one good turn

When I do a good turn, I don’t do it in anticipation of reward. I was always taught to do as you would be done by. And generally, that’s what I try to do. So the generosity of others knocks … Continue reading

locally produced for you

It seems funny to talk about my having “stockists”. It’s not really something I ever anticipated, even after I’d started selling the things I make. I suppose it’s because I rarely make more than one the same of anything. Having … Continue reading

blue christmas

I got two commissions finished today – yay! There they are, both of them,  in the photo above. You may recognise the owl cushion. It looks suspiciously like this one I made earlier… But that’s not because I have run … Continue reading

like the circles that you find…

I could have simply entitled this post “more new brooches”. But that would have been just too boring. And although these brooches are simple circles, they’re not boring. At least, I don’t think they are. I would say they’re colourful, but classy. And they’ll … Continue reading

local delivery

Today I’m on a mission to deliver my wares to a new stockist – how exciting! I’m dropping off cushions, tweeties, plushies and pendants at a brand new boutique called Locally Produced for You. The shop is the brainchild of … Continue reading

welcome home

Coming home from holidays can be a dismal affair. Admittedly, this time it’s not winter, I’m not leaving my family behind, and I’m very happy to be sleeping in a real bed again. But still… I’m finding it hard to … Continue reading