Made in Ashford's pop up shop

A little while ago I was lucky enough to be asked if I would like to put my work in a new pop up shop. I am very grateful for all the people I have met who have all helped me move forward with my work. It's funny how you can meet people, and then they can introduce you to other arty people. I jumped at the chance to have my work for sale in my home town.

Made in Ashford is a brand new little pop up shop in Ashford. It's full of wonderful artists and makers coming together to sell their work.

It's great to be part of such an amazing group of makers selling our work in the cutest shop over Christmas. Meeting new makers and making new friends really make this such a special opportunity. It's the perfect place to pick up Christmas presents. If you live in Kent, make sure you pop in!

Christmas in a cup

Autumn is still here, yet winter is close approaching. The Christmas drinks have appeared in the coffee shops and I have finally started my Christmas shopping. I'm doing a stocking for David again this year, and I'm having so much fun getting tiny presents for it.

I had my first redcup/eggnog of the season and it was delicious. Myself abs David sat in Starbucks for ages planning, working, listening to Christmas music and drinking our red cups. Perfect coffee date. Speaking off coffee dates we grabbed a McDonald's coffee one early morning. David needed coffee, but I mostly wanted the mega cute cups.

Then yesterday I bumped into my gorgeous friend Charis and her two cute little boys. We grabbed a Costa coffee, and I purchased a salted caramel cappuccino. There are so many yummy looking Christmas food and drinks which I will need to try! Plus, penguin cup!

I have been working quite a lot of over time this week, but coming up to Christmas that is a must! Christmas is in the air, and it's making me so happy. I have started listening to my albums and I'm all ready to start watching Christmas films.

MyGeekBox Afterlife box

MyGeekBox is a pretty awesome subscription box. I love surprises, and this box is full of surprises! Each month you receive a themed mystery box filled with super geeky gear. The box also includes a limited edition T-shirt. The theme of the box changes each month. This month's theme was Afterlife. I wasn't sure what to expect from this box, but as Halloween is right around the corner I guessed it might have something to do with it.

The bright blue box arrived in the post, and I couldn't wait to open it. Of course if you couldn't wait for yours to arrive, you can always check the hashtag #mygeekbox and see photos of other people's boxes. But of course, that would ruin the surprise!

The box was filled to the brim with goodies. The first item I found was a blood stained tea towel which I thought was rather funny. Other zombie items were also inside, plus a Dracula puzzle figure. I think my favourite item was the Boo! t-shirt, purely because you can choose your preferred size online when you order your box, so you know it's going to fit. Plus as Halloween is coming up, I will be able to wear this to work for our Halloween dress-up days.

The only downside to this box was that I had hoped for more licensed products like had been in previous boxes. I had secretly wished for a Buffy item, horror movie products or maybe even a Pop! vinyl figure. Sadly this wasn't the case. However the Dracula puzzle will sit proudly on my shelf with my other collectables. He is very cute, even for a mini Dracula. My best friend Sarah is a mega horror nerd and I shall be gifting the zombie themed tea towel and word plate to her. I know she's going to be so excited about that! That's the thing about these boxes, it is all pot luck, you never know what you are going to get. Of course that's part of the charm. 

I'm looking forward to sitting down with a good cup of tea and reading the graphic novel that was included in this box. I read a lot of comic books, however I hadn't heard of Twisted Dark.

I'm now off to eat candy corn in my Boo! t-shirt, while I researching what scary movies to watch this weekend.

You can find out more about MyGeekBox on their website! MyGeekBox.co.uk

Autumn feeling

So Autumn really is in the air. The cold weather has made me have to search for my thick wooly scarf. Plus I need to purchase a new pair of winter boots.

A couple of weeks ago I visited a new tearoom in Herne Bay when we had our MIHB meeting. It was rather cute! The Stable is really cute little place. I loved the pretty tea cups and teapots the tea came in. 

Lots of planning to do for upcoming shows and markets. It's so exciting to be part of something so special and creative. Plus working with such amazing friends is always the best thing. I have been planning lots of new work. It's always so exciting coming up with new ideas, it's just getting everything done!

Wandering around Lord Bath's home

While I was on holiday I got to visit Lord Bath's home again. I always fall in love with this place as soon as I walk through the giant doors.

I always feel the same wonderment that I felt as a child walking through those doors. Now I am older I just stare at the gorgeous treasures inside even more so now. Wishing some of these beautiful rooms could be mine. The wallpaper is so delicate, and the patterns are intricate and very special.

You walk through these giant rooms and just stare at all paintings on the walls. My Dad made a joke that because the building was so grand, the painting should come to life like in Harry Potter.

Inside the house they have a huge collection of cutlery and chinaware in cabinets and on tables. I wanted to take home some of the beautifully decorated teacups.

Wandering the rooms and hallways knowing that a family still live in this giant house is amazing. It's wonderful that we can visit and see it in all its glory.