We're all needing a bit of colour in our lives at the moment, and with the current situation dampening our spirits, we're turning to bold and intense colour to cheer us up. Rainbows colours are a unifying symbol of positivity and hope, with soothing blues adding a sense of reassurance. Let us know what you think to this palette! Would you use it? Image Credits: 1. Jadepurplebrown.com / 2. Dribbble.com / 3.Cecilia Castelli  / 4. Designlovefest.com ..read more

We understand that we will never understand. We want to learn more and do better, so we are listening, watching, reading and sharing what we can. Today we're using our platform to share the work of some incredibly talented black illustrators. Black artists inspire us every day, and though it is a very small show of our support and something that should not be limited only to the current climate, it is one small way to celebrate the amazing artistic talent coming out of the black community with our large platform of followers. If you are a black surface pattern designer or illustrator, commen ..read more

I think we're all needing an injection of colour at the moment, so here's a nature inspired slice of colour inspo to make you say ahhhhh. Shots of bright lilac are cheerfully popping up everywhere at the moment, much like the pretty florals the colour takes its name from,  and paired with tones of green and mint it makes a lovely fresh palette that makes us think of summer meadows! 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 ..read more

Hooray! We've spotted lots of lovely  P&C prints at Boots Mini Club! From the soft and cute, to the bold and contemporary, Mini Club & P&C have got you covered if you need a treat for your little one, all still available online. Looking at all this yummy print design (modelled perfectly by these little cuties) is certainly cheering us up today, so we hope it does the same for you! (all images copyright Boots Mini Club ..read more

Hello all, We hope you and your families are all safe and well. In light of recent events, we wanted to let you know what's happening at Paper & Cloth and how we can continue to support you during this time. Whilst everything has changed as a society, the way we work at P&C remains the same.  Our team has over 10 years of remote working. We are open and continue to be operating a full studio service working on P&C's artwork collections and fulfilling commissions. As many of you know, Trade Shows and appointments has been postponed until further notice, however we can w ..read more

It's been a while since we've posted a bit of palette inspiration, and with everything seeming a bit drab at the moment we think we're in need of a little bit of colour. This combo of peach and sage is cheering us right up, especially with the addition of a soft blue-grey and a pop of poppy! 1. 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 ..read more

Woop woop! Anthropologie alert! Bec's new collection has hit the shops and we think you'll all agree how beautiful it is. Her dreamland prints feature the prettiest menagerie of magical creatures and add some P&C magic to kid's quilts, storage baskets, changing pads and an amazing Pouf! Currently only available in the US, you can get it here.     (All images copyright Anthropologie ..read more

We're packing our bags, passports in hand, and jetting off to  New York City for our next show...Surtex! We'll be there from 2nd to the 5th February, in the Javits Center  hanging out at Booth 3685.  Come along and find some inspiration, have a chat and enjoy some time out in the  wonderful hand-drawn world of P&C See you there ..read more

Halloween is almost here! Bring on the horror movie marathons and pumpkin carving competitions! Here are two spookily inspired mini trends to get you in the mood! Is your halloween style bold & bright, or soft & pretty? 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 ..read more

Houseplants add a touch of nature to our homes through all the seasons  (if we manage to keep them alive that is!) so we're taking this gorgeous foliage inspired palette into autumn with a dash of ochre and a sprinkling of dusky pink. Lovely! 1. 2 . 3 . 4 ..read more