25/05/2026
Just got back from a weekend in a beautiful field next to the River Wey. And honestly? Exactly what I needed. No studio. No emails. No to-do list.
Just sunshine, shade, and the sound of the river.
Me, my friend Louise, Ted and the most glorious heat.
We swam in the river. Did yoga. Showered al fresco. Sat in the shade and just⦠talked.
Ted, as always, had absolutely zero chill. I love him for it. πΎ
People sometimes ask how I switch off.
This is it, really. And I think that's why I love what I do so much.
The studio, the workshops, the kids turning tin cans into something brilliant, it all comes from the same place as a weekend like this.
Being present.
Actually in the moment.
When you're painting a piece of furniture, there's nothing else.
Not the shopping list, not the school run, not whatever's sitting in your inbox.
Just the brush, the paint, and what you're making.
That's not an accident.
That's kind of the whole point.
I grew up believing the best things in life are made, not bought.
Made with your hands. Made with time. Made with a bit of care.
The river, the al fresco shower, the upcycled furniture, the lampshade someone transformed last Saturday, it's all the same thing really.
Right. Back to it.
Enjoy the sunshine,
Lots of love
Jacqui β€οΈ