I have designed and made every Balanced-Earth item in the shop. There are Linnet airplant settings, Dotterel vases, Curlews and Cuckoos amongst my designs.   I decided to name my designs after birds on the British Trust for Ornithology red list, intending, in this small way, to contribute to awareness of these vulnerable species.

When walking on my usual local beach, I find bricks and tiles. They have been tumbled in the sea, softening the edges. I select pieces, I find appealing. They are the evidence of the sad tragedy of coastal erosion of the soft Norfolk cliffs and people losing homes and gardens. I match these with Suffolk driftwood. I’ve realised that there is an Ikebana influence in these pieces, a theme I continue with my flower arrangements for the photographs.

At the moment delivery is in the UK only.  I can take commissions. Happy to make something especially for you.

The Jewellery category has been added while I have some stock remaining from previously working as a jewellery-designer-maker in the ‘90s. The original nylon jewellery was sold in galleries and museum shops internationally (including Guggenheim Museum, New York and the Crafts Council Gallery Shop at the V & A Museum). There is a journal story here… eventually! I have restyled some pieces from the originals. There are more to be added, until I reach the end of the stock remaining.

Best wishes,
Karen

Each image below represents a category of items available