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A Little Bake Off Magic for Your Kitchen
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My Tea Towels on Junior Bake Off I have some very exciting news to share. For a number of years now, the team behind The Great British Bake Off have been quietly buying my illustrated tea towels to use in the baking tents. It has always been a small but wonderful thrill knowing that my designs were somewherebehind the scenes of such a beloved programme. But recently something rather special happened My tea towels were actually featured on screen in the junior series, Junior Bake Off, and I can finally share the news. Seeing my designs appear as the...
Eat Nourish Love Autumn Fair – 23 & 24 September 2025
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Fabulous Shopping, Inspiring Talks & Exclusive 10% Ticket Discount
If you’re looking for the best UK autumn fairs in 2025, you won’t want to miss the Eat Nourish Love Autumn Fair this September. Taking place on Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th September in support of Walking with the Wounded and Horatio’s Garden, this event is a highlight in the Hampshire shopping and lifestyle calendar.
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Tips and tricks - My ultimate guide to caring for my product!
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It's all about keeping it clean! My quirky brilliant homeware does what it says on the tin! However to keep it looking fabulous there are few tips and tricks you should know about! I often get asked about the care and washing of my homeware and it is usually about what temperature to wash them and if the colours run or not! Well I can safely say they are very colourfast! As many of you already know I am the sole designer and creator of Indigo Prawn products. I pride myself on giving my customer's the finest homwares that actually...
THE POWER OF COLOUR AND HOW IT INFLUENCES MY BRAND AND YOU!
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Choose your colours wisely, they impact your vibes! As an illustrator, my designs are more than just patterns—they’re inspired by the vibrant hues of the sea and the natural world. We’re surrounded by colour every day, and it can affect us profoundly. In my life and business, colour isn’t just visual; it evokes emotion, shifts mood, and transforms spaces. It’s powerful—it can soothe, alert, or even annoy us! For me, color is the essence of my brand, the foundation upon which I build each piece. Each design is created with intention, thoughtfully choosing colours to bring warmth, energy, and brightness...
Building my brand - A colourful journey!
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After another really successful day at The Parsons Green Fair this week, I’ve been reflecting on how much I’ve achieved with Indigo Prawn over the last 9 years. It was gratifying and fulfilling that once again so many customers gave me such amazing feedback about my artwork and product range, particularly my vibrant colour combinations. Many people who visit my stall or who follow me on Instagram possibly don’t realise that I am the designer and artist behind the brand. I’ve spent many arduous years creating new designs and building my homeware business which has been both exciting as well...
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