Spring is in the Air

I can sense Spring in the air today, it's slightly warmer, the sun is shining and the crocuses and daffodils are poking their heads through.  Infact I think if this lovely weather stays we may even start clearing the veg patch this weekend.  This week has been a little busy with half term, the branding masterclass and my normal work.  The website building has been put on hold this week but I hope to get it finished by the end of the month as I really want to share it with you all.  I am trying to create something lovely that encompasses everything Zoe & Drew love, family and fabulous design.  Fingers crossed my limited website building knowledge can accomplish this!

wooden rabbits from Moobaacluck

I am also busily working through the fantastic Branding Masterclass with Flourish.  I wasn't sure what to expect but believe me it is a journey that I am glad I have started.  Just as this time of year we start to think of having a good Spring clean this course is making me stop and spring clean my ideas.  I am a person who is always full of ideas and often long for more hours in a day so I can do everything.  However it has become clear from the start of the Branding Masterclass is that I cannot do everything and it is better to be a specialist in what I do rather than a jack of all trades! So I am gaining alot of focus yet still am waiting for that epiphany as to what I am a specialist in, but I am sure I will get there in the end.  Fiona Humberstone who has created and written the Branding Masterclass is an amazing lady and I know lots of my classmates are already finding the course inspiring and in some respect life changing in the way that they think about their businesses. 

So as usual I have alot of balls in the air, which yesterday felt a bit overwhelming and I felt a little bit adrift to what I am trying to do, but after a walk to the park and watching all of my children playing together I soon had a smile on my face and felt a little less daunted by what lies ahead.  I highly recommend a walk in the fresh air if you can if you are finding it all a bit much, or even just a mooch around the garden with a mug of tea in hand can make the world of difference.  So yes, Spring is on it's way and it feels invigorating.

Do you find Spring inspiring? Are you ready to make some changes, take a new direction or just looking forward to getting the Spring wardrobe out of mothballs? I know I'm bored of my winter wardrobe, but after chatting to Boden on Twitter yesterday I am  going to empty my wardrobe and see what can be worn differently or with something else instead of just throwing on the mummy uniform of jeans! 

Hope you all have a lovely day
Zoe

x

Bags for Spring

It's coming, I can feel it's warmer sun, see the daffs poking their heads through the ground, the mornings aren't quite as dark, Spring is on it's way.  Just as nature offers us a burst of colour after bleak winter days I'm starting to think of  brighter colours as we move into the Spring months.  Bags are a staple that can be changed reguarly, whether they are just to carry our purse, keys and phone or as a style statement.  As a fabric addict I love the idea of a bright bold bag for Spring and here are some ideas.

Large Flouncy Bag by Poppy Treffry

I adore Poppy Treffry's designs and was fortunate to meet her at the Country Living Fair back in November.

Joanna Hand Held Tote by Lisa Stickley

Fabric Friday fans will know that I am a big fan of  Lisa Stickley's designs and of course I chose a green bag, it's my favourite colour!

Rose Tote by Emma Burton

Emma's designs are full of colour with hints of vintage designs yet she uses up to date digital printing to create her fabric designs before making a selection of bags, purses and scarves.

Haversack by Susannah Hunter

Huge daisies have to be favourite flowers.

Satchel by Breagha

A splash of yellow, even if tweed does make us think of winter.

Velvet Bag by Clouded Yellow

A pop of colour to brighten those rainy mornings.