Meet the Puffins – The Clowns of the Sea With their oversized colourful beaks, bright orange feet and slightly comical waddle, it isn’t difficult to see why puffins have earned the nickname “clowns of the sea”. They are wonderfully
Why SassiNiemand Is Beginning to Advocate for Nature Through Art I recently came across a phrase that immediately resonated with me: ecological misanthropy. It describes the growing sadness many people feel when they see humanity placing short-term gain ahead of the
Finding Creative Inspiration Beyond the Studio After spending the past few months immersed in portfolio preparation, website planning and refining collections, taking a step away from the studio turned out to be exactly what I needed. This June, my husband,
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 …