it's friday!

It's Friday everyone! Hooray. I know it has been a short week, but it seems to have lasted a very long time. I am glad to be home from work, even if I have got a list of things to do as long as my arm. (One of them was to put a bottle of wine in the fridge, I've done that one!) Above is my latest little box, it will be listed at some point over the weekend. This cream colour has been going well and my stash of this colour is fast depleting, and it has been discontinued. Typical. Last night Holly and I had a game of hide and seek, can you spot her in the pictures below? We had lots of fun, except when she couldn't find me, (I was under the desk with the chair pulled in) she started crying, she was worried about me, what a sweetie! Hope your Friday has been good, I'm going to check that I haven't burnt the dinner now... : )

pencils!

I bought the above pendant a few weeks ago from Jen Maestre over on etsy, I fell in love with it and ended up treating myself for my birthday. It arrived a couple of weeks ago and I've worn it most days since, can you believe that it is made out of pencils? Very apt for me I thought, being a graphic designer (weak excuse I know, but I had to buy it!) I was wearing it on Saturday when the weather here was really hot and sunny, and after being outside for most of the day I ended up with the pendant shape outlined on my skin when I took it off! Thankfully it has faded a bit since then. And I did have suncream on! And did you notice the other item in the photo? In my parcel Jen included this wonderful brooch, it was a wonderful surprise and already it has pride of place on my jacket. (Jen has let me know that my extra item was a special birthday present, she doesn't usually have extra items to send out as she is so in demand. This makes me even more lucky, thanks Jen!) So if you love pencils, this is the store for you, be warned if you go and look, you will want to buy everything! : ) (the weather here is still grey and raining, I am looking forward to an evening of sewing, whilst ignoring the ironing pile) : )

a grey day

It has been a miserable day here today, grey clouds and drizzle. Yuck! I've been trying to take photos of things but haven't had much luck. I have listed this little 'home for pins' though, and can you believe it, the one I posted to Australia on Friday afternoon got there yesterday! That's quicker than the post here I'm sure. I've also been working on a custom order, but I won't show it here until I know the person that it is forhas seen it. Off to body combat soon, another dose of rain for me on my bike. : )

back to work

After a lovely long weekend it was back to work for me today. The photo above shows the glorious weather we had when we stayed with friends on saturday, we went walking along the sea front after a really nice pub lunch, and later on we had a barbecue. We were certainly lucky with the weather as it rained for the rest of the weekend, typical bank holiday! I have also been busy sewing once we were home again, this new 'home for pins' is now listed. I hope you all had a good weekend : )

and the winners are....

Ok, so the time is up, and the draw has been made! I put all 55 names in a hat (well my very favourite birdie bowl actually) and then got my wonderful assistant Holly to pick two names. First out of the hat (ok bowl) to win one of my fabric boxes was... milliedog designs! And then the second winner, who will receive one of my soft keyrings, is emily! If you could both email me your postal addresses I will get them on their way to you, I will pick both the box and keyring at random from my stock, so it will be a surprise when you get your parcel. Thanks to everyone that entered and for all your kind comments. I'm off now to make some more 'homes for pins' as the first one I posted about yesterday is now on it's way to Australia! (Thanks Annie!) : )

homes for pins

This is the finished item from one of my sneeky peek photos the other day, a squishy, huggable (not with pins in) home for your pins. And it is double sided, combining one of my favourite fabrics with a fabric painting, allowing you to choose which side you want face up at any time. Easy to use and a cheerful item for your sewing table! This one will be listed in my etsy shop later this evening. I managed most of my to-do list from yesterday, which means my felt is super tidy and I can spend the evening choosing a new set of colours for another pincushion, (once I've done the boring things like laundry). : ) Last day to enter my giveaway, see here : )

parcels and tags

A wonderful parcel was delivered to me at work yesterday, and I was itching to open it but had to wait all day until I got home. And look at what was inside, a stock replenishment for my pile of felt which I bought from my fantastic sister over at paper-and-string . I now need to sort out and tidy all my felt as it is taking over! And, I've been tagged! By the amazing little byrd , click here , to check out her answers, here are mine: 1. What was I doing 10 years ago? Ten years ago I was living in Stratford-upon-Avon in this little cottage with Stuart. I was working in Oxford and had a 90 mile round trip each day which included 3 miles on my bike. It makes me tired just remembering! 2. What are 5 things on my to-do list for today? Pick up the car from the garage Listen to Holly practice her reading Sort out things to take in for the school summer fair Photograph my two new items Sort out my felt pile (urgent!) 3. Snacks I enjoy Chocolate Nuts, seeds and raisins Cereal Chocolate(!) 4. Things I would do if I were a billionaire Pay off my mortgage and all the families, go on a wonderful holiday (or two) and have at least one lie-in a week. And make more time to create things than I have at the moment! 5. Places I have lived before Plymouth, Exeter, Stratford-upon-Avon, Birmingham, now in London. Now I am not going to tag anyone in particular, but if you feel like sharing then consider yourself tagged! And don't forget to enter my giveaway if you haven't already, see this post for a chance to win! : )