WILLOW & TIDE HOMEWARES COLLECTION AUTUMN/WINTER 2026

Willow & Tide is developing a new homewares range for Autumn/Winter 2026, titled Still Water. This collection will capture the quiet elegance of nature’s softer moments — the subtle movement of water, the hush of dawn, and the textures of weathered landscapes.

We are seeking a set of refined textile designs that reflect a calm, grounding mood, evoking the stillness of lakes, reeds, and cool morning air. The designs should feel timeless, tactile, and suitable for a home that values simplicity, comfort, and craftsmanship.

Yellow butterfly with blue body illustration

Vertical aqua brushstroke stripes on a light beige background

THE EPHEMERA MOODBOARD

Illustration of a butterfly with beige wings and black spots

Illustration of two red mushrooms with yellow spots and brown stems.

Four children dressed in colorful costumes playing outdoors, holding wands and wearing capes and hats.

Colorful cartoon fish with patterns on fins and body.

Pink watercolor butterfly with textured wings and black accents.

Gender-Neutral

In response to the growing demand for styles that transcended conventional gender norms, I developed designs that broke away from traditional gender-specific patterns, motifs, and color palettes. This approach allowed Ephemera to offer products that felt inclusive and universally appealing, resonating with a broader audience who valued diversity and individuality. By steering clear of stereotypical design choices, I aimed to craft pieces that felt timeless and adaptable, reflecting a shift toward more thoughtful, open-minded fashion and keepsakes.

Illustration of a fish with striped fins and a dotted body.

Illustration of two red mushrooms with beige stems on a white background.

Illustration of a yellow fish with green and brown details on fins and scales, set against a white background.

Nostalgic Design

For Ephemera, I wanted to focus on the rising popularity of a mature yet playful aesthetic in children's designs. My goal was to create pieces that blended childlike nostalgia with a contemporary edge, finding harmony through an earthy yet playful, gender-neutral colour palette. By illustrating in a Naïve Art style, I intentionally simplified motifs to capture the charm and innocence that bring to mind children’s drawings.

Outdoor picnic setup with a decorated table, umbrella, and flowers

Toddler in party hat with birthday cake featuring a number 2 candle

THE EPHEMERA PATTERNS

Illustrated pattern of whimsical fish and starfish on a gray background.

Pattern of yellow oval shapes on a gray background

Illustrated butterflies in various colors and patterns on a brown background with a decorative border

Pattern of orange and brown oval shapes on gray background

Illustration of colorful mushrooms on a green background with star patterns

Pattern with abstract star shapes on a light gray background.

Abstract pattern with gray stars on an orange background.

Pattern of orange star shapes on a light gray background

Illustrated butterflies with various colorful patterns on a light green background.

THE EPHEMERA COLLECTION

BIRTHDAY CROWNS

A fabric crown with orange polka dots and two ties on a white background.

Reusable and reversible linen birthday crowns with interchangeable numbers, featuring a tie-back for adjustable sizing to grow with each birthday milestone.

BUNTING

Eco-friendly bunting in various sizes, printed on recycled cotton, designed to be reusable for any celebration and crafted to last with each memory made.

Two notebooks with colorful covers; one features a fish pattern and the other has a yellow linear design.

PHOTO ALBUMS

Person holding an open hardcover book with orange dotted pattern on the cover, set against a light background.

Satin hardback photo albums with 200gsm ivory paper pages, protective tissue between each page, and metal corner guards—crafted to preserve and protect your memories for years to come.

GROWTH CHARTS

Fabric growth chart with text 'how tall am I now?' and markings up to 150 centimeters.

Fabric height chart with fish print and wooden ends

Linen growth charts printed with care and framed in a blonde hardwood Pressi frame, designed to capture each height milestone as a lasting keepsake.

Soft toy fish inside an open yellow wooden box on a white background.

KEEPSAKE BOXES

Decorative box with mushroom pattern on a table, covering a black tray with photos and small items like a seashell and a hairpin.

FSC-certified keepsake boxes crafted from sustainable card, designed to store treasured memories and keepsakes for years to come.

Assorted colorful plush shapes resembling birds, butterflies, fish, and abstract patterns on a white background.

SOFT TOYS

Colorful fabric animal toys on a white surface, including fish and butterflies.

Soft toys crafted from recycled cotton fabric and filled with eco-friendly recycled cotton stuffing—designed for sustainable play and lasting enjoyment.