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Artist, Flower Farmer, Interior Designer at The Home of Joyful Makes, Dartmoor.
Flowers @thewyldcollective
Artisan Cabin @the.booknookdartmoor
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Sunshine & stripes. Well that was a night. Eurovis

Sunshine & stripes. Well that was a night. Eurovision chez farm was a vibe! I fashioned an outfit from bin liners and socks, which soon had to be swapped for the stripey pjs because the bin liner stuck to places I didn’t want it to 😂 Eurovision, what can I say?! It was a journey…we ate way too many Pringles, cobbled together mojitos from the mint we found growing jn the new chicken coop & had the latest night I’ve had in a long time. Now it’s time to recover…I’m going for an espresso macchiato….Happy Sunday x

#eurovisionmorning #posteurovision #sunday #slowsunday #sundayfunday #slowliving #mojitos #whatthehelljusthappened #farmlife #farm #blueskies #morning #coffee #stripes #espressomacchiato☕️ #espresso

Right, we’ve got the snacks in, the scoreboards

Right, we’ve got the snacks in, the scoreboards are in the making & the plan to cobble an outfit together purely from household items is on standby. I’m thinking a bin liner and the cord from a dressing gown.

Whether you’re a fan or not, Eurovision is my happy place, where fun, laughter & the over egged phrase “what was that all about?!” rings throughout the house. It’s our night to be silly & to soak up all the good things that are celebrated when good people come together.

My favourites? Denmark is an absolute banger, it gives dancy euphoria vibes. Sweden opens the show with a giant sausage & has the catchiest chorus. Armenia wins the award for running a wide leg leather trouser on a treadmill, whilst Estonia’s Tommy Cash has managed to be an ear worm that refuses to give up. It literally won’t get out of my head ☕️

May your weekend be full of sunshine & silliness. I’m off to get the bin liner….

#eurovision #eurovision2025 #hereforit #itsavibe #tele #scoreboard #blooms #songcontest

Oh my goodness the week is flying by and it’s be

Oh my goodness the week is flying by and it’s been a real mixed bag here. Part of it has been life stuff like taking the car to the garage, organising what child finishes at what time and trying to get a huge amount of work admin done.

Operation “coop construction” is still on-going as the new chickens arrive tomorrow and the coop still isn’t finished. It means two grown adults are spending their evening constructing what can only be called a “recreational prison yard” for Dolly PartHEN, LAYdy Marmalade, Tyrannosaurus PECKS, Jenny from the FLOCK, EGGwina, CHICKI Minaj, Meryl CHEEP, Princess LAYa and HEN Solo. So think of us tonight, scratching around a coop looking like extras from The Shawshank Redemption! 😂😂😂

ps - thanks for the new name ideas, they were first class!

New Print In the shop - it’s called Disco Chicken!

#blooms #shelfie #vase #admin #coop #construction #disco #homestead #chickens #shawshank #firstclass #acrylic #artiststudio #fromthestudio #coloupop #regenerativeagriculture #wilding #redemption #sunshine #newness #print #patternandprint #art #diy #harvest #palacelife #farmlife #bohohome #cottagecore

H e l l o. How are we? Hope the week is feeling li

H e l l o. How are we? Hope the week is feeling like a gorgeous glissade down a waterslide in the Bahamas with a golden tan and a Margarita. No?! Me neither! Mine’s a Yorkshire tea & a touch of sunburn/dirt from chicken coop building in the ☀️(new chickens arrive on Friday…)

As I mentioned in a previous post, I wanted to share some design work here & today’s design board is the Artisan Cabin.

This was the design board I originally came up with for The Book Nook, an artisan cabin we built using sustainable resources. It was important that the design led from existing materials and that these were pulled together using the iconic Penguin book orange.

The overall feel is rustic, warm, quirky and well loved x

#glissade #waterslide #bahamas #gararock #golden #margarita #victorian #brew #butfirstea #banishtheblues #seascape #bythesea #devon #acryliconboard #markmaking #sculpt #september #bythesea #cerulean #littlesquares #myhappyplace #shelfie #wakeup #morningtime #seasonalshift #knitwear #seasonsofpoetry #styled

I like big hoops and I cannot lie. Well that weeke

I like big hoops and I cannot lie. Well that weekend was a mixed bag of laundry, hen house building and a light peppering of “where are my keys?!”. How was yours? I cannot believe I’m saying this, but this week I’m photographing my work for Christmas, or as I now call it “MAYMAS”. This might paint me as a massive keeno, but really it’s for my own sanity. It takes a huge amount of time to photograph each piece and it’s always on the to do list before the kids break up for half term. So, think of me, covered in baubles and Buble! Meanwhile, whenever there’s a break from the “festivities” I’m sowing alllllll the seeds ready for flower farm blooms. I’m ready to get stuck in & roll my sleeves up. May your week be full of the good stuff x

#may #maymas #hoops #photography #styling #productivity #listit #seasonalblooms #willow #weaving #driedflowers #heritage #artisthome #artiststudio #myhomethismonth #bohohome #heritagehome #cottagecore #springstyling #flowerfaffing #artistry #styledshoot #cottagelife #cottagegarden #fireplace

Bande Verte, meaning green stripe. I’ve just sta

Bande Verte, meaning green stripe. I’ve just started my Sunday by dropping a bag of peas all over the floor & knocking a cup of tea off the bedside table 😂 Meanwhile, I can’t feel my right shoulder due to a mammoth week of dahlia planting in very hard soil & the construction of a new hen house. The chickens arrive on Friday at ‘Cluckington Palace’ Creative Chicken names welcome….we already have a Princess LAYa and HEN Solo. Happy Sunday!

Bande Verte Print in A4/A3 - link in bio x

#artist #flowers #flowerfarm #henhouse #chickens #peas #bedside #green #stripes #blooms
#potager #raisedbeds #polytunnel #jamtarts #cookery #springharvest #cool #dry #withlove #mygarden #farmlife #onthefarm #flowersmakemehappy #happyplace

What a find. A few years ago a friend of ours foun

What a find. A few years ago a friend of ours found this sign in an Exeter cattle market. It’s an 1856 auction sign for a farm which was selling stock, this included a range of items, from a guernsey cow, ducks, geese, wheelbarrows, scales, weights, cheese presses, milking pails, through to household items. The household items were equally as varied, a servants bedstead, candlesticks and even a good setter dog! Remarkably this 1856 sign is our beloved farm and it explains a lot as to why we’re still uncovering treasures to this day. I wonder whether the cheese presses sold?! ….homage to the fromage 🧀

#ourfarm #facts #auction #stock #cheesepress #bedstead #1856 #ducks #geese #treasure #regeneration #regenerativeagriculture #hello #history #ourhistory #treasurehunting #wheelbarrows #farmlife #onthefarm #ancestry #reclaim #homage #heritage

For nearly two decades, we’ve been restoring our

For nearly two decades, we’ve been restoring our Dartmoor Farm. This has involved the restoration of buildings, our family home, studio & the recent addition of a handmade cabin. It’s fair to say we haven’t stopped working. It’s been an every day “pull your sleeves up & tackle the mammoth to do list”. It’s also been part of a lifelong mission to do good things with the land, using regenerative agriculture & giving our family other diversifying options outside of traditional farming. It really is a labour of love & we’re tired 😂

I thought that I’d begin to add my interiors work here as I’ve joined up the things I do. It seeks to champion the colourful power of thrifted, pre-loved and stories of old and new. I believe that playful design can instil a sense of fun and memory, but this doesn’t have to be defined by buying new.

I believe in “make, mend, do”, where restoration and recycling contribute to sustainably conscious design.

I believe in natural ‘heirlooms’ and finds which celebrate the history of the land and its people. It’s my purpose to bridge these stories in design. That is why you’ll always see a connection to family, flowers, nature and heritage. I love working with the land, integrating what we grow outside with how we restore and bring colour inside.

Looking for help with your design project or styling? Hi 😂👋 Very excited to share that my interior design service is now live on the website where I’ve showcased some of my past projects and where you can now book a consultation online.

With love from the middle of nowhere to your somewhere x

#interiors #reclamation #restoration #dartmoor #farming #greenliving #shelfie #bohohome #styling #interiordesign #upcycling #stories #diy #designer #artiststudio #regenerativeagriculture #sustainablefarming #artisan #interiorforinspo #interiorstylist #reno #interior123 #patchofland #polyculture #community #workwithme #hello

☀️Cornishware Blooms ☀️ May today bring yo

☀️Cornishware Blooms ☀️
May today bring you sunshine & flowers x

#petals #flowers #lefleur
#hygge #lifeonthefarm #pink #flowerstagram #maker #springstyle #stripes #community #inspired #curate #make #tend #garden #process #stripes #styling #artist #acrylic #brightenup #positivevibes #authentic #printmaker #feelit #growinto #cornishware

Oh my gosh the sunshine! It’s been an “open up

Oh my gosh the sunshine! It’s been an “open up the doors” few days & I’m here for it! ☀️☀️☀️☀️

#slowfloralstyle #florallife #allthingsbotanical #mycolourfulhome #upcycle #restore #oak #buildingprojects #dartmoor #devon #colour #interiorstyling #myhousethismonth #kitchensofinstagram #artisthome #whatwebuilt #carpentry #houseproject #heritagehome #stable #stone #photography #fillyourwalls #interiorstyling #mycountryhome #landscapelovers #botanicalbeauty #justbefloral #kitchenextension

Custom design….I was asked to create a natural w

Custom design….I was asked to create a natural willow ‘8’ sign for an Alice in Wonderland 8th birthday party. Using willow to create the structure & dried blooms & blossom, here’s what I came up with. It’ll be suspended over the party table ready for all madhatters x

#ecodesign #thejourneybegins #process #inmotion #boho #artiststudio #process #sculpture #naturalsculpture #rhschelsea #gardendesign #willow #outdoors #making #makersmovement #craft #joyful #artisan #folktale #homestead #homesteadlifestyle #aliceinwonderland #fairytale

WORKSHOPS ARE ON THE WEBSITE!!! A colourful Still

WORKSHOPS ARE ON THE WEBSITE!!!

A colourful Still life class in June, Plein air acrylic bloom painting in the flower farm in August, September, Hoop Making in November AND a Christmas Craft in my Cottage Kitchen during December.

All details on the website now & you can access the link via the bio.
Thank you!

#workshops #studiolife #stilllife #paintedblooms #acrylic #artworkshops #hoop #cottagekitchen #blooms #learntopaint #painting #process #thereyouare #joinme #helloyou #togetherwecan #womenwhorise #workshopsindevon

Flinging a Spring thing together. Today I’m back

Flinging a Spring thing together. Today I’m back to work & it’s started by bunching the last of the 2024 harvests, trashing the studio and setting some provisional dates for art workshops later in the year. This is all whilst trying to avoid the Easter eggs. Here’s to flinging it and winging it!

Pic shows my hand painted Spring bouquets x

#fromthefarm #create #newcollection #seasonalflowersalliance #flowersofinstagram #flowerstalking #flowergram #slowliving #flowersmakemehappy #flowerlover #flowerart #flowermagic #inspiredbypetals #petalsandprops #helloyou
#floralphotography #floraldesign #floralstyling #autumn #floraldesigner #slowfloralstyle #florallife #allthingsbotanical #botanicalpickmeup #botanicalbeauty #justbefloral #botanicaldaydreams

All your eggs in one basket. ⭐️One elf. One st

All your eggs in one basket. ⭐️One elf. One studio and a tractor bucket full of joy in making things for your nearest and dearest. Happy Easter x 🥚

#thisorthat #community #wearethemakers #creativesoninstagram #independentbusiness #makersofinstagram #createjoy #makersmovement #thewurzels #sparkjoy #positive #flowerstagram #easter #easterbunny #victoriana #teabreak #countryliving #homeware #decor #handpainted #springishere #easterdecoration #handmadecorations #heirloom #treasures #madewithlove #artist #music #tunnocksteacake

C E L L O…Happy long weekend! If it’s me you’re looking for, I’ll be back on Monday. More workshop dates released next week x

#cello #diy #redecorate #pinstripes #stripes #pink #green #masquerade #littlegreene #artisthome #artistlife #upcycling #thrifted #mantlescaping #cottagecoreaesthetic #theholiday #cottagecore #teal #cosycottage #shelfie #mycolourfulhome #ecclecticdecor #heritagehome #countrylife #gallerywall #dartmoor

Colour pop. I’ve woken up to a very ‘grey arou

Colour pop. I’ve woken up to a very ‘grey around the edges’ morning. If it was a sound it would be “meh”….i guess I got used to the sunshine and now it’s not here, it’s like a power cut when you’re desperate to turn the light on but nothing happens when you flick the switch.

We had the busiest weekend shared with teenage girls, friends, boys playing archery & copious amounts of potatoes. It was a weekend I wish I could bottle & open again. Plus no archery induced accidents which is always a bonus 😂

#studiolife #studioday #stilllife #dartmoor #colourpop #archery #potatoes #foodie #friends

Big Carl fell over a few weeks ago. The wind had p

Big Carl fell over a few weeks ago. The wind had picked up & he looked as if he’d had a big night out with girls. I think based on his landing, the night probably involved tequila slammers, a rogue Celine Dion on the karaoke and a couple of scotch eggs from the garage on his way home.

It made me realise that he’s patiently and steadfastly stood as a guardian over our plot in all weathers including snow storms and all of the 2024 rain. He has stood there for years and shall continue to do so, given some new willow in the next harvest. But for now here’s big Carl being made….i’ll put the coffee on Carl….

#MadeWithLove #weaving #sculpture #ourfarm #artistlife #greenliving #sustainableliving #art #farming #sustainable #kitchengarden #kitchengardening #home #patch #growing #bookstagram #outdoorgym #dogsofinstagram #adventure #connectwithnature #nature #ecofriendlyliving #eco #fieldtofork #heatwave #treesofinstagram #countryliving #artist #girlswholift

H e l l o. I just wanted to thank the wonderful wo

H e l l o. I just wanted to thank the wonderful women who came to the workshop yesterday. You made my day. It was a day full of creativity, colour, humour, talk and plenty of painting…

I get the biggest thrill from seeing you work as you journey through the process of a piece, so thank you for all the joy and colour….especially that shade of pink…💓

There are two places left for the 30th August workshop with more dates added soon x

#joy #thanks #gratitude #fromthefarm #studiovisit #colour #womenwhopaint

Workshop day! Always fun setting up, but even more

Workshop day! Always fun setting up, but even more fun working with you. See you later!

#maximalist #colourpop #stilllife #paint #workshop #gallerywall #community #upcycled #shelfie #bohohome #homestead #cottagecore #yesthisismydesk #studiospace #diy #makeover #ecodesign #morningcoffee #createwithoutlimits #mycountryhome #simpleandstill #interiorsinspiration #seasonalliving

Mixing pattern and print since 2024. Here’s some

Mixing pattern and print since 2024. Here’s some facts about The Book Nook bedroom…

1. Did you know the bespoke authors headboard was salvaged from a piece of wood we found next to our chicken coop?! We used brass inlays discovered in a barn to house printed names. These include Shakespeare, Lewis Carroll and Virginia Woolf.

2. Did you know the wallpaper was made from wrapping paper and then sealed? Two sheets were even tea stained and then ironed to give a vintage feel.

3. All of the picture frames were second hand and the artwork came from preloved greetings cards. I also found some fabulous vintage lithographs from @theoldpotatostore

4. Lady Chatterley’s Lover adorns the ceiling where a second-hand copy was used to decorate the eaves. It was a painstaking process! My shoulders haven’t been the same since!

5. Our daughter’s old cot bed frame was used to create the partitions between the bedroom and the living space. It was cut and fitted between the main wall and a beam that came from our old kitchen.

6. The giant Penguin book walls were individually decoupaged with each letter and detail cut by hand. Nail scissors were a surprisingly useful tool.

7. Where’s Wally hides somewhere in the bedroom as a playful touch.

8. The two single bedheads came from a house sale and were restored to feel like they came straight out of Peter Pan.

9. The bedroom windows came from our old conservatory.

10. The bedside tables are wine boxes (we had a terrible time consuming the contents for crafts sake!)

11. The flooring is bright green to feel like you’re lying in the grass.

12. The names of famous publishing houses appear on the wall and were printed on recycled papers.

#joyfulmakes #makespace #transformation #studio #welcome #feelathome #workhard #seasonspoetry #wanderlust #roomwithaview #renovation #refurb #artstudio #studiotour #naturecore #cottagecore #maker #periodhome #cottage #farmlife #englishcottage #reuse #recycyle #upcycle #workshop #styling #colourmehappy #walls #booknook

That time we did the living room…. We ripped ou

That time we did the living room….

We ripped out the old mantlepiece and completely redecorated… Which was fun. The leak in the ceiling was a real highlight.

Anyway, it began by taking out the old mantle and making a new chunky one. I up-cycled our old mirror using leftover paints. All the florals have been grown here & whilst Spring has arrived, we’re still fireside in the evenings…

Walls were painted in Masquerade (Matt) by @littlegreenepaintcompany This isn’t an ad, but a highlight for its brilliance. We have very chunky uneven walls and it went on a dream.

#livingroom #refurb #diy #redecorate #pinstripes #stripes #pink #green #masquerade #littlegreene #artisthome #artistlife #upcycling #thrifted #mantlescaping #christmascottage #theholiday #cottagecore #teal #cosycottage #shelfie #mycolourfulhome #ecclecticdecor #heritagehome #countrylife #gallerywall #dartmoor

Still Life Workshop! Limited places! Next Sunday 6

Still Life Workshop! Limited places! Next Sunday 6th April 1pm-4pm.

Using acrylics and oil pastels, you’ll learn the principles of colour, shape, texture and tone and be introduced to the rule of thirds to enable your composition. This class is suitable for all abilities. So if you haven’t painted before, please don’t worry!

When you arrive, you’ll be introduced to a set still life which includes crockery, flowers, food, natural materials, fabrics and oodles of inspiration!.

#still #stilllife #workshop
#burst #seasonalflowersalliance #bohohome #colourmehappy #shelfie #interiorstyling #interiordesign #mycreativehome #studiolife #dailydecordetail #femfeed #myprettyplace #studiotour
#colourpalette #really #changecareer #artstudio #yesthisismydesk #designdeinteriores #designinspiration

Patterns, prints and pretty pastels x #peonies #m

Patterns, prints and pretty pastels x

#peonies #marshmallows #meringues #sweet #petalsandprops #styling #dessert #flowerstalk #seasonalflowers #peonyseason #curated #lavie #abstract #art #juicyblooms #wyld #wild #maker #fromthefarm #studio #studioscenes #studiogreen #studiovisits #baking #sweetness #sweettooth #cake #petals

M o n d a y C o l o u r P o p 🌈 #harvest #gr

M o n d a y C o l o u r P o p 🌈

#harvest #grower #driedflowers #everlasting #hoard #treasure #bouquet #armfulsofflowers #hugitout #colourmehappy #red #mua #pink #shelfie #bohochic #bohoflorals #yesmaam #seasonalflowersalliance #pully #outtodry #airdry #flowerbarn #studio #studioflow #barn #granary

One of those satisfying before and afters where yo

One of those satisfying before and afters where you forget all of the work, time and effort 😂

#joyfulmakes #makespace #transformation #studio #welcome #feelathome #workhard #seasonspoetry #wanderlust #roomwithaview #renovation #refurb #artstudio #studiotour #naturecore #cottagecore #maker #periodhome #cottage #farmlife #englishcottage #reuse #recycyle #upcycle #workshop #styling #colourmehappy #walls

When I’m having a bad day and my back plays up &

When I’m having a bad day and my back plays up & I find myself getting narky because I have to go at a slower pace & have a relationship with a tens machine…I have to remind myself that I hand cut & individually decoupaged four ceilings & several walls 😂 Granted this was a year ago and todays pain is likely from taking a plate out of the dishwasher at the wrong angle, but you get the gist 😂 Today, I give myself full permission to make groaning noises when I stand up from the sofa…. 😂 Happy gin day (otherwise known as Friday)

#decoupage #interiors #permission #handcut #decoupaged #sofa #friyay #tensmachine #makingmagic #shelfie #maximalist #maximalistdecor #maximal #stripes #orange #penguinbooks #penguinclassics #out #cabin #cabinlife

Officially Spring today! A little peek into the st

Officially Spring today! A little peek into the studio with last year’s harvests. I can’t wait for the blooms of 2025! Dried and stored here in the studio, a pully system gets them into the eaves (which is helpful because I’m 5 ft 5 😂)

I finally got organised (after a lot of faffing!) with my website where you’ll see Art, Flowers & Interiors sitting on the same platform together. Part of linking and joining up the dots.

If you’re local, I have limited places for my next Still Life painting workshop, here in the studio (Sunday 6th April 1-4pm). I can promise lots of flower faffing, fruit, fabrics & fun. All the f’s! (Immediately adds French fancies to the snack list 😂)

Link in bio & here’s to faffing x

#art #interiors #flowers #studio #workshop
#blooms #permaculture #gardening #fromthefarm #grow #selfprotection #gardeninggirl #grownfromseed #igrewthis #restore #create #rest #seasonspoetry #wellies #workhard #vegpatch #flowerstagram #veg #recipes #selfcare #locallygrown #devon #myhappyplace #tenacity

Double socking like it’s minus 10 🥶✅ Where’s Spring?!

#maximalist #colourpop #thrifted #paint #copper #gallerywall #wine #upcycled #shelfie #bohohome #homestead #cottagecore #bedroomideas #bedroomstyle #diy #makeover #ecodesign #morningcoffee #createwithoutlimits #mycountryhome #simpleandstill #interiorsinspiration #seasonalliving

🌷Everlasting hand painted Bouquets 🌷 I have

🌷Everlasting hand painted Bouquets 🌷

I have some painted up ready to send for Mother’s Day, so any weekend orders of these can be posted on Monday!.

May your weekend be filled with all good things, like roast potatoes, fresh bed sheets, breakfast in bed and a good book! X

#fromthefarm #create #newcollection #seasonalflowersalliance #flowersofinstagram #flowerstalking #flowergram #slowliving #flowersmakemehappy #flowerlover #flowerart #flowermagic #inspiredbypetals #petalsandprops #flowerfriday
#floralphotography #floraldesign #floralstyling #autumn #floraldesigner #slowfloralstyle #florallife #allthingsbotanical #botanicalpickmeup #botanicalbeauty #justbefloral #botanicaldaydreams

Look what finally decided to show up…FRIDAY! Her

Look what finally decided to show up…FRIDAY! Here’s to a colourful one.
With my girls carried by the waves & dove and the bluebells x

#studiolife #thoughts #pallette #sanctuary #bluebells #doves #flowerfaffing #sherises #cornishware #lightitup #patternandprint #shelfie #boho #texture #print #stripes #layering #inthegarden #artoftheday #artstudio #homedecor #mishmash #handmade #play #stripes #process #wildswim #seaswim

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