picture perfect: osborn woods

Sometimes the things you stumble across by accident when browsing on Etsy are just amazing. Like these wonderful mid-century prints by Charles Woods and David Osborn. The pair were graphic artists and partners from the San Francisco Bay Area. They … Continue reading

a parliament of owls

Well, I may still not have restocked my Etsy shop… But, as you can see, I have been busy. The iron has been out today. My parliament of owls is coming along nicely… The one in the middle of the … Continue reading

the art of self-sabotage

I would not describe myself as a destructive person. More the opposite: I like to build, rather than destroy. But I notice that in certain respects I seem to have a tendency towards self-sabotage. Specifically, at the moment, my Etsy … Continue reading

just a quickie…

I’m quite busy at the moment. I have lots to do on the run up to Christmas. I have family coming, so the house needs attention. And I have fairs coming up. There are commissions to make… There is jewellery … Continue reading

arnold bargain

There was something I didn’t mention yesterday about my trip to Boyes in Arnold. I discovered that Arnold also has some great charity shops. And after perusing their selection of goodies and picking up a rather nice vintage sheet and … 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