Journal
A behind-the-scenes look at what inspires Wendy’s designs, our latest product releases, news and mood boards.
Dreams of the Jungle Inspiration
Dreams of the Jungle, my latest rug inspired by our first family trip to the Indian Jungle. Composed of all the wonderful flora and fauna we were lucky to spy in the jungle, the Bengal Tiger, Peacocks galore, Chital Deer alongside many langur monkeys. The beauty and atmosphere of the...
Dreams of the Jungle Inspiration
Dreams of the Jungle, my latest rug inspired by our first family trip to the Indian Jungle. Composed of all the wonderful flora and fauna we were lucky to spy in the jungle, the Bengal Tiger, Peacocks galore, Chital Deer alongside many langur monkeys. The beauty and atmosphere of the...
Our Partners in India
I remember quite vividly, the moment that we found our perfect partner! Needless to say it all happened at the kitchen table. We had been searching for the right team to produce our rugs in India for around a year. Up until this point we had been creating commission hand...
Our Partners in India
I remember quite vividly, the moment that we found our perfect partner! Needless to say it all happened at the kitchen table. We had been searching for the right team to produce our rugs in India for around a year. Up until this point we had been creating commission hand...
Floral Waves Mood Board
Drawing inspiration from the Japanese symbol (seigaiha) wave, Wendy created her rug design Floral Waves. The symbol has been used for over 1000 years in Japanese design which proves the success of its enchanting influence on us. The block pattern of arches symbolise rolling waves and the blue echoes water....
Floral Waves Mood Board
Drawing inspiration from the Japanese symbol (seigaiha) wave, Wendy created her rug design Floral Waves. The symbol has been used for over 1000 years in Japanese design which proves the success of its enchanting influence on us. The block pattern of arches symbolise rolling waves and the blue echoes water....
Zebra Leopard Palms Mood Board
Wendy’s awe inspiring Zebra Leopard Palms rug transports us into another world. The swaying palm trees, prowling leopards and rich, jewel blossoms catapult us into a worldly place which heightens our senses to a state that you catch the aroma of fresh soil , the heady perfume of exotic flowers,...
Zebra Leopard Palms Mood Board
Wendy’s awe inspiring Zebra Leopard Palms rug transports us into another world. The swaying palm trees, prowling leopards and rich, jewel blossoms catapult us into a worldly place which heightens our senses to a state that you catch the aroma of fresh soil , the heady perfume of exotic flowers,...
Inspiration for Floral Waves
Whilst travelling in India recently it became even more apparent to Wendy that it’s time for human kind to embrace whole heartedly the art of ‘Slow Living’. It was plain to see in raw exposure the detrimental effects of fast paced consumerism pressure. Though India has a rich culture and...
Inspiration for Floral Waves
Whilst travelling in India recently it became even more apparent to Wendy that it’s time for human kind to embrace whole heartedly the art of ‘Slow Living’. It was plain to see in raw exposure the detrimental effects of fast paced consumerism pressure. Though India has a rich culture and...
Collective Inspiration for Zebra Florals, Leopard Florals and Zebra Leopard Palms
Leopard Palms Dark Leopard Florals Zebra Florals Whilst putting pen to paper Wendy found herself drawn to the eclectic inspiration and exceptional style and vision of the legendary designer Tony Duquette. Renowned for his work in the world of theatre he wasn’t shy of exuberant colour or lavish settings. ...
Collective Inspiration for Zebra Florals, Leopard Florals and Zebra Leopard Palms
Leopard Palms Dark Leopard Florals Zebra Florals Whilst putting pen to paper Wendy found herself drawn to the eclectic inspiration and exceptional style and vision of the legendary designer Tony Duquette. Renowned for his work in the world of theatre he wasn’t shy of exuberant colour or lavish settings. ...
Longevity Mood Board
The warm gold and relaxing pink shades in Longevity provide a beautiful, calm centre piece for your room. Mix it up with more decadent golds and classic, deep ebony whilst providing interest on the walls with story telling pattern or exude the simplicity and beauty of neutrals with a tranquil...
Longevity Mood Board
The warm gold and relaxing pink shades in Longevity provide a beautiful, calm centre piece for your room. Mix it up with more decadent golds and classic, deep ebony whilst providing interest on the walls with story telling pattern or exude the simplicity and beauty of neutrals with a tranquil...
Inspiration for Peace, Love and Joy
My love of the orient and it’s beautiful artistry led me to discover the work of American born Walter Nichols. As a rug designer, he was very much influenced by the Art Deco style which was launched at the 1925 Paris World Fair, exhibiting modern and industrial decorative art. The...
Inspiration for Peace, Love and Joy
My love of the orient and it’s beautiful artistry led me to discover the work of American born Walter Nichols. As a rug designer, he was very much influenced by the Art Deco style which was launched at the 1925 Paris World Fair, exhibiting modern and industrial decorative art. The...
The Inspiration for Flowers of Virtue Opal Blue
Opal blue The vision of warm blue a calming, soothing and peaceful influence became a natural setting for my chosen oriental blooms. The opal blue gemstone has such beauty and intrigue with rich hues glinting from its surface showing a variety of colours in different combinations. This together with its...
The Inspiration for Flowers of Virtue Opal Blue
Opal blue The vision of warm blue a calming, soothing and peaceful influence became a natural setting for my chosen oriental blooms. The opal blue gemstone has such beauty and intrigue with rich hues glinting from its surface showing a variety of colours in different combinations. This together with its...
Chinese Garden of Virtue Mood Board
Our Chinese Garden of Virtue rug can be regarded as the ultimate ‘neutral’ choice for your home. The warm grey base has a shimmering gold border, both shades can potentially be teamed with a vast choice of bright and bold colours. The design details in the motifs are positive and...
Chinese Garden of Virtue Mood Board
Our Chinese Garden of Virtue rug can be regarded as the ultimate ‘neutral’ choice for your home. The warm grey base has a shimmering gold border, both shades can potentially be teamed with a vast choice of bright and bold colours. The design details in the motifs are positive and...
Cranes in Trees Mood Board
Our Cranes In Trees rug is a versatile choice that can work with many colour schemes; from the classic neutrals to warm greys. Details in crimson, gold and black make this a flexible choice that can work well in both classic and contemporary settings, and which would be particularly flattering...
Cranes in Trees Mood Board
Our Cranes In Trees rug is a versatile choice that can work with many colour schemes; from the classic neutrals to warm greys. Details in crimson, gold and black make this a flexible choice that can work well in both classic and contemporary settings, and which would be particularly flattering...
The Inspiration for Longevity Pink & Gold
For some time now, I have been keen to develop an Eternal Toile comprising all 10 of the symbols of Longevity as depicted in Chinese mythology. A long, healthy, prosperous life is one of the most admirable and highest goals of humanity. It makes perfect sense that the Chinese, along...
The Inspiration for Longevity Pink & Gold
For some time now, I have been keen to develop an Eternal Toile comprising all 10 of the symbols of Longevity as depicted in Chinese mythology. A long, healthy, prosperous life is one of the most admirable and highest goals of humanity. It makes perfect sense that the Chinese, along...
Growing my hand-knotted wool & silk collection
I recently spent a week in New York City exhibiting at ICFF as part of a British delegation of design-led textiles and furnishings. I returned to Scotland on 26th May and have only just managed to catch my breath after what was an incredible week chock full of inspiring design,...
Growing my hand-knotted wool & silk collection
I recently spent a week in New York City exhibiting at ICFF as part of a British delegation of design-led textiles and furnishings. I returned to Scotland on 26th May and have only just managed to catch my breath after what was an incredible week chock full of inspiring design,...
Wendy's rugs take time to craft
'Garden of Virtue' on the tufting frame. 2018 has been an incredibly busy year for me. Most times I feel like a spinning top circling at break-neck speed, juggling all that running a small business entails. However, temporarily removed from the day to day business whilst exhibiting at ICFF New...
Wendy's rugs take time to craft
'Garden of Virtue' on the tufting frame. 2018 has been an incredibly busy year for me. Most times I feel like a spinning top circling at break-neck speed, juggling all that running a small business entails. However, temporarily removed from the day to day business whilst exhibiting at ICFF New...
The Inspiration for Chinese Garden of Virtue
For as long as I recall, I’ve been hugely inspired by Chinese symbolism and its close links to nature. For example, flowers hold a privileged position in Chinese culture and are considered an indelible part of China’s collective consciousness. The Chinese believe flowers convey positive messages and play a significant...
The Inspiration for Chinese Garden of Virtue
For as long as I recall, I’ve been hugely inspired by Chinese symbolism and its close links to nature. For example, flowers hold a privileged position in Chinese culture and are considered an indelible part of China’s collective consciousness. The Chinese believe flowers convey positive messages and play a significant...
Jardin de Chinois Mood Board
I thought a mood board for my Jardin de Chinois wool and silk hand-knotted rug would be easy. I guess I was half right – there are so many beautiful products out there to choose from….the problem is that I have to whittle them down to a select few! Wallpaper...
Jardin de Chinois Mood Board
I thought a mood board for my Jardin de Chinois wool and silk hand-knotted rug would be easy. I guess I was half right – there are so many beautiful products out there to choose from….the problem is that I have to whittle them down to a select few! Wallpaper...
The Inspiration for Renaissance
The Inspiration Literally translated from French as ‘rebirth’ and most famously known as the historical period of transition in Europe from medieval to modern times, the ‘Renaissance’ began in the 14th century in Italy, lasting into the 17th century, and marked by a humanistic revival of classical influence expressed in...
The Inspiration for Renaissance
The Inspiration Literally translated from French as ‘rebirth’ and most famously known as the historical period of transition in Europe from medieval to modern times, the ‘Renaissance’ began in the 14th century in Italy, lasting into the 17th century, and marked by a humanistic revival of classical influence expressed in...
Mount Orient Mood Board
If I were asked to name my favourite design, I would choose ‘Mount Orient‘. It holds many of the features I personally desire – a bold neutral base, a variety of gorgeous sparkling colours highlighted in gold and a selection of graceful birds. In its role as a statement piece...
Mount Orient Mood Board
If I were asked to name my favourite design, I would choose ‘Mount Orient‘. It holds many of the features I personally desire – a bold neutral base, a variety of gorgeous sparkling colours highlighted in gold and a selection of graceful birds. In its role as a statement piece...
Chinese Philosophy - The Inspiration for Good Fortune & Cranes In Trees
Chinese philosophy provides the inspiration for much of my current work. From my perspective, it makes perfect sense. The philosophy focuses on the relationship between the various elements in nature (Wood, Water, Fire, Metal, Earth). Man is seen as a crucial component of this natural world and his ability to...
Chinese Philosophy - The Inspiration for Good Fortune & Cranes In Trees
Chinese philosophy provides the inspiration for much of my current work. From my perspective, it makes perfect sense. The philosophy focuses on the relationship between the various elements in nature (Wood, Water, Fire, Metal, Earth). Man is seen as a crucial component of this natural world and his ability to...
To tuft or knot?
“It is hard to ignore that I have been experimenting more in the world of hand knotted rugs of late. First was Jardin de Chinois, in Sapphire Blue wool and Harvest Gold details in silk, and then Renaissance (which is still in the making), with its neutral wool base and...
To tuft or knot?
“It is hard to ignore that I have been experimenting more in the world of hand knotted rugs of late. First was Jardin de Chinois, in Sapphire Blue wool and Harvest Gold details in silk, and then Renaissance (which is still in the making), with its neutral wool base and...
Meet Wendy at Scottish Interiors LDN
Scottish Interiors LDN is an interiors and textiles showcase event for global interior designers, architects, influencers and trend-setters and we’d love you to come and see us there! Taking place at Scotland House, London, on Monday 18th September and Tuesday 19th September, it will showcase the freshest interiors &...
Meet Wendy at Scottish Interiors LDN
Scottish Interiors LDN is an interiors and textiles showcase event for global interior designers, architects, influencers and trend-setters and we’d love you to come and see us there! Taking place at Scotland House, London, on Monday 18th September and Tuesday 19th September, it will showcase the freshest interiors &...
Sarah Akwisombe styles 3 Wendy Morrison rugs
Sarah Akwisombe styles Cranes in Trees in a mid-century style Living room. Sarah Akwisombe is an award winning stylist and blogger who blogs about interiors. She loves bold, exciting colourful designs that aren’t run-of-the-mill so we found her to be a match made in heaven when it came to our...
Sarah Akwisombe styles 3 Wendy Morrison rugs
Sarah Akwisombe styles Cranes in Trees in a mid-century style Living room. Sarah Akwisombe is an award winning stylist and blogger who blogs about interiors. She loves bold, exciting colourful designs that aren’t run-of-the-mill so we found her to be a match made in heaven when it came to our...
Peacock Palms Mood Board
The Peacock Palms Rug Story The symbiosis of the Peacocks and the Palms in this beautiful rug is where we are taking our inspiration from in this scheme. Each accessory has been carefully picked to create a perfect union of flora, fauna, colour & texture. Let’s start with the rug…...
Peacock Palms Mood Board
The Peacock Palms Rug Story The symbiosis of the Peacocks and the Palms in this beautiful rug is where we are taking our inspiration from in this scheme. Each accessory has been carefully picked to create a perfect union of flora, fauna, colour & texture. Let’s start with the rug…...
Introducing Jardín de Chinois
Taking inspiration from Chinoiserie Chinoiserie, taken from the word ‘Chinois’ which is French for Chinese, is the European interpretation or imitation of Chinese & East Asian artistic traditions. The style was at its most popular between 1750 and 1765 though the style is still in production today; think DeGournay as...
Introducing Jardín de Chinois
Taking inspiration from Chinoiserie Chinoiserie, taken from the word ‘Chinois’ which is French for Chinese, is the European interpretation or imitation of Chinese & East Asian artistic traditions. The style was at its most popular between 1750 and 1765 though the style is still in production today; think DeGournay as...