Patterns of Light

03/09/2026

Here in Torridon today. Have to pop away for school pick up about 2.30pm, but the market is on until 3pm 😉

02/09/2026

Yes!! I am still here!! It's been a while, I'm still stressed 😂 I fixed one big problem, but it's turned in to a new problem. Plus I had to go get some fillings today, so been more than a little distracted of late. Plus a school run every day.....that's taking some adjusting 😉 but tomorrow you WILL find me at Torridon! So do come say hello. And hopefully soon I'll have sonething interesting and creative to share. Just trying to get on top of a few things 😉

Very distracted admin here 🤦‍♀️😂 so better late than never! Tomorrow is Torridon Thursday Craft Market at Loch Torridon Community Centre, between 10am and 3pm. We look forward to seeing you there 😊 joining us this week will be:

Amigo Crafts
Prickly Fish
Patterns of Light
Jembush Designs & EM Collars
KW Creations
wallace woodwork
GP - Photography
Størra Scotland
Highland Beasties
Lynne Roberts Artist

21/08/2026

Shared on my personal account....but there are more of you here 😉 please sign this petition if you have ever been on the ferry 🙏! Or even if you haven't!

This ten minute crossing is famous around the world - and is believed to be the last turntable style ferry anywhere. It's an iconic part of Skye's history, but it's under threat thanks to a wealthy landowner - Edinburgh-based retired corporate financier Richard Oliphant of that Ilk - forcing the com...

19/08/2026

Today was an emotional day, and one that's been on my mind for months. So part of my quietness of late has been because of this being on the horizon....my wee man started P1! 🥹❤️

It's turned in to a great day, after tears this morning. We were both home for today, so we both got to do drop off and pick up. And pick up involved a happy smiley boy running out of the gate to tell us he'd really enjoyed his day and wanted to go back tomorrow! ❤️ huge sigh of relief....

Also....we may have finally sorted the car shenanigans, but I'm not saying more than that for now, just incase. It's been a particularly stressful summer, and I'm glad we're headed into Autumn to be honest. I feel like I've dropped off completely the last couple of months, and missed so many markets and opportunities to be making money....which would have been really helpful to be honest. But my head has not allowed for so much, and I've needed to step back for my own health.

So....I'm not going to be at Torridon Thursday Craft Market tomorrow. Or, I will be for a visit, but not to trade 😉 I haven't had a chance to make or do anything creative for nearly 3 weeks, and I need to find my way back to it. But after I've dropped the wee fella off at school, I'm going to pop in for a visit and some time with my friends. But without the stress of having to leave everything while I pick Connor up from school, and then take him back with me to pack up.

Sales have been abysmal the last couple of months, but I'm being practical about it, and refusing to make myself feel guilty. I can only do so much, and life and family needed to come first. I still have free shipping on my website though, so do go and have a browse. I will hopefully get back to things again as life settles.

This evening, here's a photo of my first hollyhock plant blooming in the evening sun 😉

15/08/2026

Another beach trip at low tide to look for crabs and let the brain have a rest 😉 and a wee reminder.....all items in my magical place in the ether, currently come with p0stage on me! ❤️

15/08/2026

I am still here! My reach will now be atrocious 🤣🤦‍♀️ but I am still here! But life has somewhat taken a different turn lately. Rather than being a creative, I have been doing a crash course in the car trade 😉 we have been looking for a second vehicle for two months now. We have had MANY potentials....that have all gradually unravelled one way or another. As of last week it became a bit of a full time job, as we really needed something already, so it's getting more stressful 🥴

I am very fortunate to have someone helping me in the background and keeping me right. Not only do I now have a pretty decent knowledge of how a car actually works after watching hubby repair things over the years, but I now have some invaluable tools and tips for seeking out a good car deal, catching out the shifty dealers, what things are ACTUALLY worth, and how to do thorough vehicle checks! I am still no closer to a car though! 🤣 I have come so close....but just not quite there yet.

So creativity has been at a stand still. My brain is completely overwhelmed with makes and models, engine size, transmission, vehicle reviews, CAP average values, warranty terms, and lots of jargon. I hope to resolve this problem soon, and share something pretty with you all instead! For now....the beach offers a little peace for contemplation....

09/08/2026

I have no markets this week - I was due in Poolewe, but still not feeling up to the longer distances just now. And also it's the final full week of school holidays....so I want to be home with Connor before he starts school! And yesterday we had to cancel our stalls at Shieldaig Fete, as the weather wasn't good for outdoor trading 😔

So.....I have updated all things across in my magical place in the ether....and any Patterns of Light creations can fly off for free just now! 😉🌟 until midnight on 16th August!

08/08/2026

So....with some folk travelling a couple of hours from the East for the Fete today, we needed to make a decision early. Currently the rain has stopped, but it's been continuous through the night, meaning the ground will be soaked. And when I got up at 6.30am it seemed to be slightly calmer....but not for long. It's pretty windy here now, and the rain is due to move back in later this morning, with the worst of it forecast from lunchtime onwards. There were just four of us still considering coming today....and we have all decided that standing out in the wind and rain, potentially trying to stop it from damaging stock, is not a joyful way to spend the day! We always love Fete day - the laughter, the banter, the community feel, and just a general happy vibe 😊 but we may not be able to contribute to that today, as we would likely be stressing all day, or we would have to pull out early if the weather worsened 😔 so very sadly, we have taken the difficult decision to not attend this year 💔 we really hope everyone understands, and we really hope we can all come back next year!

We are hatching a wee plan though. Potentially for a couple of weeks time. A few of us are thinking of setting up in Shieldaig Hall for a day, and doing a little fundraising for Shieldaig that way! Once we have a solid plan I will share date and time, posters etc. We hope we might see a few of you then instead?! ❤️ and we wish Shieldaig Community Association a happy Fete Day! And sorry it's just not one we can be at.....we'll see you next time, if you'll have us!

07/08/2026

🌟SHIELDAIG FETE UPDATE 🌟

So....this post is to let folk know that stallholders for Shieldaig Fete tomorrow are keeping a very close eye on the weather!

Trading outside can be a gamble. It's very wet and windy on the Peninsula tonight, and having driven to Kyle and back for a dental appointment today, it was wild everywhere! We trade from gazebos at the Fete, and the forecast for tomorrow is wild. Some have already taken the decision not to risk it and set out in the morning (to travel a couple of hours to then have to turn around and leave is not an option!). We all absolutely love Shieldaig Fete - it's one of the most fun and friendly places we get to come to, so this decision is not taken lightly at all, and I have some sad friends tonight because they hate to cancel 😔

If I'm honest, I won't be chancing it if I wake up tomorrow to this wind. Stock is easily damaged in weather like this....so I'll be making my final call tomorrow morning.

If we can't make it....we would still love to come to Shieldaig in the coming weeks, and we have a potential plan of a one off summer market in Shieldaig Village Hall (no stressing about weather that way 😉) to raise funds for the Hall! So....watch this space.

I'll update in the morning, and if I cancel will be offering free shipping from my virtual shelves instead ❤️

06/08/2026

My friend Kat has launched a new fragrance range, and a couple of weeks ago I helped out with some designing. It was wonderful to see this beautiful new range in the flesh today! And to take it outside at Loch Torridon to get a few new product shots for her. These smell amazing, and there is something for everyone. My personal favourite is Seanchaidh's Fire! 🔥❤️