Why Story Plaids? I came up with the idea of Story Plaid Shawls at the end of 2021. I collaborated with Gretchen over on Instagram to create a shawl that would weave together all the aspects of her life. Her delight of the outdoors with the love she has for her family, marrying it with…

The power of red It isn’t a surprise, when you see red berries clinging to dark branches, that there is much folklore linked to them. At this time of year (Autumn) they draw the eye as the abundance of summer recedes. The colour is striking – whether it be a warning or a talisman. In…

Now we’ve hit Meteorological Autumn, the mornings are chilly and the leaves are turning hues of gold and rust. I thought it was a good time for a catch up. I took the Summer away from connecting via the website, social media and email but Autumn is here and there’s is plenty to catch up…

My inspiration comes from the Scottish landscape. I love wandering the hill tops, the loch sides. The high cliffs with crashing waves below and alongside powerful rivers sourced from mountain tops. It isn’t just about colours and textures, it is also the stories that these places hold. There are others that find ways to bring…

2023 has felt like the year I have struggled to get going with pretty much everything I have tried to achieve. It has felt like too many sad things, bad things have been happening. If you have followed me for a while you might know that I have two pets; a dog and a cat…

Some of the oldest wild history comes from the forests and woodlands of Scotland. Birch trees, Scots Pine trees, Juniper & Holly date back to as early as 7000BC. In those times forests were more abundant than human populations. There are tales of early Druids lighting Scots Pine bonfires at the Winter Solstice, to celebrate…