T.G.I.F

Yay Friday is here, although that doesn't mean much to me as I am working on orders this weekend, luckily I love my job so everyday is like Friday :)

A lot of people have been asking about the Creme Egg and it is finally up on the site here, apologies for the picture I will be taking a better one and replacing ASAP.  If you would rather try your chances of winning one, scroll down for the Easter competition.

Finally I thought I would share a picture of my dog sporting her new American Apparel hoodie which is perfect for keeping her warm during those snowy walks, and also a picture of the headband I created for mine and Neil's next night out. 

Lots of Love Michelle xx

Egg-cellent Competition

I know, I know, lame title but it made me smile.  Competitions seem like the best way to promote and get our business name out there at the moment, so do your bit for the small businesses by entering this competition and sharing it with all your friends.  Up for grabs is an Easter themed selection of goodies, some edible and some not.  If you are the lucky winner you will get 12 Creme Eggs (yes that's right a dozen eggs) a Creme Egg necklace (not edible incase the first 12 didn't satisfy that chocolate craving) a bunny ring and finally an adorable handmade (not by me, although it's a craft I want to learn) chick which fits perfectly over an egg.

Good Luck

Michelle & Neil xx

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I give you an onion – really?

Let me begin by wishing you all a happy Valentine's.  Whether you're celebrating together or apart, it is the time to make the most of that special person in your life.  Hopefully he or she has exceeded all expectations and made this truly a day to remember.

As your other half has probably given you all the traditional things: a card, flowers and probably a present, there is little left that I can offer.  However, I thought a poem would be something we could all enjoy.  I've racked my brain for something good, but it was a difficult task. I thought about perhaps Valentine by Carol Ann Duffy, but that takes me back to being 16 years old and studying GCSE English, which perhaps is something best forgotten.  I know some adore great Shakespearian sonnets where others prefer a short verse, yet I felt this modern take by Wendy Cope (taken from the Telegraph) just fit the bill:

Text messages for Valentine's Day

February’s cold & grey/ &, all in all, a bummer./ B my valentine 2today/ & turn it in2 summer.

I told u this last year/ I’ll tell u next year 2:?/My valentine, my dear,/ My heart belongs 2 u.

Known u a while. Is it 2 L8/ 2 tell u that I think you’re gr8??/ You’re sucha special friend of mine,/ I want 2 b yr valentine.

U r such a star. U shine./ I love 2 gaze at u./ If u will b my valentine,/ You’ll c me shining 2.

My heart and mind agree?/& this is what they say:/ U r the one 4 me/ 2day and every day.

Finally, I hope you have a magical day filled with love and laughter.

Neil x

Duvet Day Reading

Is everyone snowed in like I am :) I'm not one of those people who moan about the white stuff, probably because I work for myself so if I get snowed in I know my boss won't go mad.

The perfect way to spend the day is to make a hot brew, snuggle up with a pet (or a teddy if you don't have one) and read this blog JBJ has been mentioned in. 

I will be offering the readers a special discount code so make sure to check back when it's live!!

Stay safe and warm

Michelle xx

P.S The JBJ Facebook is playing up, don't worry I am hoping to have it sorted later today/tomorrow

P.P.S If you have forgotten to buy your loved one a present (it's Valentines Day tomorrow remember) make it up to them by spoiling them with something from Cherry Rainbow.

Congratulations and Celebrations

The competition has finally ended and the winner is.....( drumroll please)

Nikytta Patel

Well done you :) an email has been sent and the prizes will be on their way to you shortly.

Now the congratulations has been done, it is time for the celebrations.  Valentines is of course fast approaching so in-case you have bought that loved one a piece of jewellery (JBJ I hope!!) I have found an adorable and FREE downloadable template for a cute box.  They are so sweet and I will be definately be making some to store bits of stationery in! If you want to make your own head here for the download.

 Michelle  xx

My Fair Dady

Well it seems like an age since there was a blog post, but no need to worry I'm back. Michelle and I have been hard at work – more her than me – in preparation for the recent vintage and craft fair we attended on Sunday. To say she worked herself to the limit is probably an understatement as I doubt I would be able to even function with such little sleep, but it's safe to say that all that effort really paid off.

Unlike recent events we've attended, this time Michelle was involved with arranging the event along with some other lovely ladies – that's you Adele and Gemma! The gang managed to do a fantastic job and I'd say it was a success; hopefully all those who attended would agree

This crafty crew – a potential new nickname? – managed to also wangle a number of local businesses in to handing over a selection of prizes that all were raffled off in aid of charity: all proceeds are to go to Dr Kershaw's Hospice. I'm happy to say the raffle raised over a hundred pounds, which demonstrates how generous everyone was. We owe a big thank you to all those local businesses that donated such brilliant prizes.

Take care,

Neil x

P.S. Lets hope there's another 'Make, do and re-trend' event soon!

What's been happening...

Sorry I've been a bit quiet over the past few days, I've reacted badly to a new medication so have been a bit off colour.  However despite this myself and Neil still managed to have a fantastic time at a local fair. Here are some pics of the stall :) 

Neil will probably kill me for posting this but how adorable does he look in his glitter bow hehe

 

I'm now off to catch up on orders and reply to emails, please be patient I will be back on form tomorrow!!

Michelle xx