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
I love everything rain! I am truly a water baby, so whether it is the ocean, rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, rain, puddles and so on, I am constantly inspired by all things watery. Many of my copper wire-work designs use … 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 timelapse video below of making one of the flowers … 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
Spring Song by Lucy Maud Montgomery “Hark, I hear a robin calling! List, the wind is from the south! And the orchard-bloom is falling Sweet as kisses on the mouth. In the dreamy vale of beeches Fair and faint is … Read More
Happy Mother’s Day! On 6 March 2016, Mothering Sunday comes around once again. To celebrate all things mummy, here’s our range of spring time inspired gift ideas. With a loving nod to woodland at this time of year, when life … Read More
Meet Carole Dawes of ‘Caroles Glass’, a Horsham artisan crafter who specialises in unique stained glass gifts that are handmade in West Sussex. Her products can be found on sale at ww.carolesglass.folksy.com Each item is hand made by Carole, nothing … 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
The Beauty found in Nature “My craft and jewellery inspiration comes from a love of Sussex countryside, woodlands, lakes, beaches, hills and hedgerows. My designs aim to capture the spirit of the natural world. This collection of photographs comes from … Read More
