I have taken delivery of sample merchandise and would love your input to decide what is most popular before I order some stock.

I will have to order a sizeable amount as the fine bone China hug-a-mugs, candle jars and diffusers are produced, and kiln fired in England.

More about the candle jars and diffusers later, as they are currently with the candle maker.

It is quite a process to design fragrances and waxes which burn well in the fine bone China containers. The candle jars have China lids too which can be used as bases and then once the candle has been used, the container can be cleaned for use as a collectible trinket jar with lid.

These are quality products which will feature on the website once available. They come with black presentation boxes and Rhona Morrison Art black and silver ribbon. Unique Rhona Morrison Art gifts. The mugs come with matching ceramic coasters and there are even greetings cards too.

This has been an exceptionally creative period for me, but not always with my art. I had got a bit stuck with the process of editing my memoir, to move towards publication, but I have joined a Write That Book masterclass for 3 months with Michael Heppell and have found myself fired up in to productivity…read, write, edit repeat …. I will keep you posted with my progress.

During this period of activity, I was coincidentally asked to do some book illustrations for a young, local author. This was a departure from my normal type of artwork, but an enjoyable project. I look forward to her book launch in a few months and seeing my work in print.

I don’t think the subject matter in my book lends itself to my illustrations but who knows. Watch this space.

Rhona