Once again I have embarked upon a love affair with Scandi ceramics. Isn’t this design just perfect? That deep, deep blue against the white is just wonderful. This pattern is Mon Amie (French for “my friend”) and was designed … Continue reading
change of venue
Just a quick post to let you know that there has been a last minute venue change for the Pretty Dandy Flea this coming weekend. Apparently, the Congregational Hall, at which the previous fleas have been held, has been double-booked. … Continue reading
cross stitch cravings
I don’t know about you, but I keep coming across (excuse the pun!) beautiful cross stitchery at the moment. I have done a fair bit of cross stitch in the past. I do like the rhythmic, relaxing nature of it. … Continue reading
hatched at last
I have another batch of birdie brooches ready to fly! They have taken a while to hatch. I have had glue problems. The nasty sticky stuff I use was sticky alright, but then did not set properly. The silly dispenser … Continue reading
shoe fetish
Ever since I gave my gold Miu Miu going-out shoes to my niece in Australia I have been yearning for a beautiful and affordable replacement. It’s not that I spend every weekend tripping out to the sort of parties that … Continue reading
a grand plan
This was the waist-high pile of interiors magazines that I decided to throw out yesterday. I amassed them over the past eight years or thereabouts. I was fanatical about them at one time. But then I discovered the internet, and … Continue reading