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15 Simple Preparations for the Year Ahead
For those short on time, but big on ideas This time of year is a pause rather than a beginning. The year has started, but it hasn’t yet asked very much of us. The garden is quiet, the house still turned inward, and there is just enough space to put a few things gently in order. This is not about getting ahead or doing more. It’s about small, preparatory acts that make the months ahead feel easier to move through. Things that can be done slowly, in short windows of time, and w

Claire
5 days ago3 min read


The Joy of Attending An In-Person Creative Course
In a world increasingly shaped by screens, on-demand content and digital efficiency, it has never been easier to learn a new skill online. And yet, despite the convenience of virtual tutorials and recorded classes, in-person creative courses continue to hold a quiet but enduring appeal. There is something profoundly human about learning creativity this way, something that cannot be downloaded, paused, or sped up. Attending an in-person creative course begins with a physical a

Claire
Dec 29, 20253 min read


A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Flowers for Pressing, Printing, Painting and Drying
A gentle, beginner-friendly guide to growing flowers for pressing, printing, painting and drying. Learn how to plan, sow and grow flowers at home, even on a windowsill.

Claire
Dec 17, 20254 min read


Calm Bedroom Ideas: How to Style With Nature-Inspired Colours, Soft Florals and Natural Textures
Discover how to create a calm bedroom using soft florals, natural textures, gentle colours and nature-inspired décor. A slow-living guide to peaceful bedroom styling.

Claire
Dec 1, 20256 min read


Bringing Nature Indoors: The Best Botanical Wallpapers for Winter Homes
Monotone Late Summer Flowers - Sage, Forest Whimsy - Dark Green, Mille Fleur - Sage Green Three Tone, Cottage Art & Design Winter changes the way a home feels long before we put up any seasonal décor. The light shifts, shadows fall differently, and rooms that seemed open and airy in September can start to feel noticeably flatter by December. The countryside outside the window also changes character, colours mute, shapes simplify, and the natural abundance we take for granted

Claire
Nov 24, 20255 min read


The Quiet Art of Noticing: How Small Moments Contribute To Good Mental Health, Shape Creativity, And Influence The Way We Move Through the World
We live in a time when everything seems designed to pull our attention away from ourselves. Notifications, schedules, expectations, noise, just so much noise! It all crowds the edges of our days. It becomes easy to move through life in a state of low-level haste, even when we’re not rushing anywhere in particular. Without meaning to, we stop paying attention. We stop noticing. Not because we don’t care, but because we’re overstimulated and ungrounded. Noticing the little thi

Claire
Nov 19, 20255 min read


Why Walking Away from Craft Fairs And Markets Was the Best Decision I Ever Made
For me, creativity has always been about connection to nature, to people, and to a slower, more intentional way of living. My paintings celebrate the countryside: the quiet rustle of leaves, creatures in the hedgerow, the soft rhythm of the seasons, and the calm of wild, open spaces. I’ve always wanted to bring a little of that stillness indoors and to create art that reminds people of the beauty that still exists beyond our screens and schedules. For a while, that meant taki

Claire
Nov 10, 20253 min read


The Human Touch: Why Handmade Design Matters in an Age of Artificial Beauty
The importance of returning to what is 'real' in an age of AI

Claire
Nov 3, 20254 min read


The Autumn Edit 2025: Fall Home Décor Trends and Nature-Inspired Ideas for a Calm, Cosy Home
A Season to Slow the Pace Autumn brings a natural pause. As daylight shortens and the landscape shifts from green to gold, there is a collective instinct to draw inwards and to seek warmth, softness, and the reassuring textures of home. The 2025 Autumn-Fall interior trends reflect this slowing rhythm perfectly. Designers and homeowners alike are turning away from high-gloss minimalism and towards tactile comfort, earthy colour, and materials that feel grounded in nature. The

Claire
Oct 20, 20255 min read


Embrace the Art of Flower Pressing: A Journey into Nature's Beauty
There’s something deeply comforting about the act of preserving flowers. In a world that moves at an overwhelming pace, flower pressing...

Claire
Jul 29, 20255 min read


Wildflowers and wellbeing
In the middle of summer, when everything is blooming and buzzing with life, it’s often the wildflowers that catch my eye. Not because...

Claire
Jun 30, 20253 min read


Pattern Is Back! How to embrace bold design in a calm, nature-inspired way
After years of minimalism and neutral palettes dominating home decor, pattern is making a triumphant return. Across Pinterest and in the...

Claire
Apr 30, 20254 min read


The Ultimate Guide To Growing Your Own Cut Flowers For Beginners
What began as a way to find stillness soon became something more. Today, I design wallpaper and fabric inspired by cottage gardens,...

Claire
Apr 23, 20255 min read


Tired of Trends? Here’s How to Create a Timeless Home You’ll Still Love in 10 Years
Every season brings a new “must-have” trend—whether it’s a colour, pattern, or interior aesthetic. One minute it’s all sage green...

Claire
Apr 15, 20253 min read


How to choose the best wallpaper for your home
Choosing wallpaper is one of the easiest ways to completely transform a space, but with so many designs, textures, and materials to...

Claire
Mar 17, 20254 min read


Transform Your Home In Minutes! Simple Tips You'll Love.
Are you a busy mum who wants a beautiful home but has no time for major renovations? That’s where wallpaper is such a winner! It’s a...

Claire
Mar 5, 20253 min read


Let Spring Into Your Home!
Spring is in the air! The days are getting longer, the birds are singing, and there’s that fresh, hopeful feeling in the air. If you're...

Claire
Feb 24, 20253 min read


Create a Home & Life You Love: How to Make a Vision Board That Inspires You
Your home should be a place of calm, beauty, and comfort—somewhere to relax, recharge, and connect. But beyond decorating, your home is...

Claire
Feb 24, 20254 min read
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