ARCHIVE - FEB 2026 - part 1
12 February 2026
Trending - Silly Geese
If you haven't noticed already.. where have you been?! Geese are popping up all over! I guess they are around to stay a waddling while.
From homeware to clothing and perhaps more sweet than silly, here is a look at the trend across the market.
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Trending
NOW!
11 February 2026
Kate Thorburn - Bold Botanicals
Another 'spoilt for choice' feature today! Kate has a wealth of experience in the greetings industry of which her florals are a serious stand out feature. She has moved into exploring her botanical beauties as repeat patterns which are super commercial & STUNNING! Her painterly style is wonderfully complimented by her charming illustrative content. Such a combo!
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Kate is also looking to branch into launching some original artwork drops. Keep those peepers peeled!
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Kate is seeking representation for her gorgeous Prints & Patterns in textiles, homewares and fashion.
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visit & work with kate @ katethorburnillustration.com
insta - kate.thorburn_illustration
10 February 2026
Asda - George Valentines
Squeezing in some more of Cupid's magic in time for your last minute Valentine's shopping & seasonal inspo. Tons of cute & contemporary options at Asda. This includes a swathe of exclusively in-house designed delights.
Fun, funny & inclusive!
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shop instore @asda
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ALERTS!
09 February 2026
Sheleen Cocea - Pretty Uplifting
UK based Sheleen illustrates for home decor and stationery items, including greeting cards, gift wrap, wall art, fabrics, and wallpaper. Her soft painterly style brings about a sense of femininity, imagination and warmth that has translated into her licensed projects of textiles and greeting cards.
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work with Sheleen - sheleenillustrates.com
instagram - sheleen_illustrates
06 February 2026
Friday Fuel - Trucks
Spotted is bringing in some end-of-week inspo again!
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Last week we explored dinosaurs. This week another kids staple - TRUCKS!!
From Graphic to painterly, here are some beautiful online finds from the high street.
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05 February 2026
Puzzle Power - Round Robin
Pretty puzzles ahoy! What a selection of wonderfully detailed illustrations! Especially loving the genius of Galison's greetings card puzzle! Such a good idea!
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I want to buy all these, put on an Oodie, and puzzle my face off!
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Artists/Makers credited with linked images - happy shopping!
Puzzle
Spotting!
03 February 2026
Emma Jayne - Bountiful Colour
Emma's pattern and illustration work has appeared on children’s books, in magazines, on bedding, mugs, apparel, stationery, gift items and more.
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Emma's work is bold, broad & colourful.
Her style is whimsical, colourful, fun and painterly. Emma works traditionally, developing and finishing her designs on the computer.
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Work with Emma - emmajayne-designs.co.uk
Instagram - emmajayne_designs
01 February 2026
Georgia Breeze - Artwork to Elevate
Cornwall based Illustrator & Surface Pattern Designer Georgia has a beautifully crisp and fresh country cottage style that oozes commerciality. Greetings, puzzles, calendars & stationery - have all been spotted up & down the high street. Much of Georgia's artwork is inspired by nature and her everyday family life in Cornwall.
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If you are looking for artwork to elevate your brand, or you have a project that you think would be a perfect fit, please don’t hesitate to contact Georgia via the below links!
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website - www.georgiabreeze.co.uk
instagram - georgiabreezedesigns
01 February 2026
Primark - Sweet Spring
Primark have a Spring in their step with the homeware department. Country cottage pastels & wild flower frillies. Some very sweet little geese & floral motifs are nicely taken from textiles across to ceramics.
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Shop in store or online - www.primark.com
