Journal
A behind-the-scenes look at what inspires Wendy’s designs, our latest product releases, news and mood boards.
Phoenix takes flight
Our fabulous Phoenix collection Having told the story of our much-loved Phoenix design in a previous journal, we have an exciting new development to share – Phoenix is now available as a wonderfully bold and dramatic crewel embroidered wall hanging. A technique that dates back centuries, crewel embroidery produces a...
Phoenix takes flight
Our fabulous Phoenix collection Having told the story of our much-loved Phoenix design in a previous journal, we have an exciting new development to share – Phoenix is now available as a wonderfully bold and dramatic crewel embroidered wall hanging. A technique that dates back centuries, crewel embroidery produces a...
Our Mood Board with Herringbone Florals
Chrysanthemums represent long life, lotus flowers are a symbol of purity, and peony roses, symbolise prosperity, luck, love and honour in the positive story of Herringbone Florals. The bold, colourful herringbone design also pays homage to the work of Walter Nichols, a renowned American rug designer who, in the 1920s,...
Our Mood Board with Herringbone Florals
Chrysanthemums represent long life, lotus flowers are a symbol of purity, and peony roses, symbolise prosperity, luck, love and honour in the positive story of Herringbone Florals. The bold, colourful herringbone design also pays homage to the work of Walter Nichols, a renowned American rug designer who, in the 1920s,...
Inside view of a French renovation
The perfect pastel colours of Nice architecture - very inspiring. Having lived in France in the past, Wendy and Gregor had often thought about spending more time there and ideally owning their own property. When the opportunity presented itself to buy an apartment in Nice at the end of last...
Inside view of a French renovation
The perfect pastel colours of Nice architecture - very inspiring. Having lived in France in the past, Wendy and Gregor had often thought about spending more time there and ideally owning their own property. When the opportunity presented itself to buy an apartment in Nice at the end of last...
Our Mood Board with Renaissance
Literally translated from French as ‘rebirth’, Renaissance features delicate butterflies and periwinkles reminding us to reach out for new friendships and let them blossom while fondly remembering the past. Butterflies are widely considered the most emblematic of animals with many charming associations. They are often associated with allegories of transformation...
Our Mood Board with Renaissance
Literally translated from French as ‘rebirth’, Renaissance features delicate butterflies and periwinkles reminding us to reach out for new friendships and let them blossom while fondly remembering the past. Butterflies are widely considered the most emblematic of animals with many charming associations. They are often associated with allegories of transformation...
A meeting of minds – and feet with Chie Mihara
We often talk about the power of design to connect, and bring joy and happiness, so we wanted to share this lovely story of how we came to collaborate with the incredibly talented Alicante-based shoe designer Chie Mihara. Wendy’s introduction to Chie’s shoes was simply a response of one colour...
A meeting of minds – and feet with Chie Mihara
We often talk about the power of design to connect, and bring joy and happiness, so we wanted to share this lovely story of how we came to collaborate with the incredibly talented Alicante-based shoe designer Chie Mihara. Wendy’s introduction to Chie’s shoes was simply a response of one colour...
Our Mood Board with Birdsong Yellow
Say a happy hello to Birdsong Yellow. A chinoiserie bird rug that has the colour of happiness and contentment in abundance – a ray of sunshine for your floor. Influenced by the grace of Japanese culture, Birdsong offers understated luxury, combined with exotic birdlife. The array of colourful details includes...
Our Mood Board with Birdsong Yellow
Say a happy hello to Birdsong Yellow. A chinoiserie bird rug that has the colour of happiness and contentment in abundance – a ray of sunshine for your floor. Influenced by the grace of Japanese culture, Birdsong offers understated luxury, combined with exotic birdlife. The array of colourful details includes...
Arc en Ciel – the fabric of life
You might remember reading the story behind our hand-knotted wool and silk Arc en Ciel rug in a previous journal. A joyful, colour-packed, hope-filled design, she grew out of the pandemic and is a wonderful window into Wendy’s love of and need for colour in life. This vibrant rainbow rug...
Arc en Ciel – the fabric of life
You might remember reading the story behind our hand-knotted wool and silk Arc en Ciel rug in a previous journal. A joyful, colour-packed, hope-filled design, she grew out of the pandemic and is a wonderful window into Wendy’s love of and need for colour in life. This vibrant rainbow rug...
Light up your life – in the best way possible
We have written about the age-old Japanese tradition of Wabi-sabi - the discovery of beauty within imperfection - in our previous journal, The Beauty of Imperfection. It feels like the right time to revisit this idea as we delve deeper into the stories of how our beautiful rugs are brought...
Light up your life – in the best way possible
We have written about the age-old Japanese tradition of Wabi-sabi - the discovery of beauty within imperfection - in our previous journal, The Beauty of Imperfection. It feels like the right time to revisit this idea as we delve deeper into the stories of how our beautiful rugs are brought...
Wendy's Mood Board with Joie de Vivre
Full of life and vibrancy, Joie de Vivre is also an elegant design; a pictorial story that encourages you to consider every element. Brought to life during the pandemic, she shares the story of the importance of connecting with the natural world.She is an exuberant slice of life, full of...
Wendy's Mood Board with Joie de Vivre
Full of life and vibrancy, Joie de Vivre is also an elegant design; a pictorial story that encourages you to consider every element. Brought to life during the pandemic, she shares the story of the importance of connecting with the natural world.She is an exuberant slice of life, full of...
Join our creative community - The Wendy Morrison Design Odyssey
Here at Wendy Morrison Design, we get lots of joy from learning, exploring and sharing ideas. We love being inspired by others’ stories, meeting new people and finding new places. One of our passions is that of discovery; finding fresh ideas in design, experimenting with colour, pattern, texture and style....
Join our creative community - The Wendy Morrison Design Odyssey
Here at Wendy Morrison Design, we get lots of joy from learning, exploring and sharing ideas. We love being inspired by others’ stories, meeting new people and finding new places. One of our passions is that of discovery; finding fresh ideas in design, experimenting with colour, pattern, texture and style....
Meet our artisans in India
It is no exaggeration to say that Wendy Morrison Design would not be the business it is without our dedicated team of artisan workers. It is a privilege to work with our wonderful craftspeople, and to help support and continue the age-old tradition of hand-tufted rug-making. We thought it would...
Meet our artisans in India
It is no exaggeration to say that Wendy Morrison Design would not be the business it is without our dedicated team of artisan workers. It is a privilege to work with our wonderful craftspeople, and to help support and continue the age-old tradition of hand-tufted rug-making. We thought it would...
Wendy's Mood Board with Lovebirds Lilac
Inspired by the Tree of Life, which connects all forms of creation, and the concept of the Sacred Tree, the Tree of Knowledge, which are at the heart of many of the world’s mythologies, religions and philosophical beliefs, Love Birds has the importance of nature and our connection to it...
Wendy's Mood Board with Lovebirds Lilac
Inspired by the Tree of Life, which connects all forms of creation, and the concept of the Sacred Tree, the Tree of Knowledge, which are at the heart of many of the world’s mythologies, religions and philosophical beliefs, Love Birds has the importance of nature and our connection to it...
Wendy's Mood Board with Flowers of Virtue Graphite
With the pretty blossoms blooming and blue skies peeking through the clouds, there could be no better time for us to re-visit our Flowers of Virtue Graphite Hand Tufted Rug. She is a true beauty and has a rather special story to share... Plants and flowers have huge significance in...
Wendy's Mood Board with Flowers of Virtue Graphite
With the pretty blossoms blooming and blue skies peeking through the clouds, there could be no better time for us to re-visit our Flowers of Virtue Graphite Hand Tufted Rug. She is a true beauty and has a rather special story to share... Plants and flowers have huge significance in...
The art of the 'faff'
Faffing is one of our favourite things at Wendy Morrison Design. It is a simple, creative process that allows us to find something fresh, new and inspiring, while having fun at the same time, which is always important. We love the idea of playing around with ideas and inventiveness to...
The art of the 'faff'
Faffing is one of our favourite things at Wendy Morrison Design. It is a simple, creative process that allows us to find something fresh, new and inspiring, while having fun at the same time, which is always important. We love the idea of playing around with ideas and inventiveness to...
Our Phoenix spreads her wings
Our beautiful Phoenix collection The Rise of our Phoenix Phoenix symbolism is well known – an iconic, mythical bird that rises from the ashes of fire, representing rebirth, regeneration, endurance, hope, eternity and new beginnings. Associated with the sun, the magical phoenix was revered by the ancient Greeks and Egyptians....
Our Phoenix spreads her wings
Our beautiful Phoenix collection The Rise of our Phoenix Phoenix symbolism is well known – an iconic, mythical bird that rises from the ashes of fire, representing rebirth, regeneration, endurance, hope, eternity and new beginnings. Associated with the sun, the magical phoenix was revered by the ancient Greeks and Egyptians....
Wendy's Mood Board with Nurture Green
Now that spring is in full bloom we felt inspired by Nurture Green and her lovely hand-crafted, exotic birds swooping around peony roses and pretty pink blossoms. She sits comfortably beside our Mandela Wallpaper as her playful colours and joyful pattern are combined with uplifting storytelling and her positive message."A...
Wendy's Mood Board with Nurture Green
Now that spring is in full bloom we felt inspired by Nurture Green and her lovely hand-crafted, exotic birds swooping around peony roses and pretty pink blossoms. She sits comfortably beside our Mandela Wallpaper as her playful colours and joyful pattern are combined with uplifting storytelling and her positive message."A...
Our Joy for Spring
Joie de Vivre shimmering in the spring breeze 'I love the sounds of birdsong, the longer days, buds opening and plants pushing through the soil, that whole idea of new growth. To me, this is the perfect season for looking ahead.' WENDY Is it just us or is everybody else...
Our Joy for Spring
Joie de Vivre shimmering in the spring breeze 'I love the sounds of birdsong, the longer days, buds opening and plants pushing through the soil, that whole idea of new growth. To me, this is the perfect season for looking ahead.' WENDY Is it just us or is everybody else...
Monday Moodboard with Arc en Ciel
A mood board allows us all to be creative, to let our imagination take flight and play around with ideas. It allows us to explore, to discover what works and what doesn’t, what we like, as well as what we don’t - which is just as important. Being inspired by...
Monday Moodboard with Arc en Ciel
A mood board allows us all to be creative, to let our imagination take flight and play around with ideas. It allows us to explore, to discover what works and what doesn’t, what we like, as well as what we don’t - which is just as important. Being inspired by...
The Journey of a Hand-Tufted Rug
Shanghai Blossom during the tufting process There is authenticity and emotion at the heart of our hand-tufted rug designs. Each one shares ideas and inspiration, and as our collection of hand-tufted rugs continues to grow, we felt this would be a good time to share the production story behind these...
The Journey of a Hand-Tufted Rug
Shanghai Blossom during the tufting process There is authenticity and emotion at the heart of our hand-tufted rug designs. Each one shares ideas and inspiration, and as our collection of hand-tufted rugs continues to grow, we felt this would be a good time to share the production story behind these...
Our Own Special Love Story
Love Birds Green sitting comfortably along side our Mandela Wallpaper Inspired by the Tree of Life, which connects all forms of creation, and the concept of the Sacred Tree, the Tree of Knowledge, which are at the heart of many of the world’s mythologies, religions and philosophical beliefs, Love Birds...
Our Own Special Love Story
Love Birds Green sitting comfortably along side our Mandela Wallpaper Inspired by the Tree of Life, which connects all forms of creation, and the concept of the Sacred Tree, the Tree of Knowledge, which are at the heart of many of the world’s mythologies, religions and philosophical beliefs, Love Birds...
Nurture is our cure for the January blues
As we navigate our way through January, which, with its short days and gloomy skies, can feel like hard work, we wanted to introduce a little joy and lightness with the story of Nurture, the latest addition to the Wendy Morrison family. New hand-tufted rug Nurture is a lovingly crafted...
Nurture is our cure for the January blues
As we navigate our way through January, which, with its short days and gloomy skies, can feel like hard work, we wanted to introduce a little joy and lightness with the story of Nurture, the latest addition to the Wendy Morrison family. New hand-tufted rug Nurture is a lovingly crafted...
Celebrating the Art of Crewel Embroidery
One of our design passions is to keep traditional techniques alive; to breathe new life into old ways, and help ensure generations-old skills and crafts continue and thrive. We are delighted to be working with highly-skilled artisans in Kashmir to introduce the ancient and beautiful technique of crewel embroidery to...
Celebrating the Art of Crewel Embroidery
One of our design passions is to keep traditional techniques alive; to breathe new life into old ways, and help ensure generations-old skills and crafts continue and thrive. We are delighted to be working with highly-skilled artisans in Kashmir to introduce the ancient and beautiful technique of crewel embroidery to...
Looking Ahead
One hundred birds and one hundred animals, Suzuki Kitsu (1796 – 1858) January is named after the Roman god of new beginnings, Janus. It’s a time for looking forward, making plans and setting goals for life and work, and hopefully achieving a good balance between the two. Looking ahead to...
Looking Ahead
One hundred birds and one hundred animals, Suzuki Kitsu (1796 – 1858) January is named after the Roman god of new beginnings, Janus. It’s a time for looking forward, making plans and setting goals for life and work, and hopefully achieving a good balance between the two. Looking ahead to...
A French Connection
Collaboration is always exciting; it’s a chance to explore fresh ideas, reach, meet, inspire and be inspired by new people, situations and surroundings. It is the perfect way to flex creative muscles. So, when the idea was suggested that Wendy create a product range for major French retailer Monoprix, she...
A French Connection
Collaboration is always exciting; it’s a chance to explore fresh ideas, reach, meet, inspire and be inspired by new people, situations and surroundings. It is the perfect way to flex creative muscles. So, when the idea was suggested that Wendy create a product range for major French retailer Monoprix, she...