Hand drawn illustrations delicately transferred into etched wooden decorations for your home. Lily Faith gathers inspiration in her constant companion, her sketchbook, gleaning ideas from the hedgerow and travels beyond her native Devon. These sketchbooks are her visual reference library, that tell tales of adventure and travel to continents near and far, but also of the friends that visit the Bird Table insight of her studio. With a passion for colour and the play of pattern, scale and mark making, Lily Faith loves to create interior embellishments with humble materials.

Coming Soon to Lily Faith

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New additions to the species collections

Nut hatch tassel earrings

Fresh from the Studio:

It’s been a day for vignettes. I got up reasonably early did some yoga and then met my Ma by the canal for a big walk. We saw lots of lovely views of Mid Devon and this little lot of vignette landscapes came tumbling out of my head this afternoon. I think the pretty walk had something to do about. I’m just working on the wording but I hope to have this on my website tomorrow. There I’ve said It, so it’s got to come true now right?! #tinvignette #mytinyvignette #vignette #landscape #rollinghills #middevon #furrowed #ploughedfield #seedhead #foraged #feather #buzzard #bluetit #wren #bullfinch #nuthatch #sparrow #ornithology #studiodaily #botanical
Well hello Friday, you are welcome like a dear friend. After being tagged in last week, I thought I’d try another #whatsnewwithyoufriday post. Well I do have new pieces to show you but I haven’t edited the photos yet. Instead I just bought I’d show you the last arrival in Lily’s land of seedheads - Shepard’s Purse. These beautiful edible plants grow in swathes around these parts. Mostly around the edges of the fields growing potatoes and beetroot. Here’s a handful from my walk with Bryn last night. I love the shape of the leaves and the interest they bring to my wreath making. #whatsnewwithyoufriday was started by @oliverosejewel and today I’m tagging @flowersbysophiemillington what’s new with you Soph?! #wreathmaker #wreathdesign #wreaths #wreath #seedheads #forage #forager #driedflowers #ediblefoliage #foliage #flora #devonhedgerow #hedgerow #walkswithmydog
A mini bellow of Bullfinches ready for your ears. Yes! Let’s bejewel our earlobes with tasselled birds and frolic our way downhill to the weekend. These little guys and all their friends are now available on my website. And soon on Etsy. #bellowofbullfinches #bullfinch #bullfinchtasselearrings #tasselearrings #tassels #birdillustrations #birdearrings #laseretch #lasercut #handpainted #handpaintedbirds #wearableart
A little late to the party, because I’ve had minimal signal, and been having fun in the sun. But! A huge heartfelt thanks to all and sundry that came and made the @madeitdevon Summer Makers Market the success it was. What an inspiring bunch of contemporary crafters, with such sense of community spirit. I salute you my friends, I hope you’ve had splendid Sunday.
Well my friend Emma from @pineapplefibreart tagged me in something I spotted last week and liked the idea of. #whatsnewwithyoufriday well my instalovelies I’m prepping for tomorrow’s Summer Makers Market at the @exeterphoenix and printing my business cards. I’m not sure if I’ve told you but I’m trying to reduce packaging, carbon miles and unnecessary waste and so I started printing my own business cards. I bought this stamp a few months back from the fantastic @getstampeduk and I swear it’s just the bees knees. I use it on everything, so these are my new business cards and newish logo - I wanted to reflect my wreath making but it’s also made up of a snippet one of my favourite prints I designed whilst at uni and won an award for. What’s new with you folks, or what have you planned for the weekend.? It would be lovely to see you at the market tomorrow. I’ll be there bright and breezy with my @madeitdevon pals. #madeitdevon #exeteretsyteam #exeteretsy #whatsnewwithyoufriday #whatsnew #businesscards #reducereuserecycle #kraft #kraftpaper #wreathmaker #wreathlogo #wreathdesign #textiledesign #surfacepattern #swanseauniversity #ffres #designwales
Like birds? Like landscapes? Well these little beauties will be winging there way with me to the @madeitdevon Summer Makers Market this Saturday from 10-5. I won’t be alone, there’ll be an exciting mix of 30 independent contemporary crafters showcasing their wares. Plus it’s the opening day weekend of Exeter Festival and there’s heaps of lovely things to do in the city. #makersmarket #exeterphoenix #exeterfestival #exeteretsy #exeteretsyteam #madeitdevon #madeindevon #contemporarycraft #independentmakers #landscape #landscapecollage #mixedmedia #foundart
Ooooh there’s two crates of wreaths made and wrapped ready for the weekend. As a newly acquired member of @madeitdevon and @exeteretsyteam I feel like I actually need to have my sh*t together for this Saturday, and perhaps shouldn’t be winging it like I usually am! Welcome to my brain - it can be a terrifying place sometimes. But on a different note, please come and see the amazing people and talented contemporary crafters of Devon at our Summer Makers Market this coming Saturday. Even if it’s just to laugh at me pretending to be a swan, all calm on the surface and a frantic bag of nerves underneath! To all the other makers and exhibitors new and old out there, that still feel anxious - you’re not alone. Oh and a special thanks to the @recycledcandles that #gifted me this glorious wax tray it’s so tactile and makes a lovely backdrop. #nuthatch #nuthatchbrooch #nuthatchesofinstagram #welshpoppy #seedheads #summermarket #makersmarket #madeitdevon #madeitdevonsummermarket #exeterphoenix #gandystreet #recycledcandlecompany #recycledcandles #handmade #handpainted #contemporarycraft #devonmakers #laseretch #birdsofafeather #mybirdwatch #birdlady
I should probably let you know that these Blue Tit friends are coming with me tomorrow to the fore st flea but also are now available online! They’re quite jolly and would look fab for some garden parties this summer and beyond. I’m looking forward to hanging out with some pals from the @exeteretsyteam and @madeitdevon to a promote our Summer Market next weekend. Who’s coming to soak up the sights and sounds of Exeter tomorrow? Be lovely to see you. I’ll be the one with bird earrings. #birdearrings #tasselearrings #bluetit #forestreetflea #forestreetfleamarket #summermarket #madeitdevon #exeteretsyteam #teamworkmakesthedreamwork
So its going to be a lustrous weekend, warm weather lots of good music from Glastonbury on the radio and the Fore St Flea on Sunday. I’ll be there with my @madeitdevon pals promoting or market on Saturday the 6th July. Come along for a street full of joyous treats from Exeter. I’ll be taking along these price labels freshly painted celebrating some of the glorious makers you’ll find with us @exeterphoenix. It would be lovely to see you local folk, and further away folk too. @madeitdevon @exeteretsyteam @exeterphoenix #forestreetflea #exeterforestreet #fleamarket #summerstrawberry #pricelabels #handmade #handcrafted #craftedindevon #contemporarycraft #supportlocal #lovelocal
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