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There are times when wandering around the store pa There are times when wandering around the store patterns become noticeable. As traders stock up after seasonal festivities there's an awful lot of green and yellow appearing. Proof that we are all looking forward to Spring - albeit subconsciously maybe. 'I turned the corner and the daffodils made me smile'. Even the customers have noticed!
There was a time when practical things were made b There was a time when practical things were made beautiful. I mean, this French woodburner for example. It would have taken far less time (therefore money) and reduce the materials cost to have made something simpler and less ornate. Instead the designer and the maker created something they could take pride in. It's stunning and shows a skill and craftsmanship far in excess of what was essential. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you're going to do something, do it well. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ French stove in green available in the store, mainland UK shipping also available.
Monday. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Again.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There are times that 'the big picture' can be overwhelming; just TOO big to deal with. At these times I've learned to change my focus completely; to focus down upon a smaller, more manageable piece. And, if I still can't deal with that? Well, I simply focus in again. It helps - not least because smaller tasks create a better looking 'done' list. (It's important to create a 'done' list too, otherwise it's easy to forget how far you've come). Keep completing, or dealing with, these smaller things and soon you'll be making progress on the big picture. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Too deep for a Monday morning? I definitely need another coffee...
Making samples for our first workshop of 2020. A b Making samples for our first workshop of 2020. A beautifully simple task; allowing myself to enjoy repetitious stitches, fabric, texture and a smell that takes me back to when I was 7 or 8, running home from school, bare legs brushing against the lavender growing happily over the edges of the front path.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There are a couple of spaces available if you fancy gathering with a like-minded group for a couple of hours of peace and companionship. Follow the link in our bio and book online. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have a lovely Sunday. X
Of all the images I've ever taken ( and I currentl Of all the images I've ever taken ( and I currently have around 10,000 on my phone), this is one of my favourites. I took it at St Fagan's, the Welsh National Museum of History, probably a year and a half ago. I love the light, the historic woodworm holes in the wood, the simple shape of the chunky wooden vessel holding the dried lavender and did I mention that light? Our own farm cottage is quite dark; very little light enters through the small windows, they all seem to face the wrong way and are deeply set into thick stone walls ( I know this was to protect against the elements, but a little light might be useful!). I've found that I search out the light as a result, and appreciate it far more than I did. There are worse things to become obsessed by, aren't there?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm also spending time searching for more simple, primitive pieces like this wooden vessel because they make me happy. Maybe they'll even find their way into the store...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We're open all weekend as usual, 10-5pm on Saturday and 10-4pm on Sunday. Maybe we'll see you here?
When you need a little sunshine in January daffodi When you need a little sunshine in January daffodils beat almost any other flower hands down. I know they're simple and, generally, I'm not a fan of yellow flowers (one of my quirks I guess) but there's something about a daffodil that lights up a space. And, because they are cheap as well as cheerful, it won't break the bank to buy lots to brighten every space. (Mine are coming up at home, but aren't flowering yet). I've used armfuls in one area of the store and i've got to admit, it looks bloomin' lovely. I've put them in hundred year old stoneware bottles, a metal teapot, a pewter vase, a pitcher and a range of vintage glass bottles and they all look fabulous. Why not pop in and see if you can repurpose something unusual to help brighten your post-Christmas home?
It's been a while since I played around with a nee It's been a while since I played around with a needle and thread but I'm being inspired by some beautiful fabrics that are bloomin' perfect for our primitive stitchery workshop - the first one of the year. I wanted to begin 2020 with a gentle gathering; something to enjoy quietly, where likeminded people could switch off from everything and just focus on beautiful things without any stress. I think cake may also be involved...obviously nothing too heavy after the recent festivities - maybe a lemon drizzle cake? I've even purchased some needles that don't have to be a challenge to thread - no longer is myopic squinting required. Personally, I'd be happy to do such a pleasurable session for free but I've already had those annoying texts from HM Customs about tax returns, accounts and such like and since I know it will involve me being held captive in front of a computer screen for hours with only a mouse for company and Mr B occasionally passing coffee in a bucket through the hatch to me in the office, I reckon that I ought to do my bit to support our Great Britain via my taxes and charge £15 for the workshop. A fair price I feel, without being greedy. So if you fancy joining us here in beautiful Narberth for a gentle gathering of likeminded souls (with the possibility of lemon drizzle cake) use the link in our bio to get more details and book online.
Is it Spring yet? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our garden appears to think so. Daffodil leaves have reached for the sky since before Christmas, blue anemones flowered on Christmas Day and I had to rescue hyacinths from four VERY determined chickens who quite fancied the strong green leaves once they'd dug up the bulbs...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The start of the year sees some changes in the store too, with a focus on improving our sustainability as a business in line with what we're doing at home. We're sourcing recycled and recyclable packaging materials to ensure you get your treasures home safely, without costing the earth - a balance that is actually surprisingly difficult to achieve. Discovering vintage and antique goods and bringing them back to life IS sustainability - now we just need to work on the way the business itself operates. Top of this year's to do list...
I miss the light. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm I miss the light. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm waiting for it, but not very patiently. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While I wait for it to return I've taken down Christmas. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Some of it anyway. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Some of it, I've decided, is just 'winter' not 'Christmas'. Like the ivy wreath I made (secretly, I love it's natural, freeform wonkiness) hanging over the cast iron windowframe on the staircase at home. It looks lovely there - and ivy grows all year round, not just at Christmas, right? So I don't need to take it down. Do I? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Right, and twinkly lights? Where do you stand on them? It's still dark, isn't it? So sweet little twinkly lights on a pretty copper wire - well, they're useful in the dark, surely? Just like the candles in my growing collection of antique brass candlesticks - it would be silly to put them away when it's still dark, wouldn't it?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So, there we are. While I await the return of the light, I'll enjoy my winter decor...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Is there any christmas pudding left?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ _______________________________
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