Illustration

Mary and Susan

Do you remember Clackers?! I can still remember the feeling when I caught my knuckles! It has been fun reminiscing about the games of my childhood for this weeks Illustration Friday-so much so that I had to artwork a couple more of my initial ideas.

Illustration

Illustration Friday - Old-fashioned

I was a very proud sister the day my little bro won the school conker championships many years ago!

Inspiration

RED

If I HAD to choose a favourite colour I think it would have to be red. I think it really can cheer you up! These are just a few of the red things that live in our home.

Pic 1. Enamel Cooking Pot by Finel, Red Magazine-a monthly treat! Brooch by

Jane Foster-(I don't think this design is in production now), Red Vase by Riihamki.

Pic 2. Handkerchief Vase by Chance, Money Box by Luigi Colani, Delicious Tomato Paste from Jamie Oliver ( I love the packaging in his stores), Keep Calm Tea Towel-a friend kindly made it into a wall hanging for me, Egg Cup by Alessi.

Pic 3. Monty Print by String, My favourite Red Tights-Roll on Winter! Fabric by Stig Lindberg and Heart Bowl (Thanks Darling!) by Kaj Franck.

Illustration

String Christmas Cards

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Inspiration

We Love Woody!

T from M&Co.

Drawing by my 4 year old.

Toy picked up at the car boot today.

Inspiration

M&S London Bus Tin

I couldn't resist buying this tin yesterday. All my favourites-gorgeous shade of red, retro illustration style, great characters and it's a London Bus!

Illustration

Illustration Friday-Dessert

An illustration from The Wheels on the Bus box set that I produced for Campbell Books (Macmillan) in 2005. I especially enjoyed choosing all the cakes for this image!

Inspiration

Monochrome Monday

From Top-Enamel Bowl by Finel, Salt & Pepper by Porsgrund, Cup & Saucer by Gustavsberg. My favourite wellies by Joules (Sadly no longer watertight!), Cheese Dish by T.G. Green and bag to promote the campaign to save the nearby Saltdean Lido.