Transatlantic Adventures

Transatlantic Adventures

This truly transatlantic map was commissioned by a daughter for her Mother who was born in Scotland, lived in London, married an American and has moved between the USA and the UK with her family ever since! What inspired your Map of Joy? I was thinking of a gift that...
An Italian Proposal

An Italian Proposal

Angharad and Dan wanted a map to commemorate the epic cycle trip they took around the gorgeous Chianti region of Italy, culminating in a stay in Rome, where Dan got down on one knee and well, I’ll let them tell you… What inspired your Map of Joy? Our amazing one...
A Honeymoon Down Under…

A Honeymoon Down Under…

Stuart and Sam, wanted to commemorate their honeymoon in Australia – just as they renewed their marriage vows 11 years later! How romantic is that? They wanted to map their unique experiences – from their picnic in a remote nature reserve (when their guide had to dive...
The Highs of Scotland

The Highs of Scotland

This special Map of Joy was commissioned by a son for his Mother who lives at the furthest tip of the UK mainland. It was a surprise Christmas present and so all the details for this map had to be gathered rather secretly! There were so many places of significance to...
Paper to plates – The Maps of Joy Journey

Paper to plates – The Maps of Joy Journey

My pottery adventure mapped the journey I had taken on a fabulous PaperLove e-course run by renowned book binder and paper artist, Rachel Hazel. After being challenged to create  a “personal map” of any kind we wished. I immediately was drawn back to...