I have a fascination with maps, new, old, and ancient. The paper they're on, the details they hold, and the way they change over political time. When I pick up old map and find say, Iran down as Persia (amongst other significant changes to the world as 'I' know it, and of course the only way 'I' could ever conceive it to be) spirits up a little giggle and goof, as if I had just seen a stranger changing their trousers or some other childish idiosyncrasy.

Which is why it was pretty pleasing to see a modern take of maps and landscape art, in the work of Steven Walter, who has taken the personal, historical, and canny look at 'the map', illustrated be-au-tifully!

just LOOK (closely) at his website!

Some playful Hockney-esque experimentation inspired by a sunday stroll. More to be experimented with in due course.

Chapel Porth/Wheal Coates -St Agnes, Cornwall. Just one of its many beautiful guises.

Re-invigorated, Simple shelters (below) also lead me to a wonderful place called TIBA...an intuitive technology and bio architecture centre near Rio de Janeiro.

have a look at www.tibarose.com

After the joy of staying at Larkhill Tipis last week in the Ger, a beautiful little book 'Simple Shelters' fell into my hands, leaving me inspired and reconnected with my passion for the indigenous and ancient architecture...and the basic principles for the ideal modern home. check it out!

Not wanting to really give away a secret gem but next time your planning a getaway with friends or alone - I challenge anyone not to love this place... www.larkhilltipis.co.uk

Piebird has started creating accessories for your Home...as well as for you.

A new range of cushion covers made up of combinations of vintage hemp, country classics and far flung prints and weaves, will be working there way onto the website in the coming months.

A selection of Piebird bags are now on Sale at 'Cake' a lovely Gallery, Shop and Bar on Dunns Lane in Mumbles (Swansea, S.Wales). Go and have a peek and a coffee if your down that way!