Journal

A space for the stories behind our collections. Discover seasonal decorating advice, styling tips, and the craftsmanship that makes each piece unique.
Christmas is coming
09 Nov 2024

Christmas is coming

Christmas begins early in our house. Scarcely have we removed our pumpkins, than my thoughts turn...
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Out with the new, in with the old…
01 Nov 2024

Out with the new, in with the old…

Should we be gravitating toward things that are trendy, or does this mean we keep creating the sa...
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Making an Entrance! Inspiration for the Hallway
30 Oct 2024

Making an Entrance! Inspiration for the Hallway

Here are a few colourful ideas for re-energising that over-used yet often under-loved of rooms: t...
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Crazy for camels
21 Oct 2024

Crazy for camels

Not all my design ideas are drawn from the English countryside. This camel motif was first inspir...
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Footstools: five reasons to put your feet up!
16 Oct 2024

Footstools: five reasons to put your feet up!

Not merely the perfect partner to sofas and chairs, footstools are extremely versatile pieces of ...
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Bring out your 'inner-designer'
12 Sep 2024

Bring out your 'inner-designer'

At Susie Watson Designs, we want to unleash the 'inner-designer' in you.
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Warwickshire Restoration Project
09 Sep 2024

Warwickshire Restoration Project

On a beautifully sunny day September, our design team took a chance to catch up with one of our c...
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Autumn inspiration, damson living room
02 Sep 2024

Autumn inspiration, damson living room

If a year was tucked inside a clock, Autumn would be the magic hour...
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Damson days: why we love Autumn
21 Aug 2024

Damson days: why we love Autumn

As daylight dims and the air grows colder, take consolation in the dazzling shades of Autumn...
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A Desk For Every Occasion
18 Jul 2024

A Desk For Every Occasion

As most of us settle into a spell in the Great Indoors, finding space for a bit of peace and quie...
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Our Crusade for Hand-made
25 Jun 2024

Our Crusade for Hand-made

We are very passionate about our hand-made products. The whole ethos of hand-made products is so ...
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The Foxglove: magic, myths and medicine
05 Jun 2024

The Foxglove: magic, myths and medicine

Beautiful to behold, foxgloves have captured the collective imagination for centuries.
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Gardens: into the limelight once again!
07 May 2024

Gardens: into the limelight once again!

All across the Country, lawns will be mowed, patios swept and garden furniture dusted off as we m...
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Going Green!
17 Apr 2024

Going Green!

Whether you want to make it a statement colour or more of a gentle whisper, here are our top tips...
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Art for every day...
28 Mar 2024

Art for every day...

Art is about making things that are beautiful. It is an expression of human imagination and skill.
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Mother Love
01 Mar 2024

Mother Love

A mother is she who can take the place of all others – but who could take her place? We shouldn't...
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Small but mighty...
09 Feb 2024

Small but mighty...

Looking for ways to ward off January spirits? Under cold grey skies, there's nothing more hopeful...
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How we make it: Snowdrops
08 Feb 2024

How we make it: Snowdrops

A first glimpse of the humble snowdrop in January never fails to bring us hope.
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New Year, New Beginnings…
01 Jan 2024

New Year, New Beginnings…

No doubt we are beginning this new year with hopes of starting afresh.
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Shedding light on Violet
30 Mar 2026

Shedding light on Violet

Violet is one of the very oldest colours used by man.
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Slip into serenity with Duck Egg Blue
30 Jan 2026

Slip into serenity with Duck Egg Blue

From chalky whites to deeper green/blues, these delicate tones have inspired artists and scientis...
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Start the year with Smokey Blue
01 Jan 2026

Start the year with Smokey Blue

Smokey Blue is the colour of mermaid tails and borrowed sunlight on a wintry afternoon.
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Colour of the Month: Summer Green
14 May 2025

Colour of the Month: Summer Green

When we think of green, we think of beginnings. If there is green, there is life.
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In praise of Moss: December’s inspiration colour
10 Dec 2024

In praise of Moss: December’s inspiration colour

Moss green is one of nature’s most versatile hues.
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Colour of the Month: Damson
21 Nov 2024

Colour of the Month: Damson

Damson conjures up autumn: mellow fruits and damp, dusky shadows.
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Colour of the Month: Marine Blue
15 Nov 2024

Colour of the Month: Marine Blue

Colour is as much as reflection of culture, and blue has had a long, conflicting history.
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Pink: a pigment of the imagination…
14 Nov 2024

Pink: a pigment of the imagination…

For a colour that doesn’t really exist, Pink has made a significant splash, shifting from one ext...
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Colour of the Month: Indian Red
16 Oct 2024

Colour of the Month: Indian Red

The kaleidoscope colours of India have long mesmerized rulers, travellers and visitors alike.
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Colour of the Month: Charcoal
04 Oct 2024

Colour of the Month: Charcoal

Charcoal is often dubbed the ‘little black dress’ of décor: dress it up or dress it down; it goes...
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Colour of the Month: Russet
19 Sep 2024

Colour of the Month: Russet

To us, a russet cushion on a sofa says: ‘come on in and put your feet up'.
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Colour of the Month: Saffron
10 Sep 2024

Colour of the Month: Saffron

Not merely a startling colour, Saffron is also enjoyed for its distinctive taste and revered for ...
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