Birthday Treats!

A birthday in our house is always a time for treats and celebrations - well mine was no exception!  I was woken with presents including 2 boxes from my favourite potter - Emma Bridgewater!
I also finally got to wear the earings that I have spent all summer paying for, new slippers, smellies and gorgeous Cath Kidston treats - oh but that was just the beginning.......
I was whisked up the M5/M6 to the world of Emma B and treated to lunch in her fab new kitchen/cafe, a little bit of shopping was allowed (well it is my birthday!) and then onwards to Manchester.



This is what I bought - I love it!

Why Manchester?  To see Peter Kaye Live of course and he didn't disapoint, I nearly passed out I laughed so much. We had a night in a fabulous Hotel, use of a complimentary bar and canapes, gorgeous breakie cooked by someone else and a night without the kids thanks to my mum.  What could be better?  I was spoilt and pampered and I loved every minute of it!
So it's been a while - lost my enthusiasm a little back there.  I have been busy booking Xmas fairs and events and as always making - want to see the latest project?

 I have always wanted to have a go at using wallpaper - pretty expensive if you make a mistake - but thankfully this has turned out perfectly.  I have painted this in Farrow & Ball Pointing and of course the paper is Cath Kidston Antique Rose, it is now listed on good ole Ebay so take a look.
See you soon, x

New stock

Usually at this time of year I add a few new items to my stock - want to see a few of them?







gorgeous ceramic rose hook £8.99

 







mini bunting - wooden - £4.99

 



I'm back!

Oh I love being back at the Cornhall, I've had a great day there today.  I've seen all my fellow stallhoders and had a good natter and giggle with them, I've met some of my regular customers and sold some gorgeous treasures to them, I've had a bacon sandwich from Bobs and lastly I've had a break from my 2 adorable(?) girls - back to school next week!  Yeh what could be better.

Busy Busy Busy!

We have had a fabulous summer - obviously I forgot to take the camera on our latest adventure but trust me is was good and the memories will stay for a very long time.  This summer has been very busy and although it is nearly at an end and life is beginning to return to normal we still have a few more adventures to look forward to. 
This weekend I was fortunate to be asked to take part in the Cotswolds Vintage Fair in Toddington, again I forgot my camera but it was fabulous.  So many stalls bursting with vintage goodies - too many to choose from.  My daughter came with me and as a reward I let her have some money to choose something for herself - she came back with a glass jug!!!!  I managed to purchase a little bit of scrumptiousness too - want to see?

I bought the little green and yellow flower brooch.  1200 people came to the fair on Saturday an amazing number of people in such a small space but I think we can all agree that the day was great.

I haven't had a lot of time to make or sell this summer but I have been commisioned to make this....

It's a bench! (not yet put together)  I have painted this and decorated it with paper, it is designed to be used indoors but with a coat of clear varnish could also be used outdoors.  These are available in the Cornhall, Cirencester and I will be producing them in a variety of designs.  I am so excited - this is my first one and there may be one on sale in a long established retailer soon - watch this space!
I am back at the Cornhall from tomorrow and will soon be taking delivery of some new stock!  Hope to see you there.
Bye for now

Garden fun!

Anybody can have a trampoline but how many people have a piano in thier garden?

It's a long story!  Oh but look we also have a new trampoline................

My girls decided to spend some of their holiday money on a trampoline - a great investment!

Poorly

Feeling very sorry for myself today - not well and have decided due to very poor sales yesterday to cancel my pitch at the Cornhall next week, I will be back weekly from 31st August.

look at this beauty

What do you think?  Bought on a market stall in London during my recent vacation for the grand sum of £10 - bargain.  I don't think you know who would be very impressed but I love it!
I did promise to add the dates that I will be at the Cornhall over the summer so here they are;
Wednesday 10th August, Wednesday 17th August and Wednesday 31st August
Hope to see you there!