Monthly Archives: September 2010

Shop update: Tom Cats

Posted on Friday, 24 September 2010 by

I listed a couple of new items in my shop today. I call them Tom Cats. Tom Cat’s are cool cats. They might act a little bit superior at times but they’re really just pussycats with big hearts (which they … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft projects, My Shop, Toys | 3 Comments

Happy Equinox!

Posted on Thursday, 23 September 2010 by

It’s the Spring Equinox here today and we’ve been having crazy stormy weather every day for the past week. Up on top of our hill it’s felt a little battering at times, with the wind roaring straight in off the … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations, Nature, Seasons, Spring | 2 Comments

Morocco on my mind

Posted on Tuesday, 14 September 2010 by

I’m going to the UK next month for a few weeks. It will be the first time I’ve been back since I left three years ago (I lived in London for seven years), and I’m really excited about catching up … Continue reading →

Posted in Colour palettes, Morocco, Travel | 5 Comments

My shop is now open!

Posted on Monday, 13 September 2010 by

I’m so excited, my online shop is now finally OPEN!  I’ve been busy sorting out my shipping and shop policies and getting all the visuals prepared for my listings…not to mention actually uploading each listing onto Etsy inself. It’s been … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork / Illustration / Design, Kimono, My Shop | 2 Comments

Tin can lanterns

Posted on Friday, 10 September 2010 by

This is a tutorial for making simple, pretty lanterns out of used tin cans. Perfect for Winter evenings indoors or balmy, Summer al fresco dinners. What you need to make the lanterns: Used tin cans, cleaned thoroughly, with their labels … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft projects, Sustainable solutions, Tutorials | 4 Comments

…and the winner is…

Posted on Tuesday, 7 September 2010 by

CONGRATULATIONS to April Yedinak who has won the giveaway!  Here’s what April had to say about where she lives and what she’s loving about this time of year: “I live in Hodgenville, KY. Birthplace of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork / Illustration / Design, Celebrations, Giveaways / Competitions, Nature, Spring | 4 Comments

Rainbow eggs and a basket of flowers

Posted on Sunday, 5 September 2010 by

If you haven’t already entered the giveaway, don’t miss out! I’m picking the winner on Tuesday (New Zealand time). I can’t tell you how much I’m enjoying reading all your comments for the giveaway! Most of you are in the Northern … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations, Chickens, Colour palettes, Gardening, Giveaways / Competitions, Nature, Seasons, Spring | 4 Comments

Cosy Friday evening

Posted on Friday, 3 September 2010 by

It’s Friday night and there’s a Spring storm shuddering against the house outside but inside we’re all snug and cosy. The fire is cranking in our wood stove… …and there’s nothing like a cute, cuddly friend to make you feel … Continue reading →

Posted in Giveaways / Competitions, Our family and animals, Spring | 1 Comment

Spring love: magnolia blossoms

Posted on Friday, 3 September 2010 by

I’m so enjoying reading the comments you’re posting for the giveaway about what you’re loving this time of year. Don’t forget you can enter the giveaway right up until Tuesday morning (NZ time), so keep sharing your seasonal loves and go … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations, Giveaways / Competitions, Nature, Spring | 2 Comments

Fresh start and a GIVEAWAY!

Posted on Wednesday, 1 September 2010 by

Wow, I can’t believe it’s been two months since I last posted. Ouch. I’m afraid I somehow managed to get myself stuck in a great, fat, muddy blog block and just couldn’t get myself out of it.  Thank you to all you … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork / Illustration / Design, Celebrations, Giveaways / Competitions, Kimono, My Shop, Spring | 94 Comments