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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Zakka – beautiful yet useful hand made items
I have recently come across the term ‘Zakka’ which really interested me. Not knowing anything about it but having a love of Japanese craft I had to find out more and share it here. One translation of Zakka means “household … Continue reading
Button jewellery
I’ve been collecting vintage buttons from various places and gathered quiet a collection. I wanted to make some more button jewellery so I put some together, and here they are. Some of these will be made into brooches and some … Continue reading
Trio of heart shaped lavender bags
After my neighbour kindly gave me a large bunch of dried lavender from her garden, I had to make something lovely with it. After a long think I decided to make a trio of heart shaped lavender bags to hang … Continue reading
The Versatile Blogger Award
Today I was honoured and chuffed to receive my first blogging award, The Versatile Blogger Award, from Anna at Holding Mummy’s Hand. Thank you so much, I love her blog and it was lovely of her to give me this award! … Continue reading
Something fishy
During a previous trip to Cornwall I found a fab bead shop in Falmouth. I came across some very cute fish beads and had to buy them. I also found some lovely turquoise beads and when I got them all … Continue reading
Autumn colour is coming
It’s that time of year when the mornings are a bit nippy, there’s condensation on the car windows, conkers are on the floor and you’ve noticed leaves falling off the trees. You might have had your fire or central heating … Continue reading
Posted in Photography
Tagged autumn, Batsford Arboretum, colour, Cotswolds, photography, trees
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Crystal earrings and button brooches
Since my last post I have been attempting to make some jewellery, as inspired by the two jewellery designers I found in St Ives recently (see previous post titled ‘Jewellery Inspirations’). I have made 6 pairs of earrings which I … Continue reading
Jewellery Inspirations
I have recently found two jewellers who have really inspired me to make some jewellery of my own. Both were discovered while in St Ives in Cornwall. The first one is Button Bijoux. This company makes beautiful necklaces, ring, brooches … Continue reading
Visit to Japanese Gardens in St Mawgan, Cornwall
If you are ever in the Newquay area of Cornwall and you like bonsai trees, wind chimes or acers, or indeed Japanese gardens, then you must find time to visit ‘The Japanese Garden and Bonsai Nursery’ in St Mawgan, near … Continue reading
Posted in Family life, Gardening, Photography, Travels
Tagged bonsai, Cornwall, Gardens, inspiration, photography, review
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Some fabulous views
During this week we have seen some fabulous views. Here are just a few that I wanted to share…
Posted in Photography, Travels
Tagged beach, Cornwall, holidays, photography, St Ives
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