
Sea Glass: Tumbled shards from the past
it is only when I am close to the sea that I feel truly at home. Which is why you will find me walking the dogs most mornings on a beach close to Edinburgh. It’s where I think, plan and find treasure.

Plants & Paint: A stunning collaboration
In May 2023, I invited Lorna Sinclair to be an Artist in Residence. Her stay inspired The Glenburn Series and the paintings are glorious.

A Springtime Story: Our shoot with Frederic Magazine
I’ll do almost anything to raise awareness of The Super Power Agency. So when the team at Frederic Magazine suggested they feature MHS Studio in their first edition of 2024, I realised it was an extraordinary opportunity.

Creating Change: The making of ‘Stitch & Bitch’
It all began with a piece of pottery. I spotted the relatively small, stout jug and loved the way it shouted joy. But I didn’t realise it was special. There was just something about the bright colours and the way the flowers had been painted that made me instantly love it.

Keeping The Light On: In Honour of David Easton
At the age of 27, the stunning front cover of House and Garden magazine inspired me to write to the man responsible for the main image - American architect and interior decorator David Easton.

Paws For Thought: Stylish Dog Beds that Support a Brilliant Charity
Treat your four-legged companion to a bespoke dog bed and support Scotland’s most disadvantaged and under-resourced young people.

How Creative Spaces Can Inspire Children
This journal entry is an excerpt from an interview between Maxine and the SBID Education Design Council.

Tablescaping
As an advocate for the weaving together of old and new, tablescaping serves as the perfect miniature canvas on which to express my personal style.

Stitching & Bitching: All for a Good Cause
Well that was glorious! Who knew stitching and bitching could be so good for the soul?
An Ode To Our Launch
Our socks were well and truly blown off with the joy that exploded with our first collection.