An Unexpectedly Meaty Sandwich ~ The $100 Startup {Review}
Last week, I sent a forlorn email to Chris... 'Chris, my review copy* of The $100 Startup hasn't arrived, and I'm dying to read it! Could the publishers perhaps send another?' I was hoping it was just because I was in Australia, and was the victim of cross-Pacific...
Today I Like {30/5/12} Hand-Embroidered Floral Goodness from Nisseworks
Today has been rather mental - running around getting all sorts of stuff done and dusted before I leave for Etsy Success Sydney tomorrow (yay!). The work day isn't over yet, but I thought I'd pop in to share today's find. This lovely cushion has been hand-embroidered...
My Favourite Materials ~ Linocuts
This is the last post by this month’s Special Guest Blogger Julie Gibbons. She’s sharing 4 of her fave creative materials, and why she loves them! Linocut is a totally wonderful printmaking medium. I did a little bit of lino while I was at uni, and I loved it. I...
Giveaway ~ The Giving Bowl
Today I'm honoured to share this giveaway from Cate Bolt and her project, The Giving Bowl. I've known Cate online for years now (gosh, years?!) and have watched her journey to create an orphanage in Indonesia to help get kids off the street and give them a better...
Today I Like {28/5/12} Teddy {+ Winners!}
Peeps, meet Teddy! Teddy is the kitty I told you about this morning. {I have already taken to calling him Teddy Bear, 'cause he's big and soft and cuddly.} Well, we went and met him... and brought him home! His owners were moving into a situation where they couldn't...
Something Old and Something New ~ Gorgeous Hand-Embroidered Jewellery
Happy Monday! I thought I'd kick off the week with something beautiful, and these hand-embroidered pretties from Something Old Something New fit the bill, don't you think? SOSN is the work of Abbey Vanderlin from Pennsylvania (I had a pen-pal from there once!) and...
Today I Like {27/5/12} Finishing
As of today, I have finally finished the 2012 Epheriell Autumn/Winter Collection! It's such an awesome feeling to have all of the pieces completed ~ styles decided on, colours sorted, and dreams realised. Now, the next step ~ getting all the photography and...
Today I Like {25/5/12} Hand-Embroidered Tissue Cozy by Edward & Lily
Why hello, Mister Cold, how nasty of you to stop by! Yes, I have succumbed to the bug that's been floating around my family - first Mum, then Nick, now me - though thankfully Dad has been exempt ('cause getting a cold is the LAST thing he needs right now). So I've...
Today I Like {20/5/12} Blue Wren Inaluxe Giveaway
I've you've been around here long enough, you'll know my weakness for all things birdy. This gorgeous wren by Inaluxe is no exception. Even better, you can win one over on their blog at the moment! I have entered, so don't beat me, I want this little guy on my wall...
Crafty Biz Q & A ~ How Do I Decide When to Spend Money on Advertising… and Where? {Video}
Last week I realised that I had a whoooole lotta questions from you guys sitting on this post awaiting an answer! So firstly - an apology for totally dropping the ball on this. And secondly, a promise that answers are coming! I've got the next 4 videos lined up, and...