thrift of the day

Sometimes it feels like I am being guided by a light from above when it comes to thrifting (or charity shopping, as we usually call it round here). There is a charity shop near me whose opening hours are a … Continue reading

pretty, but pricey

I am a big fan of Bjorn Wiinblad’s work. I have a couple of original posters, bought on Etsy and Ebay, when such things could still be picked up quite reasonably. Now, of course, they seem to be rare as hen’s … Continue reading

the thing with rings

The thing with button-making is that once you start, it gets kind of addictive. Its hard to stop when you have the satisfaction of a whole trayful of little colourful goodies to look forward to gazing upon at the end of … Continue reading

all things brighton beautiful

Time really does fly, doesn’t it? On November 19th my partner and I will have been together for twenty-five years. That’s more than half our lives. We are not married. We have never felt the need. November 19th is the anniversary … Continue reading

rhapsody in clay

Just a quick post, as I’m off out in a bit for a rare bit of socialising. I’m writing this with a glass of wine in hand (well, on the table beside me) just to get me in the mood. … Continue reading

little boxes

I’ve been trying out my idea for my buttons today. It has involved more glueing. But having had success with the hair grips, I’m all glue-happy now (perhaps it’s just the fumes!) This is my prototype. I decided to make just one first, … Continue reading