Fabulous florals

 I'm loving this juicy floral design which comes in a palette of jewel tones on a deep purple background. This floral print is available in my Spoonflower shop on a variety of bedding.

This floral print is available in my Spoonflower shop on a variety of bedding choices such as this purple floral duvet cover which is made of a sateen fabric and comes in three sizes.

It's also available as a floral sheet set.

If a whole sheet set of duvet cover is too much, why not use this print as an accent colour? It looks great as a floral throw pillow.

It also comes on this floral throw blanket, available on a cosy minky fleece or as a luscious velvet fabric.

Polka dot passion

I love a polka dot print fabric and this one is beautifully bright and summery, in shades of pink and purple. I've used it to make a cosmetic bag for my Etsy shop.

The cosmetic bag is lightly padded and has a lilac cotton lining. The lilac zipper closure keeps everything inside safe.

This zipper pouch could also be used as a handbag organiser, travel bag or gadget pouch.

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Ivy tableware

 I love this ivy print, available in my Spoonflower shop. It's the perfect print for using on tableware such as placemats, napkins and tablecloths.

The ivy napkins measure 50.8cm x 50.8cm, come in a set of two and can be bought in either a cotton canvas fabric or a sateen fabric

There is a wide selection of ivy tablecloths in varying sizes and they come as squares, rectangles or round format.

I love these cute little ivy cocktail napkins, perfect for using with a pre-dinner aperitif.

The ivy table runner comes in three different lengths and is made from a sateen fabric. It adds a stunning statement to the centre of a dining table.

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Cute kitties

 These cute kitties make a great gift for a cat lover. This padded cosmetic bag is made from a cotton cat print fabric and could also be used as a gadget pouch, handbag organiser, or pencil case.

This cosmetic bag is made from a cotton fabric and has a pink cotton gingham lining.

The cosmetic bag is lightly padded and has a white zipper closure.

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In the jungle

I'm revisiting this jungle collection I designed for Makower UK a while ago. It's designed in a naive style and includes hippos, giraffes and elephants.

The main design comes in two colour palettes and this one is on a teal background. The cute animals are surrounded by foliage and they peer through the leaves in a cheeky manner.

Co-ordinates for this collection include an allover elephant design, a tiny scattered elephants design and a lovely bold star print which is great for using as lining fabric or quilt edging.

This collection also includes a panel. The panel is called a cheater quilt and can be made to look like a pieced quilt. It's great for using as a cot quilt or alternatively, each individual square can be cut out and made into cushion covers etc.

The montage design is a great allover design and uses a loose patchwork effect.

Rainbows, hearts and stripes are also a cute addition to the collection.

The main design looks lovely and fresh on this white background.

The pink elephants are a bright addition as well as the multi coloured stars on a cream background.

The montage design looks vibrant with the addition of hot pink.

Pretty rainbows and hearts, perfect for a little girl's bedroom.

 

Clutch bag

 I'm loving this clutch bag that was recently added to my Etsy shop! It's made from two vintage Japanese obi fabrics that have been pieced together. One of the fabrics is a bold, red and white stylised floral print which incorporates chrysanthemums and leaves with a scroll design. The other fabric is a geometric striped woven obi which works really well as the base of the bag.

This clutch bag is big enough to fit the essentials for a night out and adds a great accent to any outfit. It would be perfect as a wedding clutch or as an evening purse. It could also be used as a handbag organiser or as an iPad pouch.

This clutch bag is fully lined, lightly padded and has a red zipper closure to keep everything safe. This would make a great gift for a Japanophile.

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Deco florals

I recently mentioned a collection I designed for Makower UK which was called Revival and was inspired by the styled florals of the Art Deco period. The collection comes in two colour palettes (one rich and one bright) and this is the richer colour palette which uses reds, rusts, mustard yellow and olive green.

The main design is a floral which incorporates decorative stylised flowers in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours. The idea was to have full coverage and to use all the colours of the palette. This version comes on a deep brown background.

Co-ordinates are essential to this group and I wanted to vary the scale and coverage of each. I've included a mini, multi floral, a leaf scatter on a mustard yellow background and a stylised fan design in shades of pink.

This outline floral is highly detailed but the pared down colour palette keeps it subdued.

The main floral also comes on a slate blue background.

The mini floral as also been designed in shades of blue, orange and green. Its complimented by the leaf scatter on a green background and the stylised fan print in shades of mustard yellow and ochre.

Other coordinates include a tonal vine print, away stripe print and a fabulous multi colour tessellation print.

Bonsai beauty

 I love this bonsai tree print, used to create a cosmetic bag for my Etsy shop.

It comes in a shade of emerald green and makes a great gift for a Japan lover. It is lightly padded to protect its contents and has a matching green zipper to keep everything safe.

The bright pink lining has been matched to one of the flowers in the print. It adds a flash of colour when the bag is opened.

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Drawing for fun

I love to dip into the drawing challenges set by @thetuesdaycollective on Instagram. They set great challenges and it gives me a chance to draw something totally different to what I draw for my work. With each challenge, I try to draw garments that are bright in colour, on models that are interesting and varied. 

The prompt word for the above illustration was 'green' and so I chose to draw a gorgeous green linen top with embroidered detailing from Farm Rio. It has a smocked back, an embroidered front and beautifully big sleeves.

The above dress was drawn for a challenge that had 'sheer' as its prompt word and I drew a magenta dress that has a resemblance to the dress that Jodi Comer wore in Killing Eve.

This sweater was drawn for the 'stripes' challenge and I chose to draw a fluffy pink and red diagonal striped sweater from Boden.

Kimono scarf

 I love making scarves for my Etsy shop. I really enjoy choosing the fabrics and piecing them together. Each one is made from a vintage Japanese kimono fabric that I have collected on my travels.

This kimono scarf is made from a combination of pink, red and cream kimono fabrics.

The motifs include painterly blossom, stylised blossom and a lovely outline geometric design.

The kimono scarf can look totally different depending on how you wear it. It is double-sided  which means that it has multiple different looks.

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Leopard print tissue holder

This time of year is terrible for getting the sniffles! My range of tissue holders are a great way of carrying tissues and makes them easy to find in your bag. This tissue holder is made from a fabulous pink and turquoise leopard print fabric and makes a great gift for a leopard lover.

The tissue holder can hold a pack of pocket-sized tissues which are easily accessible through the opening  in the top of the holder.

The tissue holder makes a great birthday gift for a friend or a 'get well soon' gift.

The tissue holder is lined with a contrasting turquoise and white polka dot fabric. It's made from 100% cotton and is machine washable.

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Silly selfie

 I created this silly selfie recently. Not something I felt massively comfortable doing, but it was a good exercise and I enjoyed it on the end. I think I might use it as my refill photo on my websites.

Cute crystals

Crystals are very popular at the mo and come in many shapes and colours, which makes them really fun to design with. I recently created this repeat pattern that includes stylised crystals in a fun bright colour palette on a pink background.

My Redbubble shop has lots of fun items with this print on, many of which would look great in a home office. The crystal mouse pad below is a great addition to any workspace.

There is also a crystal desk mat that is like an extended mouse pad and big enough to include your keyboard too.

And the crystal laptop sleeve has a foam padding and a zipper closure to keep your laptop safe.

Keep this bright crystal mug on your desk for the necessary mid morning cuppa.

The crystal zipper pouch is great for keeping stationery items in.