This evening I pulled together a very last-minute craft stall for our school fair using all sorts of random leftover stock I had tucked away. It wasn’t polished or planned – just gathered, displayed, and shared – and it ended up being such a lovely experience. It’s the first time I’ve done a craft stall… Continue reading A Little Festive Fair Moment
The final week before Christmas has its own kind of energy — bright, busy, a little chaotic, and full of lists. So I like to balance it with small, soothing, handmade moments that help me slow down and reconnect with the season. Nothing complicated.Nothing overwhelming.Just simple, colourful makes that bring joy into the final days… Continue reading Last-Minute Handmade Christmas Ideas: Cosy Creative Projects for a Calm Festive Week
Last year I created a whole series of quick, joyful Advent projects — tiny bursts of creativity designed to brighten up winter days. December can be frantic, but these little makes reminded me that creativity doesn’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
There’s something about Yule that invites us to exhale.As the full moon rises in the longest nights of the year, the world feels quieter—heavier with stillness—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
The studio is twinkling again — and that can only mean one thing. The Curious Adornments Christmas Collection has arrived! This year’s collection is a celebration of light, colour, and storytelling — 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 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 × 3 m luminous blue sculpture—a hand-painted, gently breathing figure suspended in a glass box, poised between… Continue reading A Day in London: Art, Nostalgia & Inspiration
Well, it’s official—I turned 49 yesterday! I can’t believe how quickly time flies when you’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. Here’s how it went down: First, I’ve been knee-deep… Continue reading My Birthday Week: Crafting, Chaos, and Celebrating Life
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