I Love London

The City Wall Walk. The Barbican.

Royal Festival Hall and the South Bank.

The Hayward Gallery.

Kenwood House, Hampstead Heath.

Chomeley Lodge, Highgate

Selvedge Summer Fair - My Favourite Bits

Hand made creatures by Abigail Brown. I loved the foxes.

This circus lady cushion by Caroline Dulko.

I love the owl lavender doorstops by Catherine Tough. I have one of her hot water bottle covers - an old favourite!

I think I may have to purchase one of these prints by Rachel Eardley. I didn't buy one and I wish I had now.

Cute: Lavender wardrobe mice by The Black Rabbit.

Selvedge Summer Fair - Highgate

I'm off to London for a few days of inspiration and to catch up with friends.
Very much looking forward to the Selvedge Summer Fair in Highgate - St Augustines Church Hall, N6 5QG from 11am til 5pm.

The Design Circus Pop-up Shop, Albert Road, West Bridgeford

Have just popped a last minute batch of Willy purses in the post to my friend Helen Hallows. Hopefully they will arrive in time for the craft fair Helen will be attending this weekend - Saturday, 26th June at The Design Circus Pop-Up Shop, Albert Road, West Bridgeford. Pop along if you're in the area! Helen will be holding a stall of work during the day from 9.00am - 5.30pm. Click here to see Helens new designs.

Ms Worthingtons Shoes In The Window At High Tea Of Highgate

Look! Willy Purses in the window at High Tea of Highgate. If you look carefully you can see Ms Worthingtons shoes reflected in the window. I wish I was there - I really want a piece of lemon drizzle cake.

High Tea Of Highgate,
50 Highgate High Street,
Highgate, London, N6 5HX
Tel: 0208 3483162

Willy - The Making Process

I really enjoy the process of making my handmade pouches. As each one is made slightly differently to the next one I never tire of making them.

Once I have screen-printed and fixed the fabrics I cut them - ready for make-up.

I then choose an assortment of varied designs for each customer order. I like to see lots of designs and colours mixed together.

I make the bias-binding by hand from vintage liberty print fabrics. A hidden surprise when the new owner opens their pouch for the first time.

I like to choose zips in contrasting colours.

And then they get made into pouches.

www.willydesigns.com

Tea in the garden with Willy

Tea in the garden with my lovely new mug by Helen Hallows.

Click here to see her website and blog. You can buy Helens product on Folksy.com

I had lovely rose tea from High Tea of Highgate owned by my lovely friend Georgina Worthington.
Click here to see the website for this fantastic tea room in North London.