christmas (for paper boat press) is here...

orders from my stockists around the country

(and overseas) have started flooding in...

every year i create a new bird design
& above is this years...

closer to christmas i will be sending a
mailing list email out letting you all know what stores
will have stock of my christmas work,
& also those stores that will have them
for purchase online.

join my mailing list here to keep up to date,
or keep an eye on these news pages
for i will post information here as well...

keep calm and carry on

the fabulous mel robson has an exhibition
of her beautiful and profound work
opening at jan manton art this weekend...
the exhibition runs until august 16th

mel is such an inspiring ceramic artist.
i am so lucky to have a lovely little collection
of her work within my home...
and even more lucky to call her a friend.

drop in to see the show if you get a chance,
knowing mel, and her dedication to her art -
you won't be disappointed !

in the studio

i've been cleaning out my studio...
a new shelf to store work arrived this week
(a birthday present from my ever-encouraging parents)
and my mum gave me this piece of peach blossom from her garden...

it is so important to me that my work space inspires me...
i am very blessed that the view from my
studio is so beautiful too:
i over look old buildings, a 19th century church,
and a rambling garden...

the vase is one i bought
when i was in japan earlier this year
from a local potter in the historic town of takayama

this studio holds so many things other than work

gifts from my mother's garden...
pieces from journeys and travels...
memories of stolen moments...

and today, these are the things i am grateful for

thank you...

thankyou to all those who made it along to
the winter show, it was such a lovely day...

kia, sarah, erin and myself are all grateful
for your support and enthusiasm for our work...

it was so nice to hang out on the weekend
(as erin has also said)
with some of the best friends you could ask for...

and it was great to catch up with some old customers
and to meet new collectors of my work as well...
thank you so much:
this exchange keeps me making, creating, and dreaming...

above are a few shots of our work
1: kia and my work
2. blossom creations (erin)
3. red felt flower (sarah)