Hand screen printed and painted gifts, homewares and textiles, created in the Mid Devon countryside. Lily Faith gathers inspiration in her constant companion, her sketchbook, gleaning ideas for surface pattern, colours and texture. These sketchbooks are her visual reference library, that tell tales of adventure and travel to continents near and far, but also of the hedgerow down the lane. With a passion for colour and the play of pattern, scale and mark making, Lily Faith loves to adorn and embellish any surface. And can regularly be heard saying, "Well if it's flat enough, we should be able to print on it." 

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20th February 7-9pm

Brazier Roastery - Wellington - Somerset

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Guess what I’m up to this evening?! @joannehawker has posted the prompts for #marchmeetthemaker and I’m planning. It’s not just about building followers but fostering community. So many of us are working away in our studios and removed from that sense of work colleagues or the moral support of hearing people in the background. It’s a lovely insight into what happens behind the scenes and I love it because let’s be honest, I’m nosy. I’m trying to get ahead of the game this time, because we are going on another Catalan odyssey just as it begins. Also I struggle to post daily, I worry you guys might get bored of me! Anyway to the new followers it’s a pleasure to have you here. #meetthemaker #modernmakers #makercommunity #fostercommunity #springcollection #odysseyplanners #planners #springplan #japanesescissors
I love Sunday’s, they are the best. I woke early did some yoga, went back to bed with a cuppa for a read. Took the dog for a walk around the lake and made brunch for a friend. And the best bit is there’s still time for a bonfire and there’s a whole studio day ahead of me tomorrow. Here are my blooms from @flowersbysophiemillington with some additions from the walk with Bryn. #springcolour #springblooms #springjoy #joyspring #sundaybrunch #garlicmushrooms #paintedtiles #ceramictiles #willow #catkins #ranunculus #snowdrops
Here she is, my absolute favourite the Wren. Wrens remind me of my Ma, maybe because they’re tiny and perfectly formed or always busy and into everything. Or perhaps my Mum is called Jenny, either way it is all meant as a compliment. My wren is inspired by the beautiful bird that is always rustling in the undergrowth outside the kitchen window, which is below my studio. This is part of my new collection of bird species, and the wren is the first one ready to launch and available online. Each wreath comes with some information about the species and how you can coax them into your garden. But they also come in their own unique hand printed box. Because everyone loves a box right?! #wren #wrenstyle #jennywren #wrenwreath #wreathmaker #indoorwreath #bird #birdsofinstagram #birddecor #birddecoration #countrystyle #countryliving #darlingdaily #cornerofmyhome
Hope Monday has been kind folks. Its been nice and busy here. Ive been making the most of the gorgeous light, taking lots of photos for new listings for my new species collection on my website. More of that coming soon, but for now, did anyone else forget I make wood engravings. This one is a miniature 9x9 cm and is called Spanish Jug. Have a good week. #laseretchedwood #laseretched #handcrafted #illustrations #engraving #laserengraving #stilllifedrawing #stilllife #interiordecorating #interior_and_living #frenchcountrystyle #countrystyle #countryliving #darlingdaily #sketchdaily #charcoalgrey #cerulean #blueandwhite
There’s been a lot of wreath action recently, but today I’ve spent it with one of my bestest friends Chelle wandering around Wells market in the rain and everywhere else besides! If you’re looking for something to brighten a winter evening we still have spaces available on the Wreath Making workshop on the 20th Feb @braziercoffeeroasters in collaboration with @tomorrowseventhq. You can book through their website, link in their bio. Its a two hour guided workshop with me, £25 including all materials to learn to paint and assemble your very own Spring wreath. #birddecoration #laseretchedwood #handcrafted #laseretched #workshops #craftworkshops #southwestmakers #wellington #somerset #somersetlife #coffeeculture #thingstodowithfriends
Hello Wednesday, happy hump day to you all. I’m willing myself into thinking that Spring is coming, the days are inching along, slowly drawing out. That evening glow makes me happy and full of hope. Plus I’m wearing considerably less socks this week! The birds are donning their Spring time colours and remind me a little of sugared almonds, anyone else have a strange affection for them?! Ahh Nostalgia, it’s a weird thing. These guys are flying into @georgieandflo today and Cocoon in Honiton tomorrow. And the marvellous @lanticgallery received theirs last Saturday. They’re popping up everywhere. #spingbirds #birds #birddecoration #birddecor #interiordecoration. #countryliving #springliving #countryhomedecor #countryhomes #mycountryhome #laseretched #laseretchedwood #handpainted #handcrafted #
It’s a Bellow of Bullfinches. When I was writing my dissertation I went through a phase of giving my head a break on my chosen subject and would take five minutes learning collective nouns - I know how rock ‘n’ roll?! But I never knew a group of Bullfinches is a bellow, are they noisy little fellows? Here’s my band of merry birds ready to be made up into decorations and wreaths. And should be available on the website next week. Weather and photo opportunity permitting. Oooh I’m excited! #bellowofbullfinches #abellow #bullfinches #collectivenouns #collective #collection #springcollection #speciescollection #laseretch #handpainted #paintedbirds #birdlover #birdlady #modernmaker #allthingsbotanical
Hello glorious Sunshine Saturday, its been an absolute treat working in the studio this morning. With the sun streaming in, and endless cups of tea supplied by Jim. This is a commission wreath for someone that wanted a bigger bit of Spring Time Joy. Thank you to @lanticgallery for the custom! You know I always am open to commission pieces, if there’s something you want incorporated, like a boutonnière from your wedding or particular size or colours. Just get in touch, I’m told I’m fairly friendly. Alternatively you could come along to make your very own wreath on the 20th Feb from 7-9pm @braziercoffeeroasters In Wellington. I am doing this workshop with the marvellous @tomorrowseventhq you can book your spot with them. The links in their bio. Now get out and enjoy that sunshine you lovely bunch. #springtimejoy #springtime #february #springcommission #commissionwork #wreathmaker #modernmaker #leafladies #paperleaves #seedheads #forage #forager #shepardspurse #monbretia #birdsofmyimagination #laseretch #etchedillustrations #lilyfaith #workshop
Snow drops and snowflakes a plenty here today. I’ve not long topped up all the bird feeders, they’ll be hungry today. Here is my a sneak peak at my newest bird friend this is Jenny Wren. And she will be available on my website as soon as the light is a bit better for good photos. ! Stay warm and stay safe friends. #wren #wrens #jennywren #newseason #collection #birdcollection #snowdrops #newday #snowday
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