Building Pathways Beyond the Studio Beginning before feeling ready feels like a fitting theme for this stage of portfolio preparation. For months I’ve been quietly working behind the scenes on things that never really appear in finished photographs or collection reveals.
A More Intentional Way of Working Creative organisation has become a natural focus for me this month. The last couple of months have been about putting things in order. Not everything is finished, and I don’t think it ever really
Clearing the Clutter This March | Behind the Scenes Carrot Cake (Studio Favourite) March always feels like a natural “clearing the clutter” kind of month in the studio … a kind of quiet spring reset where things start to feel
A behind-the-scenes look at creative organisation in my design business this February, from refining Spoonflower collections and Contrado structure to organising master files — plus a comforting chocolate chip cookie recipe for studio admin days.
A gentle January studio reset with a website refresh for easier browsing, the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch tradition, and a simple ginger and honey mocktail to brighten slow winter days.
December always feels different in the studio. As the pace slows and the light softens, small seasonal rituals take shape — from gingerbread people in the kitchen to handmade cards at the worktable. This post reflects on creativity, tradition, and learning to let go when plans don’t quite work out.
A bold New York seagull made off with our hotdog, and the memory still makes me smile. It is the inspiration behind my Nauti gulls design work today …
The Lesson That Started It All Years ago, when I moved to Devon to take up a new role as head teacher at a small preschool, I never imagined a group (an army of) of caterpillars would spark a lifelong
In my first blog, I shared how a children’s story inspired the name SassiNiemand. This post follows the next step in my journey. How I learned surface pattern design, the courses and challenges that shaped me, and the swallow design that became my logo and mantra: The Sky’s the Limit.
Where did the name SassiNiemand come from? This post shares the story – from a children’s mystery novel about a cat and dog detective duo, to a creative career in surface pattern design. Discover how Lisette Niemand turned storytelling into art for wallpaper, fabric, fashion, and more.