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Introducing card designer, Lou Mills…

January 28, 2011 By Rona 2 Comments

In pursuit of all things floral, last week I visited Top Drawer, a trade show in London for retailers.

And this is where I found Lou Mills’ cheerful quirky greeting cards. I was very taken by her designs and so I decided to find out about the lady behind them.

Before I tell you more though, here are some examples of her cards featuring flowers.

This is Lou’s story so far…

One Christmas, as she was a little strapped for cash, she decided to make her own Christmas cards (designs which she still sells – her Jingle Bells range).… Read more

Introducing cake designer, Krishanthi Armitt…

January 26, 2011 By Rona 11 Comments

In today’s post, we’re moving to a more edible type of flower…those that you find adorning cakes.

The very talented lady behind these beautiful creations is Krishanthi Armitt of Cakes by Krishanthi. She is based in Surrey and specialises in bespoke wedding cakes, celebration cakes and cupcakes.

Krishanthi has always been fascinated by baking and decorating cakes, so after having her first child she decided to study courses in cake decorating and sugar flowers. She told me in fact that sugar flowers are now her passion – so much so, that she sometimes visits RHS Wisley for ideas and inspiration.… Read more

Introducing textile designer, Poppy Treffry…

January 19, 2011 By Rona 3 Comments

I met the lovely Poppy Treffry at the Country Living Fair last November in London. Her stand immediately drew me in…and upon talking to her, I found out that she comes from my part of the world, the southwest of England…in particular Cornwall. (I’m from the neighbouring county of Devon.)

I adore her quirky embroidered textile designs and thought you may also like to see some of her creations which have a floral theme.

Gardeners Tea Time – Medium Tea Cosy in Vintage Floral

Special Day – Greetings Card

Flower Power – Large Flouncy Shoulder Bag in Burnt Grey with Vintage Fabrics

Flowers – Embroidered Cushion in Pale Pink

Bus – Little Bag in Blue

Whilst at Poppy’s stand at the fair, I made a couple of purchases including a beautiful small gadget cosy for my iPhone.… Read more

Introducing photographer and artist, Leslie Shewring…

January 17, 2011 By Rona 12 Comments

The exceptionally gifted lady behind the beautiful images of the flowers in today’s post is Leslie Shewring. I ‘met’ Leslie online last autumn when she was co-teaching Holly Becker at Decor8’s Blogging Your Way (BYW) course.

I am sure you’ll agree that her photography is absolutely stunning. The images below are taken from her blog, a creative mint.

Leslie, originally from Canada but now living in the Los Angeles area, started her blog in April 2009. As well as creating posts for a creative mint, she is also a columnist on the Decor8 blog and creates a monthly colour story called ‘Color Me Pretty’.… Read more

Introducing artist, Stephanie Ryan…

January 7, 2011 By Rona 6 Comments

I ‘met’ the lovely Stephanie Ryan online last September, when we were both taking part in Holly Becker at Decor8‘s Blogging Your Way e-course.

I adore her beautiful watercolour paintings and I thought I’d share some of them with you, to brighten up your day.

My favourite is the first one below. It’s such a happy, feel-good picture…a real tonic!

In the Beginning II

Reach

In a Dream

Hydrangea

A little background about this very talented lady…Stephanie is a freelance artist and designer, living in the States. … Read more