About

Once upon a time there was a magical world called 'Childhood'...but blink and it would vanish...

Hi, I’m Col!

Hi, I’m Col- Mum to Sonny and Jagger, Artist, Storyteller, Teacher and Fairy Godmother. I’ve been creating magic for little ones at One Sonny Day for over 12 years.

Through Custom Portraits, Snail Mail and Fairy Fun products- I help families pause, connect and create magical, memory-filled moments at home.

Still teaching, just differently...

Before ONE SONNY DAY, I was an award winning early years teacher and a children’s entertainer- a clown, magician.. the whole shebang. Little people and magic have always been my jam!

These days, I’ve traded lesson plans for paintbrushes- but the heart of my work remains the same...

I’m here to make magic effortless for busy families… to spark creativity, inspire imagination, and create moments that last long after childhood races by.

Meticulously handmade to last a lifetime...

In an era of generic digital art and AI, I like to take the path less travelled- everything is lovingly made by my hands.

Each piece is hand painted using pencils, pastels and splashings of watercolour. Each artwork, full of intricate details and storytelling.

Paper products are hand embossed- an aged old printing technique dating back to the 1400's. I emboss (or press) precious pieces of European antique lace into luxurious French paper- a truly exquisite marriage of textures.

Created to inspire, delight and treasure...

Since 2013, ONE SONNY DAY has been all about celebrating childhood magic and timeless craftsmanship. From Portraits to Snail Mail, every piece bursting with nostalgia, joy, and wonder.

I hope you find something here that warms your heart, like a perfect sunny day.

With magic and fairydust,

~ Col x