lost for a day

Last weekend my boyfriend and I took a picnic to a beautiful country house garden, where we spent the whole day lounging in the sunshine down by the river (I even saw a King Fisher!)
We escaped the heat and sat under the stone arch promenade which overlooks the river. It's such an inspiring place, look at those stunning powdery grey carved seats, the perfect setting for this silver and lace clutch purse I made.  ( Now for sale in my Etsy Shop.)

sunday catch up ...

It's been a busy week at work, so I haven't spent a huge amount of time on my own textiles. Now with a few days off I plan to start on some new designs for a couple of shows that are coming up.

I have had a bit of time to make some cards for The Old Fire Station Gallery in Oxford and Rosie B's Home & Interiors in Chipping Norton.

Well, I had better get on, I'm off to see my mum,and take her a little pressie,as it's mother's day today and to visit our favourite bric a brac shop.

See you next week x

 

 

old and new

I now have a selection of my work at Waterperry Gardens gallery near Oxford. This is one of the bags that will be for sale along with a selection of my corsages and purses.  

I normally use vintage lace, but these little daisy chains were so nice I bought them new. I have just stained them in some tea to add the faded, worn look I love.

The top little bird was £5 from the local Thursday market. It's now pinned on to a jacket. I can't believe I spotted it on a stall full to the brim with jewellery. The stall holder said it was a 1930's brooch.

precious palette

I love the nude colour and lace detail of this silk camisole, which I found at a flea market.

A cluster of daisies that I saw on my way home gave me the idea for this design.

Here is the final piece, a clutch bag made using a nude shot silk and vintage lace flowers and buttons.
The letter belonged to a great, great aunt. It's beautifully written and dates back to the 1930's.