Thread Maker, Zara Peters
You might not know it but Zara is the crafty pair of hands behind an awful lot of those bows you've seen on Instagram! Under her alias...
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Jocasta Innes and a legacy of hand-painted interiors
One of my many childhood bedroom renovations involved yellow walls sponged all over by hand in clouds of white. My mum and I did the...
Ceramics collaboration
Down at the bottom of the garden is where Lamorna Elmer and I have been experimenting in clay. Every Friday we could find since August...
Lisa Mehydene of Edit58
I had admired Lisa's gorgeous interiors any playful home accessories collection for a long time before we meet this summer at the launch...
Who was Josef Frank?
Josef Frank (1885 –1967) is the pattern designer you already know, without knowing it. Many decades after his vast collection of 160 bold...
Hazel Gardiner
Hazel Gardiner is a floral designer and broadcaster, based in London. I was lucky to meet Hazel a few years ago at an event hosted by...
A proud achievement...
I'm completely blown away to learn I've won a Homes & Gardens Award: Best Newcomer in Wallpapers, for my Spring '23 collection! Having...
November Makers' Markets: meet me at two artistic locations
Dulwich Picture Gallery and Charleston House are two of my favourite places on earth and now the locations for the two markets I'll be...
Carmel King
The creative partner of dreams - Carmel and I have been working together, well since the millennium! We are childhood friends from...
10 Lidos to love
Everywhere I've lived, there has been somewhere special to swim outdoors. There are few better ways to really unwind than a swim;...
Wallpaper around architecture
Now that you’ve got to grips with the basics of hanging wallpaper in our 7 step guide, you might have found yourself wondering what...
Wallpaper calculator
Starting your wallpapering project with accurate measurements, is crucial for a flawless wallpaper installation. But knowing where to...
Hang your wallpaper in 7 steps
You've finally found the perfect wallpaper for a specific room in your home, and you can already envision the transformation. However,...
Suzanne Sews
Sue Fawell is a miracle worker, with a needle and thread as her tools. She has made countless blinds, curtains and cushions for our home...
Domenica Marland Home
Super stylish art dealer Domenica Marland has launched a curated homeware collection and I am proud to be one of the selection of...
Wild about Geraniums with Cath Kidston
It was a happy day in Spring '23 when, just launching my new Geranium Wallpaper, I spotted one of the most inspiring women in the world...
We're on the List...
Very proud to say I'm now part of House and Garden's 'The List'. An indispensable interiors directory curated by the team at House and...
Artful staycations
I love to soak up interiors ideas when I travel, as much as sunshine. Recently I shared a few beautiful places to stay on Instagram that...
Chuck out the chintz?
This week a journalist asked me to share my thoughts on modern chintz. Whilst well into the second paragraph of my reply I realised this...
Now available on Glassette
Sophie Harpley hand-painted homeware joins Glassette - the destination for independent UK homeware brands.
Pivot, pivot! What about stationery?
I'm often asked if I still make bespoke hand-painted stationery, especially for events. The short answer is yes, I'll happily paint...
Artist collaboration with baby brand Nina London
I was over the moon when baby brand Nina got in touch to ask if I'd paint a pattern for one of their artists muslins. Known for combining...
Paper flowers for timeless decoration
It's no secret that I love flowers and I love how they can decorate a home or celebration. But it can feel wasteful to cut fresh flowers...
Constance Spry: the queen of floristry
My granny was a determined woman with several creative interests. At the end of her life, unable to pursue her hobbies she asked to be...
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