Beautiful bath.....

Spent a couple of days in the beautiful city of bath, with its gorgeous architecture and glistening Christmas Market. Unfortunately it coincided with the torrential rain, which put a slight dampner on things!

Still, there was time between the showers to do a bit of retail therapy, sip tea in a cute underground tearoom, and take in the sights and the sounds that Bath has to offer....

Remember, Remember the Fifth of November.........on Etsy

So its Bonfire Night tomorrow. For me it signals an evening full of baked potatoes, beans and sausages...followed by lots of sparkle, colour and explosion! Gloves and scarf are a must! 

How are you celebrating? 

To get you in the mood here's a few bits and pieces on Etsy at the moment.....

 

Firework Brooch - Bells Beehive Emporum

 

Scrabble Tile Pendant Necklace - I Cri Glytter

  

Greeting Card - Gold Teeth Brooklyn

  

 

Bottlecap Magnets - K K Marie's

 

 

Digital Art - Artikrti

 

Fireworks Scarf - Anna's FX Accessories

  

 

Flower Burst Pendant - Pish Posh Pendants

 

Blue Sparkle Clutch Bag - Red Ruby Rose

 

Halloweening......on Etsy

Ok, so its been a while, but im back and hoping that this post signals the start of my re-blogging! And to get back into the swing, heres a little compilation of sumptuously scary finds, perfect for Halloween......trick or treat anyone?

 

 

Halloween Wreath - Lavender and Pumpkins

 

 

 

Scrabble Tiles Decoration - Honeysuckle Salvage

 

 

 

Vintage Halloween Labels - Songbird Greetings

 

 

 

Spooky Spider Pillow - Treasures Shop

 

 

 

Halloween Banner - Green Jazz Face

 

 

 

Jack-O-Lantern Decoration - Humble Bea

 

 

 

Keep Calm Labels - Vectoria Designs

 



My Desk...

So its taken me a while to finally get around to posting this, but here we go.....

My gorgeous new desk arrived a couple of weeks ago and im very, very happy with it.

A second hand dining table, beautifully painted up and distressed by the lovely Emma from Love House to make a great little work space for me.

I also purchased this gorgeous chair (also by Emma) which I love.....

I have spent the last few weeks sorting through all my crafty bits and pieces, tidying up ribbons and re-homing buttons and beads, and getting organised (not sure how long its gonna last!).

From Kilner Jar button storage......

.....to a place for my favourite pin-cushion.

A great purchase from an antique shop.......an oak cutlery sorter re-used for all my threads.

Beautiful mini boxes from Canada, once containing chocolates, now holding quilling tools and brooch backs.

 

A very handy little tray with cute heart handles, ideal for searching for that perfect button. I found this in a lovely little shop in Chipping Sodbury, near Bristol, called Shabby Chic Interiors.

And finally this fabulously bright and funky fabric storage container. I purchased this from a lovely lady called Pam who has a Folksy shop called Hortensia Designs. She makes some really beautiful pieces so please take a look.

So, all is sorted, tidy, and its place.

I just need to find the time to sit down and make something!

Folksy finds......Get Organised!

Ok, so this week I purchased myself a new work desk. Well actually its my first proper work desk.......up until now I have made use of the dining table.

I say 'proper' desk, but i've actually brought a second hand table which is currently in the process of being 'shabby chic-ed' ready to go with my gorgeous new chair........pics to follow.

So I have found myself snapping up some bits and pieces to help me keep organised and (hopefully!) tidy........

I've come across some lovely desk accessories on Folksy along the way......heres a few of my favourites.

Fabric Storage Basket - Alexia Claire

 Tape Measure Ceramic Trinket Pot - Blackbird Studio

Bits & Bobs Memo Board - Bumbleblue

Decoupaged Storage Box - Bluebell and Rosie

 Kilner Jar Sewing Kit - Cariad

  Dinky Dot Scissors Holder - Cherishable

Nine Patch Pin Cushion - The Cotton Bee

  Owl Jar - Robyn jane

 

Week in pics.....

Welcoming the olympic torch, munching yummy Graze box snacks, meeting new arrival baby Otis, and lazy days at the beach......

Week in pics...

Rainbows, blue sky (in between the rain clouds!), moody skies, an impromptu road trip to Ikea, deciding what to bake for cake Wednesday.........and making yummy chocholate and whiskey mud cake and red velvet cupcakes.......