazing Art and Crafts from very talented artists ?-Venue in Farham Maltings, Surrey,  UK.

I'll be showing my new 'mini canvas' which will be for sale online next week. If I don't see you, I hope you all have a lovely weekend :-)

Back to the Future

I'm loving this photographic project from Argentine photographer Irina Werning where she gets people to reenact photographic images from their childhood!

Have a lovely weekend whatever you are up to-Me I'm going to try and catch some of the Oscars ...I'm for team 'The Social Network' , for best supporting actor Geoffrey Rush ( The Kings Speech) and best actress for Annette Bening in 'The kids Are Alright'. You can see more of the nominations here ..who are your favourties?

Medici Greeting Cards

Many months ago I was approached by the renowned greeting card Medici to use some of my images. I was sooo thrilled and flattered ! After many talks, meetings and discussions the cards are in print ! So at last I have in my hands the lovely collection from Medici greeting cards featuring my 13 of my images ! I'm so happy with them and how they look !

You can see more in my shop here and in Not on the High Street.

Great News !!

My dearest friends a couple of weeks ago I hinted about some exciting news..Well I can say now that the lovely Stationery chain Paperchase have purchased some of my images which will be in the shops later this year! I'm so excited, for me it is a great honor as I'm always stocking up on their diaries and notebooks. Paperchase is very big in the UK but also in The Netherlands and Dubai. I'll keep you informed when they are in the shops :-)