Insta-insider with merchandiser Katie Wightman aka Peace in the Neighbourhood

In my happy place, creating something beautiful and unique. This time for @_aetla_

My usual view – balancing precariously at the top of a ladder! ��

Something happy and positive post lockdown, taking inspiration from Disney’s ‘It’s a Small World’ in @goodvibesleith �� This year I left my visual merchandising job to launch my own business. This photo of my slightly terrified face was taken the day after I left.

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DESIGNER & MERCHANDISER KATIE WIGHTMAN SHARES HER #TOP9 @peace_inthe_neighbourhood

This handpainted sign was a thoughtful gift when I started out – it now hangs pride of place in my studio.

I love the diversity of materials my clients allow me to use. Sometimes it’s dried flowers, fabric or wood. Here, it was hand-dyed papers (and lots of it!) for an install at @the_pastrysection �� A mossy, woody wonderland created for @DruidEdinburgh in @SpaceatSeventeen. One of my all-time favourite window displays.

We got to work on a music video this summer with @_AnalogFilmCo I just love how the light hit and cast shadows across the stage.