half term tassels

Rural Devon's been busy over the last week or so. The hedgerows are now so green that they almost look fake and nature has been inspired by Jackson Pollock judging by the huge splatters of yellow gorse, pink foxglove and white stitchwort that are strewn across the lanes.  The dawn chorus is deafening but joyful and life is bursting out of every tree, bank and barn.  And parallel to all of this is the nearly constant hum of tractors in the fields - the grass is lush and ready for harvest - this year's silage crop will be a tasty food supply for stock in the leaner winter months to come.

And being half term the rest of Devon life has been busy too - the annual Devon County Show drew in the crowds and with a spell of half decent weather the beaches and cafes soon filled up with smiley people dropping down a gear from their usual frenetic pace of life.

The studio has also been a hive of activity this week - there are some lovely things coming soon - beautiful bright totes with rugged brown leather straps, backpacks for commuters (and for those of us with kids who just can't get the hang of the octopus thing) - plus some bespoke commissions.

Talking of which here's a go-anywhere cross-body circular bag with a big tassel.  This subtle greyish pink leather is proving popular for SS15 - grab some before it all goes!