tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50233748569977891372024-03-19T12:30:35.668+00:00Jenny BlairUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger260125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023374856997789137.post-40414362144423080732014-09-12T08:07:00.001+01:002015-02-22T18:39:13.413+00:00We have LIFT OFF!UPDATE: *GIVEAWAY CLOSED* Winners have been picked!<br />
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I'm celebrating! It's my birthday today AND I've just made public my new <a href="http://bloomsew.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/welcome.html">sewing corner /blog.</a> The move is complete!<br />
Balloons,bunting and Battenbergs are out :)... and a GIVEAWAY too!<br />
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Come <a href="http://bloomsew.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/welcome.html">HERE</a> to join in the fun!</div>
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I just want to say the biggest THANKYOU to ALL of you who have supported me, and cheered me along as I have experimented, created and eventually turned my dreams of becoming a self employed artist into a reality. Thankyou so much for following along with me and this little blog which has bumbled and meandered over the years. (4 whole years!Has it been that long?!) I'm sending a HUGE big smackeroo to each and every one of you. It's been emotional! It's been JOY-full. It's meant EVERYTHING.</div>
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So much love to you!</div>
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Now for the new chapter.... nothing would delight me more if you <a href="http://bloomsew.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/welcome.html">came along too</a>! </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023374856997789137.post-8573711157024976752014-09-06T11:34:00.004+01:002014-09-06T11:36:37.846+01:00Behind the scenes...So in less than a week I'm moving...blog that is! I know it's a good decision when the excitement beats the doubts...and it's now feeling like the right time!<br />
I'll explain all next week...but this week I'm left with not much to share other than behind the scenes goings on!<br />
There's been garden stitching:<br />
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Stitch tutorial making:<br />
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Photograph taking...(erm sorry to disappoint but my 6 year hasn't been given the job just yet..still ironing out working terms!)<br />
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And website/blog designing...one of the first attempts!</div>
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I'm accepting that it'll all be basic content to begin with...time will allow the fleshing out of bits and bobs. I've been less of a slave driver with this project..which is a first!</div>
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Oh and of course I've had to pop into my local craft supplier (rhymes with lobby draft!). Which after hunting down the embroidery hoops (aka snazzy bracelets) I had a wee flick through some mags deciding which one to buy, and happened to stumble upon my <a href="http://www.jennyblair.co.uk/shop/4582503082/doe---woodland-animal---home-accessory--cushion/8085068">Doe Cushion</a> in Craft seller Magazine! What a surprise! I've never bought this mag before so promptly took it home (doe cushion and all!) ...lots of useful bits of info for the crafty selling type, as well as ideas and patterns to sell yourself, if you were stuck for ideas. </div>
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I hope you've had a lovely week, what ever you have been up to. I shall look forward to seeing you here next week with my brand new spanking "home" to share xx eek! xx</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023374856997789137.post-85298325955425119252014-08-29T13:56:00.001+01:002014-08-29T14:02:44.558+01:00Kids, phones, photos....Do you find random shots on your phone camera that you never took?<br />
It happens frequently here...usually involving a small child's face with a tongue sticking out or googley eyes...and usually about 100 of them one after the other!<br />
The other day however I came upon these photos below which tickled me ... as I looked at each one I could only guess at the thought process that went behind them...and was amazed at how we influence our kids without even knowing it!<br />
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<b>Backstory :</b> Skye and I were in my studio space, I was tidying while she was having fun with my pens drawing on a block, which I have lying around (and use to mount my textile pieces).<br />
I continued to tidy up (clearly distracted as I wasn't aware of her taking photos with my phone), and she took the first photo...which was very blurry but where the block stood on its own on top of my bureau, the rest of the items that normally live there shuffled down a little.....<br />
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Cue my interpretation of the "thought process" and the rest of the photos.........<br />
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<i>"Hmmmm think we need to style this photo a little...I need some props!</i><br />
<i>Lets add a fox......"</i><br />
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<i>"Yes! loving the pop of orange...but no! not enough! I want some more flow and movement ...lets add a stick with cones....and straighter ....lets get the photo straighter!"</i><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;"><i>"Oh yes I am feeling it now....but something is missing....I want something little and furry looking......I must have a miniature bear...that is the missing key for sure! Oh and the tiny ceramic heart dish?.....That's definitely part of the shot now... even though it really is only there as default from not shoving it far away enough..."</i></span><br />
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<i>"Yes! That is it.... perfect!.......the flow, the balance, the colours, the movement......</i></div>
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<i>No ...the classic look is where I'm at....bring in the perfume bottle....but best keep the precariously balanced curvy stick in.....I am ALL OVER the curvy stick!"</i></div>
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<i>"Perfect darling PERFECT!"</i></div>
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Trust me there were many more photos....repetitions of the ones above.... but the final style shot remains the one above with the perfume bottle! Perfect indeed :)</div>
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The amount of photos I've taken of my items over the years, and presumed Skye was otherwise occupied or simply not interested has clearly been wrong! They really don't miss a thing do they?</div>
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Now to claim back my curvy stick...cos I'm all over that too :)x</div>
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PS. I'm moving blog in 2 WEEKS! Prepare for some goodie GIVEAWAYS!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023374856997789137.post-25492559161857940922014-08-21T13:40:00.002+01:002014-08-21T13:50:05.991+01:00Info packed!Blimey, the weeks are flying by!<br />
I thought I'd share a few things this week, that you may not have heard about but might like to know? ....<br />
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First off have you heard of <a href="http://great.ly/">GREAT.LY</a>? If you are an artist/designer/maker and looking for another place to offer your wares then this may be the place for you? The one proviso is that you offer your items as WHOLESALE...which is an immediate "no-fit" for some.<br />
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The idea behind it is that there are "Tastemakers" ( a collection of people who have a BIG online audience, be it well known blogger, instagrammer, designer etc), and there are the "Makers" (which is where <b>you</b> come in!)<br />
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You list your items at<b> no cost</b> onto the site, same as you would if you had a shop on etsy....so that anyone who comes along looking for "--<b> (insert your own item name)</b>--", types it into the search bar and up your item pops. MEANWHILE (and the icing on the cake) the Tastemaker's are busy rummaging their way through the items on GREAT.LY , and filling up their own "boutiques" with items that they have discovered and love! ( in etsy terms its like creating a large treasury, or in pinterest terms like pinning to a board).<br />
The cherry on the top is the fact that the Taste Makers, in turn , share the contents of their boutiques with their lovely and rather large audience.<br />
Comprende?<br />
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Hmmm took me a couple of re-reads to get it too!<br />
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Case and point is...I got my Bright blooms Embroidery Kit in the<a href="http://great.ly/t/jealouscurator/products/8625"> Jealous Curators Boutique!</a> (Thats the screen shot above!)....I mean, what are the chances of our 2 worlds colliding? If you have never heard of the Jealous Curator then you can check her blog<a href="http://www.thejealouscurator.com/blog/"> here</a>.<br />
I nearly snorted tea through my nose in delight and shock when I found out! AmaZING! (note to self no tea drinking while on computer)<br />
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Obviously the tastemakers and GREAT.LY get a cut, which is why you sell at wholesale price.<br />
You can find out all about it <a href="http://great.ly/">here</a>..(scroll to the bottom of the home page)<br />
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Another new and interesting website which has recently launched is<a href="https://www.atly.com/#!/home"> ATLY.com</a> , which if you have ever fancied holding an online workshop is a potential venue for you. They are calling out for<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #909090; font-family: 'Archer SSm A', 'Archer SSm B', adelle, serif; line-height: 24px;">"... instructors in the broad areas of home, computer, crafts and personal improvement. Classes may range from general introductions of topics (“Baking 101”) to in-depth training in specific focus areas (“Using Your Camera’s Shutter Angles for Creative Control in Motion-Capture Photography”). Anyone with a skill or knowledge base and a desire to teach is invited to create a class on atly. "</span><br />
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You can find out about how to be a teacher <a href="https://www.atly.com/#!/teach">here</a>, or if you simply prefer to be a student and learn something new you can check the <a href="https://www.atly.com/#!/explore">classes available here</a>.<br />
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Can I just end by sharing the couple of workshops I'll be holding.... I do realise there is about 0.1% of you that actually live in my vicinity :)..... but as I've said before ..I have to share everything with you ( and just incase you missed the shameless self promo over on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/LoveandPeas/303051176438348">facebook</a> !)<br />
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I'm holding an Embroidery workshop in September...<br />
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And a mixed media/applique/vintage stylee purse making one in October:<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023374856997789137.post-72870828711577202942014-08-14T12:09:00.001+01:002014-08-14T17:10:54.151+01:00Transparent Transition...No ...its not as fancy as it sounds though I do like to create an air of unnecessary intrigue! (or is perplexion?)<br />
Its just that I want to keep you in the loop as to what is going on around here....things are about to change and I'm a tad nervous, but mainly yip yippee excited!<br />
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So its probably easiest to rewind a little.....back to <a href="http://loveandpeascreations.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/pulse-2014-my-experience-snow-white.html">PULSE</a> , the Trade Fair I went to in May (<a href="http://loveandpeascreations.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/a-song-burst-of-celebration.html">aka Phase 3 of my business plan</a>).<br />
Picture me standing at my stall, all smiley and welcoming ...."yes please come and look, take a catalogue of course...an order you say?"..... (such charm !)<br />
And yet while this outer persona played out, inwardly I'm thinking "please no not the cushions...no don't order the cushions... NOT THE CUSHIONS...oh you like the embroidery kits?...yes thats fantastic..oh yes you can order them....infact please do..please PLEASE do!"<br />
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Should I be sharing this with the world? .... probably not! But we have been through so much together, you and I.... right from the <a href="http://loveandpeascreations.blogspot.co.uk/2010/06/well.html">very humble beginnings</a> of my creative bloggy biz-y journey.<br />
And yes, you did read correctly. I was at a Trade Fair I had spent hundreds of pounds to attend, and was willing people NOT to buy the cushions.<br />
It wasn't because I didn't love them and feel proud of the work I'd put into them. It wasn't that I didn't dream of seeing shops full of my colourful designs. It was more the making of them....FINALLY I can admit it and say.....<br />
My name is Jenny and I don't want to sew items for wholesale mass production!<br />
Erm perhaps my <a href="http://loveandpeascreations.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/a-song-burst-of-celebration.html">Phase 3 Business Plan </a>wasn't so clear after all.<br />
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The funniest (and greatest) part is that since PULSE my embroidery kits have REALLY taken off, and I have never felt so inspired, happy and motivated before. And (perhaps not surprisingly) the cushion orders have been small and easily manageable. Phew!<br />
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I LOVE assembling the kits and sending them off, I LOVE having all these resources on my website to compliment them. I LOVE the limitless ideas that are flowing to me right now.<br />
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And I LOVE seeeing that what I've been creating for the last few months has actually (even if quite subconsciously) been leading towards this next move.....</div>
A long dreamed SEWING CORNER all of my own, here in webby land.<br />
Cue LARGE squeal of giddy delight!<br />
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I'm in the awkward angsty stage that comes with anything BIG and new..... debating on how much to let go and change, reluctant to let go of this blog (its like opting to leave behind a long and dear friend), creating a new website and blog where hopefully things won't feel entirely empty until it grows and develops.....<br />
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Ultimately its a new fork in the road of my creative journey, which I so hope you would consider coming along for the ride with me. It really would mean the world.<br />
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So that's about as transparent as I can be...and the transition so far. In the next couple of weeks I hope to come back with something exciting and concrete to show you. For now the bravest step for me is to hit PUBLISH on this post :)xx<br />
Here goes........Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023374856997789137.post-81791890319929951202014-07-30T21:01:00.000+01:002014-07-30T21:02:18.461+01:00M.I.S.H.A!Howdy! I am still alive just Missing In Summer Holiday Action......<br />
Park visiting, sunshine beaming, cousin playing, ice cream scoffing.....<br />
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Sandcastle constructing, wave jumping, sea splashing, fun frolicking.....</div>
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Camping, face painting, food festival chocolate tasting, dog over cuddling</div>
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Even managed to fit in a little magazine appearing! (my <a href="http://www.jennyblair.co.uk/shop/4582503082/toadstool-cushion---novelty-softie-plushie---red/8084654">toadstool cushion</a>..not me!) Oh my!</div>
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AND selected for the <a href="http://stall.blogandbuysale.com/">Blog and Buy Sale Wishlist</a> too!...Lucky lucky me.....</div>
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There's still 2 weeks left ....wonder what can be vacuum packed into that? :)x</div>
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A big "Hello" from Sunshine Doe!</div>
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The love is continuing.... a couple of new <a href="http://loveandpeascreations.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/love-magic.html">foresty friendy</a> visitors wanted to pop on by.</div>
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Sunshine Doe has been one of those projects where I kept on having to add bits/colour splashes/ embroidery stitches....until I got to a happy place with her. Many hours later she is ALL about the summer...and I'm liking her alot! She's a keeper.</div>
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On finishing my first batch of foresty friends my teenage daughter was the first to ask if I'd make her one.... How could I refuse her request of a unicorn ...15 years old and still believing in magic...*love* :)</div>
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So meet 'Legolas'.....aptly named by Maia....its all in the ears we've decided!</div>
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I've been spending my evenings on a little sewing project inspired by some incredible artists that use embroidery as their medium. They deserve a post all to themselves (and completely show up my efforts!) but go check out <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hiroko-and-5/">Hiroko Kubota </a> , <a href="http://stephart.blogspot.ca/">Stephanie K Clarke</a> , <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tarabadcock/sets/72157604875571501/" style="text-decoration: underline;">Tara Badcock</a> , <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/kimikahara/">Kimika Hara</a><u> </u>.....you will be amaze-balled (yes that is the proper term!)</div>
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12 hours in....can you even tell the difference?</div>
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This is where I am at now...around 16 hours later...... and I'm actually liking him less with the more stitches that fill him in. Hmph.....</div>
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I'm leaving him for a while until the next step becomes clear......maybe he'll end up amongst the many other projects that were started but never finished .... however that's ok...nothing is ever lost. I walk away from this with the firm understanding that I work way better when the outcome is achieved under 8 hours! And I have developed an even greater respect and awe at the embroidered works of art I have the fortune of stumbling upon. x</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023374856997789137.post-40691098020418479082014-06-13T13:32:00.001+01:002014-06-13T13:33:39.250+01:00Love & Magic!I'm kind of in love right now.... and the most JOY-full of that "love" feeling is that is doesn't need to make sense in the slightest..... Now there's an opening sentence :)<br />
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I've been wanting to make some animal heads for a long time now, but couldn't quite get MY head around the fact that fake/fabric or not I would be creating something based on the idea that a dead animal head was going on a wall.... ick!<br />
That was until active imagination stepped in (hallelujah!), and suggested that in actual fact the head belongs to a very much alive and magical (of course!) animal , who peeps in from some sparkly realm bringing with it a magical quality to bestow on the home it finds itself in.<br />
Well....Yes! When you put it like that I can TOTALLY jump on board that creative adventure!<br />
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So let me introduce to you the new <strike>obsession </strike> love in my life......my "forest friends"...... *sigh*<br />
This is Bernadette, bestower of the magical quality FUN and playfulness...<br />
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Little Doe......I really do love her..... and the magical quality of Innocence that she brings.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023374856997789137.post-2242115784808899962014-06-07T10:52:00.000+01:002014-06-07T10:52:25.484+01:00A recent reminder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
You'll proabably start to notice the blog posts start to get a bit thin from now on...summer is on its way (yay!) and the school summer activites have begun,starting with a dry sports day yesterday! My oh my!</div>
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For now I'll show you the mixed media stitched piece I did last week when I needed a reminder...Exciting things are on the horizon for my family (not business related) and I really have to let go and trust that it will all work out despite the little voice that says don't count your chickens until they are hatched....</div>
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I found a geometric pad full of Stu's calculations when he was studying architecture a few years ago... I thought it reflected perfectly the very limited part of me that was trying to figure everything out. (without much luck...because I have no control over it! Darn) So you can see a little of that in the background. </div>
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I used acrylic paint and a few stencils I'd cut out on top and then hand embroidered the letters.</div>
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There has also been a whole lot of sewing related stuff going on over on my new spangly website...Did I tell you I'd had a re-do?! I've gone all fancy pants and got a rotating photograph and all! oh lala! <a href="http://www.jennyblair.co.uk/"> Here</a> is the link! </div>
With the introduction of my embroidery kits, I wanted to create a little <a href="http://www.jennyblair.co.uk/embroidery/4584030366">online sewing classroom</a> which offered links to the sewing related tutorials I've done, and pdf's to download. A great place for those who are new to embroidery and a little nervous! There are some free embroidery patterns too which you won't have seen before:<br />
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Last on the sewing front is a new kit without the "Frills" which I've added to my etsy shop (<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/190846677/4-embroidery-design-with-embroidery?ref=shop_home_active_3">here</a>).<br />
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At any kind of creative event be it Trade Fair or Craft Market, (as anyone who has ever been will know!), your neighbours play a big part in the whole experience. I've yet to find myself in a situation where my neighbour hasn't been absolutely lovely, supportive and happy to share their take on things. Which I have to say is the biggest blessing of the creative community.</div>
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And at Pulse <a href="http://annawiscombe.com/">Anna Wiscombe</a> was my neighbour. Lucky me! </div>
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I had seen her beautiful work before, I think in Mollie Makes, and had been lead to her website to peruse her gorgeous items. Naturally, when I realised she was my neighbour it was with delight that I approached her to introduce myself. I do believe I mentioned the words "stalk you" in my opening sentence.......she very graciously chose to shake my hand anyway and be the loveliest neighbour from that point! </div>
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Having been working with Stuart to create coasters (he now has an <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/StuartHutchison?ref=search_shop_redirect"><span style="color: magenta;">etsy shop</span></a> open. Yay!), I can completely appreciate the time and care that has gone into the pieces Anna makes..... a whole lot of love that is for sure. </div>
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So my display idea was kind of "snow white" inspired ...you know when the birds and animals come fluttering in when you sing a little song carrying gifts tied with ribbon!...tralalalala ;)</div>
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You would be right in sensing a little disappointment, as it turns out the Trade Fair wasn't hugely busy...which I guess I had gone with big expectations of (I mean it is London after all!).</div>
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Apparently exhibitors who have been attending Pulse over the last 5 years, said that it's been getting quieter every year and that this was the quietest show yet. ?? True or not, funnily enough this is something I have heard with every Trade Fair I've been to (from the exhibitors NOT the event organisers!)....Which leads me to think that either it's entirely my presence that is having the effect (eek!)....or what I'm more inclined to believe...that the way we are all buying things has changed completely. The boom of internet e-commerce shopping paying testament to that. </div>
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I had the loveliest neighbour for the 3 days while I was there,but I want to share her gorgeous goodies in another post, along with some of the other artists and their work I had the pleasure of meeting....come back for part 2.....!x</div>
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I wanted to change up the vibes here even though my last post did end spectacularly on a HELL YEAH! (Which I must add...Thankyou so much for all the hell yeah hugs in reply! Made me smile xx)<br />
I'll also be away most of next week so consider this my blog post in advance.<br />
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I wanted to share the final items that are coming with me..the last of my "babies" which have been gestating over the last 9 months!<br />
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I'd done a little market research on facebook to determine whether "dangles" were a good idea or not.... in the end I reckoned FUN far outweighed practicality! I may however live to regret this as dangles are a pesky thing to sew...</div>
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And last but not least...Twin Peaks!</div>
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Finally they have made it out in to the world......I'm happy...so very happy indeed!x</div>
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Yes , a smidgen of it was to do with <a href="http://loveandpeascreations.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/kitschy-stitches.html">the thing I knew I'd stress about as I'd left it till the last minute</a>...but it was heavier and felt bigger than that.<br />
<a href="http://www.exhibitorlist.co.uk/pulse-london-2014/exhibitor/1374/jenny-blair">Something</a> I've been working towards for the last 9 months with excitement and eagerness now felt rubbish, and I was quite up for jacking it all in. That in itself scared me!<br />
I sugar coated this heaviness with postive thoughts....you know the likes.... "It'll work out all right in the end"..."It's just an off day", "I'll feel better in the morning"....<br />
But the feeling remained, and to add to it I managed to strain my back (while sitting?!Agony!)) and my hands came out in this wierd itchy rash.<br />
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At times like this I've learned there is really only one thing to do, and despite our natural instinct to flee from ALL uncomfortableness, (already done with no success! ), the answer is to dive in and FEEL.....<br />
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And who should I meet as I dived in to feel...but this tiny little huddled up fear called Failure.<br />
The relief was immediate.<br />
Turns out just a simple acknowledgment was all this fear wanted.<br />
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All I could think of was why hadn't I done this days ago?!<br />
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Digging deeper it was clear my fear of Failure was in some serious need of a hug and some love, because despite it trying to change and grow in the situation, it was struggling to let go of the only things it knows..which is to protect me ...and to be afraid of failing.<br />
*sigh*<br />
So I sent some love as well as hug upon hug...and what would you know..........we became friends. And the Failure fear revealed to me that it really wouldn't need to show up if something new, exciting and expansive wasn't being attempted.<br />
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Hmmm interesting.....and as I let these words sink in, my new friend began to disappear and be replaced by Possibility and Courage.<br />
The heaviness feeling had lifted and yep!shortly after my back eased up and my hands lost their itch.<br />
The wall had been climbed over.<br />
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So now I finish off the last little bits before heading down to London, with excitement and anticipation restored.<br />
Who knows what will happen...truth is it doesn't really matter. But I'm all for making friends with the uncomfy bits, the parts yet to reveal themselves, the uncertainty and unknown.<br />
Because that's where the magic is and this is the life I've chosen.<br />
Can I get a hell yeah?! ...<br />
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If I'm right in thinking most of you who visit my blog are creative in some way... I know YOU KNOW what I'm talking about when I mention the scenario of creative pursuits overtaking your home...even if you have a studio, the overspill is unavoidable!</div>
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So let me introduce my gorgeous Mr Right : Stuart and his creative endeavours which take the term "overspill" to a new height! </div>
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I'm sure I've mentioned that Stuart is a cabinet maker....he's been working with wood for over 18 years now and has made an amazing variety of bespoke items from wardrobes, tables, kitchens to campervan interior, staircases and even an Orangerie.</div>
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I've learnt a heap about working with wood since meeting Stuart and discovered types of wood I never even knew existed (see end of post!).... I've also had to learn to live with sharing a space with lots of tools and large pieces of wood/finished furniture pieces which seem to stop off fairly regularly en route to a new home!</div>
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The latest has been this stunning burr elm table....which due to lack of space anywhere else (and kids that aren't particularly careful/gentle) its been lying by MY side of the bed for a few weeks (Stuart's side has a different table with matching side tables!hehe!)</div>
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Although I may occasionally grumble at the temporary over-takings of our home, it's hard not to be inspired by the bits of timber that Stuart brings and the opportunity to run your hands along the grain. How can I not appreciate nature and it's beauty...(and Stuart's workmanship of course!)</div>
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So I suggested maybe we could work on something together...something a little smaller and less likely to overspill (who am I kidding?!) </div>
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Below is a mix of black walnut, maple and ash....still awaiting a coat of laquer which will deepen and enhance the wood colours and grain even more.<br />
These are heading to a bricks and mortar shop, but Stuart is considering opening his own little shop in etsyland.<br />
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And this is Paduk which in the light has a beautiful red tone....Stu made this heart for me way back in the day when we first met awww :)</div>
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Stuart has set up a facebook page..which is probably even more neglected than my one!..but if you would like to go visit you can find it <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StuartHutchisonDesignerCabinetmaker">here</a>....and watch this space for some more collaborations ;)x</div>
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I'm also finding it quite amusing that the first day we have had for weeks without sunshine meets the first day back to school! A gloomy day to match the kids' mood..how thoughtful of the weather :)<br />
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I thought I'd pop in and share the rest of the card designs I've created (some others can be seen <a href="http://loveandpeascreations.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/a-collection-of-love-x.html">here</a>).<br />
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There have also been a couple of things that have popped into my inbox that I've thought "how great is that!"... and so wanted to share in case you may have missed them.</div>
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The first one is Andrea Schroeder's "<a href="http://www.creativedreamincubator.com/">Lets give your dreams wings</a>" FREE e- course. Its a dip into the techniques and tips that she offers and is more than enough to get your dream up and on the road (and in a mere 10 minutes a day!). I've used Andrea's techniques for several years now and am a fully fledged member of her <a href="http://www.creativedreamincubator.com/creative-dream-circle/">Creative Dream Circle</a>. I love Andrea and her work....some may find it a bit "out there", but if there is anything I have learned since starting this business journey of mine is.... growth requires doing the inner work, which for me was letting go of a crazy load of limiting beliefs and fears!</div>
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The next one on receiving, created the immediate response: "YES!.... How to write the ultimate resume....<br />
or ..... your "<a href="http://dowhatyouloveforlife.com/blog/2014/04/what-does-your-real-wild-bio-say-communicate-the-real-you-with-this-new-free-resource/">Really wild Bio</a>"! I love the idea of a CV containing more than just the previous jobs worked/ qualifications gained... one that honours those moments and experiences in life that make you uniquely YOU, and highlight the unique and wonderful skills only YOU have! You can download a FREE copy that contains all the juicy ways to dig in and find out what your Wild Bio would contain <a href="http://dowhatyouloveforlife.com/blog/2014/04/what-does-your-real-wild-bio-say-communicate-the-real-you-with-this-new-free-resource/">here</a>!<br />
Seems so fitting at this time, when my eldest is at the stage of having to make subject choices at school , which to her feels like such a defining moment....I'm tempted to email the link to the school :)<br />
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Stu has been a master child entertainer while I have been expanding my own repertoire of skills....the beginning of the week saw me as " instruction booklet maker".....yesterday I was "in-house photographer"....today I'm "machine sewing expert" and "PR guru"! Still got to own and wear the "Display officianado" badge.....which is the bit I've been putting off most......You see I need to come up with a design to display and showcase my items that I can carry with me on the train in a suitcase! ......<br />
I just KNOW I am going to regret leaving this one till the end!<br />
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Anyhoos, today I wanted to share some new embroidery kits I've added to the items I'm taking down to London..and soon to offer in my shop. I'm so happy with how they have turned out.... kitschy stitchery kits! </div>
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These couldn't suit me more! I love embroidering but am hard pressed to find designs that a) are my kind of style and b) can be used/displayed in some way that would work in my home.</div>
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These kits come with a piece of fabric with a colourful design already printed on, and parts of the design left blank to be filled in with stitches.The end result is a co-created textured piece of wall art! Yes!</div>
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So back to the multi tasking...best go do some child entertaining for a while....the walls are being climbed!x</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023374856997789137.post-89628114749389633912014-03-24T12:16:00.002+00:002014-03-29T09:29:37.578+00:00Sewing and smiles...That's what my weekend has consisted of.. sewing and smiles....and how lovely it has been.<br />
I had fallen behind on the sewing project which is not exactly setting the best example!..so I set to work to catch up...sharpened needles at the ready. After my youngest was tuckered out from her busy birthday party day on Saturday, I set up my laptop with 2 films at the ready and began stitching away on the blossom design. (design<a href="http://loveandpeascreations.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/spring-project-week-2-embroidery.html"> here</a>)<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Its funny how often things I'm initially not keen on turn out to be my favourite...this design can join that club. I'm really pleased with how it turned out and the colours used. Pretty pretty indeed.</span></div>
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Sunday brought an opportunity to sew while yet another 6 year old had a birthday party, and this is where the squirrel started to take shape. (design <a href="http://loveandpeascreations.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/spring-project-week-3-embroidery.html">here</a>) He got finished off last night while watching Vikings (yes to Ragnar Lothbrok!) If I were to do it again I'd choose a different colour for the squirrel and different fabric for the background...</div>
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However seeing all the flags I've sewn so far..I'm really liking how well they sit together.</div>
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I've been getting so many messages and such great feedback from the patterns and "stitchery lessons" I've been sharing over the last few weeks. Thankyou all so much to all those who feel inspired to take part. <a href="http://sleeping-dragons.blogspot.co.uk/">Jo</a> has been sharing her take on the spring project work over on her<a href="http://sleeping-dragons.blogspot.co.uk/"> blog </a>and a bit of her process, which has been a joy to see. If anyone else feels like sharing their sewing I would be delighted to see and share. </div>
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So I'll end with the birthday smiles....these were from the midweek "official" birthday celebrations....<br />
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Yes! despite it only being late afternoon that is Skye in her pj's..but as she told me ..it's MY birthday....</div>
"Fair enough "I said...."but you will need to take off your roller boots when you go to bed"....reluctantly she agreed :)<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023374856997789137.post-41025759881126797962014-03-17T13:53:00.001+00:002014-03-29T09:30:14.590+00:00Catch up!Howdy! I just wanted to pop in and say hello, as it's all been very "Sewing- teachery" focused and not much chat at all. There is so much going on behind the scenes here that finds me brimming with excitement and feeling all the worse for not being able to share it. (due to "sewing teachery" mode).<br />
So I hope you will indulge me while I get it all out!<br />
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On the home front our DIY jobs are coming along nicely and we look set to putting our house on the market by summer! (gulp did I just write that!) I have been painting walls like there is no tomorrow...and skirting boards and doors..and...and!<br />
Its my youngest's birthday this week too, 6 years old. A marvellous age to be! And bless her cotton socks she finally relinquished her hanging-together-by-my-shoddy-darning woolly tights for some new ones (Miracle of miracles.) There is an Owl themed party happening this weekend (I have been instructed) and some <a href="http://www.janmary.com/2008/10/wfmw-easy-kids-party-food.html">"top hats"</a> amongst other party delights to be made.<br />
There's also a huge amount of plate juggling going on with getting organised for London's design Trade Fair in May, and the whole new range of items I'll be taking. My heart and soul is going into these items which I would love to share in another post another time.....suffice to say I've been pushing and stretching myself in every way and am going out on a rather large limb.....but it feels FANTASTIC!....<br />
especially when fabric rocks up on my doorstep with my designs printed on them. Love love LOVE.<br />
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I'm leaving it to the nth hour to create and introduce some new items that feature sewing too...deja vu of <a href="http://loveandpeascreations.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/my-first-exhibition.html">this time last year</a> but thankfully no leather hard painted canvas to sew through..my fingers are feeling a lot perkier as a result!</div>
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A couple of my foxy prints actually made it onto the<a href="http://www.pulse-london.com/visitor-info/new-products/"> Pulse website</a> which is a real honour....ok, granted if you blinked you'd miss them....but the prints are there none the less :)</div>
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You can see my little bit of blurb over on the <a href="http://www.exhibitorlist.co.uk/pulse-london-2014/exhibitor/1374/jenny-blair">exhibitor bit</a> if you'd like a sneak preview of some items I'll be taking along..I'll be adding more soon.<br />
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I'll be back on Friday with more stitchery teachery-ness and a new bunting flag design...this week I'm looking at stitches to use for filling...a wee colourful sneaky peak below...<br />
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Turns out if I don't HAVE to do it and give myself some time and space, the urge to get the needle and thread out returns....which is such a RELIEF. I tell you!<br />
I've been feeling at odds with myself ever since I developed my "sewing aversion"...kind of like a fall out with a best friend. I do like to add a touch of drama, I know. But looking back there has been a hole!<br />
Over Winter I've began easing gently back into it (with my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/172831092/stag-pdf-pattern-soft-sculpture-cushion?ref=shop_home_active_1">stag head pattern</a> among other projects). And with the approach of spring, realisations have come that I can and <u>want</u> to incorporate sewing back into my life (and business), I just need to be mindful of the ways in which I do it.<br />
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So I am wanting to try something out, and would like to invite you back here on Friday (7th March) to join in with some <span style="font-size: large;">sewing.</span> It's going to be <span style="font-size: large;">FUN!</span> It's going to be <span style="font-size: large;">inspiring</span>! and best of all it's going to be <span style="font-size: large;">FREE! yippee!</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023374856997789137.post-40989330254428438212014-02-25T10:06:00.001+00:002014-03-29T08:56:45.966+00:00Hello Spring!Hello spring, I see you sneaking in with your warmer winds, glints of sunshine and unfurling buds, the eking out of days and the lightness in my heart.<br />
My most favourite time of the year!<br />
It's brought a hustle in our house with painting and DIY, and a serious urge to de-stash. <u>So</u> much clutter here.<br />
It has also brought relief and hope that maybe, just maybe the only 3 pairs of tights my youngest will wear will provide leg coverage for just that little bit longer......I have perfected my skills in darning this winter, that is for sure.<br />
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I found myself with the urge to paint a pink doe the other day...so I did.<br />
who knows what urge Spring may bring tomorrow!<br />
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My <a href="http://www.jennyblair.co.uk/">website</a> has been getting the spring treatment too, with some new bits and bobs added..still working away on the shop though..the big reveal will be sooooon!</div>
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Oh and I finished the <a href="http://lillarogers.com/school/assignment-bootcamp/">BOOTCamp</a> assignment....</div>
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This is what I handed in for the submission to Lilla's Gallery. Not entirely overjoyed with it, but felt it was time to move onto the next thing (like the pink doe!) </div>
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I did find the phone case a struggle to get into...the fact that they are such a small and odd shaped "canvas" ...plus I guess I should bashfully own up to being one of "those" who has a phone (still the size of a brick..I do believe they are coming back in fashion now) which is either not switched on, misplaced or left at home. Stu loves that part of me I am sure ;)</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023374856997789137.post-13782362141210208382014-02-18T12:53:00.000+00:002014-02-18T12:54:32.606+00:00Always learning..I'm very much a geek. Which feels good to say as for a long time the inner geek got dialled down to make way for social approval! The things we do :)<br />
Anyhoos I am always on the lookout for things (online/books/classes) that'll teach me something new. For better or worse I'm always working away on something in the background. Last year saw me try out repeat pattern design and hand drawn lettering (through <a href="http://www.skillshare.com/">Skillshare </a>which is a REALLY great resource and cheap CHEAP too!). I tried out hypnotherapy (a friend was studying it and needed some case studies...I'll share more another time) and energy moving techniques to satisfy my "woowoo" side!<br />
What else? Many books perused like <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/PUSH-Stitchery-Jamie-Chalmers/dp/1600597874">this</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Just-Like-Make-Things-Passionate/dp/1592538169/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1392724596&sr=1-1&keywords=lilla+rogers">this</a>, interviews listened to over on "S<a href="http://smartcreativewomen.com/">mart Creative Women</a>" with Monica Lee...the list goes on.<br />
<span style="text-align: center;">Point of mentioning this? Well my recent learning opportunity is taking the form of </span><a href="http://lillarogers.com/school/assignment-bootcamp/" style="text-align: center;">Lilla Rogers' Assignment Bootcamp.</a><br />
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If you are interested in design at all it's likely you have heard of this colourful and dynamic (and very inspiring!) lady. I figured if I want to make a great living from my art, it would be a wise move to get assignments and insights from one of the best. </div>
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You may remember before Xmas I was <a href="http://loveandpeascreations.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/impatient-excitement.html">ordering fabric and being impatient</a>....<br />
Well the fabric returned and I was delighted with the results...over the moon in fact! Striking cushions were created.<br />
And then I realised that the "half panama" fabric that I'd ordered (never heard of it before but liked the feel and colour quality from the sample) was polyester based.<br />
Hmmmm....so I researched cushions and fabric again , got some printed samples and went for cotton drill which has just come back today.... and I can't help but feel disappointed with the colour quality....It's not PINGING..infact not even close.<br />
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I'm now seeking your advice.<br />
How do you buy your cushions?<br />
Do you look at designs, have a feel then discover it's not cotton and put it back?<br />
Do you only buy cotton based cushion-y type things... or does fabric type even factor in your decision?<br />
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Its hard to know whether I've been spoiled by having the comparison of the two..maybe if I'd received the cotton first I'd be happy with colours...the photos actually make the colours look stronger than they are.<br />
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(Check my funny model out....she's on day 2 of being off school "ill" , we're on the the day when they start being naughty and jumping about and you know they probably should have gone back today after all! Oh well this gave her something to do for atleast 2 minutes!)<br />
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I can't possibly start without sending out a heartfelt THANKYOU to those who left such dear comments (here and over on facebook), words of support and sweetness that celebrated my business birthday alongside me. It never fails to astound me, that a single individual has the capacity to fill another up with so much love and support...and this can be with someone we have never even met! I am so GRATEFUL. (insert very smiley face with a wee tear in the eye and holding a hankie!) <br />
Maybe Cyril can say it better....here is a flower for you x<br />
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I'm not sure if you noticed, but I've turned the comment option back on too.<br />
I had turned the comments off way back in the Summer as I was feeling bad about never replying to the lovely messages people had taken the time to leave. It was a time thing...not enough of it and having to use it wisely, which my polite upbringing struggled with. It was also to help create a bit of space for me to allow new things in , new style, new items, new approach, without outside influence.<br />
Its a tricky thing this social media, or atleast I find anyways...that slight need for external validation..do they like this piece? Oh I've only got 1 comment this week, maybe this piece is not so good...and so on!<br />
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Anyhoos.....the reintroduction of comments for the giveaway (and then left on accidentally afterwards) has made me realise it's no fun being in a vacuum. Quite lonely in fact! Its not so much the comments that I missed but more the feeling that when I write a post someone somewhere will actually read it. Without the comment option I knew it was just for me and frankly I'm over that self indulgence! So if you ever feel like tinkling on those type keys, tinkle away....or not. I'll feel delighted to know you are out there either way.<br />
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So if I can draw breathe after this long ramble...I just wanted to share some of the new card designs that will be accompanying me to Pulse Trade Fair in May. These 3 are all about the love....</div>
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