What Became of Pip the Mouse? - and a Cottage Update.

For Petherick & Co Click this Link. https://www.petherickandcohome.com The Future of The Gardener's Cottage & The Mystery of Beatrix Potter’s Writing Slope Join me in the studio for a very personal update on the future of "Doing It Ourselves." Today, I’m moving away from stiff, professional setups and going back to the "fly-on-the-wall" vlogging style that connects us best. In this video, I share a huge announcement: I’m creating a series of children’s books based on the life and animals of the Gardener's Cottage in France! I introduce you to Pip the Mouse, a character inspired by a real mummified mouse I found inside a 1950s pipe organ. I also dive into the incredible (and slightly spooky) story of how I ended up with a writing slope that may have actually belonged to Beatrix Potter herself. What’s in this video: • Studio Tour: A look at my current workspace, tuning the studio piano, and new silk product samples from Petrick & Co. • Cottage Update: A lovely spring tour from my Mum showing the Wisteria and roses starting to bloom at the cottage. • The Story of Pip: How a discovery in a cathedral organ led to a new brand direction and a 1940s-inspired children’s book series. • The Beatrix Potter Mystery: I show you the signature and hidden details on my antique writing slope and the feedback I received from the V&A Museum. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the book idea! Would you like to see the characters of the Gardener’s Cottage come to life on products and in stories? Let me know in the comments! ✨ Shop the Collection: https://www.petherickandcohome.com 🏠 Join our Community: Look out for our new community page launching this Sunday! #DoingItOurselves #GardenersCottage #BeatrixPotter #Vlog #SmallBusiness #ChildrensBook #Antiques #PetrickAndCo #FranceLife Chapters List [00:00] Back to Basics: Why I’m Returning to Vlog Style [01:42] Studio Tour: Tuning the Piano & Workspace Setup [03:11] First Look: New Florence May Silk & Velvet Samples [05:19] Exclusive: Petrick & Co Community Membership Preview [09:28] Cottage Update: Spring Blooms with Mum (Wisteria & Roses) [14:52] The Vision: Differentiating Petrick & Co from The Gardener’s Cottage [17:56] Creating a Story: The Animals of the Gardener's Cottage [20:09] The Origin of Pip: The Mouse in the 1950s Pipe Organ [24:25] Planning the Children's Book & Beatrix Potter Inspiration [27:27] The Mystery: Is This Beatrix Potter’s Actual Writing Slope? [30:50] The Signature: Evidence & Correspondence with the V&A Museum [35:25] Next Steps: Outlining the Story & Final Thoughts