Journal
A behind-the-scenes look at what inspires Wendy’s designs, our latest product releases, news and mood boards.
Our Own Special Love Story
Love Birds Green sitting comfortably along side our Mandela Wallpaper Inspired by the Tree of Life, which connects all forms of creation, and the concept of the Sacred Tree, the Tree of Knowledge, which are at the heart of many of the world’s mythologies, religions and philosophical beliefs, Love Birds...
Our Own Special Love Story
Love Birds Green sitting comfortably along side our Mandela Wallpaper Inspired by the Tree of Life, which connects all forms of creation, and the concept of the Sacred Tree, the Tree of Knowledge, which are at the heart of many of the world’s mythologies, religions and philosophical beliefs, Love Birds...
Nurture is our cure for the January blues
As we navigate our way through January, which, with its short days and gloomy skies, can feel like hard work, we wanted to introduce a little joy and lightness with the story of Nurture, the latest addition to the Wendy Morrison family. New hand-tufted rug Nurture is a lovingly crafted...
Nurture is our cure for the January blues
As we navigate our way through January, which, with its short days and gloomy skies, can feel like hard work, we wanted to introduce a little joy and lightness with the story of Nurture, the latest addition to the Wendy Morrison family. New hand-tufted rug Nurture is a lovingly crafted...
Celebrating the Art of Crewel Embroidery
One of our design passions is to keep traditional techniques alive; to breathe new life into old ways, and help ensure generations-old skills and crafts continue and thrive. We are delighted to be working with highly-skilled artisans in Kashmir to introduce the ancient and beautiful technique of crewel embroidery to...
Celebrating the Art of Crewel Embroidery
One of our design passions is to keep traditional techniques alive; to breathe new life into old ways, and help ensure generations-old skills and crafts continue and thrive. We are delighted to be working with highly-skilled artisans in Kashmir to introduce the ancient and beautiful technique of crewel embroidery to...
Looking Ahead
One hundred birds and one hundred animals, Suzuki Kitsu (1796 – 1858) January is named after the Roman god of new beginnings, Janus. It’s a time for looking forward, making plans and setting goals for life and work, and hopefully achieving a good balance between the two. Looking ahead to...
Looking Ahead
One hundred birds and one hundred animals, Suzuki Kitsu (1796 – 1858) January is named after the Roman god of new beginnings, Janus. It’s a time for looking forward, making plans and setting goals for life and work, and hopefully achieving a good balance between the two. Looking ahead to...
A French Connection
Collaboration is always exciting; it’s a chance to explore fresh ideas, reach, meet, inspire and be inspired by new people, situations and surroundings. It is the perfect way to flex creative muscles. So, when the idea was suggested that Wendy create a product range for major French retailer Monoprix, she...
A French Connection
Collaboration is always exciting; it’s a chance to explore fresh ideas, reach, meet, inspire and be inspired by new people, situations and surroundings. It is the perfect way to flex creative muscles. So, when the idea was suggested that Wendy create a product range for major French retailer Monoprix, she...
Introducing wonder walls and fabulous fabrics
The beautiful Eternal Toile Collection After much thinking and planning, sketching, revising and developing, the first Wendy Morrison Design limited-edition range of wallpapers and fabrics is available, and we are so excited to finally be able to share this latest chapter in our design story with you. Our wallpaper and...
Introducing wonder walls and fabulous fabrics
The beautiful Eternal Toile Collection After much thinking and planning, sketching, revising and developing, the first Wendy Morrison Design limited-edition range of wallpapers and fabrics is available, and we are so excited to finally be able to share this latest chapter in our design story with you. Our wallpaper and...
Celebrating the joy of life
The newest addition to the Wendy Morrison family of hand-knotted heirloom rugs - Joie de Vivre - is an exuberant slice of life, full of shimmering detail and pretty colour. As well as sharing the story of the importance of connecting with the natural world, Joie de Vivre has her...
Celebrating the joy of life
The newest addition to the Wendy Morrison family of hand-knotted heirloom rugs - Joie de Vivre - is an exuberant slice of life, full of shimmering detail and pretty colour. As well as sharing the story of the importance of connecting with the natural world, Joie de Vivre has her...
Welcome to our world of chinoiserie
Looking for an injection of style, colour and joy? Chinoiserie could be just the remedy Chinoiserie is one of Wendy Morrison’s favourite things. Drawing inspiration from nature, tropical birds, flowers and elaborate scenery, this decorative art has been hugely influential on everything from architecture to painting and interior design for...
Welcome to our world of chinoiserie
Looking for an injection of style, colour and joy? Chinoiserie could be just the remedy Chinoiserie is one of Wendy Morrison’s favourite things. Drawing inspiration from nature, tropical birds, flowers and elaborate scenery, this decorative art has been hugely influential on everything from architecture to painting and interior design for...
Introducing Mandela Solace
Mandela luxury wallpaper with the Mandela Solace rug that inspired her Usually, we introduce a new Wendy Morrison rug design and share the story of how each individual rug came to be; what inspirations shaped her; why her colours work; and explain the meaning behind her motifs and share ideas...
Introducing Mandela Solace
Mandela luxury wallpaper with the Mandela Solace rug that inspired her Usually, we introduce a new Wendy Morrison rug design and share the story of how each individual rug came to be; what inspirations shaped her; why her colours work; and explain the meaning behind her motifs and share ideas...
In the mood for Eternal Toile
Drawing together ideas, colours, inspirations, patterns and textiles, a mood board is at the heart of a design concept. Much in the way of a jigsaw puzzle, each idea fits perfectly alongside another, with the end result telling a clear design story. Wendy Morrison loves the freedom a mood board...
In the mood for Eternal Toile
Drawing together ideas, colours, inspirations, patterns and textiles, a mood board is at the heart of a design concept. Much in the way of a jigsaw puzzle, each idea fits perfectly alongside another, with the end result telling a clear design story. Wendy Morrison loves the freedom a mood board...
Take a walk on the wild side
With her lifelong love of the natural world, it is no surprise that Wendy Morrison takes inspiration from the animal kingdom for many of her handcrafted rug designs. Cheetahs, zebras, tigers, leopards, deer and monkeys roam free across shimmering, colourful backdrops. Glamorous yet playful, the beauty of wild creatures is...
Take a walk on the wild side
With her lifelong love of the natural world, it is no surprise that Wendy Morrison takes inspiration from the animal kingdom for many of her handcrafted rug designs. Cheetahs, zebras, tigers, leopards, deer and monkeys roam free across shimmering, colourful backdrops. Glamorous yet playful, the beauty of wild creatures is...
Real-life benefits of our Virtual Appointment Service
The last year may have highlighted the ease and benefit of online communication, but video calls have long been part of the Wendy Morrison Design rug journey. Whether by Zoom, Skype or Microsoft Teams, we regularly offer virtual appointments to help our customers make the best possible decision when they...
Real-life benefits of our Virtual Appointment Service
The last year may have highlighted the ease and benefit of online communication, but video calls have long been part of the Wendy Morrison Design rug journey. Whether by Zoom, Skype or Microsoft Teams, we regularly offer virtual appointments to help our customers make the best possible decision when they...
The magic of monochrome
Wendy Morrison is well known for her love of colour, as well as her fearless use of it in her beautiful rug designs. But there is a flip side to full-blown colour that brings just as much joy and has just as much impact – monochrome with a splash of...
The magic of monochrome
Wendy Morrison is well known for her love of colour, as well as her fearless use of it in her beautiful rug designs. But there is a flip side to full-blown colour that brings just as much joy and has just as much impact – monochrome with a splash of...
Try before you buy - why our Sample Service is something to shout about
Choosing a Wendy Morrison rug is a very personal journey. Every design is unique and comes from the heart. Each rug is handcrafted by artisan makers, upholding the centuries-old traditions of weaving and rug-making. And every rug has its own unique story to tell. Lots of love, care, time and...
Try before you buy - why our Sample Service is something to shout about
Choosing a Wendy Morrison rug is a very personal journey. Every design is unique and comes from the heart. Each rug is handcrafted by artisan makers, upholding the centuries-old traditions of weaving and rug-making. And every rug has its own unique story to tell. Lots of love, care, time and...
Artistry of Japanese dress inspires Kimono Gold
Wendy has had a decade-long fascination with the kimono. She is inspired by the look, feel and creative process behind the Japanese style of dress, as well as its history and cultural significance. That passion and inspiration have come together beautifully in her newest creation, KIMONO GOLD a stunning hand-tufted...
Artistry of Japanese dress inspires Kimono Gold
Wendy has had a decade-long fascination with the kimono. She is inspired by the look, feel and creative process behind the Japanese style of dress, as well as its history and cultural significance. That passion and inspiration have come together beautifully in her newest creation, KIMONO GOLD a stunning hand-tufted...
Arc en Ciel tells a colourful story of hope and positivity
Arc en Ciel, the newest addition to the Wendy Morrison family, is the result of living with a global pandemic. Wendy’s love of and need for colour shine through in this vibrant design, which is bright, beautiful and tells a joyful story of hope. Designed during lockdown, the hand-knotted wool...
Arc en Ciel tells a colourful story of hope and positivity
Arc en Ciel, the newest addition to the Wendy Morrison family, is the result of living with a global pandemic. Wendy’s love of and need for colour shine through in this vibrant design, which is bright, beautiful and tells a joyful story of hope. Designed during lockdown, the hand-knotted wool...
Exploring the custom rug journey
Our aim at Wendy Morrison Design is to create rugs that our customers absolutely adore. We want you to find a rug that makes your home feel special and complete, and adds a little bit of joy every time you look at it. But what happens when you find the...
Exploring the custom rug journey
Our aim at Wendy Morrison Design is to create rugs that our customers absolutely adore. We want you to find a rug that makes your home feel special and complete, and adds a little bit of joy every time you look at it. But what happens when you find the...
Following a natural path
You might not be too familiar with the term, but biophilic design is at the heart of living well and being inspired by the natural world, and it has been part of the Wendy Morrison Design ethos since our earliest days. The word biophilia originates from the Greek ‘bio’ meaning...
Following a natural path
You might not be too familiar with the term, but biophilic design is at the heart of living well and being inspired by the natural world, and it has been part of the Wendy Morrison Design ethos since our earliest days. The word biophilia originates from the Greek ‘bio’ meaning...
Rugs - the natural starting point for room design
When we are asked about how a rug might best fit into a new decor scheme, our advice is always to start with the rug. Starting point Choose a rug that you fall in love with, one you don’t want to live without, that will bring joy and happiness every...
Rugs - the natural starting point for room design
When we are asked about how a rug might best fit into a new decor scheme, our advice is always to start with the rug. Starting point Choose a rug that you fall in love with, one you don’t want to live without, that will bring joy and happiness every...
Our new rug Eternity tells the story of eternal life
As regular readers will know, Wendy’s inspiration for her designs is wide-ranging. Nature and its many connections, Oriental symbolism, chinoiserie, art history and the power of colour are all deep pools of inspiration. Wendy’s newest rug – Eternity – is a beautiful hand-tufted design with a wool base and details...
Our new rug Eternity tells the story of eternal life
As regular readers will know, Wendy’s inspiration for her designs is wide-ranging. Nature and its many connections, Oriental symbolism, chinoiserie, art history and the power of colour are all deep pools of inspiration. Wendy’s newest rug – Eternity – is a beautiful hand-tufted design with a wool base and details...
Tactile Textiles for Comfort and Nurture
We’ve talked about the practical nature of our rugs before – all of our handcrafted pieces are created for enduring comfort, as well as having individual, beautiful designs – but in the current climate, we’ve been reminded of just how much comfort can come from using soft, tactile textiles in...
Tactile Textiles for Comfort and Nurture
We’ve talked about the practical nature of our rugs before – all of our handcrafted pieces are created for enduring comfort, as well as having individual, beautiful designs – but in the current climate, we’ve been reminded of just how much comfort can come from using soft, tactile textiles in...
Tiger Florals Mood Board
Tiger Florals mood board by Wendy Morrison Our interiors allow us to be creative, to express ourselves through a careful selection of pieces that appeal to our senses. At Wendy Morrison Design, we truly believe that our personal spaces should bring us joy – with colours, textures and patterns that...
Tiger Florals Mood Board
Tiger Florals mood board by Wendy Morrison Our interiors allow us to be creative, to express ourselves through a careful selection of pieces that appeal to our senses. At Wendy Morrison Design, we truly believe that our personal spaces should bring us joy – with colours, textures and patterns that...
The Beauty of Imperfection / Perfect Imperfection within Handmade Rugs
The beauty of imperfection dates back to early Japanese tradition with the concept of ‘Wabi-Sabi’ – the discovery of beauty within imperfection, impermanence or the incomplete. Celebrating individuality within the handcrafted, irregular and imperfect, Wabi-Sabi has correlation with our very own luxury, artisan rugs. Every handcrafted rug from Wendy Morrison...
The Beauty of Imperfection / Perfect Imperfection within Handmade Rugs
The beauty of imperfection dates back to early Japanese tradition with the concept of ‘Wabi-Sabi’ – the discovery of beauty within imperfection, impermanence or the incomplete. Celebrating individuality within the handcrafted, irregular and imperfect, Wabi-Sabi has correlation with our very own luxury, artisan rugs. Every handcrafted rug from Wendy Morrison...
Storytelling is at the heart of Eternal Toile, our new hand knotted rug
Eternal Toile has been mentioned in this journal before, but this is the first time we have been able to share the finished story. It has taken a long time to get this design to work. Wendy admits the ideas behind it have been in her head for years, but...
Storytelling is at the heart of Eternal Toile, our new hand knotted rug
Eternal Toile has been mentioned in this journal before, but this is the first time we have been able to share the finished story. It has taken a long time to get this design to work. Wendy admits the ideas behind it have been in her head for years, but...