A goodbye & thank you gift...

Well yesterday was my last day working at Gorvett and Stone, the best chocolate shop you can imagine. It's been an absolute pleasure to work there and I will miss everybody (not forgetting, of course, the chocolate) there. I wanted to give them a parting gift as a thank you for making my time there so wonderful, and thought something unique and personal was the best idea. I illustrated some of their chocolates, as well as one of their many vintage teapots, even incorporating their chocolate mouse and exploding chocolate frog into the picture. They seemed to really love it and it's one of my favourite things about a talent like this, creating unique gifts for people I love :)

Although I am sad to be leaving (chocolate adviser was my favourite job title to date), this makes way for more time to spend on my illustrations and start on a new adventure.

Illustration & photos

Hello! I hope you enjoyed my post on Lionheart Magazine. I have another post about someone (and something) very inspiring to come in the next few days! Hopefully you'll enjoy that too!

To start with, here is a working stage of one of the illustrations in Lionheart. (Fashion illustration showing a dress by Prophetik) I'm so happy with how this one turned out and love it in this stage too!

Christmas has really began in the chocolate shop this week. The mad rush is a little overwhelming (it makes working in a cafe last year seem a doddle!) but it's also becomming an even prettier, exciting and tasty place to work than usual!

Lots to see!

I'm feeling very happy and smiley tonight. I love the little things that seem like nothing to those looking in but have memories and mean the world to you...

At work we use Not On The Highstreet to sell our chocolate. Somehow I hadn't heard about it until I started work. It's amazing, like etsy, but more. So much more. Definitely have an explore, but be warned, you'll want to spend! (Although with Christmas coming up, it's a great time to!) I recently bought a lovely handmade Barkcloth Button Brooch from Folly & Glee. The upcycled wool and cashmere brooch looks and feel beautiful, is lovingly made and is such great value! (I'll take a photo of the one I received in the light tomorrow).

And finally, a little work in progress from an illustration I'm working on. Have a nice evening everybody!

An inspiring place to work..

The bright colours, fancy ribbons, glistening packets. It always feels a bit like Christmas here. I work at Gorvett & Stone, a chocolate shop (and cafe on the side - BEST hot chocolate) supplying Fortnum & Mason and hand-making the most amazing chocolate. Ahh.. it's beautiful, I would recommend it to anyone with a sweet tooth!

I did an illustration of their chocolate fish and sent it in when I applied for the job. They loved it. I can only assume they employed me because of my cafe and selling experience (and charming nature!) and not because of this little 'bribe!'