Looking forward.

Well we are about to say goodbye to 2018 and welcomed in the New Year. I won't lie 2018 has been a really tough one. My Mum was going through treatment for her breast cancer and I've had endless problems with my health, mainly down to my congenital heart defect and was hospitalised several times over the past six months. It all took quite a toll on my mental health but I've been working hard to control my anxiety. Thanks to love, support and help from family I feel like I'm winning! However, this wasn't meant to be a negative post and it's important to remember the highlights of 2018 too. My youngest sister got married back in February, which was absolutely beautiful, and although my Mum had a tough time with her treatment the year is ending with us knowing that the cancer has gone! Best news ever!

So I'm beginning 2019 with optimism and hope that it will be a healthier and generally easier year than the last. With regards to my business, I'm excited about all the plans I have to grow Woof & Wilson this year. I have new products planned that I'm currently designing and can't wait to be able to bring them to life.

Along with my Woof & Wilson Designs greetings cards & gift tags I have now added my new tea towels to the collection. They currently come in four designs (shown above) and are a beautiful addition to a modern country kitchen, or for anyone who loves nature. You can find the tea towels here. There is also a small discount if you are buying two or more of them by using the code TEATOWELDEAL at checkout.

I also hope to design and make some more of my machine embroidered pictures as they were a little neglected while I was unwell. I'm planning on expanding my range of stationery too so watch this space!

It just remains for me to thank you all for sticking around and continuing to support my little business during such a difficult year. All the support I've received through comments, likes and shares on social media is so appreciated. Every sale on my website, no matter how big or small ALWAYS makes me want to do a little dance around my studio and helps me continue to build my dream. I also wish to thank all the incredible NHS staff who have helped my Mum, myself and other family members through some tough and scary times. You are all amazing! Thank you from the bottom of my slightly dodgy but full of love heart.


Have the happiest of New Year celebrations and a wonderful 2019!

Haberdashery note cards

If buttons, lace, threads and ribbons are your thing then this pack of three 'Haberdashery collection' note cards are perfect for you! Using photos I've taken in my studio, these cards are blank inside for your own message and come with brown envelopes. The pack of three contains one of each of the cards. They are lovely for using as thank you notes or even a birthday card for someone who loves a bit of sewing!

You can find these packs of cards here on The Lilac Teacup website!

Tanya x

Gift tag loveliness!

 

Along with other pretty products I make and sell at The Lilac Teacup are our range of handmade gift tags. The gift tags are made from scratch by me in the studio.

The greetings on the tags are printed by me on to recycled card and then cut down to size and shape. There are several different greetings which are sold in packs, either of the same greeting or a mixed pack. I then decorate them with fabric cut in to hearts, stars or triangles for bunting. I use all the scrapes of fabric I have left over from other products so there is very little fabric wastage in my studio! It's all far too pretty to throw away right?! This also means they are all slightly unique. Once I've finished decorating them I add a natural twine tie to them, adding to their rustic feel. Then they are ready to be tied to gifts, bouquets of flowers, wedding favours, bags of sweets......whatever you want to use them for really!
 

 

I also sell personalised gift tags in a choice of two styles, so you can make your gift look extra special!

You can also buy packs of 'Just for you' gift tags, with a little cut out heart rather than any fabric decoration for those who may prefer something a little less fussy. The little cut out hearts that are left over from these tags even get used as confetti in some of my order packaging. I really don't like wasting anything pretty!

All our gift tags can be found here on my website. If you would like to discuss larger orders for parties or Weddings please feel free to contact me at mail@thelilacteacup.co.uk

Oh, for anyone wondering, yes I do make Christmas gift tags and they will be available in a few weeks so keep your eyes peeled for news on those!

Tanya x

Thought for today...

.....Do what makes you happy!

I love the words on this sweet little card I bought some time ago. It hangs in my studio and reminds me how lucky I am that I get to do a job that makes me happy!

Tanya x