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Why I love painting our garden wildlife now more than ever.

Lockdown was hard for so many. But it did make us think differently about the nature we have around us. Millions of us took to our gardens, and in turn, we saw the wildlife in our gardens that were often overlooked due to our busy lifestyles.

“A yellow flower production” made by me!

Bride-2-B-Textile-art-card-ivory-satin-dress-for Special-Occasion

Welcome to my shop Mimozah! where you will find Special Occasion cards for Brides to B. Hand made with “all things brides and beautiful” in mind. Perfect for unique, individual gifting, not found on the high street.

The Seaside One!

It’s of no surprise to many of you that know where I’m located on the Lizard Peninsula, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, that I’m influenced in my work by the big colours of sea and sky. Let me tell you more.

Christmas in July the Handwoven Way!

The Makers year is usually a few months out of synch with the real calendar. It takes time to accumulate materials and ideas. To make something totally desirable, either timeless or modern, requires research. Quality necessitates patience.

Father’s Day Gift Ideas 2021

Do you struggle with what to buy Dad on Father’s Day? Here’s a round-up of practical and useful gifts for the Sentimental Dad, the Beer Loving Dad, the Foodie Dad, the Messy Dad, the Organised Dad, the Well-Groomed Dad, the Animal Loving Dad and the Special Interest Dad. Hopefully your Dad fits one of these…

All About myself and HRJ!

A brief introduction to the maker behind the brand, and a bit about my business Handmade Retro Jewellery!

A brief introduction to the maker behind the brand, and a bit about my business Handmade Retro Jewellery!

The Inspiration Behind My Designs

Woodland Silver Earrings, Textured Hoops with Silver Leaves and Buds

Hello! So today I thought I’d take a minute to write a little post about the inspiration behind my designs. There are many things that inspire me, but first and foremost it is mostly the forms, patterns and textures found in nature. You know that moment when you are scrolling through Pinterest and you come upon…

Hello! So today I thought I’d take a minute to write a little post about the inspiration behind my designs.

There are many things that inspire me, but first and foremost it is mostly the forms, patterns and textures found in nature. You know that moment when you are scrolling through Pinterest and you come upon a macro image of lichen, a skeleton leaf or even fungi? Yep! And you wow – aren’t these natural forms little works of art.

What is Pyrography?

Are you familiar with the term “pyrography”? I wasn’t until a few years ago! Find out what it is, and what I do, and how I can make you a lovely wooden unique gift using the art of pyrography.