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.
Starting Fresh in the Studio | Behind the Scenes
A December Creative Tradition, Gingerbread People, Handmade Cards & A Creative Year’s End
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.
The Seagull That Stole Our Hotdog: How Wildlife Inspires My Art
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 …
🦋 From Caterpillars to Creativity – How Raising Butterflies Inspired My Designs
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
How I Learned Surface Pattern Design (The Sky is the Limit)
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.
How a Children’s Mystery Novel Launched My Creative Studio
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.