Then and Now

Yesterday marked the sixth birthday of Elliott....where have those six years gone? So much has happened to that little boy since then. He has already lived a lifetime, and I'm sure he could write a book about it all. So much for someone so little. He has been a brave little man, a fiesty fighter and shown us really how to bounce back after a trial, even if he manages it perhaps more sucessfully than us at times! Happy Birthday sweetheart!

Soft-skinned darling, little monster lovely, your infectious laughter and fits of giggles will always outweigh moments of doubt, when we wonder what to do as parents, how best to teach you and how best to make life good for you. Your affection consumes us and draws the rest of the world to you, you cheeky little pickle, facing life full on at every moment - thankyou for teaching us how to live too...

Birthday bash!

Happy 4th birthday to ma petite poupée chinoise.....a happy (but very tiring) weekend was had by all - fun in the garden on the new trampoline, with little friends in the sandpit, fancy dress and loads and loads of birthday cake! Ooma Millie was the star of the show dressed up as a clown and big brother Elliott showed us all what he was made of in his home-made Hulk costume. Far too much champagne drunk by mummy, but never mind, it kept me sane during the whole weekend!

Happy birthday my little one!

Kokeshi Cover, Cushion and Doll

Another recent order, this time for little Suzie...

My baby is all grown up! The month of March saw the first of Elliott's milk teeth drop out - or rather bashed out by his little sister. It had been wobbling for a while, and then in a moment of heated babble between brother and sister, Ooma took the bull by the horns and whopped her brother straight in the teeth. So the tooth was out, albeit somewhat prematurely, and tears were streaming down both faces. A memorable moment...not to mention yet another lesson in self-control from mummy. Finding the tooth took a while, but eventually smiles were redeemed when said tooth became the conversation and Elliott realised that he could actually earn some real money out of this...



Oh Gappy one...



Ooma, the guilty party (although not looking particularly guilty actually)

Snuggling with the Dragon...

Another order finished recently, a personalised baby blanket for Timothée with a dragon appliqué.

Inspiration from Marrakech

I've always loved the geometric floral patterns and colour schemes found in the zellige tiles of Marrocco. They have something wonderfully modern about them, the colours somehow seem almost hand-made and they remind me of the insides of glass paperweights. I love the way also that I am reminded of Venice - something remarkable about the way the two cities resemble each other. The fortuny influence, glass lanterns, little cobbled streets and the labyrinth of the Médina, the dark mysterious nature of the walled palaces and the highly decorated motifs. Both cities amaze me and inspire me so much!

In love with Liberty of London!

A project finished a while back for a good friend and one of my best neighbours, here are photos of a personalised baby blanket and frog, done in my favourite of favourites, Liberty fabric, teamed with a crisp white cotton. Gives me all sorts of ideas about a collection in white...