I’m delighted to launch a new design called Honesty Seedhead, to add to my collection of lampshade designs. My new illustration was inspired by the circular seedpods of the Honesty plant. Along the Cornish lanes at the moment there is … Read More
I’m exciting to be launching my lampshade kits in time for the Christmas gift purchasing season. There will be five different designs of fabric to choose from, and the kit box will include everything you need to make an Alison … Read More
Last year I was given an amazing opportunity to be filmed as part of an episode of Escape to the Country, and I’ve been delighted this week, finally after six months, that the episode aired on BBC One and BBC … Read More
February has been a super busy month! When I’m not making up lampshade orders I’m organising the Makers Cornwall Spring Fair with two of my maker friends Sarah Drew and Sally Atkins. It is going to be an online event … Read More
I’ve decided to hold a mini Spring Give Away of this Paperwhite Narcissus design lampshade. If you would like to be in with a chance to receive this shade, all you have to do is be on my Mailing List. … Read More
Did you know that January 24th is National Compliment Day? When writing this blog post I did a bit of research into the effect that praise can have on you, and your overall mental happiness. It is something we are … Read More
Last Saturday I took part in the Etsy Makers Cornwall Online Craft Fair, which was a lot of fun and a great way to get some sales as a substitute for cancelled craft fairs. If you would like to watch … Read More
Hellebores are such a shy under-rated flower, but they are one of my favourite blooms. The Christmas Rose appears in December. The white and lime petals make an excellent Christmas table floral decoration. They bow their shy heads down towards … Read More
I was delighted to have been invited by Dannells to write a series of guest blog posts on how I design and make my lampshades. The technique I use means that I can create bespoke lampshades for my customers, based … Read More
When you are first starting out in your new creative business, one of the best ways to get yourself noticed is to attend fairs and events. Since I set up my own design business selling illustrated products at the end … Read More