Last year I created a whole series of quick, joyful Advent projects โ tiny bursts of creativity designed to brighten up winter days. December can be frantic, but these little makes reminded me that creativity doesnโt need to be complicated or time-consuming. Sometimes ten minutes with scraps of fabric, paper, or yarn can be exactly… Continue reading Creative Advent Revisited: Simple Festive Makes to Bring Colour and Calm Back Into December
Author: Leah Mason
Yule Full Moon Reflection: Slowing Down, Looking Back, and Honouring the Turning of the Year
Thereโs something about Yule that invites us to exhale.As the full moon rises in the longest nights of the year, the world feels quieterโheavier with stillnessโand suddenly the rush of December softens at the edges. The ancient world understood this instinctively: midwinter was a time to pause, to gather closer to the fire, to honour… Continue reading Yule Full Moon Reflection: Slowing Down, Looking Back, and Honouring the Turning of the Year
A Curious Christmas: New Handmade Decorations from Ena Green Designs
The studio is twinkling again โ and that can only mean one thing. The Curious Adornments Christmas Collection has arrived! This yearโs collection is a celebration of light, colour, and storytelling โ a joyful mix of Indian sparkle, Mexican festivity, and a touch of celestial magic. Each decoration has been lovingly stitched, beaded, and embellished… Continue reading A Curious Christmas: New Handmade Decorations from Ena Green Designs
A Day in London: Art, Nostalgia & Inspiration
A Family Day Trip. Somerset House: The Spell or The Dream Our first stop was Somerset House, home to The Spell or The Dream, a striking installation by Turner Prize-winning artist Tai Shani. The centerpiece is a 10 ร 3 m luminous blue sculptureโa hand-painted, gently breathing figure suspended in a glass box, poised between… Continue reading A Day in London: Art, Nostalgia & Inspiration
My Birthday Week: Crafting, Chaos, and Celebrating Life
Well, itโs officialโI turned 49 yesterday! I canโt believe how quickly time flies when youโre knee-deep in fabric, thread, and a never-ending to-do list. My birthday was a bit of a blur, but in the best possible way: crafting, family chaos, and plenty of creative moments. Hereโs how it went down: First, Iโve been knee-deep… Continue reading My Birthday Week: Crafting, Chaos, and Celebrating Life
Fantasy Doll
I've always been fascinated by ancient cultures. On one of my journeys into the internet I discovered the story of Blodeuwedd (pronounced Blod-ey-weth) ,the story and character really captivated me. Inspired by the story I created a doll, and here she is my Blodeuwedd doll, with owl cape, hand embroidered dress and lace up boots.… Continue reading Fantasy Doll
Party Crown
Well I have reached the end of my crafty Christmas countdown! Happy Christmas Everyone! https://youtu.be/YINGXOJJ8wo