Can you believe it! I’ve been putting off writing this blog for months and honestly, I’m not sure what to write. I want to reflect, but that means digging deep. It’s cringy and painful, forcing me to think about the other question…what’s...
Now is the perfect time to start your Christmas craft project, especially if you plan to create hand crafted DIY pieces that add a personal touch to the festive season. Beginning your crafting now allows you to thoughtfully design each piece, ensuring they become...
The StephieAnn shop is celebrating its second year in the Brighton and Hove Artist Open Houses! This year, I’m doing something new and have invited other local makers to join me for the festival. The Artist Open Houses happen every May in Brighton and Hove where...
This Spring I fell in love with Norway after a fantastic holiday visiting Tromsø and skiing in Kvitfjell. All I knew before my holiday was to bring multiple layers and that if I’m lucky, I may see the Northern Lights. We had a fantastic itinerary with plenty to...
As Mother’s Day approaches, I’m thinking beyond the traditional flowers and chocolates. This year, why not surprise your mum or grandmother with something truly unique and special from a small creative business right here in the UK? I’ve curated a...
As the winter drags on, it’s easy to succumb to the seasonal blues. However, there’s a powerful antidote to the winter doldrums – creativity. Embracing a creative pursuit in the New Year offers a vibrant escape from the cold and a therapeutic means to beat...
There’s something undeniably special about personalised and customised gifts. They speak volumes about the thought and effort put into selecting the perfect present. Small creative gift businesses provide a treasure trove of unique and meaningful gift options...
There’s nothing quite like the joy of receiving a beautifully wrapped gift. In a world where sustainability is becoming increasingly important, why not bring some eco-friendly flair to your Christmas gift wrapping this year? At StephieAnn, we’re all about...
With more awareness about fast fashion and disposable clothing, we’re all looking for sustainable ways to refresh our wardrobe while expressing our individuality! One fantastic way to achieve this is by upcycling old clothing with embroidery. Embroidery breathes...
Christmas is my busiest time of year with over 2000 gifts sent in 6 weeks. If you’ve got your eye on gifts from StephieAnn, you know what to do…Â shop small, shop early! FAQ CHRISTMAS DELIVERY StephieAnn makes and dispatches orders within 1-3 working...
In a world where self-expression is celebrated, birth flowers offer something wonderfully unique, enchanting, personalised and above all – exquisite, elegant and delicate flowers. What Are Birth Flower Months? Birth flowers, much like birthstones, are associated...
Summer in the UK this year has been…debatable. It’s August, but it feels like Autumn and the amount of wooly hat orders I’ve received are telling! But, being British, we’re going to suck it up and make the most of it. Here’s some must...
Hopefully this Sunday 18th June we will have a sunny Sunday for Father’s Day. Have you got a gift yet? Are you stuck for ideas? Here’s a few for Dad’s and grandfathers in your life. 1. Green Fingered Dad A fab token gift from young children, this...
Brighton and Hove is extraordinarily creative. There’s no better time to experience this than in May where the Artist Open Houses and Brighton festival combine. What are the Artist Open Houses? Every weekend in May nearly 200 artists open their homes,...
In January 2023 I opened the StephieAnn shop and studio in Hove. It has been a great opportunity to get creative with DIY interior ideas. I soon realised how expensive fitting out the space would be and I was on a budget! I’ve created a beautiful space...
Embroidery is at the heart of StephieAnn and for years I’ve been personalising socks, sleep masks and pyjamas with traditional hand embroidery. I love hand embroidery…it’s relaxing, cathartic, gives a beautiful finish to products and there’s...
