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People ask how PDCS stays so chaotic. The truth? It’s all down to our PDCS Intern, Noodle. He’s got four legs, a high demand for treats, and zero respect for my personal space. Noodle Head of Chaos & Quality Control (Intern Position) Special Skills:  Identifying the sound of a cheese wrapper from three rooms away; sleeping through important deadlines. Current Mood:  Stressed about inventory levels, snacky. 08:30 AM: The Lock-In Once Noodle has eaten his meal for a king and co

My creative design process matters more than ever this year. The great thing about being creative is that inspiration can come from absolutely anywhere. Just this morning, a beautiful orange sunrise filled me with ideas — colour palettes, paintings, and that familiar urge to create. Most of my designs start as simple pencil drawings. Sometimes that’s on paper, but lately it’s been on my iPad, especially as I’ve been focusing more on creating prints. I’ve been making a real ef

I began this year snowed in — cosy in bed, tucked under my electric blanket — and instead of watching only  hours of Netflix, I decided to plan out each area of my life for 2026… while still watching Netflix, of course. One of those areas was my business. Rather than setting rigid resolutions that I know I won’t stick to, I’ve focused on realistic creative goals that I can work towards weekly or monthly. Goals that feel achievable, flexible, and kind — not overwhelming. Plann

Why Art Prints & Tees Make the Perfect Christmas Present Christmas sneaks up every single year, and somehow there’s always  that one person we completely forget to buy for. If that’s you right now — don’t panic! You can still grab a meaningful, thoughtful, beautifully designed gift without the stress. Everything on the PDCS site is created by me, with love poured into every piece. Our t-shirts are shipped manually from my little studio, and our prints are produced by a truste

Choosing art for your home can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. I’ve been painting artwork for my own home since I was little, and over the years I’ve definitely learned through plenty of trial and error. Now, having this platform to share my finished and polished artwork fills me with so much joy — so let me help you choose the right colourful wall art for your space. Adding artwork to your home is such a simple detail, but it can completely transform a room. Pr

Since we received our first order of tees, it’s been all go behind the scenes. Balancing PDCS with everyday life has definitely been a learning curve, but an exciting one. Our first pre-order quickly turned into one of our most requested items — so much so that we’ve made it a permanent part of the store. As I’m writing this, we’ve just placed the order for the newest tees, and they’re set to ship out in the first week of December. It feels amazing to see the interest in PDCS

Our first delivery of t-shirts has landed, marking the start of something special for Penelope Designs Creative Studio. Here’s a look behind the scenes — from design idea to unboxing day.