Today I saw my books in T.G. Jones for the first time — my first sighting in a UK bookshop! Even more surreal: they were sitting right next to Stanley Tucci’s books. He’s one of my all-time favourite actors. A surreal moment!

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Hyper Japan Manchester – complete! 🎌

What a fun weekend! It ended up feeling like a mini London traders’ reunion—I laughed so much catching up with my London stall friends 😆
I also met some amazing Manchester traders and it was wonderful to see both familiar faces and new customers!

Even my daughter said, “Mum, I can’t believe you actually have friends!” 😆

Market friends bought food and drinks for us every day—normally I don’t have time to socialise in London, so I really cherished these warm moments 💛

I never imagined my life would revolve around conventions, but I’m so glad it does 😊 Everyone was so kind, warm, and welcoming!

Next stop: MCM Birmingham! 🚀

🎌 Hyper Japan 曼徹斯特完美收工！

這個週末真的超好玩！感覺有點像小型倫敦攤販同樂會——和好多倫敦的朋友聊到笑翻 😆

也認識了幾位曼徹斯特攤販的新朋友，好開心看到老顧客，也遇到新粉絲！

連我女兒都驚呼：「媽，我真的不敢相信你居然有朋友！」
市場的朋友每天都貼心幫我們買吃的喝的，平常在倫敦根本沒時間社交，這次真的好珍惜這些溫暖時光 💛

從沒想過我的人生會和展會扯上關係，但我真的好喜歡這樣的生活 😊 每個人都好親切又熱情！

下一站：MCM 伯明罕！ 🚀

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🎉✨ We’re so excited to be at HYPER JAPAN Manchester! 🇯🇵💖

📍 Manchester Central Convention Complex
(Windmill Street, Manchester M2 3GX)

🗓️ Event Dates & Times:
⭐ Friday 14th Nov 2025 — 12:00–20:00
⭐ Saturday 15th Nov 2025 — 10:00–20:00
⭐ Sunday 16th Nov 2025 — 10:00–17:00

We’ve prepared all our best sellers, plus lots of super kawaii Christmas goodies and fun new surprises! 🎁🎄✨
All our products are illustrated and designed by me (a real human artist 👩🏻‍🎨❤️) — no AI involved. Everything is lovingly handmade by me and my husband Chris in our small London home studio. 🏡💫

Come find us at Stall G25 — and swipe to the next slide 👉 to see the floor plan and our stall location!

Please stop by and say hi — we’d absolutely love to meet you all in person! 🥰🌸

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Today I had a stall at Leadenhall Market—thank you so much to everyone who came to support me! Special thanks to returning friends and new customers, and to @solocraftfair Solo Craft fair and @leadenhallmarket for organizing such a lovely event. 🎄✨

I also received a care package from a customer—she included a cute card, candy, and a cookie, with a heartwarming message reminding me to rest and stay hydrated. She just moved to London and was so happy to purchase from me. I literally had tears in my eyes.

I don’t have my parents and I’m an only child, so I don’t have much family around, but her kindness today made me feel truly loved. Thank you, my sweet pink-haired lady—you are an angel. 💖

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🎄✨ Welcome to Tinsel Town! ✨🎄

My brand new 2025 Christmas postcard collection has officially landed — and this year, the magic twinkles brighter than ever! 💫

Step into Tinsel Town, a merry little village bustling with festive cheer, where every window glows with Christmas spirit and sweet treats await around every corner 🍭🍩🎶

🍪 The Gingerbread Bakery — where the air smells of warm spice and sugar snowflakes
🍦 Peppermint Ice Cream Parlour — a frosty delight even Santa can’t resist
🍩 Jolly Rings Doughnuts — piled high with frosting and festive sprinkles
🐧 Penguin’s Chippy — the coziest spot for golden chips by the snow-covered pier
🎵 Tinsel Tunes Music Studio — jingling with melodies of the season
…and don’t miss the town’s trusty travellers! 🛩️🚌

🎅 Santa’s Special Delivery Airplane and the North Pole Bus are ready to bring Christmas joy far and wide!

Each postcard is lovingly illustrated and printed in our little London studio — perfect for sending a sprinkle of Christmas magic or adding to your festive decor ❤️

✨ Available now in my website shop — link in bio!

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❄️✨ Cozy cuteness incoming! ✨❄️

Meet “Hygge Winter Days” — a sticker sheet full of warm wool socks 🧦, cinnamon buns 🥐, hot drinks ☕, snuggly sweaters 🧣, and all the little things that make winter extra cozy! 🫶

Perfect for your winter journals, scrapbooks, or just sprinkling hygge magic wherever you like ✨

Illustrated by me and handmade with lots of love by Chris in our tiny, extra-hygge home studio in London 💛🏡
Bring some warm fuzzies to your winter days! ❄️💖

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🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We’re going to MCM Birmingham this November! 🛸✨

I’m honestly over the moon—this is my first big convention, and I can’t wait to share all my cute, kawaii, quirky goodies with you! 🐰🍭🎀

It’s been since 2008 that I last visited Birmingham (we moved to Edinburgh after that!), so this trip is extra special. Can’t wait to explore the city and soak in all the vibes! 😍

A huge thank you to the amazing Urban Maker Market team 💛—they helped me move my Christmas market date to 14th Dec, so I can still celebrate the festive season with all my lovely local customers! 🎄✨

I’m so excited to see familiar faces and meet new ones. Let’s make this a November to remember! 💖

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🎄👻 Just in time for the holidays… my newest colouring book “Spoopy Christmas” is here!

I almost forgot I illustrated this one—it’s a mischievous mix of spooky-cute Halloween monsters meeting jolly Christmas scenes. Think creepy-cute Christmas vibes that are equal parts festive and fun! 🕸️🎅

✨ Available now on Amazon, and I’ll also have artist copies for sale at my November market. Perfect for anyone who loves a little holiday twist!

100% hand-illustrated, no AI used.

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I just realized I’ve never properly shared my sticker sheets on social media before! 🌟 Designing and illustrating them is one of my absolute favorite things to do. I love every step of the process.

I’m also a big fan of journaling, though London life keeps me super busy these days. Still, I often imagine: “If I could journal weekly or daily, what stickers would I want to use?” That’s where the fun begins, and it’s exactly how my sticker sheets are born.

I hope they bring you as much joy as they bring me—and make your journaling even more fun! 🖊️✨

Available in two sizes: 6x9” and A6.

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🍕🦇 Spooky Slice on Wheels! 👻🚐

🌍 We ship worldwide, including the US!

Who’s behind the wheel? It’s none other than Dracula, cruising through the night in his Spooky Slice Pizza Van! Our adorable ghost chef is busy baking frightfully fun pizzas topped with fingers, worms, and eyeballs — the most boo-tifully bizarre flavours you’ll ever see! 💀💫

Perfect for Halloween lovers and fans of spooky-cute art 👻💌

✨ Available as die-cut shaped postcards — ready to fly off to your haunted mailbox!

🕸️ Tap the link in bio to grab yours before Dracula speeds away into the moonlight! 🌕

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🌸✨ My Little Boba is finally here! ✨🌸

I just received my copy and couldn’t be happier 💕 This little book means so much to me — it’s all about love, sweetness, and the special bond between parent and child 🧋💗

The cover is made with different fabrics (so fun and soft to touch!), and the thick, sturdy board pages make it perfect for little hands to explore. Every rhyme and boba pun inside was made with love — a cozy read for Valentine’s Day and every day.

I hope My Little Boba brings smiles, giggles, and warm hugs to your home 💖

Now available on Amazon and in bookstores — perfect for anyone who loves boba, cuteness, and love-filled stories! 🍡✨

Special thanks to my agent @advocateart01 and amazing @scholastic team! 

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