08.03.12 Mothers Day March 18th

It's that time of year again, the one official day of the year where Mum's everywhere get spoiled (at least I hope they do)! This year I have got my Mother a beautiful handmade card by the lovely Lauren Robinson from LCR Designs and a cool handmade knitting needle holder by Heather Bottomley - which I bought at The Vintage Tea Party & Gift Fair in Highgate last weekend - topped off with a course from The Make Lounge in Islington. 

I always prefer to send and receive gifts when they are least expected, random gifts always have that great surprise element and a handwritten card, postcard and note means so much more than an email or is it me just being old fashioned?

I'm making my St. Patrick's Day cards tonight to send to my relatives - the shop bought versions are a bit naff and twee so I going to give mine the genuine touch and get posting this weekend. 

Also making a massive batch of candles tonight as I am totally out of stock bar 4 candles and with the much awaited, very exciting Muswell Hill Market on this weekend I need to get melting wax big time!

04.03.12 Spring Clean

Spring Clean - No More 'Keeping Things'
Having a lovely, lovely lazy Sunday apart from my energetic burst of spring cleaning this morning, which has left me feeling very smug (and wiped out) with two bags of 'stuff' discarded into the big black wheelie bin.
I really am working hard on my hoarding habit which my other half is very proud of, technically I do understand his point about me having to many things, but one of my Grandmothers had a motto of 'if you hold on to something for long enough you will find a use for it' and my other Grandmother just held on to things for pure sentimental value so I may be genitically programmed to keep 'important stuff'

On the flip side my Mother discards of EVERYTHING including my first pari of Levi's, my childhood giant Panda Bear, the list goes on. Poor Panda, just because he had a few holes where the stuffing was coming out, we could have patched him up but he was banished to the fire before I could save him!

Apart from my ramblings above, I have lots and lots of exciting things happening in the coming month including two new stockists whoohoo - watch this space for details :o)

The fab Muswell Hill Market is on next Saturday 10th March - the first of a monthly market in the heart of Muswell Hill
www.muswellhillmarket.com

14.02,12 Sniffles & Romance

Sniffles Ahoy!

This week finds me suitably feeling sorry for myself thanks to tummy bug and sniffles that figured it would be a good week to take me down. Plus I'm spending Valentine's at a trade fair, miles away from London all on my lonesome, sadness further induced by listening to Rod Stewart's Maggie May and an array of questionable songs that I don't recognise but would imagine come under the title of 'Gloden Era Easy Listening' and not in a cool retro way.

But every cloud has a silver lining and mine is the fact that my illness has got to the point that I cannot work so I'm getting the train back to London this evening for some TLC from my Romeo/partner in crime yipee. Must not get too excited though or I'll have a coughing fit - not pretty.

Duvet day for me tomorrow, how good is that? I've forgotton what my home looks like in working hours. Daytime TV, chicken noodle soup & Lemsip should have me back to my good old self in no time.

Happy Valentine's Day

06.02.12 - Cupcakes and snow

Another lovely Saturday spent with The Vintage Tea Party & Gift Fair ladies at the weekend.
I have to say it was a tad on the chilly side out in the Stables but I was well wrapped up!!!
A cup of coffee and cake seem to make everything better and I indulged in a yummy cupcake of mammoth chocolate proportions - Nutella and Ferrero Rocher all combined in one unsuspecting little cupcake....genius.

I also picked up the latest edition of The Vintage Mag Rag which I read and reread while tucking into my cupcake Saturday night, watching the snow flakes fall and actually stick (proper snow, not slush or sleet or hailstones, real sticky snow).
Yet another great issue with lots of tips, advise and intresting articles plus it's available to read online at www.thevintageragmag.com

www.vintageteapartyandgiftfair.co.uk

30.01.12 - Busy, busy, busy

Wow I'm exhausted and it's only Monday! I've had a busy weekend putting the finishing touches to my fizzy handmade bath bombs, I've opened my www.wowthankyou.co.uk shop and if that wasn't enough I made my first batch of scented soy tealights tonight.

Plus I've started my fitness classes again after finding every excuse know to man for the past few weeks, I dragged myself to Zumba on Wednesday and Danace, Fit & Tone on Saturday morning. I feel great...a few twinges in my arms and abs so at least I was working hard.
Big thanks to Jane @JCWFitness amazing teacher as always :o)

01.12.11 VTP Xmas Special

I'm so excited to be attending the fab Vintage Tea Party & Gift Fair Xmas Special this Saturday 3rd Dec. There have been rumours of mulled wine, mince pies and lots of festive fun......it's a great excuse to get the Christmas shopping done ;o)

I'll have my bestselling Spiced Cinnamon Apple soy candles on sale along with handmade Nordic style christmas cards and lots of great value gift ideas.

Hope to see you there!

 www.vintageteapartyandgiftfair.co.uk for details

Here they are........

Here they are at last.....

My eco soy candles are finally ready phew. I have been selling them at a local vintage & craft market but have got my act together today and listed them on my Etsy & Folksy shop.

The most popular to date are French Lavender, Vanilla & Coconut and True Vanilla  - my favourite is Sicilian Orange which smells like peeling an orange mmmm! All made with eco soy wax and quality scented oils, packed in a retro style polka dot jar with ribbon & label.