MADE IN THE UK!

Big society, big ideas, big boy! The Holly Berry weave studio has a brand new mascot! Meet Napoleon, my fairy god dog!

Lovely LOELA

I am now the lucky owner of an original - hand made LOELA dress, made by the lovely Laura who I am lucky enough to call a friend. Laura is a super skilled print and garment designer and is now selling her hand made frock, T's, vests and accessories as one half of Molly&LOELA in a beautifully constructed boutique in Manchester's Afflecks Palace. I popped in last Saturday and wanted to buy half of their stock, but instead came away with a pretty chiffon skirt, a slinky vest with leather shoulder panels and this colour blocked party dress with appliquéd printed collar. Now I'm all set for summer! Woop!

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Spoonfull of Sugar...

There are some people in this world who have a natural ability to spread happiness, and my friend Beth is one of them! This however is not her only talent; the Spoonfull of Sugar team are outstanding bakers, cake embellisher's and ambiance makers! This little cup cake cafe in my home town of Uppermill in Saddleworth is officially my favourite place to spend a Saturday morning. It can take the best part of an hour to choose your favourite cake and mere seconds to gobble it up, all the while sitting catching up with my Mum, chatting with the lovely Beth and soaking up the insanely pretty interior, surrounded by vintage tea cups, crystal ornaments, shimmering tea lights and spring blossom. For your special occasions they can whip up a beautifully boxed selection of personalized cakes, hold children's parties and generally spread a bit more happiness! Go, you will love it! I do.xxx

Home is where the blanket is...

And this little blanket ran all the way to it's new home, where it now lives with it's superb owners Dominic and Julien in Islington, London. Where else have my blankets settled down? Send me pictures of your blankets in your house please!! How do you use them, where do they live, which side do you show? x

Evidence of a glorious day!

Spent the morning drinking tea and making beautiful pictures of my blankets with the help of the loveliest of the Models 1 team and the ever so beautiful Jude. What better than lounging round my studio flat with pretty textiles and prettier people! These pictures, once edited will feature on my updated website, to be re-launched soon! And in the mean time I'm going to do a little bit more lounging around in blankets, before meeting said Models1 lovelies for drinks! ... it is Friday after all!

feeling a bit weavy!

Seeking inspiration in ancient logs? Yes actually, found this at Kew last week and think it might come in most useful when I next sit down to design. It already looks intricately woven, and I imagine would look weavenificant when I wave my magic colour wand and a few shuttles over it!

from Columbia to Morocco

.....in just one day.

I went on one of my inspiration/research walks today, from Columbia Road to Morocco Street. Via graffiti ghosts, mirrored dachshunds, and the amazing John Stezaker exhibition of fantastical collages and cut outs at the Whitechapel Gallery. Got home after mid day to get down to some serious work, inspired by the boundless creativity on my doorstep!

Cold snap psychedelic wrap

Is anyone else suddenly really cold? Me too! Red wine in hand and wrapped in something soft and psychedelic and I'm ready for some serious film watching! Can't help feeling a bit delighted and excited by my woven hot hugs! Weaving brings a new purpose to living in England!