November Recap
November brought a welcome surge of creative energy and five new collections, each exploring calming palettes and a more interior-focused style. From Vinca inspired stripes to my first equestrian set, coastal motifs, and new botanical florals, this past month took my designs in some exciting directions. I also began incorporating Affinity into my workflow, which has already helped streamline my process. I’m looking forward to building on this momentum in December.
November was full of creative momentum for me. I had every intention of posting regularly to social media, but the ideas kept coming and I didn’t want to step out of the flow. Holiday marketing will have to forgive me this year. When I’m able to settle into that productive rhythm, I tend to stay there as long as I can, and this month it led to something I’m genuinely proud of: five new collections. I leaned into blue, sage and creamy tan tones more than I expected, and I’ve been consciously steering my designs toward a style that feels at home in interior spaces.
Vinca Stripes
I started the month with Vinca Stripes, inspired by the indestructible little flowers (or weeds, depending on who you ask) that take over our yard every summer. My husband insists on keeping them, and I’ve finally admitted they’re charming. This collection is built on a clean, versatile symmetrical floral with coordinating linen look textures in multiple colorways. The pink and green version feels especially cheerful. It’s slightly nostalgic, slightly preppy, and surprisingly refined once you see it on home decor mock ups.
Collection: https://www.spoonflower.com/collections/1420791
Winter Equestrian (and Friends)
Next came what might be my largest project of the month: my first horse themed collection. My personal challenge was to keep things simple and crisp, with a clear vision for how the designs would look as a bedding set. It began as a Christmas concept, then grew into a winter version in pink and teal, and finally evolved into a calming neutral palette with blues, greens, and browns. Each colorway developed its own personality, which is why they now live as separate collections in my Spoonflower shop. If I had to pick favorites, the jumbo ginghams in the neutral group are high on the list. They make wonderful wallpaper and I’m already dreaming up ideas for more color options.
Christmas: https://www.spoonflower.com/collections/1422057
Winter (Pink + Teal): https://www.spoonflower.com/collections/1422224
Neutrals: https://www.spoonflower.com/collections/1425609
Flowering Olive Branch
This collection has a bit of personal history drawn into it. Years ago, I bought an olive tree that stubbornly refused to grow. It lived in a pot, looking more like a stick than a tree, until I finally planted it in the garden. It has since transformed into something strong and beautiful. There’s a lesson in there somewhere about timing and perseverance. Flowering Olive Branch reflects that simplicity and quiet resilience, with patterns designed especially with wallpaper in mind.
Collection: https://www.spoonflower.com/collections/1425346
Preppy Coastal
I created this artwork while in New York City for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Not exactly a coastal setting, yet somehow I came home with seashells and ribbons on my mind. This collection holds a lot of fond memories for me, and the style feels clean, light, and a little bit playful. It’s a reminder that inspiration doesn’t always arrive from the most obvious places.
Collection: https://www.spoonflower.com/collections/1427633
Pimpernel Florals
I ended the month with Pimpernel Florals, inspired by a botanical illustration I stumbled across in one of my vintage reference books. I created most of the artwork in Affinity on my iPad; a program I’m still getting used to, but one that’s quickly becoming part of my workflow. I’m gathering my thoughts on the switch and will share more about that soon. For now, this collection feels like a satisfying way to close out November.
Collection: https://www.spoonflower.com/collections/1429577
Looking Ahead
This month reminded me how much can happen when ideas have room to grow. December is already shaping up to be full, but I’m hoping to complete another four collections and continue refining my interior focused approach. With Affinity now in the mix, my process is speeding up, and I’m excited to see where it leads.
Thank you for following along and for being here during these creative sprints. I’m looking forward to sharing more…hopefully at a more reasonable pace.
Autumn Inspired-The Ghostly Garden' Collection
Read about my Ghostly Garden collection and find out where you can purchase these designs for your next project!
As the long, hot summer days slowly give way to the crisp embrace of autumn, I find myself eagerly anticipating the change of seasons. Perhaps it’s the Virgo in me, sensing the impending harvest. For me the harvest season signifies an abundance of inspiration. The air turns cooler, leaves dance from the trees, flowers gracefully transition to seed and my creative muse wakes from her summer slumber.
On the cusp of autumn, I found myself crafting the drawings for 'The Ghostly Garden' collection. The season’s inspiration seemed to start early! I used Procreate, leveraging its mirror option to help me envision the final patterns. Afterward, I refined the designs in Adobe Illustrator. I feel that this collection beautifully blends elegance with an eerie charm. The hero pattern for this collection is a moonlit garden adorned with skull and ghost flowers touched by the chill of late autumn all centered around the mysterious presence of the Death’s Head Hawk Moth. Coordinating patterns feature shining full and crescent moons, petite flowers in ditsy arrangements and textured plaids.
These designs bring a touch of witchy vibes and a hint of mystery, making them perfect for infusing the magic of chilly autumn air into home decor and sewing projects.
Whether you're seeking fabrics to transform your living space or envisioning unique sewing projects, 'The Ghostly Garden' collection is available in my Spoonflower shop.
I’d love to know what you think of this autumn inspired collection!