January is a strange time of year. Christmas seems like such a long time ago, while summer feels like such a long time away. With the ‘January Blues’ almost over, I’m hoping things will seem to brighten up a little, including the weather. I can’t wait to feel the warmth of some sunshine. It has […]
The two newest members in our home! Jenson and Lewis are our new goldfish, Dave wanted to name them after his favourite Formula1 racing drivers and I liked the names, so they’ve stuck! I’ve kept tropical fish before, so wanted to try something different. Jenson is an Oranda goldfish, he’s white with a bright orange […]
Have you heard of Pinterest? It’s a new social catalogue where anyone can store all of their favourite things, whether it be inspiration images, recipes, places, products, things for the home, clothes, ideas, anything! To use Pinterest, all it takes is one easy ‘click & drag’ with the mouse to attach a ‘Pin It’ button […]
Meet: BB – Zygotegifts How long have you been making your work and how did it all begin? I have always enjoyed making things but have only started selling my work since late September 2010. Amazingly I have 300 followers on twitter, over 200 on facebook, have sold 15 items on folksy, more at markets […]
Why wait until Valentine’s day to show someone you love them? You can show your loved one how much you care at any time of the year, and a personalised plaque could help you do just that. Love Hearts Plaque –> Adding a custom message or name(s) to a plaque makes a lovely sentimental gift, […]
Plant markers are recently taking over my workshop! Because they need to stay flat, they need to be left to dry out on a flat surface. This means most of the surfaces in my workshop are currently covered in them, but I don’t mind, it gives me an excuse to take a break for a […]
I wanted to share this quick and simple vegetable dish with you, it is so tasty! Last weekend I wanted to use up the rest of my vegetables and came up with this… A bed of sliced red onions covering the base of an oven dish, topped with layered sliced potato and tomato. Then add […]
Meet: Kathryn – Lazy Daisy Glass How long have you been making your work and how did it all begin? I have been working with glass since 2003. When I first moved to Scotland, I came across a stained glass workshop who were running classes, so decided to join. I had always wanted to work […]
If you read my post about ACEO’s yesterday, you’ll know that I’ve been impatiently waiting for these little goodies to come out of the kiln. When I checked the temperature of the kiln this morning, I had to wait for it to cool down another 200 degrees before I could open it, and it seemed […]
ACEO stands for Art Cards Editions and Originals. ‘Primrose’ by Orange Blosson Felt ‘Large Wrecked Boat’ by Hannelore’s Atelier ‘Cove’ by Gelert Design ‘Desert Sunrise’ by Maxine Veronica ACEOs are collectible little pieces of art. An ACEO is always 2 and a half by 3 and a half inches. The rule about size is the […]
I often enjoy cropping my photos or taking close ups of the surfaces of my work, it’s surprising what can be seen when you look closer – sometimes a whole new image appears. For me, it’s always landscapes and organic scenery that pop into my head when I look closer. The photo above makes a […]
Show someone you love them with a handmade unique item for Valentines Day! All of my ceramic pieces are handmade with lots of love! Have you seen the new Valentines Gifts section on my website? It’s full of love and hearts! ♥ You might also find something lovely for Mother’s Day.
