Pretty Scruffy

I visited a very tiny, but very cute, shop today in Chichester called Pretty Scruffy.

Its filled with lots of beautiful handmade goodies and I picked up a lovely decoupaged hanging heart, which is now sitting proudly in my living room.

Its a great little place and I thought well worth a mention........please check it out by clicking on the link above.......

My First Christmas Fair

Ok, so i've been a little blog absent for the past few weeks, but I have had a good reason for this.

On friday, one of the local schools held a Christmas Craft Fair, which I took part in. And so I have spent most of my evenings and weekends making, stitching and sticking in preparation for it. It went fairly well, and I got a lot of positive feedback. As its the first thing like this i've ever done, it was a also a good learning experience, and im definitely going to do more.

I was really pleased with how my stall looked, and it was the first time I had seen all of my work all together like that.

I will be listing everything thats left on my Etsy and Folksy shops over the next couple weeks.

Folksy finds.......A Poppy to Remember

In honour of Remembrance Day, I thought it would be nice to pick out a selection of lovely red poppy finds from Folksy.

 Poppy Hair Clip - Wychbury

Poppy Cushion - Briars Designs

  Poppy Earrings - Blue Forest Jewellery

Hand Painted Poppy T-Shirt - LucyLook Style

Poppy Wristcuff - Unique Handmade

Textile Jewellery

Red Poppy Fabric Flower Necklace - Nuada Accessories

Halloween Treats......on Etsy

There are many spooky goings on this weekend, all in preparation for Halloween on Monday. I have to say, I wont be out 'trick or treating', but im sure there will be many a costumed child running around collecting sweet treats, and a glowing pumpkin or two on display.

In the spirit of all things freaky and scary, check out these super Halloween finds currently on Etsy.

Handmade Halloween Cards - Card Inspired

Day of the Dead Skull Garland - Raw Bone Studio

 Spider Web Pot Holder & Hand Towel Set - Lemon Spice

Black Bow with Orange Glitter Spider Pin - Stella Pearl

Vintage Inspired Skeleton Gift Tag - Fancy Flourishes

Halloween Pumpkin Necklace - Emilina Ballerina
 

Halloween Gift Tags - ArtsyG

 

Button Beauties......

.......yes, the buttons from The Textile Garden arrived yesterday, and I am one happy lady! You might think I am easily pleased but really, just look at them. Fabulously etched, beautiful colours, very cute and perfect centre pieces for a corsage or two! I highly recommend.......

Button Heaven Online....

....Ok so I have recently been introduced to a wonderful website with a huge selection of beautiful buttons, and I just had to share it with you all! Make sure you take a look..... www.textilegarden.com


I have already purchased some and im very excited for them to arrive.....

Folksy finds.........Autumn Leaves

It finally feels like Autumn is here, with those crisply cool, early mornings. I don't like the dark mornings and the increasingly darkening nights, but its such a great time of year for colours. I love the array of oranges, golds and yellows on the trees, and reminds me of how much I want to visit New England at this time of year.

I thought id get back on the bandwagon today with a little "Folksy finds' (I know - not done one for a long while!) inspired by the beautiful autumnal leafiness all around us at the moment.......hope you enjoy, and please check out their lovely Folksy Shops.

Autumn Leaf Hairslide - By Sally

Liberty Print Coin Purse - Greengrass

Autumn Leaf Garland - Meeni

 Fiery Bell Flower Leaf Earrings - Beadish Delight

Autumn is Here Bracelet - Anaspretties

Autumn Leaf Cushion - Linen Tree