I truly adore all Magnolia trees because they grace our spring skylines with the most delightful flowers. My favorite, simply because my dad planted one in our garden when I was a child, is the beautiful Stellata tree - the Star Magnolia. It's much more delicate than other Magnolia trees and looks so lovely as the early spring sun warms its petals. Creating this pattern was a delight, and sketching each petal and bud was incredibly soothing. I hope you find as much enjoyment

The sweet Wood Anemone flower that carpets the woods in spring, companions to the bluebell and the Lesser Celandine, true to her local name the windflower, she dances in the breeze. It is such a joyful moment to see her vibrant white and yellow after the greys of winter, heralding the new season and the hope of spring. If you want to know more read the 5 things you might not know about the Wood Anemone Blog. The finished design is included in the Wood Anemone Collection. To s

Have you ever seen a Fire lily? She is Gloriosa, like her name. So vibrant and so stunning. I saw her in the magnificent Winchester Cathedral during a flower exhibition, and there was nothing like her. Paired with orchids and little frangipani flowers, this design brings a warm summer day's feel, taking you into the tropical hot houses filled with color and aroma. The finished design is included in the Tropical Hothouse Collection. To see the whole collection, click the link

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The blooming season of peonies is breathtakingly beautiful, and every year, I eagerly anticipate seeing them again and enjoying their fresh blooms in my garden and home. Unfortunately, the season is quite short, so to address this, I have designed a pattern that allows us to enjoy peonies all year long. The finished design is included in the Peony Cottage Garden Collection. To see the whole collection click the link below. Country Garden with Finches Design Inspiration You ca

Summer is heating up, and the swans are proudly displaying their new cygnets as they swim among the jewel-like river blossoms floating on the water's surface. The Ranunculus Crow foot plant remains submerged underwater for the majority of the year, supporting and harmonising the river's wildlife. This pattern design mirrors the river's flow, offering calm and relaxation, while also highlighting the charm of the small flowers. If you want to know more about this fun flower che

The elegant forms of the Japanese Anemone, with its green leaves and pink petals, signal the arrival of summer. The entire plant features a remarkable structure with its elongated stalks and delicate buds and blossoms. The Melodies pattern design incorporates all these wonderful details, crafted to deliver this beauty directly to you. The finished design is included in the Japanese Anemone Collection. Melodies Pattern Design You can buy this pattern and others from the collec

The incredible fragrance of the Philadelphus flowering shrub is so beautiful. Suddenly the air will be filled with a sweet citrusy perfume in late Spring. This pattern was inspired by the breathtaking plant, with each flower illustrated in digital watercolors to add depth and detail to the design. The finished design is included in the Philadelphus Collection. The Fragrant Mock Orange Pattern Design You can buy this pattern and others from the collection on fabric, homeware

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The Agapanthus flower is such a diva in the cottage garden border as she is a little temperamental to grow. If the winter in cold or wet she fades away and refuses to grow again the next spring. She can also decide to change colour especially if you are growing from seeds. The flower could decide from deep indigo to pale white, pastel pinks to light purples depending on what her parents or grandparents were. To pant her and to place her so delicately into a pattern design was

The Chalk river close to where I grew up always inspires me. I have a deep appreciation for the plants and animals that live there.

The Rosa Gallica is a very old friend to the Cottage garden. There are 300 species of Rose and she is the oldest, often grown by the ancient

I had created a pattern years ago for a friend in water colours and knew that one day it would be destined to be on fabric and wallpaper. I forgot all about it until I met a Rose called Miss Piggy and instantly knew she would be the star of the show. Original Rose and Forget me Not water colour painting The completed pattern is the heroine of the Missy Rose Collection. The updated Missy Rose pattern This pattern and the others in the collection are available for purchase on f

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It’s been a rather wet February 2024 and the dogs and I have taken to walking the pavements rather than the fields and forests. It has...