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Last year I went back to basics and prepared an ‘old fashioned Christmas’. Do you remember the Christmases of our childhood when our lives seemed much simpler and the joys of Christmas were simpler too? I had dreamed of an old-fashioned Christmas, simply filled with homemade and home-baked. I knew ...
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There were a few anxious moments during the pre-dawn of market day when a thunder storm blew in at 4:20 am, but a quick check of the radar revealed an all clear following the storm. Still… I was apprehensive while setting up at 6:30 am. As you can see. . . we backed onto the marina, so with this ...
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The case of the disappearing week. . . where did it go? The last I remember. . . I posted on Monday, made a ‘To Do’ list for this final week before the market and cleaned up the studio for a fresh start to the week. Next thing I know it’s Friday! It was definitely a case of head down tail up ...
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There's an angel on your pillow to guard you through the night, to bring you pleasant dreams and help you sleep tight. She'll guard you and protect you, making sure you're safe and sound, and help you sleep in heavenly peace till morning comes around. Sweet dreams little ...
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I wonder. . . do you ever go off track with your creativity? That’s exactly what I did yesterday and today. It’s not like I don’t already have a million projects on the go in readiness for my market next week. . . but there I was merrily making pretty shabby things in my studio when my mind began ...
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Remember last week when I told you about my ‘Australian Pickers’ expedition. . . well, I scored some pretty good finds that day, some of which I showed you back here. I was delighted to pick up this stool/table. . . not sure what it is but it is sturdy enough to be used as either. . . anyhoosies, ...
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