There’s no place like home

You may have noticed it’s been a bit quiet here of late – that’s because we’ve just returned from the UK and France. There’s something zen about turning off the mobile, ignoring emails and going offline for a while. It’s a retro idea in the era of iPhones, but I’ve returned feeling all the more refreshed for it.

Mostly a holiday, I also managed to sneak in trips to the flea markets and vintage shops of Paris and Burgundy for fabric and other collectibles for the next craft book (due out next year), and a few interviews for The Crafty Kid, which came out there in July (click here to see one with the magazine & website, Hot Brands Cool Places). I also visited lots of nifty new stores to witness for myself just how hot craft and recycling have become since my last visit (smoking hot), and gathered absolutely loads of inspiration for future projects along the way, which I can’t wait to share with you soon.

Here’s some snaps from farm life in the UK, where we spent most of our time, and a few favourites from London. I miss the heat, garden, friends and family (most of all) already, but it’s delicious to be home. Stay tuned for part two with Frenchy pics and the fruits of my brocantes treasure hunts.