A Reflective Day...

 These pretty puddles were too lovely to miss out on a photo opportunity.  Inspiration is everywhere...

The Ideal Gift For Your V.I.P

I recently found this image of a commission I designed for the Lord & Lady Provost of Glasgow! Our hand-painted, bespoke plates could also make a wonderful gift for the special people in your life! I can commemorate a special occasion and feature lots of personal touches that have a unique meaning to the recipient, as shown in this piece. If you'd like to have commemmorative, personalised gift commissioned for yourself or a loved one, just get in touch with me. 

Meanwhile, hope you're having lots of fun with your Christmas shopping...and thank you so much to everyone who joined our late night festive shopping party last week!

A Coastal Christmas - How To Create The Perfect Look...

If you're spending Christmas by the coast this year - or even if you just love the ocean and want to add a nautical twist to your celebrations - there are so many ways to incorporate a little seaside style into your festivities!  Funky Scottish is based right by the sea on Scotland's gorgeous east coast, so I'm always picking up new ideas (literally) during walks along the coastal path.  However, if you don't have easy access to a shoreline, just surf online for inspiration!  Here are a few fabulous finds that I discovered via the web...

Wrapped Up Like A Fish Supper...

Image & more ideas via here

 

Newspaper isn't just for fish & chips on wintery days!  Create a unique and funky recycled festive gift wrap by contrasting neatly folded newspaper with bright festive ribbon.  You could also use old maps, parcel string and pretty seashell decorations! 

Snowdrifts & Driftwood...

Image & more ideas via Beachcomber

If you're short on space and want to create a tree that could last a lifetime, make your own driftwood tree, then decorate it with seashells and beach combing trinkets!  Check out our driftwood tree on display in the Funky Scottish boutique!

Hooked On Christmas...

Image & more ideas via A Beach Cottage

These baubles and trinkets would look great hanging from the gorgeous vintage coat hooks that you can see and buy in our Funky Scottish boutique on the high street in Pittenweem.

A Tree Of Sea Treasures...

Image & more ideas via Completely Coastal

This beautiful tree is filled with handmade sparkly seaside decorations.  Go here to get more inspiration and a DIY guide! 

A Captain's Christmas Table

Find more images & ideas via A Beach Cottage

Find more images & ideas via A Beach Cottage

Give your festive table a nautical feel with red & white contrasts, a big lantern and a 'ship's ladder' decorated in fairy lights.  For the main Christmas Dinner and special celebrations, add some beachy bling by including lots of silvery sea shades and a scattering of baubles and seashells.

Our Christmas Invitation To You...

 

Finally, don't forget to join our Funky Scottish Late Night Christmas Shopping Party tomorrow night, Thursday 6th December, until 10pm - complete with christmas gifts, candles, decorations, mulled wine and mince pies! 

Happy December! xxx

Lots On Our Plates! Festive Colour, Commissions & Our Christmas Party!

Remember last week I told you about the little robin that inspired my new festive bowl?  Well, the finished result is shown above - a big splash of festive colour!  That's not all though - we've been busy with plenty more designs too....

AND I've just created a special commission for a totally unique family Christmas present...

If you'd like me to design a truly bespoke Funky Scottish gift for you or a loved one, just get in touch with me!

And finally.... 

WE'RE HAVING A CHRISTMAS PARTY....
& YOU'RE INVITED!

Join us on Thursday 6th of December - we'll be sharing mulled wine, mince pies and many gorgeous gifts....and we're open until 10pm!

Really hope to see you there for lots of festive fun!   Karen x

Little Wing...

This week, I'm really looking forward to sharing one of my latest creations - a very festive little bowl.  I've put the finishing touches to the artwork and it's just going in the kiln!  So, for now, I'm sharing a wee snapshot of a robin - the little bird providing inspiration for this latest project!   The bowl will be featured here shortly.  Happy Wednesday!!

Heaven Scent...

We are absolutely loving our new range of Pintail Candles featuring divine festive scents including Mulled Wine, Cinnamon and Orange, Frankincense & Myrrh and Christmas Spice.  You can come and try the scents yourself in our Funky Scottish boutique. The candles are being showcased as part of our Coastal Christmas centrepiece, featuring a driftwood christmas tree, a sandwashed positive affirmation coat rail, heart cushions, cute candle holders, vintage key coat hooks, greetings cards and more gift ideas. 

Also, why not take the stress out of Christmas shopping and have a relaxed, coastal daytrip?  Wander around Funky Scottish and all the other little art & craft boutiques here in Pittenweem, take time out for coffee and cake, amble down to the harbour or coastal path and perhaps find a few pebbles and trinkets for your own Coastal Christmas decorations?!   Hope to see you soon...

Island Inspiration - Mull & Mallorca....

This year, I've been really lucky to enjoy some time away from the studio in two of my favourite locations - The Isle of Mull and the island of Mallorca!  These are obviously two very different places but there are real similarities too.  There's a familiar ebb and flow to life in the quiet fishing villages of both the Mediterranean and our own coastal communities. Also, both islands have a special quality that, for me at least, lingers long after a visit. Even better, I took along my camera, allowing me to capture and recall some really inspiring images that I know will weave themselves into my own creative projects, somewhere along the line.  Have you had an inspirational holiday this year?  Do you have a special place, either close to home or far away, that feeds your soul?  I'd love to hear from you! Meanwhile, here are a few of my snapshots from the islands. It's difficult to tell where Mallorca ends and Mull begins, don't you think?