Yesterday’s – and today’s – Pretty Dandy Flea experienced a little hitch… The original venue in which the event was planned to take place had a problem. A big one. It failed its fire inspection 18 hours before the Flea … Continue reading
Category Archives: out & about
doh!
I’ve had a lovely weekend. We were babysitting overnight for some friends of ours who live out in the countryside. I took the laptop with us, intending to blog whilst there… but I forgot to get the wifi password before … Continue reading
reciprocal rummaging
It’s very handy having a friend who is an even more enthusiastic – and talented – vintage rummager than I am. Once again I was running out of eyes. It’s because making owls uses twice as many buttons as making … Continue reading
heroine addiction
I’ve never really been the type to get star-struck. I’ve never screamed at pop stars, or swooned at film stars or actors (apart from one short-lived but rather desperate crush, when very young, on Lewis Collins in The Professionals – … Continue reading
ups and downs
It is fair to say that yesterday was a day of highs and lows. I had finished making the day before, all-but sewing up a few owl’s bottoms. So, the “to do” list was to iron everything, mock up my … Continue reading
bits & bobbles
I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again… I’m definitely a better starter than a finisher. Today I should have been cracking on with making stuff for my shop and my stalls. I have lots to do. … Continue reading