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Playgroup recently had a grand opening of their Lottery and Surestart funded outside area. There is now a covered shaded play space, with planting, seating and a secret garden which the children can now enjoy regardless of the weather. Local businesses and representatives were invited along with press from the two counties to the opening. [...]

I have quite a few children to buy gifts for and I wanted it to be of a handmade variety. Having very little sewing skills, opted for the safest option I contacted the lovely theothermousie and commissioned her to make me a selection of kitties, elves and sock bunnies. She didn’t disappoint. They arrived within [...]

I am a big fan of gingham, just makes me think of happy summery thoughts for some reason. Probably something to do with picnics and summer living. Anyway, the very clever Pennydog recently purchased some vintage style gingham ribbon which she was going to make into a bracelet. Viola, one gingham bracelet and it’s mine! [...]

Well, the Artisan fair has been and gone, and what a day! I had lots of help, so firstly a huge thank you to Mrs Pink Milk and Wendy at Diva Wrappings for their help setting up Friday evening. It made a huge difference as the morning of the fair ran smoothly and there were [...]

It is going to be Women’s Enterprise Day on the 18th November. I love the fact that there is a whole day dedicated to women in business. I for one shall be celebrating all day by eating cake and quoffing copious amounts of…juice. This day also coincides with the launch of the new website Gift [...]