Journal
A behind-the-scenes look at what inspires Wendy’s designs, our latest product releases, news and mood boards.
Look to the future
The last journal post discussed our year gone by and, as we reach the end of 2022, we are excited to look ahead. Our aim may be the same every year – to create joyful designs that celebrate artisan craft and make people smile – but there are so many...
Look to the future
The last journal post discussed our year gone by and, as we reach the end of 2022, we are excited to look ahead. Our aim may be the same every year – to create joyful designs that celebrate artisan craft and make people smile – but there are so many...
Taking time to reflect on 2022
It is fair to say we’ve had a busy year. It has been a time of finding and celebrating joy in our homes, lives and everyday activities. The power of colour, nature and the world around us, our connection with one another, and the importance of balance in life, have...
Taking time to reflect on 2022
It is fair to say we’ve had a busy year. It has been a time of finding and celebrating joy in our homes, lives and everyday activities. The power of colour, nature and the world around us, our connection with one another, and the importance of balance in life, have...
Our Mood Board with Leopard Gold
Our Leopard Gold hand-tufted wool and Tencel rug is a stunning leopard design that combines bold imagery with neutral tones to create a head-turning rug that is still easy to place in the home. Light and bright with a gold Tencel leopard shimmering amongst butterflies and foliage, this is a...
Our Mood Board with Leopard Gold
Our Leopard Gold hand-tufted wool and Tencel rug is a stunning leopard design that combines bold imagery with neutral tones to create a head-turning rug that is still easy to place in the home. Light and bright with a gold Tencel leopard shimmering amongst butterflies and foliage, this is a...
The enduring magic of animal print décor
We recently posted on Instagram about animal print decor, particularly the skill with which maximalist designer Tony Duquette created fabulous looks based around the theme. There are misconceptions that animal print is difficult to work with or will overwhelm a space but, used in the right way, this style creates...
The enduring magic of animal print décor
We recently posted on Instagram about animal print decor, particularly the skill with which maximalist designer Tony Duquette created fabulous looks based around the theme. There are misconceptions that animal print is difficult to work with or will overwhelm a space but, used in the right way, this style creates...
A festive excuse for a fabulous refresh
Christmas is the perfect excuse for a room refresh Our recent office move got us thinking about how even a little room refresh instantly changes the feel and energy of a space. When things have been in the same place for a while, we stop noticing them; moving items around...
A festive excuse for a fabulous refresh
Christmas is the perfect excuse for a room refresh Our recent office move got us thinking about how even a little room refresh instantly changes the feel and energy of a space. When things have been in the same place for a while, we stop noticing them; moving items around...
Our Mood Board with Solace
Solace is Wendy’s most reflective and contemplative piece yet. A glorious hand-knotted heirloom rug, made from a 100% wool base with hand-carved details in silk, Solace is a simple, stunning combination of four colours – gold, black, violet, and warm white. A wonderful addition to our neutral rug collection, Solace...
Our Mood Board with Solace
Solace is Wendy’s most reflective and contemplative piece yet. A glorious hand-knotted heirloom rug, made from a 100% wool base with hand-carved details in silk, Solace is a simple, stunning combination of four colours – gold, black, violet, and warm white. A wonderful addition to our neutral rug collection, Solace...
Time to step back, reflect and seek Solace
Introducing our hand-knotted wool & silk rug, Solace Our newest rug Solace is Wendy’s most reflective and contemplative piece yet, and we are delighted to share the story of how she came to be. A glorious hand-knotted heirloom rug, made from a 100% wool base with hand-carved details in silk,...
Time to step back, reflect and seek Solace
Introducing our hand-knotted wool & silk rug, Solace Our newest rug Solace is Wendy’s most reflective and contemplative piece yet, and we are delighted to share the story of how she came to be. A glorious hand-knotted heirloom rug, made from a 100% wool base with hand-carved details in silk,...
Revitalise bedroom décor with restorative Eternal Toile
This week, we delve into bedroom décor. This is the room you can cocoon yourself in a style that makes you smile, a space to relax and recharge, to feel happy in; this is your space to really make your own. With that in mind, we have a few tips...
Revitalise bedroom décor with restorative Eternal Toile
This week, we delve into bedroom décor. This is the room you can cocoon yourself in a style that makes you smile, a space to relax and recharge, to feel happy in; this is your space to really make your own. With that in mind, we have a few tips...
The beauty of a custom rug
We’ve talked about the process behind our custom rugs in a previous journal, but this time we would like to share our thoughts on the beauty of a custom rug – just why they are quite so special and why they are often the perfect finishing touch to a space....
The beauty of a custom rug
We’ve talked about the process behind our custom rugs in a previous journal, but this time we would like to share our thoughts on the beauty of a custom rug – just why they are quite so special and why they are often the perfect finishing touch to a space....
Home is where the art is
You all know how much we love a collaboration, so we were absolutely delighted to be invited to interior designer Anna Campbell-Jones’ home for a day of design chat, photography and all-round fabulous faffing. Pink Moon sitting beautifully in Anna's living room Anna, who runs Habitus, an interior design...
Home is where the art is
You all know how much we love a collaboration, so we were absolutely delighted to be invited to interior designer Anna Campbell-Jones’ home for a day of design chat, photography and all-round fabulous faffing. Pink Moon sitting beautifully in Anna's living room Anna, who runs Habitus, an interior design...
Introducing One Hundred Birds One Hundred Flowers
One Hundred Birds One Hundred Flowers We believe in sharing joy and happiness wherever we can and our newest design, One Hundred Birds One Hundred Flowers, is so uplifting, we can’t help thinking she will make everyone who sees her feel a little bit lighter and happier. Inspired by a...
Introducing One Hundred Birds One Hundred Flowers
One Hundred Birds One Hundred Flowers We believe in sharing joy and happiness wherever we can and our newest design, One Hundred Birds One Hundred Flowers, is so uplifting, we can’t help thinking she will make everyone who sees her feel a little bit lighter and happier. Inspired by a...
Our Mood Board with Dragon Florals Blue and Gold
Dragons hold a prominent place in Chinese mythology, and are a symbol of strength and good luck. These mythical creatures are often depicted in chinoiserie designs and Dragon Florals features a striking 'true blue' base with a powerful dragon at its heart. Blue and gold is a glamorous partnership and...
Our Mood Board with Dragon Florals Blue and Gold
Dragons hold a prominent place in Chinese mythology, and are a symbol of strength and good luck. These mythical creatures are often depicted in chinoiserie designs and Dragon Florals features a striking 'true blue' base with a powerful dragon at its heart. Blue and gold is a glamorous partnership and...
Introducing our multi-talented Crewel embroideries
Here at Wendy Morrison, we believe home style and décor are very much down to personal taste and living with things you love. Sure, there can be guidelines about how to place furniture, or make the most of light, or what colours work well together, but there are no ‘rights...
Introducing our multi-talented Crewel embroideries
Here at Wendy Morrison, we believe home style and décor are very much down to personal taste and living with things you love. Sure, there can be guidelines about how to place furniture, or make the most of light, or what colours work well together, but there are no ‘rights...
Phoenix takes flight
Our fabulous Phoenix collection Having told the story of our much-loved Phoenix design in a previous journal, we have an exciting new development to share – Phoenix is now available as a wonderfully bold and dramatic crewel embroidered wall hanging. A technique that dates back centuries, crewel embroidery produces a...
Phoenix takes flight
Our fabulous Phoenix collection Having told the story of our much-loved Phoenix design in a previous journal, we have an exciting new development to share – Phoenix is now available as a wonderfully bold and dramatic crewel embroidered wall hanging. A technique that dates back centuries, crewel embroidery produces a...
Our Mood Board with Herringbone Florals
Chrysanthemums represent long life, lotus flowers are a symbol of purity, and peony roses, symbolise prosperity, luck, love and honour in the positive story of Herringbone Florals. The bold, colourful herringbone design also pays homage to the work of Walter Nichols, a renowned American rug designer who, in the 1920s,...
Our Mood Board with Herringbone Florals
Chrysanthemums represent long life, lotus flowers are a symbol of purity, and peony roses, symbolise prosperity, luck, love and honour in the positive story of Herringbone Florals. The bold, colourful herringbone design also pays homage to the work of Walter Nichols, a renowned American rug designer who, in the 1920s,...
Inside view of a French renovation
The perfect pastel colours of Nice architecture - very inspiring. Having lived in France in the past, Wendy and Gregor had often thought about spending more time there and ideally owning their own property. When the opportunity presented itself to buy an apartment in Nice at the end of last...
Inside view of a French renovation
The perfect pastel colours of Nice architecture - very inspiring. Having lived in France in the past, Wendy and Gregor had often thought about spending more time there and ideally owning their own property. When the opportunity presented itself to buy an apartment in Nice at the end of last...
Our Mood Board with Renaissance
Literally translated from French as ‘rebirth’, Renaissance features delicate butterflies and periwinkles reminding us to reach out for new friendships and let them blossom while fondly remembering the past. Butterflies are widely considered the most emblematic of animals with many charming associations. They are often associated with allegories of transformation...
Our Mood Board with Renaissance
Literally translated from French as ‘rebirth’, Renaissance features delicate butterflies and periwinkles reminding us to reach out for new friendships and let them blossom while fondly remembering the past. Butterflies are widely considered the most emblematic of animals with many charming associations. They are often associated with allegories of transformation...
A meeting of minds – and feet with Chie Mihara
We often talk about the power of design to connect, and bring joy and happiness, so we wanted to share this lovely story of how we came to collaborate with the incredibly talented Alicante-based shoe designer Chie Mihara. Wendy’s introduction to Chie’s shoes was simply a response of one colour...
A meeting of minds – and feet with Chie Mihara
We often talk about the power of design to connect, and bring joy and happiness, so we wanted to share this lovely story of how we came to collaborate with the incredibly talented Alicante-based shoe designer Chie Mihara. Wendy’s introduction to Chie’s shoes was simply a response of one colour...
Our Mood Board with Birdsong Yellow
Say a happy hello to Birdsong Yellow. A chinoiserie bird rug that has the colour of happiness and contentment in abundance – a ray of sunshine for your floor. Influenced by the grace of Japanese culture, Birdsong offers understated luxury, combined with exotic birdlife. The array of colourful details includes...
Our Mood Board with Birdsong Yellow
Say a happy hello to Birdsong Yellow. A chinoiserie bird rug that has the colour of happiness and contentment in abundance – a ray of sunshine for your floor. Influenced by the grace of Japanese culture, Birdsong offers understated luxury, combined with exotic birdlife. The array of colourful details includes...
Arc en Ciel – the fabric of life
You might remember reading the story behind our hand-knotted wool and silk Arc en Ciel rug in a previous journal. A joyful, colour-packed, hope-filled design, she grew out of the pandemic and is a wonderful window into Wendy’s love of and need for colour in life. This vibrant rainbow rug...
Arc en Ciel – the fabric of life
You might remember reading the story behind our hand-knotted wool and silk Arc en Ciel rug in a previous journal. A joyful, colour-packed, hope-filled design, she grew out of the pandemic and is a wonderful window into Wendy’s love of and need for colour in life. This vibrant rainbow rug...
Light up your life – in the best way possible
We have written about the age-old Japanese tradition of Wabi-sabi - the discovery of beauty within imperfection - in our previous journal, The Beauty of Imperfection. It feels like the right time to revisit this idea as we delve deeper into the stories of how our beautiful rugs are brought...
Light up your life – in the best way possible
We have written about the age-old Japanese tradition of Wabi-sabi - the discovery of beauty within imperfection - in our previous journal, The Beauty of Imperfection. It feels like the right time to revisit this idea as we delve deeper into the stories of how our beautiful rugs are brought...
Wendy's Mood Board with Joie de Vivre
Full of life and vibrancy, Joie de Vivre is also an elegant design; a pictorial story that encourages you to consider every element. Brought to life during the pandemic, she shares the story of the importance of connecting with the natural world.She is an exuberant slice of life, full of...
Wendy's Mood Board with Joie de Vivre
Full of life and vibrancy, Joie de Vivre is also an elegant design; a pictorial story that encourages you to consider every element. Brought to life during the pandemic, she shares the story of the importance of connecting with the natural world.She is an exuberant slice of life, full of...
Join our creative community - The Wendy Morrison Design Odyssey
Here at Wendy Morrison Design, we get lots of joy from learning, exploring and sharing ideas. We love being inspired by others’ stories, meeting new people and finding new places. One of our passions is that of discovery; finding fresh ideas in design, experimenting with colour, pattern, texture and style....
Join our creative community - The Wendy Morrison Design Odyssey
Here at Wendy Morrison Design, we get lots of joy from learning, exploring and sharing ideas. We love being inspired by others’ stories, meeting new people and finding new places. One of our passions is that of discovery; finding fresh ideas in design, experimenting with colour, pattern, texture and style....
Meet our artisans in India
It is no exaggeration to say that Wendy Morrison Design would not be the business it is without our dedicated team of artisan workers. It is a privilege to work with our wonderful craftspeople, and to help support and continue the age-old tradition of hand-tufted rug-making. We thought it would...
Meet our artisans in India
It is no exaggeration to say that Wendy Morrison Design would not be the business it is without our dedicated team of artisan workers. It is a privilege to work with our wonderful craftspeople, and to help support and continue the age-old tradition of hand-tufted rug-making. We thought it would...