Just drop by and say hello and leave a festive comment and I will put your name into the christmas biscuit tin and at 8pm precisely my little helper will pick a name at random.
It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!
: )
Friday, 14 December 2012
HURRY HURRY
You still have time to enter the giveaway.
Just drop by and say hello and leave a festive comment and I will put your name into the christmas biscuit tin and at 8pm precisely my little helper will pick a name at random.
It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!
: )
Just drop by and say hello and leave a festive comment and I will put your name into the christmas biscuit tin and at 8pm precisely my little helper will pick a name at random.
It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!
: )
Monday, 10 December 2012
OOOH!... It's giveaway time
A little while ago I mentioned a Christmas giveaway I had in mind.
I suppose I just want to say thank you to all you lovely peeps who take the time to read my ramblings and for those of you who leave me a comment. I do try my very best to reply to each of you but even when I don't it doesn't mean I don't appreciate it.
If you do take that little step further and become a follower thats great as it does make me all warm and smiley inside but it's not the be all and end all for me so therefore I am not requesting you become a follower to be able to enter the giveaway, I would however appreciate a lovely comment and maybe cold hard cash *kidding OBVIOUSLY!!!
Seriously just leave your comment so that I can get back to you if you are picked at random by my little helper, who will be none other than the lovely little H who will be plucking a name from a festive recepticle on Friday 14th December.....I know I'm cutting it a bit fine but hopefully you will be able to hang it in time for the big day.
I suppose a pic would be a good idea, otherwise there would be no point in entering now would there?!!!
It's the cute and kitschy little deer I made a few weeks ago from Cath's latest book.
So good luck and I look forward to reading your comments
: )
I suppose I just want to say thank you to all you lovely peeps who take the time to read my ramblings and for those of you who leave me a comment. I do try my very best to reply to each of you but even when I don't it doesn't mean I don't appreciate it.
If you do take that little step further and become a follower thats great as it does make me all warm and smiley inside but it's not the be all and end all for me so therefore I am not requesting you become a follower to be able to enter the giveaway, I would however appreciate a lovely comment and maybe cold hard cash *kidding OBVIOUSLY!!!
Seriously just leave your comment so that I can get back to you if you are picked at random by my little helper, who will be none other than the lovely little H who will be plucking a name from a festive recepticle on Friday 14th December.....I know I'm cutting it a bit fine but hopefully you will be able to hang it in time for the big day.
I suppose a pic would be a good idea, otherwise there would be no point in entering now would there?!!!
So good luck and I look forward to reading your comments
: )
Sunday, 9 December 2012
.....and breathe!
Phew, finally the last craft/vintage fair of this year over with and everything packed away.
To be honest, I have only done a handful of fairs this year as Iv'e not had much spare time, but the ones I have done I have really enjoyed and met some wonderful people both customers and fellow crafters.
Speaking of which, a fellow Sheffielder/blogger and thoroughly crafty lady dropped by St Mary's on Saturday and handed me a little package.
I had planned to take it home and open it as a treat after a long day but curiosity got the better of me and before I could contain myself I had taken a peek inside.
I was so deeply touched by this gorgeous button and why Anna had made it for me. I am always amazed how kind, thoughtful and generous people can be.
Anna has recently opened an Etsy shop selling her beautiful hand made buttons so pop over and take a look here.
I didn't manage to get any photographs from Mary's Marvellous vintage and craft market yesterday. I don't know why it takes me so long to set up, maybe it's because I didn't have the chance to do a trial run but I only finished with 5 minutes to spare so I didn't even get the opportunity to have a look at the other stalls (although I did manage to buy another two vintage glass baubles despite having a basket full of them for sale on my own stall!)
Nevertheless here are a few little snaps from today's fair where I shared a table with the lovely Adele.
Despite the lack of customers and poor sales we still had a giggle and picked up a few bits and bobs for ourselves along the way. We had some lovely comments about the stall and how pretty it looked which sometimes means more than a sale, although I was a little disappointed I didn't manage to sell any of the paper stockings I made.
Well another week over and another busy week ahead but hopefully I will have time to catch up with my favourite blogs with a huge cuppa and a mince pie or two!
I'll leave you with a picture from the Hotchpotch house, which despite being the bathroom it still hasn't managed to escape the Christmas fairy!!!
: )
To be honest, I have only done a handful of fairs this year as Iv'e not had much spare time, but the ones I have done I have really enjoyed and met some wonderful people both customers and fellow crafters.
Speaking of which, a fellow Sheffielder/blogger and thoroughly crafty lady dropped by St Mary's on Saturday and handed me a little package.
I had planned to take it home and open it as a treat after a long day but curiosity got the better of me and before I could contain myself I had taken a peek inside.
I was so deeply touched by this gorgeous button and why Anna had made it for me. I am always amazed how kind, thoughtful and generous people can be.
Anna has recently opened an Etsy shop selling her beautiful hand made buttons so pop over and take a look here.
I didn't manage to get any photographs from Mary's Marvellous vintage and craft market yesterday. I don't know why it takes me so long to set up, maybe it's because I didn't have the chance to do a trial run but I only finished with 5 minutes to spare so I didn't even get the opportunity to have a look at the other stalls (although I did manage to buy another two vintage glass baubles despite having a basket full of them for sale on my own stall!)
Nevertheless here are a few little snaps from today's fair where I shared a table with the lovely Adele.
Despite the lack of customers and poor sales we still had a giggle and picked up a few bits and bobs for ourselves along the way. We had some lovely comments about the stall and how pretty it looked which sometimes means more than a sale, although I was a little disappointed I didn't manage to sell any of the paper stockings I made.
Well another week over and another busy week ahead but hopefully I will have time to catch up with my favourite blogs with a huge cuppa and a mince pie or two!
I'll leave you with a picture from the Hotchpotch house, which despite being the bathroom it still hasn't managed to escape the Christmas fairy!!!
: )
Friday, 7 December 2012
In desperate need of calm
As usual,so much to do, so little time.
Iv'e been up to all sorts over the last couple of weeks, Iv'e barely had chance to catch my breath.
Last Friday we tootled over to Harrogate for the Country Living Christmas fair, initially we were only going for the day but the lovely Mr. H thought it would be a nice idea to stay over, so who was I to argue.
We had a great time enjoying the fair and just spending some time together away from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Sadly I didn't take any photos while I was there, although it wasn't overly busy, it was still difficult to get close enough to take pictures, besides I was way too preoccupied eyeing up the goodies on offer.
I bought myself this pretty little posy brooch.
We left the fair and had a good old mooch around Harrogate... a four hour mooch to be precise only stopping only for much needed refreshment.
We had dinner in the hotel, which meant we didn't have to travel back into Harrogate which was great as it was absolutely freezing.
We rounded off a lovely day by indulging in a little (actually mine was a rather large) cocktail in the bar before collapsing into bed around 11 o'clock feeling absolutely knackered!
After a lovely hearty Yorkshire breakfast on Saturday morning,we popped over the road to Betty's at Harlow Carr for a fat rascal and a few Christmas goodies before heading home (via Knaresborough) to collect the Christmas tree.
The remainder of the evening was spent decorating said tree, scoffing chocolate and watching S.C.D so all in all I would say it was a perfect evening.
Iv'e managed to collectquite a few loads of vintage baubles over the years and only a couple of weeks ago I picked up a box full of beauties, most of which are now dangling from the branches of the tree and the rest I will take along to the vintage fair tomorrow.
Little H also has his own tree in his room that he decorates himself and I have to say he's done a good job this year.
Hopefully next week we will have time to pick up another smallish tree for the dining room. As you can probably tell, I LOVE Christmas!
There was no let up on Sunday either as there were jobs around the house to tackle and the usual laundry/ironing/homework and cleaning. I would have loved to have just put my feet up and had a little snooze but there was just so much to do and as I had a friend calling round for a cuppa and a chinwag straight after work on Monday I had to make sure the house was at least a tiny bit tidy.
I'm not too sure where this week has gone but it's Friday already and I'm still chasing my tail trying to get everything ready for Mary's Marvellous vintage and craft market tomorrow, don't get me wrong I don't mind a little bit of pressure as it keeps me on my toes but it's been a ridiculously busy week.
I met up with another friend on Tuesday in town for tea and cake and even managed to get another Christmas prezzie for Mr. H (can't say too much as he reads this) and then Wednesday I met up with Adele a.k.a my thrifting partner in crime for a super duper afternoon starting with tea and cake at Elsecar followed by a mooch around the antique centre. I don't get as much pleasure from antique centres these days and would much prefer to scour the charity shops but I did pick up a little pack of happy family cards which kept me happy, however Adele spotted some fabulous tumblers tucked away in the corner of a cabinet that was also tucked away in a corner (I'm sure the specs she wears are of the bionic kind, specially made for spotting a bargain from 100 paces!)
So all in all it's been an enjoyable albeit a very busy week, which ends on Sunday with another craft fair/car boot/table top sale at a very nice school where I will be sharing a stall with the lovely Adele.
Thankfully this will be my last fair of the year so I will be able to pack away my treasures for a while.
Just before I bid you farewell I will leave you with this little lot for you to feast your mince pies upon (Christmas pun intended!)
I am lucky enough to be bloggy friends with the lovely Ada over at Vintage Sheet Addict who not only leaves lovely comments on my blog she has kindly sent me these gorgeous vintage papers.
For the time being I am going leave them where I can glance at them and admire and enjoy them as they are, maybe even plucking up the courage over the next few months to use them in a crafty project *GULP!
So thank you Ada x
Hopefully I will be back next week with some photos from the Vintage/Craft fairs so wish me luck and I will see you all on the other side!
I would love to say that I'm off now to have 40 winks but sadly I have felt 'paper chains' to cut and stitch together.....Oh well onwards and upwards!
: )
Iv'e been up to all sorts over the last couple of weeks, Iv'e barely had chance to catch my breath.
Last Friday we tootled over to Harrogate for the Country Living Christmas fair, initially we were only going for the day but the lovely Mr. H thought it would be a nice idea to stay over, so who was I to argue.
We had a great time enjoying the fair and just spending some time together away from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Sadly I didn't take any photos while I was there, although it wasn't overly busy, it was still difficult to get close enough to take pictures, besides I was way too preoccupied eyeing up the goodies on offer.
I bought myself this pretty little posy brooch.
We left the fair and had a good old mooch around Harrogate... a four hour mooch to be precise only stopping only for much needed refreshment.
We had dinner in the hotel, which meant we didn't have to travel back into Harrogate which was great as it was absolutely freezing.
We rounded off a lovely day by indulging in a little (actually mine was a rather large) cocktail in the bar before collapsing into bed around 11 o'clock feeling absolutely knackered!
After a lovely hearty Yorkshire breakfast on Saturday morning,we popped over the road to Betty's at Harlow Carr for a fat rascal and a few Christmas goodies before heading home (via Knaresborough) to collect the Christmas tree.
The remainder of the evening was spent decorating said tree, scoffing chocolate and watching S.C.D so all in all I would say it was a perfect evening.
Iv'e managed to collect
Little H also has his own tree in his room that he decorates himself and I have to say he's done a good job this year.
Hopefully next week we will have time to pick up another smallish tree for the dining room. As you can probably tell, I LOVE Christmas!
There was no let up on Sunday either as there were jobs around the house to tackle and the usual laundry/ironing/homework and cleaning. I would have loved to have just put my feet up and had a little snooze but there was just so much to do and as I had a friend calling round for a cuppa and a chinwag straight after work on Monday I had to make sure the house was at least a tiny bit tidy.
I'm not too sure where this week has gone but it's Friday already and I'm still chasing my tail trying to get everything ready for Mary's Marvellous vintage and craft market tomorrow, don't get me wrong I don't mind a little bit of pressure as it keeps me on my toes but it's been a ridiculously busy week.
I met up with another friend on Tuesday in town for tea and cake and even managed to get another Christmas prezzie for Mr. H (can't say too much as he reads this) and then Wednesday I met up with Adele a.k.a my thrifting partner in crime for a super duper afternoon starting with tea and cake at Elsecar followed by a mooch around the antique centre. I don't get as much pleasure from antique centres these days and would much prefer to scour the charity shops but I did pick up a little pack of happy family cards which kept me happy, however Adele spotted some fabulous tumblers tucked away in the corner of a cabinet that was also tucked away in a corner (I'm sure the specs she wears are of the bionic kind, specially made for spotting a bargain from 100 paces!)
So all in all it's been an enjoyable albeit a very busy week, which ends on Sunday with another craft fair/car boot/table top sale at a very nice school where I will be sharing a stall with the lovely Adele.
Thankfully this will be my last fair of the year so I will be able to pack away my treasures for a while.
Just before I bid you farewell I will leave you with this little lot for you to feast your mince pies upon (Christmas pun intended!)
I am lucky enough to be bloggy friends with the lovely Ada over at Vintage Sheet Addict who not only leaves lovely comments on my blog she has kindly sent me these gorgeous vintage papers.
For the time being I am going leave them where I can glance at them and admire and enjoy them as they are, maybe even plucking up the courage over the next few months to use them in a crafty project *GULP!
So thank you Ada x
Hopefully I will be back next week with some photos from the Vintage/Craft fairs so wish me luck and I will see you all on the other side!
I would love to say that I'm off now to have 40 winks but sadly I have felt 'paper chains' to cut and stitch together.....Oh well onwards and upwards!
: )
Saturday, 1 December 2012
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