Some other things I liked recently

My 'office' aka spare bedroom is a pigsty, I always have in my mind how it should look, calm and organised and somewhere I would love to work, kinda like these pics above. (Sorry, I coudnt find the link to where I found these, if its yours let me know!)

I'd fill the office with lovely things like these lovely handpainted stones (again, sorry lost the link to these, my imgfave is playing up - if they are yours let me know as I would love to credit you) and this cute postcard ceramic tray, and i would be a very content lady!

I'd have a load of neat storage like this via Designsponge

With a reclaimed wooden wall like this one via Designsponge

And some all year round garlands like these

And this guy would be an obligatory addition to my new office!

In my new imaginary office I would be wearing a load of cool clothes (not my bobbly jumpers and falling to pieces handmade wares) like this t-shirt which I am pretty much loving via Print Pattern

I would team the t-shirt with these hand-drawn cute and colourful beasts from MerylMuchesMacaroni on Etsy. Coming to think of it, I have some fabric markers, maybe its time to break'em out, although Im sure the results would not be as hot as these lovely lookers!

Green with envy

Ohhh for my own house where I can go mental with colour, knock down walls, build new ones, and even have a lime green roll top bath.....Maybe one day, but for now I have to settle for my rented accommodation and just look at other peoples beautiful abodes which make me green with envy, like this lovely revamped bathroom featured on DesignSponge. I love the fabric in the window of the cabinet in the 2nd picture. A bold looking bathroom but I love it.

Love this ...

I absolutely love this jacket and the whole outfit, I must look at this image at least once a day hmming and ahhing about whether to purchase this lovely bit of leather from Clyde 129766 on Etsy (update: they have taken out of their Etsy shop, either that or its all sold - GUTTED!!)! I love the jeans too, I'm on the hunt for skinny slouch jeans but they are always either too skinny (NOT flattering on my footballers legs) or too baggy so I end up looking like a small boy! Anyone got any suggestions where to pick up some jeans or jackets similar to these bad boys, let me in on their whereabouts!

Upcoming workshops for the festive season

Christmas Presents workshop taking place at Jam Jar Beads, Sheffield on Saturday 11 December from 11am til 4pm. You will have the chance to make a pair of natty armwarmers, an applique t-cozie or cushion, a fabric beaded necklace and a cute birdie (or other animal of your choice!) mobile. Costs £25 and materials, nibbles and hot drinks are included. For more info or to book a place please email me at craftyworkshops@yahoo.co.uk or pop in to Jam Jar Beads on Leopold Street in Sheffield.

Clothing Customisation workshop taking place at Jam Jar Beads, Sheffield on Sunday 21st November from 11am til 2pm. Bring along your old clothes and revamp them using fabric, buttons, ribbons and beads to create lovely wearable new pieces that your wardrobe will be proud of. Costs £15 and materials, nibbles and hot drinks are included. For more info or to book a place please email me at craftyworkshops@yahoo.co.uk or pop in to Jam Jar Beads on Leopold Street in Sheffield.

Mums (and/or Dads!) and Kids Christmas Decoration workshop taking place at Jam Jar Beads on Saturday 27th November from 11am til 2pm. You will have the chance to make fabric wreaths, bunting, cards and lots of other decorations too to adorn your home this Christmas. Costs £15 and materials, nibbles and hot drinks are included. For more info or to book a place please email me at craftyworkshops@yahoo.co.uk or pop in to Jam Jar Beads on Leopold Street in Sheffield.

Happy Handmade Halloween

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With Halloween just a couple of weeks away, I thought I would get you into the spookeeeee mood with a few halloween images! Check out the toffee apples in the post below too - a great idea for a halloween party.

Winter Workshops

I'm finally getting myself organised and have some dates for winter workshops I will be running in the city centre at Jam Jar Beads:

Sun 21 Nov - Customise your clothing workshop (11am - 2pm)

Sat 27 Nov - Cute Christmas Wreath and Decoration workshop (11am - 2pm)

Sat 11 Dec - Handmade Christmas Presents Workshop (11am - 4pm)

I am in the process of getting the posters organised, along with details and prices finalised etc but if you are interested in attending any of these workshops or need more info in the meantime, please email me at craftyworkshops@yahoo.co.uk