Latest makes & studio plans

I've been a busy bee in the workshop, between plum picking, dressmaking, melting in the heat and general everyday chores. Isn't the summer both wonderful, yet exhausting all at once! Its been very sad to see nature struggling this year :/ I am secretly yearning for Autumn... but one must never wish time away.

Taking a break from made-to-order has been a godsend so I am grateful that I made that difficult decision to pause - it has given me space to reflect on the direction of Fairysteps. I make too much for my own good sometimes so a slower pace is a relief.

In other news...

I have plans for a jolly good revamp of my woodland studio ahead of Winter so thats been exciting to plot and plan! So many useful but aesthetically not useful white melamine units, so serious prep needed on these and a good paint colour. I'm a great believer that paint can transform any room into any era, so I am determined to give it a thorough makeover with all existing furniture - my theme is Victorian makers workshop / Haberdashery. Dark and rich. It's going to either look fabulous and inspirational every time I enter, or fail miserably and cause avoidance coupled with a nervous twitch. I'm rooting for the former ;)

I shall post transformation pictures here once complete :) very excited. Sounds wonderful on paper, just got to find the energy... and probably the childrens old postman pat rugs will have to go ;)

Ever Yours, Ren x