Easing back in...

My, it's been a while since I blogged again (again!) but things have been a little crazy since the Grazia blurb came out and I have been holed away making hundreds of bracelets...If you wanted one then you better hurry as they are nigh on all sold out and only available in silver now over at The Shop Floor Project --> HERE! They certainly were a hit!

Anyways, I just thought I'd start back into being a bit more regular on this here blog with a few pics of a wonderful walk Mark and I took last night to soak up the rest of the sun before it turns cold again as it forecast for this weekend. I hope the rest of you have been able to get out and about and enjoy the sun a little. Goodness knows this country could do with a good summer this year...


I love all of the weird little plants that live on top of the cliffs...so pretty and hardy at the same time :)

Grazia!!

Thanks to those lovely peeps at The Shop Floor Project I had a little write up in this weeks Grazia Magazine and am now making pretty bracelets as fast as I can!

Tea Towels and Contact Cases...

New things in the store today, yay!

We have a brand new selection of tea towels from Mr PS in the Homewares section of the store. They are so colourful and lovely and super for brightening up your kitchen. See and shop them HERE!

We also have some amazingly frivolous pill boxes and contact lens cases in store from Deco Alley too!! Covered in colourful miniature treats and sweets they are sure to make tasks that you probably don't relish all that much just that little bit more appealing...see and shop these little wonders HERE!

New Toy...

I have a new toy! A brand spanking new shiny new printer to play with, it has archival inks and I have some archival paper and together we are going to make some lovely prints of my drawings for your personal wall adornment. I'm very excited!

I have been making lots of monoprints lately and will hopefully have got the hang of the printer soon so I can get them in the store...Here are a couple of my favorites of late:


Also, I don't know how many of you out there are avid crafty peeps? I have just trawled through all of my hundreds and hundreds of beads and bobs and there are SO many. So very many more than I will be able to use so rather than have them just sit there, I have started a de-stash store on Etsy. It's called Bonbi Craft!

I only opened it yesterday and it will take me a little time to get it full, but if you are interested in checking out some interesting bits and pieces for your jewellery and craft projects you can visit the store HERE. There will be lots more on the way sooon!

Gorgeous Gorjuss!

Today I have been mostly sat watching Badminton Horse Trials on the tellybox and quietly adding some new prints from Gorjuss to the store...It has been really nice to just sit in the same place for a few hours as it has been a busy week with 4 lessons on the horses and some good headway made with the new work...I am hoping to get the first bits finished this coming week :)

Anyway, the last batch we had of these Gorjuss prints from artist Suzanne Woolcott were rather popular so we have lots more in store! I love the cute but sometimes dark and gothic sentiments and at only £10 they make really lovely gifts and affordable wall decor...They are all available HERE!

Moon on the Sea...

The moon tonight cast amazing light and shadow on the sea...It seemed like some strange phosphorescence happening at first, but it was as simple as the moon. Very beautiful, especially with the lights of the big tanker on the horizon...

New things

A selection of the new items that are in the store this week from new designers B-Kao, Scrummy, Miss Twit and Teasemade...

Bonbi Forestry

Some sneak pics of some new work I am very excited about...I just loved the shadows in the studio from the many light angles in there :)

Sushyue Liao

I came across these beautiful photographs by Sushyue Liao on the Creature Comforts blog the other day and can't stop looking at them...the colours, compositions and birds are just so amazing. Love!See more of these wonderful photographs HERE!

Valerie Hammond

Slap my wrists but I can't remember where I came across Valerie Hammond's work, I was just so blown away by it's delicate beauty and saved the page I was re-directed to before I could lose it forever...See more of these amazing lithographs and prints HERE!

Carey Young and more Tassles!!

I have just added some gorgeous purses to the store today from our newest designer, Carey Young. Carey specializes in woven textiles and the purses are made out of soft Jacquard woven fabrics and embellished with reclaimed leather panels. The colours are beautiful and they are the perfect size for keeping coins and cards safe and sound...see and shop all Carey Young purses HERE!

Back in stock we also have the popular and super versatile Babushka Tassles from Stolen Thunder and other tassles in great summer colours too. These feature peace doves and love hearts and like the Babushka Tassle close with a Stolen Thunder branded plectrum.

They are so soft and can be worn in so many different ways (as a bracelet, necklace, headband, anklet, top arm band or any other way you can think of!) they are one of my favorite wearable accessories in the store right now :)

See and shop all Stolen Thunder accessories HERE!!

Time flies!

Goodness, I can't believe it has been 20 days since I last posted a post here. I also can't believe we are 21 days into April already either, arg!

It has been an incredibly busy few weeks here which is why I have been neglecting the blog a lot. Earlier in the month I spent nearly a week having last minute lessons and then competed at the national dressage championships. It was my first major championships and I was so nervous which meant I didn't really ride at my best and we came 14th...it's still 14th in the country though so I wasn't too disappointed with myself, ha! :)

Mark and I also took a trip up to Bristol to see our friend Natasha and her Bat For Lashes show which was so good. I know I am biased but really, I was so proud!! If you missed out on getting tickets for her tour she is playing Jools Holland's show tonight on BBC 2 and again on Friday (I don't know why Jools does that weird split show thing...anyone?), if the live show was anything to go by it will be worth watching for sure.

I have also been re-designing the Bonbi Forest store, I am SO excited and hoping the re-launch will be in about a months time. I have already started tweaking little aspects of bits and pieces (such as the header in the most recent newsletter) and I hope you guys will love it as much as I do!!! Anyways, more about that nearer the time...

ANYWAY! Before I waffle on for too long here are a few recent colourful springtime pics...including one of a boisterous Lauder horse which I included because it made me smile!!

Happy April!

At 12:45 it's well past the yard stick for fooling now, we're safe! Hurrah!

Anyways, I have added some new bits and pieces to the store over the last couple of days...we have some gorgeous new earthy tees from Victrola Studio in store now. With pretty floral prints, soft colours and feminine cuts, the tops are very flattering...See and shop them HERE!

Also in are my new Bonbi Forest bracelets...They are made with a selection of vintage and new chains and are adorned with silver and gold tone feather charms and little stars...they are very limited edition due to the vintage components and are available HERE!!

I nearly forgot to mention the new Owl Scarves too!! Now available in Lemon and Teal...HERE!!

More coming soon too! I hope that if it is sunny wherever you are you manage to get out and about and enjoy it...I will be trying to though I have got some exciting new stuff I am working on in the studio at the moment so will be opening all of the windows and the door to let some springtime in :)