Finally I did get the chance to have a bit of a look around the glorious gardens of Wisley - not because the fair wasn't busy, but because my friend Kathy was helping me (thanks Kathy!)

We had a good last day, making this one of the best fairs I've done. I was particularly pleased that people liked (and bought) my new 'nest' jewellery collection and my new hen prints. I've several commissions to work on now.

A number of people were interested in buying online, so it's just as well that getting this going properly is one of my goals for the next few months. In the meantime I can always email photos and use the credit card machine over the telephone, so do email me if you're after something!

Sometimes I feel a bit sad on packing up after a show and this was one of those times. I was pleased to remember my purchases from the Heyland and Whittle stand this morning - I'm sure the happy sunny buzz will be conjured up each time I smell the wonderful olive and fig perfume.

Back in Bird Cottage it's chaos in the garden (as well as the studio). The wood pigeons have decided they want to nest in the rose on the front of the house. Problem is the blackbirds have already claimed that spot, having shunted the previously resident sparrows to a nearby wall. I wonder who will win?

I'd intended to post another Wisley photo later on but there wasn't the time to take one - I was just too busy! However I can say that the sun came out (some visitors actually wore shorts!) the ice cream kiosk opened, the car park over-flowed, and much craft was sold!

If you're planning to come tomorrow I'd recommend coming early. The weather forecast is looking great and I'm sure it'll be humming again!

It's beautiful here...

... but pretty cold when we arrived. Getting a bit warmer now the sun's cutting through the mist.

Only just gone 10am but pretty busy already.

Been busy getting ready for the craft and design fair at Wisley gardens in Surrey. The fair opens at 10am on Thursday and closes at 6pm on Sunday.

I've been working hard to get a good selection of pieces from my new 'nest' range ready, as well as some new drypoint prints of my hens. The image above is my favourite one!

Do come along - it'd be great to see you there!

I had great feedback on prototypes for my new collection at Desire, and have already taken some orders! I'm now working on bringing the collection into production in time for Wisley Craft Fair.

The images above show a pair of oxidised silver dangly nest earrings with beautiful lemon quartz stones: I love the way they're cut on a twist. The close up is of a slightly domed sterling silver nest pendant on a tanzanite necklace. I don't usually use a lot of stones in my work, but I couldn't resist the gentle, delicate colour of these beads.