A Saturday in Norwich before Christmas

Today I spotted the new window display at The Book Hive. It's nothing less than genius. A forest of silver birch simply made from painted polystyrene, surreal 'B's swarming around a hive, and a Narnia-esque lamp. Fantastically imagined and beautifully put together. 

I then went to a craft fair on St Benedict's where I was inspired by these handmade wreaths. I thought they were very tasteful and expressive.

Finally, I treated myself to an early Christmas present. At the craft fair on St Benedict's, Vicki Johnson's prints were on sale. I previously bought this as a card but gave it away. I wanted to buy another to frame but found this first and decided it will be perfect in my living room. I love it because it's so warm and lush. I love the shapes and curves, and I love how it's comfortably balanced without being symmetrical.   

Sold

Boutique Fusions has been open less than a month and already they have sold one of my paper cuts! 
'Do More of What Makes You Happy' is off to a new home!

Space Wall

I now officially have the coolest bedroom wall in the land. Inspired by the Mustard Cafe, my wonderfully daddy kindly put up a picture rail for me. This is so ideal for me as I'm very indecisive and like to change things around often. 

Far left: 2014 Moon Calendar by Jeremy Rendina – a Christmas 2013 gift. This print is letterpressed by hand. The spiral design shows each phase of the moon daily. I can't always see the moon from my apartment so I'm pleased to look up what it's doing. 

Left of the centre: A small block-mounted piece made for me for Christmas 2012.

Right of the centre: A recreated piece, as they no longer printed this piece with Pluto in the design since is was denounced as a planet in 2006. I like to remember how I learnt the planets when I was a child so I prefer to see Pluto included!

Far right: A is for Astronaut – one piece of a full illustrated alphabet of screen prints, hand printed by Vicki Johnson in the Stew print rooms. I've been admiring her work for a long time – I love her use of shape and colour. Vicki was selling her prints in the Norwich Lanes Summer Fayre in July 2013 and am so pleased I bought it.

Coming soon: Stay tuned to see what I do with my living room wall! 

Mustard Cafe Valentines Art Fair

My 'I Love You' bunting was in the window…

I shared a table with cutie-animal illustrator Karl Newson

Mustard Cafe Art Fair Evening