Gabymoo Sunflowers

16/09/2026

I’m doing a little bit of prep for my workshop next week.

I am doing a mindful painting session as part of a Pause and Breathe retreat day and I’m very excited to take part in the day and take some time to slow down and be in the moment.

For my session, we’ll be painting some tealight holders with simple floral patterns. No artistic experience needed as we’ll be using simple brush strokes and just taking time to enjoy the creative process.

I’ve created some sample sheets with examples of some different flowers for you to practice on, so you can get into the flow of the brush before committing to your finished piece.

This will be a fun session and I’m really looking forward to seeing everyone’s creations.

If you’d like to join us for a chance to slow down, reconnect and reset, the link is in the comments below. Spaces are limited so do book early!

13/09/2026

I had a fabulous day yesterday at the Romsey Show with great weather, lovely market neighbours and lots of great conversations with all the wonderful customers who came to say hello, with a special mention to Silkstead Sunflowers, pick your own sunflower farm , Hampshire - it was lovely to see you!

There was a lot of love for my little blue vases and I was very happy that my sunflower globe found it’s forever home with a kindred spirit who loves sunflowers and wearing dungarees! It makes me very happy to think it has found such a good home 🌻

I went for a bit of glam yesterday with my sunflower dress which got a lot of compliments, although somebody did confuse me for one of the singers which was very hilarious as I most definitely would not inflict my tuneless warbling on anyone 😂😂

Thank you so much to Kate| Designer & Creator for all the hard work, spending all day on Friday at the show so that we could all be set up ready for Saturday. I hope you get some well earned rest tomorrow!

A huge thank you to The Romsey Show for such a well organised event, especially to all the stewards who did a fantastic job to make getting in and out of the show run like clockwork and with a smile on their face too!

The Romsey Show South Central Makers™ |🎨🏺🪡🧁| Community Markets Hampshire

08/09/2026

I found these gorgeous little blue vases on Vinted which had only been used once for wedding table decorations.

I hate the thought of things being thrown away before they’ve lived out a useful and loved life. So it thrills me to take something like this and turn it into a lasting keepsake. A little blue vase that will not be in the latest trendy colours or designs but something that will speak to someone who loves beautiful sunflowers. Hopefully something that will be treasured and kept longer than the latest trend or season dictates.

I see so many glass items in charity shops, used once, or sometimes even brand new - discarded and cast aside for the next new thing. I feel really uncomfortable with the fast paced world we live in where everyone is looking for the next dopamine hit from their latest haul instead of sitting back and taking pleasure in the meaningful things they already have.

It does mean that I have an endless supply of items to make over but that also makes me very sad.

I have popped them in my Folksy shop Folksy and you can find the link in my bio or you can can see them in person this Saturday The Romsey Show

08/09/2026

Something a little different for me, running a painting workshop at a Pause and Breathe retreat day. I’m so looking forward to helping others slow down through mindful painting and taking part in the other activities to give myself an opportunity to pause and breathe.

Book through the link.

Would be lovely to see you there 💛🌻

A calming retreat day bringing together wellbeing, relaxation, self-care and connection in a nurturing and restorative environment.

07/09/2026

I’m really looking forward to being The Romsey Show this Saturday with South Central Makers™ |🎨🏺🪡🧁| Community Markets Hampshire. It is the first time there will be a makers market at the event and I’m really excited to be part of it!

We are located between the bar area and the classic cars so I think my helper, Mr Gabymoo, is going to be very happy indeed 😁

Let’s keep everything crossed for some good weather - although I am planning to wear wellies with my sunflower dress just in case 😉

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