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Last month I launched The Cottage Diaries - a countryside lifestyle magazine, distilled into a charming monthly hand-illustrated mailing. I thought I'd sit down and tell you honestly what it's actually been like so far. The Cottage Diaries - October '26 - 'Small Surrenders' The part nobody warns you about I thought starting a mail club would simply be a way to get my art out into the world. I wasn't prepared for how much else would come with it. Getting subscribers is hard. G

Somewhere between the last handwritten birthday card you received and the endless scroll of notifications on your phone, something quietly disappeared: the pleasure of finding something good in your letterbox. That's what a snail mail subscription sets out to bring back. So, What Actually Is It? A snail mail subscription is exactly what it sounds like - a little package of physical post that arrives through your letterbox on a regular basis, usually monthly, instead of appear

A post about how it is never to late to pivot in life.

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

In a world increasingly shaped by screens, on-demand content, and digital efficiency, learning a new skill online has never been easier. 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. The Intentional Journey of In-Person Learning Attending an in-person c

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.

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.

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

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

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

The importance of returning to what is 'real' in an age of AI

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

There’s something deeply comforting about the act of preserving flowers. In a world that moves at an overwhelming pace, flower pressing...

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

After years of minimalism and neutral palettes dominating home decor, pattern is making a triumphant return. Across Pinterest and in the...

What began as a way to find stillness soon became something more. Today, I design wallpaper and fabric inspired by cottage gardens,...

Every season brings a new “must-have” trend—whether it’s a colour, pattern, or interior aesthetic. One minute it’s all sage green...

Choosing wallpaper is one of the easiest ways to completely transform a space, but with so many designs, textures, and materials to...

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...

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...