How Do you Tackle Seemingly Overwhelming Tasks? {You know, the whole eating the elephant one bite at a time thing}
Last night, I got my inbox down to just 9 items. Well, okay, I got ONE of my inboxes down to just 9 items. Each item left is something I have to action - 4 interviews to answer, plus a few other things to rustle up. And oh my gosh, it feels good! To not have that...
To Market, to Market… Finders Keepers, *bespoke* style. (Plus a bit-o-BrisStyle)
What a weekend! Nick and I had the fabulous experience of sharing *bespoke* with the world at the Finders Keepers market this weekend gone. Â I would really love to get the answer to this question from a more experienced marketeer or home-maker - but how on earth can...
Cute Animal Bribery Post…
Happy Monday, lovely people! I'm writing this post on Sunday night, and I am COMPLETELY knackered after a wonderful weekend exhibiting *bespoke* at the Finders Keepers market. Nick and I spent the weekend talking to and meeting an array of amazing people... and I...
100 Years of London Fashion in 100 seconds!
Because I am madly preparing for the Finders Keepers market tomorrow (at which I will be exhibiting *bespoke* in all its glory) I'm being a tad lazy today, and sharing this fabulous video! {Originally found here} It's actually an ad, but you wouldn't know it. I just...
Favourite Australian Artists {Guest Post by Matou en Peluche}
This week's guest blogger is my lovely online friend Sam of Matou en Peluche! I've blogged about her stunning art here a few times, and today she's sharing some of her favourite Aussie artists (which is convenient, because she's one of mine)! I’d like to say how...
Crafty Biz Q&A – Do you have a written business & marketing plan? {Short Vlog}
This week's question is from Elle, who writes: Simple question - because I come from a business / marketing backgroud - do you have a written business and or marketing plan or do you wing it? is it there but just in your head? For those of you who can't watch the...
November Jewellery Giveaway!
Happy November! Can you believe it's almost the end of the year? No, me either. This year has just flown by - every year seems to go faster and faster... But, as you all know, the benefit of a new month around here is that it means a new giveaway! First though, the...
Stuff and Things {Links you’ll Love}
~ How adorable is this granny square hot-water-bottle cover by alxmackenzie? ~ I heart the colour of these rough aquamarine necklaces. ~ Speaking of blue - I love this blue hair! ~ Oh, yes please! Post-it watches, now there's no more need to write on my hand......
Frocktober Dress Auction! {CLOSED}
Frocktober is technically at an end... but I want to fulfil my pledge of auctioning off a dress from my vintage collection, to add to the total! Introducing... the Brigitte Dress! The Brigitte Dress is a pretty lady from the 70s. She is made from a shiny synthetic...
Jennifer Lilly – Handmade Vintage-Inspired Dresses
I almost died with happiness when I found Jennifer Lilly. She hails from England, and her shop is FULL of gorgeous, beautiful vintage-style handmade dresses! They all have a simple, clean design, with cute accents - like lace collars or sleeves. These are 5 of my...