Author Archives: Katy
Sparking Saturday – SoSatsuma
It’s bloomin’ chilly outside. Time to wrap up warm and snuggle into something woolly. For those of you who don’t knit, might I recommend the chunky creations of SoSatsuma. SoSatsuma describes itself as – [a] contemporary hand knit company, producing in Britain. Focusing on chunky knit wear for stylish little people. Practical, comfortable, beautiful our […]
Sparking Saturday – LucyLou Designs
It’s that time of the week to share something pretty. This time it’s stunning silver jewellery by Jo Bignold, the creative genius behind LucyLou Designs. Jo works in her Lancashire studio using traditional silversmithing techniques. Using such a hands-on method means that she can create more unique pieces – My pieces are either one-offs […]
Sparking Saturday – Kelly Swallow
This week I want to share my new latest crush. It’s a bit different to my normal thing but knowing me as you do, it makes sense. Your first clue is “Kelly Swallow – Unique Patchwork Designs” Your second clue is about Kelly’s process – Kelly Swallow’s chairs are individually sourced vintage pieces, each with […]
Sparking Saturday – Amy Lee Strachan Textile Design
It’s time to share another designer/maker with you and I felt it was about time we had a textiles designer. Something that was vibrant and exciting with strong lines and elegance. Something that is a lovely statement piece. Amy Lee Strachan’s stunning printed silk scarves certainly fill that brief. You know me and printing are […]
Sparking Saturday – Claire Lowe
I’m really excited to be featuring a jewellery designer who uses two of my favourite things. The reason behind one of those things is explained in the pages of her site – Claire is a keen tea drinker and at university started to use tea as a material, as her experimentation progressed she became interested […]
Sparking Saturday – Lubilou
It’s grey outside and I’m still getting over my cold so I want something that is gentle and has a sense of humour. What better than Lubilou? Working in ceramics, Lubilou makes quirky handmade ceramic sheep, chickens, brooches and other creations. The most vital element to Lubilou is texture – “I always add texture. This […]
Sparking Saturday – Dollydoo.
With the weather turning cooler and everything becoming bleak and grey, it’s important to enjoy something bright. With that in mind, I’d like to share Dollydoo. The creative outlet for Emily Jeffrey, Dollydoo is a collection of handmade applique cushions and felt pictures. They are full of fun and whimsy and put me in mind […]
Sparking Saturday – Tori Murphy
I love patterns. They soothe my brain and make my eyes relax. Do you remember Magic Eye pictures? I can’t do those because I have the wrong shaped eyeball. (Yes that really is a thing and really why the pictures exist in the first place. They are an ophthalmic diagnostic tool) For me strong geometric […]
Sparking Saturday – Woah There Pickle
Would you like to see something bright and cheerful this morning? Then look no further! Woah There Pickle is the linocut print creative outlet for Vicky Day, a Brighton based print maker. As you know, I find print damn near impossible so when I see prints as bright and vibrant as this, I am in […]
Sparking Saturday – Annette Yates Jewellery.
Are you in the mood for something pretty? Well gentle reader, sit yourself down and enjoy the creations of Annette Yates. Annette is a jewellery designer based in Monmouthshire. Her work has a distinctly Celtic feel to it which appeals to me enormously. Well it would. But it’s the thought, Annette holds in her design […]