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02/09/2026

Do you have colours that hold memories ?

A studio moment to share with you as I make a large 50 cm Bella drum shade in the blue my mum chose for her birthday.

She is where I get my creativity and my love of being outdoors and this colour feels just like those big blue skies we would spend so much time under.

Its lovely to be able to make this for her. Happy Birthday Mum.

01/09/2026

Could this be the shape that works in your hallway

This Bella oval shade began life as a lino print experiment, one of those quiet studio moments where I was trying out new styles and colours.

It’s the largest oval shape I make and I’ve always imagined it sitting on a console table in a hallway, especially when you want to make the most of the space you have.

There’s something lovely watching the print softening as it wraps around the frame.

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29/08/2026

A lampshade made for a beach house by the sea.

This Lobster lampshade was made in a custom blue to match a client’s existing furnishings as part of a quick refresh in their beach house.

The making process is simple and satisfying, lining up each lobster and smoothing the fabric as the frame comes together. It’s a lovely way to bring a coastal print into a room without changing everything around it.

If you’d like a shade colour‑matched to your own home, customisable colours are always available.

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29/08/2026

Small shade, big colour energy.

We have had a brilliant summer and the dahlias in the garden are still flourishing.
That same joyful colour is in the studio as I make a 15cm Flower Garden lampshade, a bright little piece perfect for shelves, bedside corners and cosy reading spots.

Handmade by me using my original lino print design.

28/08/2026

Making this lampshade in my Pressed Flower print feels like opening the book where those petals have been tucked away since my honeymoon.

I picked them and pressed them all those years ago and it still feels like yesterday.

This print brings that memory back as the shade takes shape in my studio.

Once it’s lit the print has almost like turning a page back in time.

26/08/2026

A quick behind the scenes of the Daisy fabric

A small behind the scenes moment making the Daisy cushion.

This print always feels different once it’s sewn and creates a soft light when used to make lampshades.

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25/08/2026

25/08/2026

What’s your favourite small kitchen ritual?

A little kitchen moment with my lemon AGA hob cover keeping the Aga hob lids protected while I toast bread on the hot plate.

I pop the rack in, let the heat do its thing, then lift it out and rest it on top with my perfectly cooked toast. Simple, practical and a joyful for the kitchen.

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25/08/2026

What do you think of this fresh lino pattern

As summer begins to move towards autumn, I’ve been spending more time in the studio thinking about new designs for next season.

This empire shade is made in a fresh lino print I carved earlier in the year. No name yet, just testing the pattern and seeing how the colours behave on the tapered shape.

I love the mix of tones in this one. Still simple, still calm, but easy to customise if you’re planning a room refresh for autumn.

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25/08/2026

Do you love a soft pastel blue lampshade as much as I do?

A quiet studio moment while I make Bella Classic in pastel sky blue. The white background keeps the look fresh and calm and the reversible pattern means it works beautifully on a lamp base or as a ceiling pendant. Handmade in Norfolk in cotton linen and made to order in your chosen size and colourway.

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