Happy New Year!

And again, somehow, another year has come to a close and we find ourselves at the beginning of a new year. Happy 2018! 

Over on Instagram people tend to post their 'top nine' and I've done the same for the last couple of years. Regardless of how many likes a picture gets it is a lovely way to remind you of moments that you might have forgotten in the passing of days or just in the craziness of Christmas!

I used the top left picture to mark the opening of my Etsy shop. While most of my sales are, at the moment, through word of mouth, events and commissions, it is nice to have somewhere where people can buy online if they wish. People would ask if I had an online shop when I saw them at sales and I can finally say yes! I've also enjoyed seeing what people like!

The cacti on the right of the middle row, to me, marks my love of plants. It might seem small but I've enjoyed cultivating a small collection. It also reminds me of the generosity of my friends and family. I was given plants for both my birthday and Christmas and they're all lovely.

The owls. These are a little bit different. Often people buy these owls as wedding, engagement or anniversary cards and to think I'm adding a small part to someone's day and happiness is quite a nice thought. I made a similar card for my grandparents in 2017. They celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary and we had a really nice party with family. Not everyone will be able to celebrate an occasion like that so it isn't something I'll never forget.

With the very best wishes for 2018, thank you for your support.

Katie