A shiny, new Ruby & Custard blog!

I’ve been blogging as Ruby & Custard for 7 months now and I have enjoyed it so much that I have now launched http://www.rubyandcustard.com where I will be blogging going forward. For the techies, it is built using the Mompreneur theme from StudioPress. I’m looking forward to seeing you all over there! Millie

Crochet giraffe bunting for Maddox

I’ve recently finished some handmade crochet bunting for Maddox – giraffe style! I originally designed the giraffe for a special commission last year for brother and sister, Bug and Boo, who had an African themed bedroom. As well as a giraffe I designed a zebra! This giraffe is super special and just for the very […]

Crochet crowns for a photo shoot

Crochet crowns, handmade and decorated with lovely, big, colourful buttons are the perfect accessory for a photo shoot. They are suitable for boys and girls and they are bright and fun to look at. Here are some photos from a shoot that was done last year by a brilliant American photographer, Agata Domanska, using one of […]

Ruby & who? How I picked a business name

Ruby & Custard! Why? Well, why not?  I love the colour red and I love custard…? Seriously choosing a name for a business has got to be one of the toughest decisions. There are so many things to think about!  It’s taken me weeks and lots of different ideas and I’ve eventually gone back to almost where I started.  Ruby […]