Easy Squid and Chorizo Paella for they Draw & they Cook

This illustrated recipe was made for They Draw & Cook i love Paella, its one of the best one pot meals I can think of. This recipe is a little unconventional in that the rice is cooked in the oven, but it is still super tasty and a great dish to try if you are too busy to stand over and consistently stir using the traditional method. Be sure to check out the other recipes on They

Draw & Cook. It's a brilliant resource and collection of beautifully illustrated recipes.

Clementine Stationery

I seem to be going for a bit of a theme this week! Here is some clementine stationery paper I have been working on. I'd like to create a range of these to print so watch this space for more fruity designs. 

Clementine Stamped Notebooks inspired by A Beautiful Mess

I was browsing one of my favorite blogs, A Beautiful Mess the other day and I came across this wonderful project and thought, why not give it a go! I had some blank notebooks that were a in need with a bit of a spruce up so decided to decorate them. They aren't perfect but it was fun to get away from my drawing for a bit and create something a little different : )

The stamps are made from craft foam and I used acrylic paint, head over to ABM to see the full (and much more professional!) instructions and results. 

Autumn Display

We got a nice little green pumpkin and a squash with our vegetable box delivery a few weeks ago that we have kept in the fruit bowl and has become a little autumnal display
for the chalkboard coffee table : )

 

My Jungle Scene design on Ohh Deer

If you pop over to Ohh Deer today you will find their latest competition - Pillow fight round 2.

I have submitted my jungle drawing to the competition which was created with soft furnishings in mind. 

All entries are available for sale for the next few weeks and the winner will be based on the amount of sales of each product. You see my full submission by clicking here

 

Here are my favorite other submissions so far:                                        

1. Tropical Jigsaw By Harriet Curtis                                                          

            2. Wildflowers of Britain By Lianne Harrison                                                         

           3. Elephant Mischeif By Rachael Saunders                                                         

Betty

This is a piece I drew a little while ago. I am really into my baking at the moment.

Not necessarily the box kind though! It's one of my favorite little ways to escape and relax.

I might make some chai cookies this weekend here's a link to a great recipe http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/chai-cookies/

Christmas Card 2013

I have just finished this years Christmas card design, will be popping it into my big cartel this week for anyone interested. Bring on the holiday season. I don't know about you but I'm enjoying the autumn light and crispness in the air. Pumpkin spiced lattes and chai cookies. Crunchy leaves underfoot. My favorite season.