The final weekend in July was a wet one. After weeks of seemingly endless sunshine, in which grass dried to a dusty yellow and the ground grew deep gaping cracks of thirst, the heavens finally opened and gifted us with a marvellous downpour. (Can you tell I'm more of a Spring/Autumn fan?) It was on this glorious weekend, that I found myself standing amongst the bright lights of Cabot Circus’s House of Fraser.

Throughout July, Made in Bristol have been collaborating with the team at House of Fraser, running a series of pop up shops on the ground floor of the department store. Each weekend a different quartet of local makers would arrive, laden with boxes of handmade products, and set up a beautiful display showcasing Bristol’s creative talent.  On the final weekend in July, I was working alongside three other makers; it was lovely to see my whimsical homewares and accessories displayed alongside beautiful map-inspired cushions and bags by Girl and Bird, vibrant recycled jewellery by Dakota Rae Dust, and delicate gold and silver charms by Pouss Jewellery Design.

I would like to say a huge “Thank You” to all those folk who braved the rain and came to show their support. As a self-employed maker working from home, getting out of the studio and spending time meeting new people always feels like a treat, and this weekend has really made me appreciate the beautiful community that makes up the city of Bristol!