Seasonal, Tutorials, Crafting & DIY

Creative Advent Revisited: Simple Festive Makes to Bring Colour and Calm Back Into December

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 doesnโ€™t 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

Seasonal, Studio Life & Personal Projects

Yule Full Moon Reflection: Slowing Down, Looking Back, and Honouring the Turning of the Year

Thereโ€™s something about Yule that invites us to exhale.As the full moon rises in the longest nights of the year, the world feels quieterโ€”heavier with stillnessโ€”and 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

Seasonal, Shop Updates & My Products

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 yearโ€™s 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

Creative Spotlight, Seasonal

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 sculptureโ€”a hand-painted, gently breathing figure suspended in a glass box, poised between… Continue reading A Day in London: Art, Nostalgia & Inspiration

Studio Life & Personal Projects

My Birthday Week: Crafting, Chaos, and Celebrating Life

Well, itโ€™s officialโ€”I turned 49 yesterday! I canโ€™t believe how quickly time flies when youโ€™re 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. Hereโ€™s how it went down: First, Iโ€™ve been knee-deep… Continue reading My Birthday Week: Crafting, Chaos, and Celebrating Life

Studio Life & Personal Projects

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