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World Book Day 2023
This one is for all the wriggly daydreamers who may also be a little allergic to sitting still with a book.
Mr Bear's on TV!
Celebrate with Mr Bear and friends as Mr Bear's Christmas goes onto the BBC this Christmas! Tune into CBeebies on the 13th December to enjoy 11 minutes of cosy festive magic, beautifully narrated by Stephen Fry.
Finding magic in unexpected places
It was such a chance opportunity that I didn’t even know I was looking for but each week left me with insights into myself and my business and a growing sense of clarity and direction - gold dust with perfect timing.
Mr Fry Comes To Tea
Mr Bear and Mouse had much excitement in The Corner Of The Forest as Mr Stephen Fry came to visit for a cup of tea to chat about Mr Bear's favourite time of year - Christmas.
Thank you Mr Briggs
It is funny how an idea and a creation made many miles away can land in your world and shape it, a beautiful reminder of how connected we are through stories and inspirations. How those characters can become so dear to you, your own experiences of The Snowman, Winnie the Pooh, The Wind In The Willows, Narnia, those magical places exist in your heart as much as they do in the mind of their creators
...I should just get a job
I would describe myself as a solo business owner - certainly I'm the only one on the payroll and I laugh at the spam emails addressed "Hello team at Toots Design'. But the truth is, there is a huge invisible team behind me, yourself included
Magic Warriors
I am so grateful to everyone who boldly paved the way for others to speak up and live authentically without, or with less, fear or shame. I know there is still a long way to go, but I believe that we stand on the shoulders of giants, and this poem is a thank you to every one of them. And a thank you to you too for making the world a better place.
Unicorns, Teacups... Action
By April last year, I was making a start. Armed once again with a heavy dose of joyful naivety on my side, I set about making rough plans on napkins and wondering genuinely... how on Earth I was going to build a carousel!
The power of love
The account was uncomfortable to listen to. Yet it was told with incredible positivity and endless gratitude for the new life which followed. Respect for the woman who had made that possible filled every sentence, and a desire to celebrate her bravery was at the heart of our meeting.
Creating space for difficult words
Talking is so often beneficial for processing emotions, and those wonderful people holding space for these conversations are doing such a fabulous job.I have been sent some incredibly moving feedback from teachers who have been using Love Never Dies at their schools to help any children experiencing grief.I wanted to help this by creating a set of colouring-in sheets based on my illustrations in Love Never Dies.
Happy Valentines! With love, Lorna x
Listening to this song on loop just fuelled my excitement to bring it to life as an animation and I hope that it makes you smile to watch! 🌸💕
