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I am loving everything Blue and White at the moment – they’re just screaming out to be included in one of my new paintings. Dragon Vase at MO. Thai Style Decoration C19th Chinese Textiles Plates. Random Cups and Vessels

I had some of these left over from a previous painting so I quickly painted something up yesterday afternoon….. Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!!

On my way to class yesterday I stumbled across an exhibition called ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ which showcased the very best 19th Century Chinese and Northern Thai textiles. There were so many exquisite pieces on display, I could’ve bought up half the exhibition……  

My fabric range Le Jardin de Papillion is featured in the February issue of American Patchwork & Quilting Magazine. There is a pattern you can download if you fancy making the quilt. Thanks for letting me know Brandi! I think this quilt looks quite good.

My first little painting done in Chiang Mai to commemorate the Year of the Golden Rabbit! We’re also having a 20% sale in our online boutique to celebrate 2011. This is on for one week only – just type in the code BUNNY upon checkout. Please tell everyone and spread the New Year well wishes [...]

It’s been a very, very long time since I have done something really challenging!! After our first week in Chiang Mai, I have started Thai language classes. I am doing 2 hours everyday for the next 6 weeks. It is a difficult language to learn but I am enjoying it immensely. The good thing is [...]

The easiest (and cheapest) way to get around town is catching the Red Public Bus/ Taxi. When you see one coming past, flag it down and tell them where you want to go. If they’re going that way, you hop in and they will take you anywhere for only 20THB (50 cents) per person. If [...]

How gorgeous are these beautiful antique tiles from Burma? These were taken at the stunning Mandarin Oriental Hotel here in Chiang Mai. There’s a great article on the hotel design/ renovations here from T&L.

Here’s some pics of my new studio in Chiang Mai. We’ve been in our new apartment a week and it’s been full steam ahead in terms of work already. I guess I do have to make up for the past 5 months of travelling! I always love working in natural light My first job was [...]