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 :-)

Home Inspiration-Swedish Style

My passion for Swedish decor goes a while back when I had my first apartment and decided to paint & distress all my furniture white - ignoring the constant banter from my friends commenting that I myself was going to end up looking white too ! Years on I still get just as passionate when sourcing for inspiration and come across lovely images such as the ones above collected for my scrap book... aren't they so dreamy?

Images are from Debi Treloar, Living etc and via sfgirlbyday.

Have a lovely weekend whatever your plans are :-)

25 Foot Flower Sculptures

Mrng! I thought I'd share with you this image of the installation called The Roses by artist Will Ryman which is currently on Park Avenue, New York. The sculpture consists of 30 giant pink and red roses, along with bees, ladybugs and beetles. I can't wait to find time to discover this amazing city !

Cupcakes For Tea?

As some of you might know by now I love the English tradition of an afternoon cup of tea and cake, although I think this is a more visual feast and a time to catch up with friends than anything else!

This week I was thrilled when I had a request from a client to shoot cupcakes; I've spent all weekend taking hundreds of images of these lovely cakes I bought from a very talented lady that makes them, Vanilla Rose Cakes- it has been a difficult task not to fall into the temptation to have one or two!!

Having finished my task we are off to see our afternoon Sunday movie, The King's Speech.

I hope your weekend is a good one so far :-)

Morning Frost

Although I tend to complain many times about the weather and missing my sunshine, I must admit I do like the fact that we have four seasons and what they all bring to nature. The colors, textures, sounds , smells, temperature are part of what define each season. This morning as I was having my coffee contemplating out of the window I saw this lovely frost captured by my plants and got me thinking how much garden needs TLC ....mmm..How long for Springtime? :-)

New Logo

I'm pleased to announce that I finally organized myself and got myself a logo! I know it has taken its time but I had to find one that I loved ! Luckily I stumbled this amazing designer called Michelle from Swept Away Designs based in the United States. Her portfolio has a great variety of lovely & very creative designs to suit all types of businesses . You can check more of her work here .

Just a Bit of News...

My dear friends I have some amazing news but I cant share with you all until I have signed the dotted line. All I can say is that involves a major stationary retail company that I have always been a fan of :-)

50 % SALE

Dear all..I hope the beginning of 2011 is going well for you. Here at the studio it is all back to work as I'm getting ready the new spring/summer collection for my trade clients in the next couple of weeks. Meanwhile I have to make way for new products to appear on my various sites and craft shows soon. As a result there is a little bit of spring cleaning here in Beech Grove Studio with a 50% SALE on my U.K and U.S.A sites with prints available from as little as £6 and $ 5.50...You can see more in Not On The High Street and Etsy.

2011 Here We Come!

image by zebra paperclip

My dear friends as we are about to close a chapter on 2010 and what has been for me a crazy one with lots of upheavals, I'm glad to do closure and embrace a new one for sure !

With many exciting new projects projects planned for 2011 that I'm very excited to tell you about- but I'm going to have to wait to tell you until next year- I wish you all a wonderful start to 2011 with all you desire coming your way...

Thank you all for support, loyalty and friendship xxxxx

Kato and Woody

I hope you all have had a lovely xmas time and a chance to chill with friends and family. We were snowed in so had a quiet one whilst our lovely cats Kato and Woody had fun exploring and investigating all the snow in the garden. We got them from our local rescue centre, Diana Brimblecombe back in the summer and they have been so lovely to have around. I know it is a personal choice where your animals come from but I so much encourage and highly recommend animals that need a home. It is so rewarding and fun!

Tracking Santa

This website is lovely for the kids that would like to track Santa's travels. With language options to choose from so no one can miss out (It helps if you have google earth on your computer to see it on 3D)Enjoy and make sure you have the volume on to hear the music...

Ice Skating @ Somerset House

Every year I have managed to miss the lovely annual Ice skating ring at Somerset house but I am determined to try and take a visit this time ( snow permitting! )

They have different programs to offer to suit everyone ; Friday and Saturday Dj nights, Wheelchair sessions, Student discounts and Breakfast with Tiffany Saturday mornings. Free entry for one child with every adult and everyone gets a Tiffany Cupcake, with a free hot chocolate for the kids and a glass of Champagne for the grown ups ! Sounds fabulous and very festive but unfortunately Matt and I are both very clumsy and accident prone so I think we'll just have to take a stroll and take the atmosphere in from afar :-)

Print Your Own Christmas Stationery

The Posh Event Copper Kiwi Design

North Design The Tom Kat Studio

Download Tracy Ann Digital Art

Annebeestje Lazy Day Cottage

As we are still stuck here with a blanket of snow in our surroundings with nowhere to go I'm having to be creative with my Christmas to do list ! I recently discovered a world out there of fabulous online designers at Etsy that sell printable gift boxes,wrapping paper, tags and much more! It is a great, fast and affordable way to obtain original stationery. With a click of a button you have it on your computer within 24 hrs and you can use them over as many times you wish...Enjoy :-)

last minute xmas shopping

lullilu , alphabet bags , forever & ever , anusha

peruvian knitwear , through the cottage door , london cycle map , three wise monkeys t-shirt

furnitoys , I love retro , when I was a kid, little butterfly toys

hand warmers, birdy home kids moccasins, This is pretty

It has been a couple of mad weeks with the run up for xmas producing stock for the shop and dispatching orders.

Today as I'm writing here looking through the window it is all white and although very pretty the snow aint going anywhere,it is here to stay for sometime!! So if you are like me and stuck at home with a need to finish your xmas shopping - yes , I always leave it to last minute...more fun that way...sometimes! ) I have made a small selection of original gifts from the great online shop , not on the high street ( where I also have my shop). Also lets not forget to buy local from the lovely independent shops that have a lot to offer too! Good luck & have a good a fabulous weekend...I'm off to dig out my xmas decorations and then off to take more pics of the snow :-)

It's all snow here!

This morning we had unexpected snow for this time of year here in England. It all looks so pretty! I'm going to take the opportunity to shoot some photographs...Have a good day!

New Sets on My Etsy Shop.

The last couple of months have been some of the most manic I've ever had! (I'm still dreaming of Bali) In the meantime I have created some sets of four images. You can see more in my Etsy shop.

The Selby- New Images

I'm finally back from the city with a great need to rest, so I'll explain more about the exhibition next week.

In the meantime I thought I'd share with you some fabulous new images from The Selby. For those that have not visited The Selby yet, you might spend a good few hours having a peak at the most amazing houses, so a warning there- it can be seriously addictive!

There's a book now you can buy from here. Enjoy and have a great weekend.

gerald decock - hairdresser and visual artist at his home - new york city - july 12 2010

albert maysles - filmmaker; and gillian walker - therapist at their home - harlem - sept 22nd 2010

lyndsay caleo - goldsmith and interior designer; and fitzhugh karol - woodworker and interior designer at their home - brooklyn - june 9th 2010

lucy chadwick - gallery director, duffy - hairdresser with emma - ballerina at their home - london - june 7 2009