Welcome to purdyshop

Welcome to the home of Alison Purdy, decorative mirror and glass designer!

Here you'll find lots of unique decorative mirrors, doors and windows, brightening up homes, gardens and businesses, and bringing gorgeous, colourful features to add a bit of personality and make even the dullest interiors look more exciting.

All mirror designs are available in a variety of different sizes and colours to suit every decor, and are designed and handmade especially for you on the beautiful South Coast of England.

We hope you feel inspired to bring some unique, colourful decorative glass and mirrors into your home!

latest news and dates for your diary

Spring and summer events 2026

Brighton Open House Trail.
​For the first time we are taking part in the Brighton Open House trail. Mirrors will be on display in two locations...
Studio 87 with Carolyn Nicholls - 87 Woodbourne Avenue, Brighton BN1 8EJ
Open 11am-5pm May 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 and 25.
I'll be invigilating on 9th all day, 17th pm and 23rd all day.
Bonnita Apperley's Studio - 4 Valley Close, Withdean BN1 5FB.
Open 11am-5pm May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24.

Artist Showcase in the Garden
Woodland Cottage, Hollington Park Road, St Leonards on Sea.
Open 11am-4pm Saturday 16th May

Portraits of the Sea (group show)
Cake Room, 30 Robertson Street, Hastings TN34 1HT
Private View - meet the artists Fri 12 June evening (all welcome)
Open Wednesdays-Sundays  10am-4pm 13 June - 5 July

​Summer Open Studio
Please join us on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2026 10am-5pm for the Summer Open Studio, featuring unique decorative mirrors by Alison Purdy, inspired by the local coast and countryside.
On display will be a wide range of mirrors for you, your home and your garden. From large impactful garden pieces to smaller wall mirrors, pocket mirrors and Tiddlers - the perfect place to find handmade gifts!
Many of the mirrors are locally themed with net huts, fishing boats, and the birds, animals and architecture that surround us. Some feature materials salvaged from places of local interest such as Hastings Pier and the Powdermills Hotel.
We will be in the garden studio behind 70 St Helen's Road, Hastings TN34 2LN. Access is up steps and through the garden, so please wear appropriate footwear and contact us beforehand if you require any help with the steps.
There will be free Pimms, drinks and nibbles on offer - Everyone welcome, including well behaved dogs on leads! 

St Michael's Hospice Open Gardens
Manor Barn, Bexhill Old Town
10.30-4 Tuesday 30th June

Half Boat - pop up stall
Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings Old Town
Friday 31st July
Wednesday 12th August
Times tbc.

Private Studio Visits

​Inspired by the fact that a lot of folks like to come along to my exhibitions and open studios with their friends and family, this year I'm offering you the chance to book a free hour in my studio where you and your group have the place to yourselves.
You'll be given a complementary glass of wine or fruit juice,  nibbles, there will be a prize draw, and you can spend some quality time with your friends in a lovely studio filled with sparkly handmade mirrors! I'll be on hand to answer any questions, advise on colours and design, or discuss any commissions. Plus you'll all receive a discount on everything once your group as a whole spends a certain amount - the more the group spend, the bigger the discount!!
If any of your group of friends and family can't manage the steps up to the studio (it's at the top of my garden) then you're welcome instead to get everyone together somewhere else in Hastings or the surrounding area and I'll bring a selection of the smaller mirrors, tiddlers and pocket mirrors to you.
If you're interested, gather your friends together (studio can fit around 6/7 people) and message me to book a timeslot!

Please tell your friends!



​Please check back for further events later in the year,