a small offer

I got a reminder this morning in my email. Louise from Hope and Elvis reminded me that I’m going on a workshop on 25th October – with Jess Quinn! For those of you who haven’t come across Jess’s work before, … Continue reading

why I will never be rich

Yesterday I went to deliver some stock to my favourite local emporium of loveliness. Bee & Bird, which I may have mentioned before, opened recently just around the corner from me. My cat cushions had already sold out, so I thought I’d pop a … Continue reading

prints charming

Anyone would think that I’m obsessed by prints. I’m not, honest – I just seem to keep spotting nice ones. Like these, from Methane Studios. Obviously, these two in particular caught my eye. There are lots more prints in their … Continue reading

gripping gripes

The glue came out yesterday. I do not like glue. But then, who would like something that is smelly, sticky and not always reliable? Unfortunately it is a necessary evil in the process of turning buttons into the hair grips destined … Continue reading

electric prancing – and buttons

Having put it off for ages (and having felt like putting it off forever) I finally did it. I joined a gym. Well, I say joined. I actually rejoined, having last been a member about four years ago, and before that … Continue reading

land of lovely

It’s funny, things floating about the internet sometimes enter your consciousness and you hardly even realise it. I know I have spotted the odd illustration by Flora Chang before, but until yesterday, when I discovered her blog and Etsy shop, I hadn’t quite … Continue reading