Oops it’s been a long while since I’ve felt like I had anything to write, and even longer to actually put finger tips to keyboard. But the time is nigh’ to shake off the fog and let the world back in a bit. Since the Spanish sabbatical, life has felt a little like we were on hold and treading water. We have moved - a lot! And I know I am not alone in saying that I feel remarkably lucky to have come through this year fairly unscathed, and yet its still hard to get going like I used to.

But without wanting to bore you to tears, I felt the need to let you in on a little update. Since shops and non essential retail have been allowed to reopen, I have been going on nearly weekly outings - I call them magical mystery tours, although I usually know where I’m headed. These little day trips have enabled me to source some new locations to sell my work, but also to fill up the cup of inspiration. Since becoming fully signed up chief Tea drinker and ticker of all boxes with my business, I have needed to drag myself away from the workbench. This is not just for my own mental well being, but that of the dogs and my husbands when he comes back from work. So with out further a do, here a few new places I’d love you to visit, support with your pennies and enjoy the locations they are in. There are some beautiful walks not fear from each of these new stockists. Perhaps thats a blog post for another day. . .

But dear reader, please bear in mind that these galleries and shops were all visited on a variety of days, and it is probably not possible to follow speed limits if you were wanting to frequent them all in the same day.

A particularly magical day started in South Brent, and finished in Bovey Tracey, two locations not particularly far from each other, but with very different aspects of the moor. The days started with an amble with Bryn alongside the river, marvelling at all the freshly opened beech leaves and their lush green hue. I delivered work to the beautiful Artworks in South Brent, and met Jane and Penny, two artists that run a vibrant shop in the heart of the community. I then ventured on to Moretonhampstead in the centre of the moor, and the winding roads that lead you to this eclectic community with a thriving art scene. Here I met the wonderful Georgie of Green Hill Arts, and inspiring gallery that is a leading light in the area. After refreshments with my Pa, my day finished in Grace and Favour, Bovey Tracey. What a ludicrously warm and inviting space with so many things to tempt you.

I am always on the scout about for new stockists, it has to be the right fit and mutually beneficial for both parties, but if you would like to stock some or all of the Lily Faith Collection - I would love to hear from you and discuss the opportunity.

Just drop me a line at: lily-faith@mail.com