a trip to the palace

 

On Sunday I visited the new Oxfordshire crafts gallery at Blenheim Palace to see my work on show along side other local artists.

The new gallery is a lovely space full of inspiring pieces, from textiles, ceramics and jewellery. I'm sure it will be a success.

 

We also had a wander around the grounds, which looked beautiful in the hazy afternoon sunshine. Still to early to see any spring flowers, but the box hedges and trees looked serene amongst the statues and fountains.

a lovely day

It's been a beautiful day here today, clear blue skies and bright warm sunshine. I woke up early and went for a run across the park grounds, then back home to do some chores around the house, before meeting my mum at the village pub for lunch. What could be better on a sunny Sunday.

 

Valentines flowers of Freesias and Anemones from my boyfriend and white hyacinth making the place smell lovely...xx

shop update

A few little new season items for my etsy shop, I have made some more of my soft velvet and lace pincushions to sell. Take a look here.

 

They are a must for any craft room or sewing box to keep all your needles and pins safe while you are sewing away. I would be lost without mine.

But I also use these pincushions to keep brooches safe on my dressing table and these ones come with their own pretty vintage brooches and pins

The vintage tin I bought the other day has come in handy as a prop for these photos.I love setting up a photo shoot.

 

Happy Pancake day! I'm off to eat as many as I can make...yum.

french floral tin

Last Sunday my mum and I went to The Old Pill Factory in Witney, which is an amazing vintage shop full of all sorts of lovely things from homeware to jewellery. My mum bought a pretty teapot and I came home with this floral tin, I love the flower motif and it's looking great in my workroom.

The lady said it was from a clearance of a chateau in France....well how could I leave it behind.

 

Have you made any vintage purchases this week? 

busy, busy

Hello again! Sorry I was so busy last week, I didn't have any time for my blog. It's nice to have January over with though, not one of my favourite months.

 

The whole house smells of lavender, I have little stacks of lavender bags tied up with ribbon, piled up in my work room.

I've been making them for various places and have some for sale in my shop too. Take a look here.

 

The smell really does make you feel very relaxed, I slept so well last night.

 

Sweet dreams...zzzzzzz

new spring cards

 

While I was snowed in last week I made a new selection of spring cards, just looking at them now I can't wait for spring to arrive and to get out into our little garden. I went a bit crazy planting lots of tulip and daffodil bulbs in the autumn and I can already see bunches of snowdrops peeking up through the soil, still a few more months to go I think....

 

I have a selection of my cards in my etsy shop and I will be stocking the shelves with some more soon.

 

Any nice plans for the weekend?

 

snow days

I've had a few (unexpected) days off work due to the snow, so my boyfriend and I have been trapped in our little village, which has been quite nice, but hopefully back to normal soon...

 

Have you been enjoying the snow?

 

The little china deer in the photo above was a gift from my lovely friend Natasha of (Candy Pop). Looking around my house I've realised I have a thing for for china animals and birds...Is this wrong?