Prickly patterns

A visit to the colourful cactus gardens at the Chiang Mai flower markets proved a great spot for some pattern design inspiration.

Water lily (& lotus) wonderland

Waterlilies and lotus flowers from the Queen Sirikit Botanical Gardens, a beautiful display high in the hills above Chiang Mai.

The Chiang Mai flower markets

I loved the colourful displays of orchids, roses, lotus and some rather strange dip-dyed blue chrysanthemums at the Chiang Mai flower markets. Best enjoyed with a cooling mango smoothie of course!

Art Shine Interview

A big hello once again from chilly (and frosty) Victoria after a magical and very productive five week stint designing and exploring the sights of Chiang Mai, Thailand! Today Vinh from Art Shine Business Lifestyle Coaching for Creative Professionals posted my 'Close Up' interview which you can read here.

Chiang Mai - colour and decorative pattern inspiration