Oh what a lucky girl I am!

Ok so this week i'm gonna share some of the fantastic presents I received for my bday. I was so lucky to get so many lovely things.

Its very hard to choose but I think this is my fav, a giant button pincushion. Belinda said she'd been looking for that perfect gift and then she saw this.

My older brother Leon (the artist also known as LAKart) gave me this canvas plus another. I am commissioning him to do a pop arty family portrait. You know like one big square, split in to four, a drawing of each of us, one in each corner painted in four different colours..... I will share that with you when its finished. Just need to decide on colours. Am thinking Teal and Olive green to go with my plans for the dining room.

I also received 3 bags! Which is fab as you can never have to many. I'm sure when I told Dan he saw secretly rolling his eyes and thinking "more bags!" This ones from Lozzie my sister in law. (technically shes my other halves sister). I love it!

These oh so cute measuring spoons are from Pippa and Linds. Think some one may have been reading my blog. I have stacking measuring cup in the same design. They clubbed together and got me lots of lovely bits and bobs. Thanks girls, love them all x

Oh and the dress! I have been eyeing this up for months for my mums wedding. I just kept thinking i can't or rather I shouldn't. In the end I didn't have to as Dan and the boys got me it. Now all I need are some shoes.

My Inlaws (or outlaws as my friend likes to call hers) got me two books that have been on my wishlist for a while. The first is called Hand Job which isn't as rude as it sounds. its a book on hand type. Which is basically hand drawn lettering/font Remember bubble writng and doodling on school books?

The other is Print and Pattern by Bowie Style(check out the blog) which is a must have for any one who likes pattern. I could sit and look at it for hours! I know they will give me so much inspiration over the coming months and years.

Last week I made this for Emma and Chris's beautiful new baby daughter Florence. They are moving soon and Emma said they are thinking of basing her room decoration on my embroidery. Matching bunting may be?

This week I have been making a few gifts for a friend, wont say who in case she is reading. Well they are in the post so will have to share what I made her next week as don't want to spoil the surprise. Shhhh! "

I don't think I have mentioned that I got a bread maker for Christmas. It is fabulous, I don't buy bread any more and I know whats in it. This book was another bday pressie, yesterday I made blueberry cake. Today as I type I have some onion and garlic bread on the go. Thinking I might start a recipe sharing post every Monday. Might call it Monday Manger or Monday Munchies. What d'ya think?

Lastly this was breakfast!! Yes I had the cheddar's (two packets) too!!

See ya next week,

B xxx

Buttons finally!

Finally my new buttons have arrived. I have been waiting patiently for these, so have a few customers - oooppps! They will be in the my shop soon. I am still missing the black and white, but I told my supplier to just include them in my next order. I think they look fab here on Isaac's nuirsery painting.

All ready to go!

Out with the old overlocker....

and in with the new!

I haven't even had it out of the box yet, just haven't had the time what with bunting and doll orders. I have never managed to get the old one working properly. I will let you know how I get on soon. Today was a good day as I have managed to find dresses for fancy dress nights at the pub. They are being washed as I write and I will give you a peek soon.

B x

Yummy Mummy Charity Fair

I am organising a charity craft and gift fair which takes place on 20th September @ Littlethorpe village hall, Leicestershire. It is being held as part of Yummy Mummy week which runs from the 20th-28th of September in aid of CLIC Sargent a charity that raises money for the care of children with cancer.

The stalls will be selling accessories, bags, books, cakes, chocolates, chutneys, jewellery, massages, refreshments, toys, treatments and lots more. There is a list of some of the stall holders on the right --->


We are also holding a raffle with prizes donated by stall holders and other local businesses. For the kids we have colouring in and a face painter.

If you would like to make a donation, take part or just want more info here is the official website-

http://www.yummymummy.org.uk/

Scarflette season has begun.

Ok so I have been meaning to start writing here for over a year. Today on a cold and wet Saturday that also happens to be my sons 2nd birthday ( hes having a nap!) I have decided to make my debute. It looks like summer is over and I have started listing my new collection of winter warmers.

I am going to be bringing you some bright eighties inspired Scarflettes like this one -





and some funky mitts like these -

I am also working on some new hats with chunky brooches like this one -

The birthday boy is awake so we are going for pizza. I will be back in a few days to give you details of a Charity event I am organising this month.