Crystal Diamonds Pattern Launch

posted: Friday, 1st November 2019

A very sparkly day today as, after much demand, I've launched my Crystal Diamonds pattern.

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Pastel Crystals

posted: Thursday, 31st October 2019

I adore these pastel Swarovski crystals and have been storing them up for a special project so I'm excited to be using them.

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One Year On

posted: Wednesday, 30th October 2019

It's hard to believe that a year ago I was in the midst of 3 days of photo taking for Rivoli Beadwork.

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Solihull & Sparkle

posted: Tuesday, 29th October 2019

A couple of long train journeys today to-and-from Solihull today so it was perfect for some beading and another proofread of the Christmas 2019 Secret Beadalong instructions.

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Estrella At Stephanie Burnham Designs

posted: Saturday, 26th October 2019

An absolutely lovely day beading with Stephanie Burnham and a great group of ladies working on my very sparkly Estrella project.

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From Cher To Gormley

posted: Tuesday, 22nd October 2019

I went to see Cher last night and it was a spectacle of colour, noise & glitz which contrasts strongly with my return to the Antony Gormley exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts which is quiet, pared-down and intense.

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Return To Pen & Paper

posted: Friday, 18th October 2019

Some days only pen & paper will do!

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Kricket & Baby Reindeer

posted: Wednesday, 16th October 2019

An intense day today but a highlight was a trip to Kricket to try some Keralan fried chicken and an amazing cocktail that immediately got me looking forward to returning.

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Peacock Pearl Box in Leicester

posted: Saturday, 12th October 2019

A fab day in Leicester beading my Peacock Pearl Box with a lovely group of ladies - so many inspiring colours used!

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Butterflies, Bugs & Beadwork At Alexander McQueen

posted: Friday, 11th October 2019

I'm doing a wonderful evening course at the Royal Academy of Arts at the moment and my walk back to the tube afterwards takes me past the Alexander McQueen Old Bond Street shop and their incredible window display featuring hundreds & hundreds of embroidered & beaded butterflies & bugs.

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