And Hope Designs

And Hope Designs Stationery and homeware to bring hope, joy and comfort. Hand-lettered and watercolour art.

Back at the beginning of the summer, my daughter and I went to The TedBerry Market and noticed that there were a few tre...
27/08/2026

Back at the beginning of the summer, my daughter and I went to The TedBerry Market and noticed that there were a few trends that people were wearing. One of them was brightly coloured stripes, and another was orange and light blue together.

Since then, I’ve really wanted to design a few prints in this colour way, and these are what I have come up with. So if you love this colour combo as much as I do, here are 3 fun prints you might want to nab - A5 is also a great size to keep in your Bible like a larger bookmark if you don’t have wall space but really want one of these reminders.

It is always such a hold-you-breath moment when a printing delivery arrives - Will they have made a mistake? Have I made...
27/08/2026

It is always such a hold-you-breath moment when a printing delivery arrives - Will they have made a mistake? Have I made the right paper choices? Will I spot a typo now I’ve printed 150 of these?!

But today, all is well. 😅 And I have 2027’s calendars in all their beautiful glory in my home office, with pre-orders heading out this afternoon. 🎉

I think this might be the most pleased I’ve ever been with a calendar I’ve made… which is saying something, because this is my 5th! 😂

I made a slightly nerve-wracking change this year and switched the inside pages to thick, uncoated paper. It means they’re so much nicer to write on, whatever pen you happen to grab — and, most importantly, no smudging if you’re left-handed! IYKYK 🤩🤩🤩

I was nervous about making the change because I did love the paper I have used in previous years, but I’m pleased to report that it was absolutely the right decision. Sometimes you just have to trust your gut (and hope no mistakes are made in production…)

And now I’m basically obsessed with them. I may have flicked through the pages approximately 27 times already. I’ve set my own aside so I won’t be selling out without keeping one for myself this year. Still I bit sad I didn’t get my own copy in 2026.

2027 calendars are available to pre-order now! If you’d like to get one on your wall for next year and add in all those dates that are coming in from school already (for those of us who have headed back for the new school year) head over to the shop and grab yours. They also make a really great gift 🎄 if you’re starting to plan and gather.

25/08/2026

If you’re looking to join a snail mail club that prioritises hand illustrated, greeting cards to send to friends, featuring colourful envelopes and matching stickers, you’ve come to the right place.

Beautiful stationery, thick cardstock, words to inspire and add joy and slow to your day, fun themes like “ladybirds and strawberries”, “retro summer treats” and “held together by tea and toast” and all designed and made in the U.K.

Join us for a bundle of happiness through your letterbox each month, and the opportunity to send happiness to others using snail mail as much as we possibly can.

25/08/2026

Three months in, and I’ve received so much wonderful feedback about Paper & Joy. It is a joy to create, and a joy to receive. Even more than that, it is also a joy to give to others, having a card to hand, fun and colourful envelopes to match and “happy mail” stickers to add to your envelopes. Top tip if you’re sending your card (rather than giving it in person) - get fun stamps, and your post will bring even more fun and joy.
Sign up now for 3 cards, stickers and a surprise on the theme “landscapes of colour” shipping in September. I’m so excited for the surprise element, I’ve been working with what’s called paper engineering and the results are really fun.

Can’t wait for you to see what I’ve been creating this month, enjoy sending these exclusive cards to your friends over t...
21/08/2026

Can’t wait for you to see what I’ve been creating this month, enjoy sending these exclusive cards to your friends over the next month, and let me know what you think!
If you want to join in on the fun of receiving surprise happy mail straight to your letterbox in a different colour and on a different theme each month, I’d love for you to join up - there are still spaces! Especially if you live in Wales - because Wales is very much lagging behind in the league right now. 🤪

Last day to subscribe and receive August’s Paper & Joy. It’s full of fun retro goodness! 3 greeting cards, matching colo...
13/08/2026

Last day to subscribe and receive August’s Paper & Joy. It’s full of fun retro goodness! 3 greeting cards, matching coloured envelopes, happy mail stickers to add to all your outgoing mail, a letter from me and a surprise. 😮
Or you can just buy this month’s if you don’t want to subscribe. Last chance, last chance! These are exclusive cards, no other opportunity to get them!

Just hope over to my website, that’s where you can get them!

Some thoughts for August. I’m really enjoying putting together those quote posts each month. Let me know which speaks to...
10/08/2026

Some thoughts for August. I’m really enjoying putting together those quote posts each month. Let me know which speaks to you most right now!

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