Here he is, as promised a few weeks ago, Harris Hedgehog. The cute little chap is braving the winter weather to take a close look at the snowdrops. If you'd like to take him home, you'll find him on the Picture Cards page.

Here's the other new offering, too. This is the Moonlit Loch Collage which shows a mother of pearl moon rising from behind the the blue Harris Tweed hills, with reflections glinting on the dark waters below. You can find it in all its lunar loveliness on the Framed Collages page.

Pop one of each in your basket and you have the perfect gift. All we need to know is where you'd like us to send them. Over to you.

 Is it just me or did the "big freeze" seem to rob us of the early part of the year? WHERE HAS JANUARY GONE?

Any way, time to get back on track, eh? Here's a clue about something which is wriggling its way very gradually through the pipeline: a lunar lochscape of moonlit mountains with ravishing reflections. The new collage is inspired by nocturnal views of Loch Broom which we frequently enjoy, with the moon and Orion hanging above the water, a bit like... 

You like? Good, good. Watch this space.

Plus, I'd like to introduce you to my new pal, Harris Hedgehog. He's a bit shy, but loveable with it. I'm just trying to coax him out from under the hedge, but he reckons it's still a bit chilly. When I can persuade him, you'll be the first to know!