shop update

Did you have a nice Sunday?  I went to a car boot sale with my mum, no bargains unfortunately but we made up for it by having tea and delicious crumpets from the good and proper tea company who had their little van there. 

I wanted to let you know that I've added a few handmade purses to my Folksy Shop shelves. They are all made from beautiful soft silk and vintage broderie anglaise, which I love to work with.

These purses are ideal for keeping safe all those little treasures; jewellery, love letters, cards & loose change.

Well, I hope you like them....x 

 

Pink silk & white broderie anglaise coin purse 

 

 Midnight blue envelope purse 

 

Coin purse in pretty purple silk 

 
Clutch purse in purple silk 

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.)

before the rain

Sorry I haven't been around for a while, I've had family visiting and we've had lots of fun doing all those touristy things I never normally get to do.

 

Here's a little photo shoot with a silk purse I made a while ago, which is for sale here. I love these little purses, they are so useful to keep special trinkets in like my vintage compact mirror.

 

Today I'm busy working on some new orders, so I'm kind of pleased that it's raining and I can stay inside with no temptations to be in the garden.

yesterday

Time for a catch up...  a selection of lovely postcards on my kitchen wall...

....a new, old wooden box for my workroom, I need more storage space and this brightly coloured box is perfect. I'm on the look out for some shelves next.....

 

....My running route takes me through a meadow field, which at the moment is full of cows grazing on Buttercups, so I picked a few flowers on my way, any excuse to stop for a bit....

 

I've just finished these two silk drawstring purses, which I delivered to the Blenheim Palace Crafts Shop yesterday. I love the combination of the pale pink, white vintage lace and the shimmery mother of pearl buttons.

 

Well that's me up to date .... how about you?

le petit echo de la mode

When I went to the flea market at Malvern a few weeks ago I bought this french magazine dated 1928

I love the illustrations and the colours used on the front cover. Inside there are a selection of lace patterns to follow....

I also bought some beautiful pieces of handmade lace and broderie anglaise collars, and then spent the day happily sewing on vintage seed beads to decorate two new drawstring bags, for a new collection at Waterperry Gallery, which opens on May 5th.

Have a lovely weekend whatever you are up to.

finishing touches

 A blustery autumnal day outside and I'm inside with a cup of tea finishing off the last pieces for The Old Fire Station gallery.

I love these pearly silver greys I've used on this clutch bag, perfect for when the nights draw in and you need a bit of sparkle and shimmer to catch the fading light....

Looking forward to the weekend, I'm off to London to find inspiration and new boots.

envelope purse

When I saw this vintage paisley printed silk, I knew it was destined to be made into a purse. I love the faded tones of the purple and grey print.
As you've probably guessed I have a fondness for reclaimed fabrics, their subtle colours and worn edges add to the character of my designs, as well as being one off a kind.

An envelope purse is perfect for keeping safe precious letters, postcards and trinkets.

Here are a few of my keepsakes.