Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most satisfying. I always find it really hard to find nice wrapping paper – and when I do, I'm then completely shocked at the cost of it. You frequently pay a fiver just to buy some paper to put a present in that will immediately get thrown into the … Continue reading Print your own wrapping paper
Author: Wolves in London
Beautiful letterpress business cards
Just dropping in very quickly this morning to show you a few pictures of these little beauties: What is that heavenly thing of wonder? I hear you ask. Is it the latest exhibit at the Tate? Is it the winner of the Turner prize? Is it a new work by Hockney? Prepare to be amazed, … Continue reading Beautiful letterpress business cards
Brighton: a plethora of pattern
When I was down in Brighton over the weekend, it seemed as if everywhere I went I saw amazing patterns, embedded into the everyday fabric of the city. I don’t know whether it was just that I was on holiday, so was looking around me with a little more interest and leisure than I normally … Continue reading Brighton: a plethora of pattern
A weekend by the sea
I’m full of the joys of Spring this morning. Over the weekend, we went all Graham Greene, and headed down to the seaside at Brighton. (Actually, ignore the Graham Greene reference, we did nothing even remotely approaching the sinister activities of Brighton Rock. Honest.) I was there for my sister’s hen party, but the baby … Continue reading A weekend by the sea
A fiddly little project
Looking for something to do while you watch the TV this evening that’s really fiddly, will make you cross and leave you with an imperfect result? Excellent! Then I’ve got the perfect thing… I spent last Saturday night watching The Voice (it’s not that good this year, is it?) and swearing throughout my second attempt … Continue reading A fiddly little project
Lusting after sheds
One of the things that appealed to us hugely when we bought our new house was the size of the garden. Countryside dwellers and non-UK readers, look away now (or at least keep your derisive snort of laughter quiet enough so I can't hear it...) For our garden is a whopping 60ft long. Sure, it's … Continue reading Lusting after sheds
Beetles and fish and lobsters, oh my!
In which I feel some disappointment that my design skills aren't quite as faultless as I thought... You know the saying: the work of a budding fabric designer is never done. Buoyed by the success of my teapot fabric, I went straight back to Spoonflower to experiment with some different designs. With the teapots, I … Continue reading Beetles and fish and lobsters, oh my!
Counting sheep: the art of sleep
Sleep’s been on my mind a lot recently. I haven’t been getting any. I miss it. It's down to the baby. I try not to witter on too much about baby things on this blog. I know how tedious it is to listen to parents of babies tell you every last detail about their sleeping … Continue reading Counting sheep: the art of sleep
A new house
Meet Mabel. Mabel scares the crap out of me. You can see why, can’t you? For the last seven months, Mabel has been sitting on top of the cabinet above the sink in my bathroom. Under her skirts, she’s been keeping her treasured belongings safe: But this morning, I’m taking Mabel off to the charity … Continue reading A new house
A bundle of bibs
Remember when I made the little sproglet a set of carrot clothes in celebration of National Carrot Day a few months ago? And how I broke my sewing machine making the first of four planned bibs? Well, the breakage turned out to be terminal, which was sad for my machine, but quite delightful for me … Continue reading A bundle of bibs
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