Home Office Charm

20/04/2026

Taking it back to the old Instagram days with this simple post. Map lampshades will be available in the shop soon.

01/03/2026

A visit to Tracey Emin’s exhibition helped me see my own materials differently. This reflection explores bold craft, honest marks, and how art can shift the atmosphere of a home office.

A reflective visit to Tracey Emin’s Second Life exhibition helped me recognise the value of my own craft‑based practice. The stitching, embroidery, handwritten text and expressive drips in her work…

26/02/2026

Using Art to Address Corporate Misalignment

The artist's abstract alcohol ink paintings reflect the complexities and challenges of corporate life, addressing issues like misaligned systems and poor decision-making. Created during corporate training, these works will be used in coaching sessions to help client teams express and navigate organisational tensions effectively....

The artist’s abstract alcohol ink paintings reflect the complexities and challenges of corporate life, addressing issues like misaligned systems and poor decision-making. Created during corpo…

08/02/2026

A night immersed in jazz, symbolic artworks, and beautifully curated design at Ladbroke Hall. Reflections on lighting, atmosphere, and the cultural details that inspire my creative practice and love of art‑led spaces.

A warm, art‑filled evening at Ladbroke Hall — from jazz solos and unexpected service drama to the striking décor, lighting, and symbolic artworks that caught my artist’s eye. A reflective visit tha…

18/01/2026

Workplace Themes in Akram Khan’s Giselle Performance

Yesterday I attended the English National Ballet performance of Akram Khans rendition of Giselle. It was their final day, and I saw the matinee at 2 pm. I know the original ballet and have seen it at The Royal Opera House. I was mesmerised by the set and the striking choreography.I especially connected with the reworked storyline. It was set in a factory....

Yesterday I attended the English National Ballet performance of Akram Khans rendition of Giselle. It was their final day, and I saw the matinee at 2 pm. I know the original ballet and have seen it …

04/01/2026

Stylish World Map Lamps for Shelves and Decor

The author created world map lampshades inspired by 60s and 70s TV office aesthetics, symbolizing strategy, problem-solving, and deduction skills in contemporary settings....

The author created world map lampshades inspired by 60s and 70s TV office aesthetics, symbolizing strategy, problem-solving, and deduction skills in contemporary settings.

09/11/2025

My collection of handcrafted marble-patterned paint-skin fabric table lamps is growing.

My collection of handcrafted marble-patterned paint-skin fabric table lamps is growing.

19/10/2025

Here are a couple of images I took while out shopping. They helped me realize I can offer a collection of natural shades made of burlap, hessian, and sinamay. This collection has a finer and smoother texture than the rough feeling rattan....

Here are a couple of images I took while out shopping. They helped me realize I can offer a collection of natural shades made of burlap, hessian, and sinamay. This collection has a finer and smooth…

08/06/2025

The post discusses the author's creative process in lampshade making, emphasizing their use of unique fabrics and beads sourced from shops frequented by LCF students. They highlight their evolving photography aesthetic and showcase a vintage frame with a patina from the 80s, adorned with multiple types of trimming....

The post discusses the author’s creative process in lampshade making, emphasizing their use of unique fabrics and beads sourced from shops frequented by LCF students. They highlight their evo…

14/05/2025

I'm making home office gift sets with waste paper bins, lampshades, and cushions. I will upload these to my Etsy shop in the Autumn of 2025.

I’m making home office gift sets with waste paper bins, lampshades, and cushions. I will upload these to my Etsy shop in the Autumn of 2025.

30/04/2025

I'm beginning to make marble-looking table lamps from my art. Subscribe to the blog, YouTube channel, or favourite the Etsy shop to see more about how I make these. Each is designed, hand-painted, and hand-rolled by me. If you would like a table lamp created in your favourite or brand colours for your spa reception desk or shelf styling, use the contact form to let me know. Give me your measurements.

I’m beginning to make marble-looking table lamps from my art. Subscribe to the blog, YouTube channel, or favourite the Etsy shop to see more about how I make these. Each is designed, hand-pai…

27/04/2025

Inspired by a luxury hotel shape, I created a new lampshade design for the shop using Designers Guild floral fabric. The full video will be released on the 28th April.

Inspired by a luxury hotel shape, I created a new lampshade design for the shop using Designers Guild floral fabric. The full video will be released on the 28th April.