Timeless wall art for one of a kind Christening ideas, birthday presents & unique tokens of love!
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to teach your young ones letter recognition? Look no further than letter wall art! This popular genre of wall art, often found in nurseries and children’s bedrooms, not only adds a touch of personalisation but also serves as a unique educational tool. In this article, we’ll …
Fairy art and fairycore bedroom decor is a whimsical and dreamy design genre. Remember when you were four or seven years old with a passion for flower faeries, water nymphs, sprites and toadstools? You’re never too old to let go of that wonderland aesthetic, which you can create using fantasy art, ditsy florals, twinkly lighting …
Liberty fabric and my hand-embroidered ‘Liberty Letters’ are synonymous with quality and a romantic, nostalgic heritage. The feminine, pretty florals of the fabrics match beautifully with my pressed flower artwork. I decided to team them together by covering mounts in their flowery fabrics. The mounts will frame my liberty letters, and the liberty fabrics will …
Nostalgic, romantic, floral. However, you decide to categorise Laura Ashley’s fabric; their descriptions also describe the mood of my artwork. I found myself collaborating with her vintage fabrics for my brand of art, Contempfleury. Rather than apologising for yet another piece of art that, ‘sorry, is a little bit floral and pretty,’ I decided it …
Collecting flower Art is a personal journey; we all have different tastes. One person’s favourite piece is by Van Gogh, whilst another’s is by Flora Roberts. We discuss various types of flower art and what to look for as you view and experience each piece. Beauty, meaning, value and sensation all play their part in …
A pressed flower print can elevate the elegance of even the most simple bedroom scheme. If you’re looking for a beautiful and timeless way to add botanical charm to your room, this print could be the perfect choice. Created by flower pressing expert Leah Nikolaou, she carefully presses real flowers before printing them onto carefully …
While events under the name ‘country brocante’ have been a mainstay in France for a few decades, vintage lifestyle and interior ‘Country Brocantes’ in the UK are a more recent coinage. They were brought to prominence by Lucy Harwood; Her love of vintage and collecting coupled with event curation led her to set up fairs …
Easy advent calendars you can make at home are a great way of bringing families together. Last year, I designed this embroidered paper advent calendar and gave it to members of my family. Granted, my mum and I are huge crafters, but even my left-handed daughter, who struggles to learn crafts back to front, quickly …
If you want to add texture and dimension to your embroidery projects, the turkey work stitch is a great technique to master. This beginner’s guide will give you all the tips and tricks you need to create stunning embroidery designs using the turkey work stitch. When I first tried to embroider fringing, I couldn’t find …
When it comes to flower pressing, roses are notoriously tricky to press and prone to turning a rainbow of beige and unsightly. To preserve a rose that’s beautiful enough to become art, follow our guide to the best pressed roses for art. It’s essential to choose the best rose species for pressing, be equipped with …
