Bye bye 2012.....

....and hello 2013.

I admit I'm usually itching to get the house cleaned up and "de-Christmassed" from Boxing Day onwards, but now it's all over and the dust has settled, the house seems so empty without the Christmas decs... And it'll be even emptier tomorrow when the kids go back. (sniffle)

I just couldn't say goodbye to some bits of Christmas, so this will be hanging on our back gate for a little while.

But truly, if I never see another piece of cheese again it'll be too soon.

I can't wait to get back to work properly tomorrow. I have a feeling 2013 is going to be a very good year. I've got lots of ideas - I just need to make them real.

Happy (slightly belated) New Year to you all.

Christmas Goodies

Wow - I have been stunned, amazed, and chuffed to bits by the overwhelming support from my customers over the last few weeks. I don't think I've ever had so many sales and I'm LOVING it.

It's especially gratifying when customers come back for repeat orders. What a confidence boost!

Thank you, thank you, thank you.... and I do hope all the recipients of the goodies are pleased with their gifts. I honestly think there is something really special about receiving something that has been handmade, rather than churned out in a factory. And handmade jewellery is an especially lovely gift (but then, I would say that wouldn't I?).

Remember all of my handmade jewellery is sent gift wrapped, and ready to give (but lovely to keep!). Most items come in white recycled card gift boxes, padded with tissue paper, and tied with red ribbon.

I'm at the post office every day at the moment, and send all of my parcels first class recorded post.

But we're nearing the end of the Christmas period, so I thought I'd better give you a heads up of my last order dates for Christmas presents.

I'm closing shop for a the festive period at the end of Tuesday 18th December.

I'll be back again, freshly stocked and ready for action in 2013. (crikey - 2013!) My Valentines range is already being planned.

Hump Day Finds

Today is all about hydrangea....I've a spot in the front garden that needs filling so I've been thinking of getting one. But instead of gardening, I've been a browsing....

Pumpkin Sputnik 

These notebooks are seriously gorgeous. 

jfj

And I probably shouldn't keep promoting the competition ;-) but wow.... what a lovely ring

Crown and Glory

I want one.

Lest we forget...

Autumn in a bracelet

I've finally popped the Autumn Bracelet in my shop...

Made with semi precious carnelian & peacock blue crystals

Love the copper clasp

Hope you like it too!

Bonfire night....

Remember remember the 5th November, 

Gunpowder, treason and plot.

I see no reason why gunpowder treason,

should ever be forgot. 

Some fireworks.....

Blue sparkle clutch - by Red Ruby Rose

Abstract Rocket Explosion by IconsPhotographyArt

and a bonfire

Plus some things to make you cosy...

Hand knit fingerless gloves by annerstreet

Button scarf and snood by ekawear

I love bonfire night. Enjoy!

What I've been up to....

Every blog post I write seems to start... "crikey it's been a while since I last posted..." so I won't start this one like that. Nope.

But

well....

you know.

Anyway, what have I been up to? Well, lots of looking after this little bundle of fun..

And getting my christmas stock ready for action.