November 2019

Our team has been getting creative behind the scenes! For the last few months, we’ve been baking, cutting, snipping and arranging props for our Christmas photoshoot. A lot of work goes into a simple photo – from sourcing baubles (which is very tricky in July…) to wrapping presents, assembling trees and baking Christmas biscuits. We thought we’d share this fantastic recipe, so you can get creative in the kitchen too! Snowman Christmas Biscuit Recipe Makes 20, Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins Ingredients: 125g butter (softened) 125g golden caster sugar... Read More

When it comes to Christmas, there’s certainly no place like home. It’s the hub of many festivities, from entertaining friends to enjoying fond family traditions such as baking, decorating the tree and enjoying Christmas dinner together. Here are some of our favourite things to add the finishing touches to your home décor this Christmas, and really wow your house guests. 1. Brighten up your living space with vibrant wall art Whether your home is a traditional country cottage, charming Victorian terrace or contemporary apartment, adding some quirky framed art will... Read More

If you’re pondering what to get the cycling nut in your life this Christmas, look no further… we have a plethora of impressive gifts that are sure to surprise and delight your bike enthusiast. From show-stopping pieces of cycling art to quirky notebooks for the office and colourful cycling mugs to brighten up their morning cuppa. 1. Cycling Art for Christmas Shown above… UCI 2019 Road World Championships, Yorkshire – Part of Lucy’s UCI championships inspired collection, this piece shows cyclists battling towards the finish line in Parliament Street, Harrogate... Read More

If you’re partial to a lazy morning in exquisite surroundings, you’ll love our latest giveaway! We’ve teamed up with boutique hotel, The Wensleydale Heifer, to run a fabulous competition. One lucky winner will receive a luxury winter escape and stunning piece of artwork from Lucy Pittaway. The chilly autumn evenings and gloomy mornings have well and truly set in, so this is the perfect chance for you to escape to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales to relax, unwind and dodge the winter blues. And you can choose a stunning piece of... Read More

We recently read that 43% of Christmas shoppers worry about buying the right presents, and 27% worry about having enough time to get everything done. So, we thought we’d give you a helping hand by compiling this grand gift guide with exciting suggestions for all kinds of recipients on your shopping list – from work colleagues to significant others. Christmas Gifts for Tea Lovers… Whether you know someone well, or hardly at all, a cheerful mug will be gladly received. We have a plethora of striking designs to take your... Read More

Whether your Christmas decorations are traditional or minimalist, fairy lights on first or last, Lucy’s dazzling new festive artwork is a beautiful addition to your Christmas décor. Her new artwork is inspired by couples spending time together at Christmas, shopping and relaxing by the tree. The Wool Shop depicts two sheep gazing through the windows of an old boutique as snow gently falls around them. Christmas Jumpers shows the couple sat by a Christmas tree, wearing their colourful new Christmas attire. Just as you might switch your cushions and throws... Read More

Lucy Pittaway proudly presents her dazzling new 10-piece collection ‘A Northern Life’. It features famous local landmarks, from Teesside’s iconic Transporter Bridge and the Angel of the North to the quaint seaside town of Whitby and beautiful beaches set against historic castles and majestic harbours. The North East holds a special place in Lucy’s heart, and she has fond memories of growing up on Teesside with her father and driving past the towering structures and huge chimneys that are Teesside’s steelworks. Equally, as a graduate from Northumbria University, she has... Read More