Hi there. Friday, 13th November. It will go down in history as a very, very sad day. Especially here in France. We woke up to the country reeling from last night’s events in Paris. No, the world. It was Grace in New York who flagged the massacre up to us. All the way from America. What dreadful, evil people there are in the world. To open fire on innocent people, to gun them down. I don’t know about you, but…
Bonjour! Well, here we are in French France, back in Bretagne paradise, celebrating Dave’s 60th in style. Nobody here except us and our friends, Elisabeth and Alain. The weather is glorious. When we landed last night, we were given a warm and wonderful welcome. I think that’s why we keep coming back. The place is idyllic, it really is. But I think it’s the energy of the couple who own it that is truly magic. When we were here in…
Good evening everyone, Paul here posting on behalf of Barbara! Barbara and Dave are currently driving through France to enjoy some time out and have a bit of a break after a manic few weeks and to celebrate Dave’s Birthday. I must say that when I popped round to see them both on Tuesday evening, every room in the house was full of some amazing birthday cards – it was like walking into an art gallery – so much talent…
Hi there. Thanks for making the time to read this blog today! You see, that already tells me something about you. The fact that you take time out of your day to read my blog tells me you MAKE time for things. This is something that I am having to learn; to make time to do things other than work. And I bet I am not alone; hands up all those of you who struggle with the Work / Life balance,…
Hi there! Thanks for popping in. I’m going to write really fast now, because the anesthetic is wearing off. I’m one of those foolish people who avoids the dentist for a decade and then wonders why they’re starting to get wobbly! (my teeth, not the dentist). He’s a lovely bloke, but I dread going to see him. Anyway, let’s change the subject… I have a couple of cool things to show you, before I crawl under the duvet and stay…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. My day offish, hasn’t actually started yet – and it’s already 3pm!! I’m rubbish at this down time bit, aren’t I. But you should have been here in the kitchen last night, when we finally got in from the NEC. Made a cuppa, and lit a candle, and then presented dear old birthday boy Dave with all the wonderful cards and gifts you sent him. He could not believe it. All I kept hearing…
Hi there, Day 4 at the NEC, wearing down, selling out, but very grateful to have had such a fantastic NEC this time. Very grateful full stop. Remembrance Sunday today. So lest we forget, let’s always remember. Here’s a Groovi tribute. Do not stand at my grave and weep.I am not there; I do not sleep.I am a thousand winds that blow.I am the diamond glints on snow.I am the sunlight on ripened grain.I am the gentle autumn rain.When you…
Hi there! Thanks for popping in! I turned the blogs round – Step by step yesterday, private peek today. FOR GOOD REASON. Read on… Greetings from the NEC on day 3. Up and at it early today, because Saturday is usually the Big One. So if the last two are anything to go by, hold on to your hollyhocks!!! The only downside is it’s Dave’s 60th today, and he’s at home, and I’m up here in Brum. This is when…
Hi there! Day 2 at the NEC was busy busy busy. Ask me how me feet are, I dare you. As promised, a Gelli Plate blog, using the Festive Stencils 5 for the price of 4, AND They come with a free Stencil folder. Barrrrrgin! So place the Gelli Plate on a Mega Mount, and then place the bauble inny of the stencil onto the clean plate. Spread a thin layer of China Blue paint over the plate and bauble,…
Hi there! Thanks for popping in! And thanks if you came to see us at the NEC today too. We had an excellent day, saw so many lovely friends, old and new. It was good to catch up. Although it didn’t feel as busy as usual in the hall, it was still buzzing around the Clarity stand! The Groovy System was definitely popular; couldn’t restock fast enough. Maria, Paul and I rotated on the demonstrations, I was happily signing calendars…