I have always loved collecting vintage china, especially blue and white. In the small patio space of our Victorian terrace in Bath I have quite a collection of broken pieces of china. Whether found on a beach or in the soil on our allotment they all have pride of place along side the plant pots.

My earliest love (after butterflies and dragonflies which was my first passion) was probably for seashells. I remember as a child of eight finding my first exotic shell in Cyprus which was to start a collection that has spanned more than forty five years. Items that wash up on the seashore such as coloured glass also hold a fasination for me. I have adorned many a plant pot with glass and shells, a few were given as gifts for relatives.

The beach at South Queensferry was a favourite hunting ground. My three children would help me seek out treasures from the sea. I have fond memories of those times.

The final part of the jigsaw are plants and flowers in particular. I love my garden and allotment and have been passionate about planting for the butterflies and bees for many years. So this departure of four designs (at present) in my 'Vintage China Butterly' series represents a passion which I have held for as long as I can remember. A labour of love, I do hope you like them.