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THE POWER OF COLOUR AND HOW IT INFLUENCES MY BRAND AND YOU!

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THE POWER OF COLOUR AND HOW IT INFLUENCES MY BRAND AND YOU!

Choose your colours wisely, they impact your vibes! As an illustrator, my designs are more than just patterns—they’re inspired by the vibrant hues of the sea and the natural world. We’re surrounded by colour every day, and it can affect us profoundly. In my life and business, colour isn’t just visual; it evokes emotion, shifts mood, and transforms spaces. It’s powerful—it can soothe, alert, or even annoy us! For me, color is the essence of my brand, the foundation upon which I build each piece. Each design is created with intention, thoughtfully choosing colours to bring warmth, energy, and brightness...

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Building my brand - A colourful journey!

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Building my brand - A colourful journey!

After another really successful day at The Parsons Green Fair this week, I’ve been reflecting on how much I’ve achieved with Indigo Prawn over the last 9 years. It was gratifying and fulfilling that once again so many customers gave me such amazing feedback about my artwork and product range, particularly my vibrant colour combinations. Many people who visit my stall or who follow me on Instagram possibly don’t realise that I am the designer and artist behind the brand. I’ve spent many arduous years creating new designs and building my homeware business which has been both exciting as well...

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Tea Towel Mastery: What You Need to Know!

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Tea Towel Mastery: What You Need to Know!

It's all about the tea towel!   Have you ever wondered how the tea towel got its name? The tea towel, still called a tea towel, got its name from Victorian Era England where they started having tea parties. Teatime went from just tea and biscuits to a fancy High Tea in the late afternoon/early evening. Tea towels were designed to line tea trays and absorb spills while serving tea.   They would also have covered food to keep things fresh, and to keep flies away if tea was served outdoors.  Servants would hand sew the seams and embroider tea...

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It's all about the wrapping here at Indigo Prawn!

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It's all about the wrapping here at Indigo Prawn!

It’s all about wrap here at indigo Prawn! It’s all about wrap here at indigo Prawn! Just thought I would share this little gem of a wrapping idea with you all!  Its just genious to make your bring a bottle gift a little extra special with one of my "oh so bright" tea towels.  It is a double gift and puts a little wow factor into your gift.   So watch my reel below and get shopping! you know where to come for that quirky brilliant homeware.... Just saying!  Watch it HERE VIDhttps://youtu.be/tNTyxOgFfgw  

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Who doesn't like al fresco dining!

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Who doesn't like al fresco dining!

Are you ready for the great outdoors? What lovely weather we are having at the moment!  THANK GOD!  And as its warm and barmy outside its the perfect time to do a little dining al fresco!  There is nothing better than a good barbeque in the summer and with that napkins are a must!    When entertaining it is always lovely to have proper napkins and ditch the paper!  So with that in mind let me introduce you to my Natty Napkins.  I designed them with fun and colour in mind.  Choose from a good variety of designs or you...

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