I can't believe how time flies and here we are nearly at the longest day! I've spent the morning printing to the beautiful sound of our Cuckoo singing his heart out followed by his echo which is completely confusing him 😂 I think he thinks he's surrounded by a harem of ladies! Its also fathers day on Sunday and although I haven't drawn a Cuckoo yet I'm sure you don't mind an Oystercatcher instead😍 Happy Fathers day to all those wonderful fathers out there! #fathersday #fathersdaygifts #family #bonechina #oystercatcher #giftsforhim #wadingbirds #birdwatching #teamug #coffeemug

New product alert! We are very excited to announce that we can now produce our very own coasters and placements thanks to some very clever equipment now sitting in our workshop 😀 Over the next few days I will be adding them to our beautiful new website so go on have a look and let me know what you think, feed back from you lovely lot is always welcome! #coasters #gardenbirds #wren #homeware #bespoke #design #naturelovers

Flower power. I'm having a play with drying flowers and ooh its so much fun! Its amazing whats in our garden at the moment although they are getting battered by the rain but I hope to show you what I've been up to very soon🙂 Our website is down at the mo (the dark art that is IT) but if you need anything please contact me by email claire@clairevaughandesigns.co.uk, we are still here! Have a wonderful Tuesday, its nearly the weekend, well almost!! #driedflowers #springtime #collage #flowerdisplay #leaves #flowerbuds

'The bee is more honoured than other animals, not because she labours, but because she labours for others.' Saint John Chrysostom Happy #worldbeeday #worldbeeday #internationalbeeday #savethebees #flowers #pollinators #bee #bees #beekeeping #apiculture #meadows #orchards #beeart

The elegance of an Avocet, one of my favourite birds. What I didn't know is that they were close to extinction in the 19th century due to egg collecting and habitat destruction but through such efforts from the RSPB and others they returned during the 1940's and have become one of the most successful conservation projects. They are still on the UK conservation Amber list and protected by The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 but will hopefully continue to flourish. These gorgeous Avocets can be found on cards, mugs, framed artwork, melamine coasters and coming soon jugs and tea towels on our brand new website, go on have a peek and see if you love them as much as I do! #Avocet #waders #RSPB #recycledglass #coasters #homeware #artwork #finechina #linen #stationery

Well our celebratory sale in honour of our gorgeous new website, yes I know I'm biased 😉, is coming to an end this Friday so a massive thank you to you all! For those new to CVD welcome and please feel free to use the code spring10 to get that last minute treat for you or your loved one and bring a little bit of our glorious nature into the home. #sale #homeware #specialoffers #nature #giftideas #teatowel #beeteatowel #linen #britishmade #kitchen #living #gifts

Good morning! As its such a beautiful day I thought I'd show you my process of picturing framing we do here at CVD with the Holly blue taking pride of place. Such a gorgeous little butterfly that can be seen this time of year particularly close to Holly bushes and Ivy in the Summer. Framing is one of my favourite jobs as it's so satisfying to take that journey from sketching, painting, framing and then hanging on the wall and it is said a good picture can change the feel of any room and I do agree. All the materials that make up our prints and frames are British made with acid free paper from Somerset, acid free mounts from Cardiff and wooden frames from Basingstoke. I am also told the paper and mounts will last at least 300 years but not sure I'll be around to check so I'm taking their word for it! #hollybluebutterfly #butterflypicture #paintedbutterfly #pictureframes #acidfree #britishmade #lifestyle #wallhanging #artwork #nature #homedecor #living