New York 2011- Day 9

posted: Thursday, 17th November 2011

Today we're still tired so a slow start which begins with a walk to the World Finanical Center to see Canstruction.

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New York 2011- Day 8

posted: Wednesday, 16th November 2011

Just as it doesn’t take much to make me happy, some days it equally doesn’t take much to annoy me. One thing guaranteed to frustrate, upset and generally infuriate me is bad service

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New York 2011- Day 7

posted: Tuesday, 15th November 2011

A busy day today starting with a private class with a lovely group of women. Many are friends who I have met before, but some are new to me and I really enjoy the day getting to know them and share some beading with them. One lady, Dolores Risso-Tesch, brought in a triangle bangle to show me

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New York 2011- Day 6

posted: Monday, 14th November 2011

A day off and a day to look at beads and meet up with friends.

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New York 2011- Day 5

posted: Sunday, 13th November 2011

Day two of teaching at Beads By Blanche and todays class is all about my Rivoli Roses.

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New York 2011- Day 4

posted: Saturday, 12th November 2011

Today is my first day of teaching and I catch the bus out to Beads By Blanche. This is my third time teaching here and as always I am amazed when I walk through the door

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New York 2011- Day 3

posted: Friday, 11th November 2011

Another day, another opportunity to shop...

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New York 2011- Day 2

posted: Thursday, 10th November 2011

Another day, another breakfast at the Broadway restaurant...

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New York 2011- Day 1

posted: Wednesday, 9th November 2011

I'm back in New York and super-excited. We flew in last night and, having packed for intense winter weather, were delighted at how warm and sunny it is. No coats needed which is great.

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Deconstructing Drinks

posted: Monday, 7th November 2011

I've been reading a great book called 'How's your drink' by Eric Felten which is full of history, anecdotes, advice and of course cocktail recipes.

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