This week has been full of butterflies and dragonflies in my studio. There are two new suncatcher designs hot off the work bench with very different colour palettes and levels of detail. The muted design with pastels pinks, soft whites … Read More
British foxgloves are the most beautiful wild flower there is. They come into flower late May and are in full bloom in June. Both a poison and a herbal medicine, the foxglove extract is used to help heart problem. If … Read More
This dusky pink and soft white hanging mobile is inspired by sakura season, when falling blossom petals float in the sky like nature’s confetti. Spring is my favourite time of year as the trees begin to bloom and the air … Read More
The British snow drop flower is a sure sign that spring is on its’ way. I like to consider snow drops as a spring flower, a bit optimistic as they begin to bloom in the middle of winter, the very … Read More
My Love of Nature’s Confetti There is nothing better than the start of cherry blossom season, for me personally it is my favourite time of year. As the clocks go forward and the evenings become lighter, buds start to form … Read More
Celebrating spring time bloom, I am in the process of making a bluebell hanging mobile, which will feature a variety of bluebell wild flowers in a cascading design. View over my time-lapse video below of making one of the flowers … Read More
Here’s my unboxing of a whimsical dandelion wooden pendant that I received from the artisan ‘Agni Prasada Burning‘. I just love it, so pretty and beautifully made. I love the warm feel of wood and cannot wait to wear this … Read More
Spring Bluebells are here! This is my favourite time of year, when the forest floor is heaving with fresh bluebell flowers. It’s a sign that summer is just around the corner, the evenings are longer and there is a little … Read More
Behind the Scenes Necklace Making Sharing with you my work in progress photographs of this delicate women’s necklace design ‘Flower Stamen’. I love the contemporary nature of this style with a nod to the height of summer. First stage is … Read More
The beginnings of blossom At Earth Balance Craft, designer Nicola has a passion for the natural world. Her artisan pieces draw inspiration from the local countryside, rivers and oceans. View over her photographs of spring time 2015 across the south … Read More
Recently I’ve been playing with steel and titanium wire creating forest inspired designs for walls and window. Each of these domed metal hanging decorations combines Isle of Wight driftwood with wire, semi-precious gemstones and glass beads. I’m always trying to … Read More
Our latest jewellery and craft design inspiration comes from a leafy woodland walk, along the River Arun. This time of year is for harvest, where all the wild berries and tree fruit are becoming ripe and juicy. A real delight … Read More
