Union Patch

My Union Patch design is up for voting in Spoonflower's Victorian design challenge!

Anglophile

On this Royal Wedding meets Victoria Day weekend I am thinking about how many of my favourite things hail from Britain. Their decorating magazines and period dramas are impeccable, and the land seems to be inundated with exquisite upholstery manufacturers, surface pattern designs, picturesque gardens, fascinating architecture, artisans, historians, grand authors of literature...the list goes on. Plus, the accent...*swoon*

Tea Towels

I've been on a tea towel making rampage! I ordered a bunch of fat quarters from my shop in Linen Cotton Canvas Ultra and then sewed the edges with mitered corners. The designs pictured are Fresh Berry, Cobalt Craze, Delft Tea, Union, Cabbage, Turkish Tile, and Bubblegum Calico. How perfect with these dishes!

Crown Jars

I love these crown jars, with their pressed glass crown logo and zinc patina lids. Hot chocolate mix, anyone?

Victoria

Queen Victoria was one incredible lady. Aside from ruling a country for nearly 64 years, she was a mother of 9, a visual artist, and a prolific journal writer. Her passionate, determined nature is clear in reading her diaries. I've been loving the series Victoria, which brings aspects of her younger life to light...plus the costumes and sets are stunning and lavishly inspiring. Happy Victoria Day!