Chimps Tea Party Blog
How to update your boring grey patio without replacing it
A weekend DIY project, in which I paint our patio from dreary to delightful!
5 steps to staycation perfection this bank holiday
No need to travel, with these 5 tips for a staycation in your own home
How to have a quick and easy retro birthday tea party
This is a cheats guide to throwing a quick tea party worthy of a place in a vintage cookery book. I've always been obsessed with those weird staged photos of cakes, and it's what inspired my jelly tablecloth design. They used to eat a lot of jelly in the 1950's and 60's! First of all, get a pretty tablecloth on and find your best plates to set the scene. I like to use all different plates rather than matching, as it looks a bit more interesting. Try and use things that are different heights so that they really stand out. If...
Making collage designs for my fabric prints on Spoonflower
Have a look at how I make my collage designs that are turned into patterns for Spoonflower fabric
A colourful walk along North Street in Bristol
The In Colourful Company colour walks around different cities in the UK are unable to happen this year, so here's a virtual walk around my little bit of Bristol. Bristol is well know for it's street art. In particular, the area around North Street in Bedminster (which is where I live) is full to the brim with colourful murals to brighten our days! Upfest gallery hosts a nearly annual street art festival, bringing artists from all around the world, so the walls and shop shutters are a constantly changing canvas. I've tried to add as many of the artists names...