New York 2014 - Day 2

posted: Saturday, 26th April 2014

An early start this morning as I need to catch the bus to Beads By Blanche in New Jersey. I have said it many times before but this really is one of my favourite places in the World. Full of beads, warmth, friendliness and fun who wouldn't love it?

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New York 2014 - Day 1

posted: Friday, 25th April 2014

Last year we were delighted to discover Mark Burger in Manhattan, New York.

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Frames Bangles Kits And Instructions

posted: Thursday, 24th April 2014

It's been a long time coming, and needed an entire website redesign to accommodate all the variations etc, but the instructions for my Beaded Frames, as well as 5 different kits, are now available.

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Book Progress

posted: Wednesday, 23rd April 2014

Sadly my shoulder is still agonisingly painful and now my neck is too. Finally I've decided to get help for it and am awaiting the results of an MRI but in the meantime I'm trying to ignore it as I need to work like mad.

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Marshmallow Making

posted: Monday, 21st April 2014

The patience of Mr Jean Power knows no bounds as evidenced today when he enjoyed/ endured a surprise marshmallow making course held by The Robin Collective at Drink, Shop & Do.

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Vestal Voyages

posted: Friday, 18th April 2014

Back home and a night out with friends onboard a Vestal Voyage canal boat where we distilled gin, travelled a 1/2 mile long tunnel and took turns wearing the captains hat.

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California - Day 8 - Back To The Getty

posted: Tuesday, 15th April 2014

Six years ago I took a trip with my dad. A trip I will never forget for the adventure we had and the sights we saw.

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California - Day 7

posted: Monday, 14th April 2014

Once again I managed to not take any photos yesterday. Maybe I left my brain in London.

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Creative Castle - Day 4

posted: Saturday, 12th April 2014

Today's class is Icos Pendants and despite putting everyone's samples together and getting others to take photos somehow I managed not to myself. But fortunately I snapped a shot of this spiky one to prove everyone did work hard today.

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Creative Castle - Day 3

posted: Friday, 11th April 2014

Today's class at Creative Castle is Orbit Beaded Beads and as always some great variations appear.

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