We're back and we're excited. 2012 is going to be a great year.

What's on the list for this year? More daily creativity. I'm a happy chap when I'm at my sewing machine. This year I want to bring that happiness to the sofa too...I'm going to learn to crochet by winter. Anyone out there in Wellington and keen to teach me? teapeadesign@xtra.co.nz

New products and designs are high on the 2012 list - made by us, and lovelies sourced from around NZ and the rest of the World. Stay tuned.

More information and inspiration - it's all coming your way. Anyone on Pinterest? This is me. It's another step into the world of Tea Pea. I'll be writing here more too. Is there anything you'd like to see here, read about, or shop for in our store, any products you'd like us to design or source. We'd love to hear from you. Email address above.

My inspiration was kick started a few days into the new year. I visited an incredible second hand book store. One room was dedicated to vintage children's storybooks.

Heaven.

And somehow Scott managed to fit the 130 books into the car, back to Wellington.

I have many ideas swirling about what to do with them. Everyone a work of art. Oh weren't the illustrations and colours fabulous back in the 50's and 60's.

Here's a couple.....

I have also returned with loads of vintage fabrics. So much to do, so little time...

There were also a few purchases for myself. A couple of coffee cups to add to the collection.

 And what do you think of the new artwork - a gift from my sister, Jo, for Christmas. The numbers are from a racecourse (I must find out which one), used in the old manual siding way to show the winning horses.And the houses were also a present, from my lovely mum. The artist is Owen Bartlett. I'm planning on collecting them.

So I suppose, to recap, 2012 is the year to expect big things from Tea Pea.

So we better get started....

Meg x