We recently asked our neighbouring potter (Monique Wilson) to design some buttons for our raffia cushion covers.  Although we are fond of our wooden buttons, something new and fresh and colourful is required.  We began with three plain colours – a teal, mustard and bright red.  These have worked well, but Monique decided to experiment with [...]

As we prepare to reopen our weaving studio I am preparing our direction by looking back at some favourite designs and thinking about how to expand and take these forward.  I am taking lots of inspiration from the seasonal lushness, the heavy, drammatic weather – which changes from thundering, glittering skies to soft, tranquil, misty rain.  The [...]