Cherry Pie Lane – The home of awesome British design!

Welcome to Cherry Pie Lane – The home of awesome British design!

We specialise in illustrating quirky ceramics, greetings cards, hand-painting wood slices and custom orders.

Take a look at our shop & feel free to drop me a line with any questions!

Charlie @ Cherry Pie Lane

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Bit late today, but better late than never... so here is the final day of the @indie_roller challenge, and the prompt is “your vision” - so I used my glasses, natch!

I’ve got to be honest guys, I’m not much of a forward planner. I don’t know what I’ll be doing this time next year/month/week. I don’t seem to be able to do the whole dream and make happen thing.

Maybe my lack of planning is down to my own self-doubt - that I can’t make anything happen or I’m not good enough to do it. Maybe it’s down to circumstance - that I don’t have the time to plan and action things right now. Maybe it’s because I’m an expert in procrastination - I’ll get around to it eventually... or not. Maybe it’s because I’m really freaking indecisive - I’d like to be able to make a decent salary from this business, own a studio, be successful, but I’d also quite like to own a cheese shop, or a sweet shop, I’d quite like to be a paramedic, or maybe I’d like to just go live in California and eat avocado salad every day, maybe I’d like to just move to a remote piece of coastal goodness and live off the land. I’m very good at talking myself out of things, so I suspect I’ll end up doing nothing and will have all kinds of excellent ideas of what I should have done when I’m too old or ill to do it.

So, if anyone has any ideas of what I should do, or any amazing plans for me, hit me up, because, like many, I’m a bit of a lost soul that just likes to draw and make.

#indierollerchallenge #indieroller #indierollercoaster #yourvision #dreams #future #forwardplanning #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #shopindie #hastings #stleonards

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CUSTOMERS is the next prompt in the @indie_roller challenge & this gives me a chance to give you guys a massive high 5 and thank you, not only for supporting my business on here, but for buying from me and sending me such incredibly lovely feedback. You guys are all wonderful! 🌈

Here are a few recent reviews, and honestly, you’re all so kind and brilliant! Thank you all so much 💕

#indieroller #indierollerchallenge #indierollercoaster #challenge #customers #feedback #reviews #thankyou #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall #shopindie #shoplocal #eastsussex #hastings #stleonards

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CHALLENGE is the next prompt for the @indie_roller challenge. I’ll tell you that every day is a challenge when you run your own business, but it’s extra difficult at the moment.

I rely on my child-free time to get creative & I haven’t had any of that since March, so I’m struggling to be able to think, draw, work at the moment. My brain has checked out and taken all creativity with it.

I’m sure so many of you guys are in the same boat right now, but I know that when we do get some normality back and time to work as we previously did, we’ll probably miss this strange and testing time.

Meanwhile, I’m just looking at September as being the start of a new and inspiring era... if we’re all allowed out by then.

#indieroller #indierollerchallenge #indierollercoaster #challenge #workfromhome #brainstew #smallbusiness #shopsmall #shopinde #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #hastings #stleonards #eastsussex

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Today’s #indieroller challenge prompt is support network. My business is 10 years old, and I’ve moved around the country quite a bit, so it’s safe to say that I have weaved a wonderful lacework of amazing support.

I couldn’t possibly mention support network without telling you about some of the guys that have really championed my business since moving to Hastings.

Becoming part of the incredible @hastingsetsyteam (run by @lettersfromemily) has been a game changer. I’ve met some truly wonderful people that support not just my business, but me too - I’m proud to call that group of fabulous makers my friends.

Taking part in @thepopupemporiummarkets (run by @rachelmammonepaints) has also been another amazing experience. I’ve found so many brilliant small businesses that really understand what it’s like to do what we do. I’m missing the real life markets so much, because these guys make working seem like so much fun.

I joined @turnthetidehastings at the beginning of the year, and Sue and Jamie are fabulously supportive, kind and generous. The shop is an absolute treasure trove of local talent and they really support the small local businesses, and they run one themselves (@rumbustian). Working with them is an absolute pleasure.

Another huge part of my support network is YOU GUYS! Using social media as a platform for my work has meant that I have “met” so many fantastic and inspiring people - some I’ve met in real life, popping up to say hi at markets!

Also a huge shout out to my friends, family, @notonthehighstreet buddies, the @indie_roller community and all the lovely people that find my work on the World Wide Web of wonders and buy my things! You all rock ✌🏻Thank you! 💕

#indieroller #indierollerchallenge #indierollercoaster #support #supportnetwork #supportsmallbusiness #smallbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #shopindependent #hastingsetsyteam #turnthetide #popupemporium #notonthehighstreet #thankyou #hastings #stleonards #eastsussex

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Day 3 of the #indieroller challenge is “workspace” - this is my designated space... a tiny area at the top of the stairs.

I recently upgraded some of my crappy old equipment, but the new pieces are HUGE, so that’s my desk space taken up. So realistically, I probably work most often on the dining room table.

I used to work in a little studio in the garden, but after having baby number 2, I couldn’t get out there so easily, so I moved it all back inside again. Maybe when both girls are at school in September, I could shift it all back out 🤔

P.S. it is almost never as tidy as it appears in this photo... it is usually covered in stuff that is destined for the loft!

#indierollerrealworkspaces #indierollercoaster #indierollerchallenge #workspace #desk #workfromhome #whereiwork #smallbusiness #shopsmall #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal #shopindie #hastings #stleonards #eastsussex

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Day 2 of the #indieroller challenge is “your work”. I never know what to show for this, because I design and illustrate lots of different things - cards, art, jewellery... but these little floral wooden pieces are bright and colourful, so I fancy popping them up!

Everything I sell is designed and made by me. I don’t have anyone to help with making/packing etc, so it’s me from start to finish!

I guess the best way to see my work as a collection, is to scroll my insta!

#indieroller #indierollercoaster #indierollerchallenge #mywork #handmade #madebyme #smallbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #shopindependent #supportsmallbusiness #hastings #stleonards #eastsussex

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This week, I’m taking part in the #indieroller instagram challenge. It’s a week of structured prompts that will show you a glimpse of what goes on behind the screen.

The first post is “you”. Even if you’ve followed me from the beginning, you’ll probably have noticed that you very rarely see me. You’ll see my hands, what I’m doing, what I’m working on, what I’m watching, drinking or eating. But you’ll hardly ever see me. That’s because I absolutely hate having my photo taken. It makes my insides curl up and die. I can’t stand sharing photos or videos of myself, weird huh?!

As much as I’d love to be one of those cool accounts that makes brilliant videos and lives and just chats away, it’s just not me. However... here is a tiny photo of me with my 2 girls - if you squint real hard, you’ll just be able to make out the shape of my face 🤣

These girlies are the reason that Cherry Pie Lane exists. Previous to their arrival, I was an art and design tech teacher, but I jumped ship after having my first daughter. I needed to do something that worked around having no sleep and looking like a zombie!

Anyway, I’m Charlie, I live by the sea, I have 2 daughters, I really love walking for miles and miles, I eat too much, I probably drink too much wine, swear like a sailor and quite like drawing stuff!

#indierollercoaster #indierollermmtm @indie_roller #meetthemaker #you #instagramchallenge #outofmycomfortzone #me #smallbusiness #shopsmall #shopindie #supportsmallbusiness #hastings #stleonards

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Happy Sunday everyone! I’ve just been out for a walk and it is definitely 4 seasons in one day out there!

Just a quick note to let you know that the flash sale in my stories is still active for just under another hour, so if you fancy grabbing a bargain (like this cute ceramic egg), just ping me a message.

The discount code for 15% off all sales over £5 is still valid in my Etsy shop & will be active until midnight tonight.

Have a brilliant day all! 💕

#flashsale #discount #etsycode #sale #popupemporium #smallbusiness #shoplocal #shopsmall #supportsmallbusiness #madebyme #handmade #hastings #stleonards #eastsussex #hastingsetsyteam

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Good morning! Isn’t it a bit wet?! 🌧

I’m guessing there are 2 types of people about today, the first are grabbing a blanket and sticking a movie on. The second are sticking on a jacket and heading out to the freshly reopened pubs.

Whichever camp you fit in to, you’ll definitely need to head over to @thepopupemporiummarkets and check out the amazing sellers and discounts that are up today. Bored and/or drunk shopping is the best shopping 🙌🏻

So, as part of the pop up, I’m offering 15% off all orders over £5 in my Etsy shop - just punch in the code POPUP15 at the checkout. I’ll also be running a flash sale in my Instagram stories from 11am - lots of end of line, samples, slight seconds and a few other lovely things, just because!

Have a brilliant and lovely day, whatever you choose to do 💕📺🍻🛍

#popup #popupshop #virtualmarket #virtualpopup #popupemporium #hastings #stleonards #eastsussex #smallbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #handmade #madebyme #4thofjuly

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I have been selling a LOT of my sweary seagull cards over lockdown. Most of them headed off to other coastal towns.

Do you think all this being stuck at home, listening to them cackling all day, has made everyone more aware of the big birds?

#seagull #greedyseagulls #seagullcard #seagullillustration #lifeatthebeach #southcoast #britishbeach #sussexcoast #illustratorsoninstagram #madebyme #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #shopindependent #hastings #stleonards #hastingsetsyteam

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I have spent alllll afternoon painting lines on these net huts.

The therapeutic nature of the linear mark making was washed well away by the call of “Mummy...?!” every 36 seconds, the noise of Mr Bean on the TV for the 987586253rd time today, and the sarcastic narrative from the almost-pre-teen kid that is wearing lipstick the colour of satan’s handbag.

All that aside, these will be ready for listing online at @thepopupemporiummarkets this weekend.

Happy Thursday - it is SO nearly the weekend! 🙌🏻

#nethuts #hastingsnethuts #netshop #hastings #hastingsoldtown #reclaimedwood #upcycled #recycled #madebyme #handmade #madefromwood #madeinsussex #smallbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness

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Oooh, I’m all mixed up with the days of the week, the dates of the year and the weather of the season... BUT, I can confirm that it is now July. Somehow we got here.

So, happy birthday month for you July guys (including my littlest daughter, who will be turning FOUR! 😱) and welcome to lots of new July babies too! 💕

Your birthstone is the beautiful, deep red ruby!

#birthstone #birthstonecard #julybirthstone #julyruby #rubybirthstone #birthday #birthdaycard #newbaby #newbabycard #illustration #madebyme #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #shopindependent #hastings #stleonards #eastsussex

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