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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...

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...