Things That Make Me Happy

posted: Sunday, 30th November 2014

On Friday I picked up my new polka dot glasses. I hadn't thought it through and was already wearing a polka dot dress and scarf but then I guess you can never have too many dots & spots.

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Festive Friday

posted: Friday, 28th November 2014

I wanted to take my niece Christmas shopping and as I'm not in London the next 2 Fridays and the one after is the last one before Christmas, today seemed like a good day.

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Beaders Baubles

posted: Thursday, 27th November 2014

When I saw these large personalised baubles on my sister's website I craved one so much. Thankfully she got my non-so-subtle hints and one came in the post to me today. I now sing a variation of this song every time I see it.

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Una

posted: Wednesday, 26th November 2014

My sister recently introduced me to the website GrubClub and tonight I got to attend one of their events run by Una who bill themselves as a 'one table dining experience'.

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New Sparkle Star

posted: Tuesday, 25th November 2014

I'm teaching my Sparkle Star class at Not The Norm Beads very soon and in preparation I've beaded another one using size 10 Delicas instead of 11s.

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Sticks & Stones Curved Variation

posted: Monday, 24th November 2014

This reversible bracelet is a variation on original Sticks & Stones Bracelet but this time the components are curved.

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Grimm Tales

posted: Sunday, 23rd November 2014

Last night we had a trip to Grimm Tales an immersive show based on Grimm tales written by Philip Pullman and taking place at the Bargehouse by the Oxo Tower.

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Sticks & Stones Chevron Variation

posted: Saturday, 22nd November 2014

This colourful bracelet is a variation on original Sticks & Stones Bracelet but this time I designed the components to be chevron shaped for a more unique look.

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Bad VAT News

posted: Friday, 21st November 2014

I read something this week that I was sure I'd read incorrectly. I was so sure that I put it aside and it was only after it nagged at me that I checked again and to my horror discovered it was true.

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Reversible Peyote Projects And Tri-Beads

posted: Thursday, 20th November 2014

I got some gorgeous Tri-beads from Stitchncraft Beads the other week and they're just perfect for using on my Jaipur Jewels projects so that's been added to my to-bead list (which seems never-ending at the moment!)

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