Armstrong Ward in Kendal

I'm totally smitten with Armstrong Ward in Kendal, after popping in today to get a Christening gift. It's a gorgeous shop full of design goodies from kids toys, clothes to homewares, art and furniture. It's even got a cafe downstairs complete with gigantic cakes :) If you're up near the Lakes and Kendal it's worth a mooch.

www.armstrongward.co.uk

Vintage inspired greetings

Here's some more of my vintage greetings collection.

Australian talent featured on Paperrunway

I'm totally taken with Australian talent at the moment. It's a country I haven't visited, as my major pull on the itchy toes front was New York, San Francisco and Canada, and the cash ran out after that ; ) Featured are the talented illustrators Erin Petson and Paula Mills. Check out their websites for some major design heaven ;) Inspirational stuff x

www.paperrunway.com
www.erinpetson.com
www.paulamillsillustration.com

pepes paperie

I've just found this gorgeous greetings company 'pepes paperie' from Australia. Check it out they have some really gorgeous stuff! Here's a sample below...

www.pepespaperie.com.au

Old wrap designs

I'm doing a bit of early spring cleaning at the moment, both house and system, and have come across these old wrap designs I did a few years ago. I really do need to do some more pattern pronto!

Herdy!

I've come across Herdy products here in the Lakes before but never realised the lovely story behind the brand until recently, when I had a mooch at the Herdy facebook page. Check out their bright contemporary products and the companies story on www.herdy.co.uk. I loved the 'Farming the Fells' section. It's amazing how many great businesses are on your doorstep :)

Greetings Designs

I'm still working on my vintage inspired pastel collection, but thought I'd break up my blog with some bright and simple greetings designs I did a few months ago. The designs make use of flitter and foil and are pretty simple really.