A Little Art, A Lot of Colour 

Every design begins with a pencil, a paintbrush and a little curiosity. From flowers and garden treasures to favourite foods and memories of Africa, I create original illustrations in my Devon studio, bringing them to life on greetings cards, art prints, mugs and tea towels. Designed to make you smile, start a conversation or brighten an ordinary day.

Our Designs

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Fine bone china mug with palm tree design being filled with tea, surrounded by flowers and a spoon.

Fine Bone China Mugs | Whistling Thorn Designs

A fine bone china mug from Whistling Thorn Designs brings a decorative...

Fine Bone China Mugs | Whistling Thorn Designs

Whistling Thorn Designs Kitito Cushion against a green wall with peonys.

Cushions | Whistling Thorn Designs

A cushion can bring colour, pattern and personality into your home without...

Cushions | Whistling Thorn Designs

 Stories from My Sketchbook 

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  • From Bamboo Sticks to House Portraits: My Artistic Journey

    From Bamboo Sticks to House Portraits: My Artis...

    From sketching Palladian villas in Italy to drawing homes, gardens and pets across Africa and the UK, discover the artistic journey that shaped Whistling Thorn Designs. Georgina shares how a...

    From Bamboo Sticks to House Portraits: My Artis...

    From sketching Palladian villas in Italy to drawing homes, gardens and pets across Africa and the UK, discover the artistic journey that shaped Whistling Thorn Designs. Georgina shares how a...

  • On Cushions, Colour and Coastal Inspiration

    On Cushions, Colour and Coastal Inspiration

    Inspired by the colours and textures of the Kenyan coast, I’m in the final stages of designing my latest cushion collection—while rediscovering a design I haven’t shared nearly enough.

    On Cushions, Colour and Coastal Inspiration

    Inspired by the colours and textures of the Kenyan coast, I’m in the final stages of designing my latest cushion collection—while rediscovering a design I haven’t shared nearly enough.

  • I’ve Lost Count of the Weeks...

    I’ve Lost Count of the Weeks...

    I’ve lost count of the weeks since I started creating this collection inspired by the Kenyan Coast. What began as a few ideas has slowly evolved into something more layered—shaped...

    I’ve Lost Count of the Weeks...

    I’ve lost count of the weeks since I started creating this collection inspired by the Kenyan Coast. What began as a few ideas has slowly evolved into something more layered—shaped...

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