Wordless Wednesday: The Isle of May
19 September, 2018
Author: Bilberry and Birch
Latest Designs: Meadow Flowers
8 September, 2018
My latest pieces are two pendants inspired by traditional meadows. Wildflower meadows are a vital habitat for birds and insects, but sadly they are in decline. The campaign group Save Our Magnificent Meadows estimate that only 2% of the meadows that existed in the UK in the 1930s still remain, and those that do survive … More Latest Designs: Meadow Flowers
Wordless Wednesday: Blooming Heather
5 September, 2018
August Landscape: Sheep and Hills
29 August, 2018
August has seen an end to the hot dry weather, and the landscape is starting to look much greener again. We’ve also seen some beautiful skies, with big dramatic clouds. This puffy formation over Simonside was a particular favourite. There’s a definite feeling of changing seasons in the air. The nights are drawing in noticably … More August Landscape: Sheep and Hills
Latest Designs: Northumberland Hedgerow
26 August, 2018
I’ve become a little obsessed with the hedgerows in our part of Northumberland. They’re really characterful, and although they do form a unified hedge, you can still clearly see the individual plants, each one unique. I particularly love a stretch that we pass on one of our regular walks. It’s wonderfully gnarly, and looks especially … More Latest Designs: Northumberland Hedgerow
It’s Been a Summer
22 August, 2018
It’s been a shamefully long time since I updated this blog. In my defence, I’ve been very busy at my day job, and what with that and keeping up with orders, I haven’t had that much time to sit and write. I have managed to get out and about too though, so I’m going to … More It’s Been a Summer
June Landscape: Wildflowers at Wallington
4 July, 2018
This beautiful traditional hay meadow is at National Trust Wallington.
Latest Designs: Two For Joy
16 June, 2018
I’ve been busy with commissions and (whispers) my other job lately, but I have been able to complete a couple of new designs, the first of which is this pendant. It features two polished silver magpies, set against a contrasting textured and oxidised background. It measures 0.8cm wide by 2.5cm long. I’ve made a few … More Latest Designs: Two For Joy
May Landscape: The Beach at Elie
31 May, 2018
We spent a wonderful week in Fife during May, and my landscape for the month had to be one of the photographs that I took there. This is the beach at Elie at low tide, looking over towards Earlsferry.
Found Treasures
25 May, 2018
As I mentioned in my last post, we recently returned from a holiday in Fife, Scotland. We had a great week, and one of the highlights for me was the opportunity to do a bit (well, quite a lot, if I’m honest) of beachcombing. I found one particular beach that was awash with sea glass … More Found Treasures
