Happy Mother's Day!

Sunday 30 March 2014


Happy Mother's Day!
This post full of Japanese blossoms is especially for my Mum, Patricia. An amazing, wonderful Mum.
Above our Anzu Tattoo Rose card


Huge Magnolia tree, Kyoto. Never seen Magnolia like it.


Cherry blossoms, Kyoto


Sweeping cherry blossoms over the river in Kyushu


Magnolia blossoms


Anzu Tattoo Swallows and blossoms card


Falling camellias in the rain


 Plum blossoms
Hope all you Mums have a wonderful day, Anzu x

Peonies and butterflies

Friday 28 March 2014



Celebrate Mother's day in the UK this weekend with the most luxurious of gifts inspired by Peonies and butterflies. Here are our choice pieces for some last minute gifts! Above the Anzu Mother's day butterflies and peonies card.


Butterfly ear-rings by Erickson Beammon,


antique Chinoiserie plate,




peony shirt from Net-a-porter,


Bryonie Porter side table from Notonthehighstreet.com,


Anzu Butterfly charm bracelet print from Notonthehighstreet.com

Motorcycle Style

Wednesday 19 March 2014





Friday 14 March 2014



Always inspired by Lartigue's photos. I love the glamorous images, but his action shots are such fun too. Hope they inspire your weekend!






Iceland palette

Monday 10 March 2014


Travelling has always inspired my painting, and on a recent trip to Iceland I was amazed at the different colours and quality of the light. Today, I'm just experimenting with some colour palettes inspired by my trip. Above, the icy colours of Gullfoss.


A sky of hot and soft pinks and greys, contrasts with a dark mountain silhouette.



An incredible double rainbow against mossy brown rocks and a vivid blue sky.


When I think of Iceland I also think of red/orange houses contrasting with the blue. Above, a similar red with lime green and vivid turquoise ship tackle.


The clear and crisp tones of Vik


Although it looks slightly more grey blue on this photo - my overwhelming memory of the Blue Lagoon was a surreal, almost artificial creamy turquoise colour.

Ikat

Friday 7 March 2014


The cards in our new Ikat range were all inspired by sunny days, and Ikat, Aztec and Kimono prints. We wanted to share some of our inspiration with you for what promises to be a sunny weekend.



We love the bright, cheerful combination of colours.




One of the lovely hand-embroidered outfits from the Dubai All things Mochi shop. We want it all!


Have a lovely sunny weekend!