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Here at épanoui, we’re proud to stock the work of artisans and makers from both near and far. Last month we were very excited to introduce the work of local artist, Hannah Carvell to our shop and studio. Featuring bold blocks of colours, sausage dogs, quirky statements and GLITTER (yes, GLITTER), Hannah’s screen-prints and illustrations are a must-have pop of all things wonderful (much like the artist herself). As Hannah’s first stockist (eeeeee!) we asked her to share a little about her world with us as our August Meet the Maker. So, kick your feet up, find a sausage dog...

We’ve all had them. The good, the bad, the memorable and the down-right whacky... They’re the people who helped to shape us, offering up their knowledge, support, guidance, love and dedication to get us to where we are today. Teachers. We salute you. School’s almost out and the sunshine months are ahead of us. It’s the time of year where we like to look back on teachers who have inspired us along the way, and we get to say thank you to those who are inspiring the next generations in schools today. From the art teacher that once danced in...

Once the thing of a bygone era, dried flowers are making a comeback, and they are having a moment that’s not just for grandma... We have fallen head over heels for one of this year’s hottest interior trends. Forget the faux pas of fake flowers, or the expensive habit of fresh peonies, we think dried flowers are the answer to all of our floral woes. Spotted at Chelsea in Bloom, fashion-forward florist Grace & Thorn celebrated the natural beauty of dried flowers in a collaboration with luxury clothes brand, Jigsaw. Their installation showcased the stunning sun-bleached colours and endless textures that...

To kick off our first Meet The Maker of 2019 we've been chatting to artist and dear friend Talia Giles. Here at épanoui we have been stocking Talia's fine art prints since day dot and we know how much you all love her work. Talia's mixture of modern design practice with traditional posed portrait make her pieces very distinctive and striking for any wall that they grace.  Here is a little snapshot of Talia's day to day, what makes her tick and some exciting news about upcoming collections. So grab a cuppa and discover more about this Bedfordshire based maker. ...