New fun cotton canvas bags hits my shops

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I’m very pleased to announce my new cotton canvas bags. There are 4 designs – Love Bristol, Colourful Guinea Fowl, Tropical bird of paradise flower and a totally brand new one – blue and white Portugal tiles. My Love Bristol … Continued

Colour it up with my new season cushion deal

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It’s becoming quite chilly here in the UK and autumn is definitely in the air. Hailing from the Southern hemisphere though, I’ve been seeing lots of photos of signs of Spring from that half of the globe. Whatever season you’re … Continued

Made by Ilze at the Bristol Art Trail

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Can you believe it’s September already?! And this year it starts with Bristol Art Trail for me. Room 212 on Gloucester Road has kindly allowed me to use the shop to be able to participate in the arts trail alongside … Continued

August is Bristol Balloon Fiesta time!

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Can you believe it’s already August? Which means it’s time for the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta! From 10-13 August, Bristol will once again be hosting Europe’s largest annual meeting of hot air balloons. More than 130 balloons from around the … Continued

Gorgeous new Made by Ilze cushion photos

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I’ve recently had my newly printed handmade cushion designs photographed by the very talented Ibi Feher – you may remember my blog about Ibi and her East Street Tales public exhibition end of last year. I wanted to share a … Continued

Bristol Gloucester Rd independents rocking it

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My May newsletter was all about celebrating independent business. In it I covered the justacard.org campaign and Bristol independent shop and gallery, Room 212. As I have talked about the Just a Card campaign and Summer Shopping Guide in a … Continued