iPhone photography: Daffodils

I was almost swept off my feet by the wild wind on my way home from the shops with freshly ground espresso and a bottle of red wine. And a pot of daffodils, sort of like a prop, to make it feel more like spring. Treats for a Friday celebration.

This spring I’ve been busy both here and elsewhere. I’ve pre-released a new set of Luminous Greyscale Icons to members of Club Marmalade Moon. You can still get them if you’re impatient, if you join now. Eventually I’ll release these new icons on the blog too. On popular demand, I’m designing a new wallpaper, Luminous Grey, to go with the new collection of icons.

Elsewhere:

A Change of Pace & Place

Here’s a guest post about small shifts and big changes that I wrote for the wishstudio: resetting your inner compass :: setting sail for summer.

Kate England finds her global niche

I’m honored to have been interviewed by Tara Agacayak of Turquoise Poppy at expat+HAREM, the global niche. Examining the transformational circumstances, tools and vision that can enable us to ‘bloom where we’re planted’. Check out the interview here: Kate England finds her global niche.

Tags: celebration, creative business, gratitude, press

iPhone Photography: Christmas at Stortorget in the medieval Old Town of Stockholm

Winter feels sparkling and fresh. I feel like the new snow, like a clean slate, refreshed and peaceful after having released Process Icons. Recharging. Letting go. Rejuvenating. Making space for the new as we approach a new year.

Here are some of the winter highlights so far:

My icons (Vintage Folder Icons: A Walk in the Park) are the “staff pick” over at Apple!

There’s a new issue of Good To Know zine #9: rituals & routines. I’m one of fifteen artists who share their routines and rituals to getting things done! The Good to Know Project is a Pikaland production, packed full of advice + inspiration from artists/illustrators/designers on creativity, business and life.

My wonderful friend Wini wrote about her cats and my icons. I was so touched by what she wrote that I made her icon portraits of her two exquisite cats Ebony and Raven as a small token of my appreciation. And it isn’t until now that I could bring myself to linking to her post! Check out artlovejoy, where Wini blogs with beauty, style and grace. A blog that never fails to inspire!

I’m in the limelight once again in an article called Great Designers: Kate England, Marmalade Moon. This is part of the inspiring series Great Designers at AtWorkBlog. A.Pérez of AtWorkBlog blogs about “graphic design, illustration & english breakfast tea”.

You can read about my Fun & Productive Desktop Icons at the Time Management Blog. This is a blog with lots of great tips on productivity and time management. Written by productivity expert Denise Landers, CEO of  Key Organization Systems.

Genesis Davies works from home as a freelance writer and blogger and is the mother of two. Through her blog At Home Mom, she helps moms take that extra step to start earning for themselves.
Genesis says “You don’t have to sacrifice your life and your kids to earn a living. Moms are actually amazing entrepreneurs because we already know how to juggle many things at once!“ Don’t miss her giveaway of the new collection of Process Desktop Icons.

Many thanks to everyone who visits Marmalade Moon! Here’s to everyone who’s featured my work or sent me e-mails or commented on my blog or purchased my icons or spread the word on social media or who offered me their friendship and those who support me in other ways too! Je vous remercie beaucoup! Tack så hjärtligt! Grazie mille! Tausend Dank! Efharisto para poli! Thank you!

Tags: celebration, creative business, gratitude, press, productivity

Kate England. mosaic of icons

I love Brandi’s feature Ten Things, her series of mini-interviews that give a quick snapshot of the artists behind the art.

Today she’s published an interview with me, 10 Things About Kate England at brandi girl :: a life inspired by color.  Brandi did such a great job with this display of icons, didn’t she?!

Tags: press