She said I love you boy... I love your soul... she said I love you baby oh oh oh ohh....

Hello!Just had to show you the package Posty dropped by today...a box of total and utter gorgeousness....all the way from the US of A.

You will, no doubt, have seen the exquisite work of juliewhitmorepottery ...well, I am lucky enough to have six of her hand painted, magically lovely, button cards to sell at thewearhouse and homespun fair.

Julie works in the French Faience tradition...all hand painted, in her unique style...

each button is at least 1" in size...

Aren't they lovely?

Thanks for stopping by. x

I saw the light on the night that I passed by her window

Hello...
Thanks so much to everyone who was kind enough to leave a comment. I have really enjoyed every single word. The above Suspender Brooch was up for grabs, along with a copy of 'Cloth' ... so here goes....every comment printed and folded and into the bowl...
eyes closed and picked at random...

the lovely Helen, being the winner. Helen please email and I will send your little prize along forthwith....

I have been in the mood for brooch making, just lately. I've made, quite a few...

and a purse or two...
this is the reverse of one...
all coming down with me to homespun fair, Cornwall this coming weekend...squeal!

I am also very happy to announce that The Wear-House now has a blog and also a website .... both are still in the early stages..... Ludlow has a renowned foodfestival coming up in September and The Wear-House will be showcasing their wares along with others at the Fair. Much to look forward to.

Now just on a final note...I have been 'feeling' my age just of late. Won't bore you with the details.... this clip of Billy Crystal in City Slickers sums it all up beautifully :-)

Thanks so much for stopping by. x

You could have a steam train, if you'd just lay down your tracks...

Hello
I hope all is well with you.
I wanted to show you a few handbags I have made using vintage French linen. I am so happy to be able to use this exquisite, mostly hand woven fabric with it's slubs and imperfections...perfect, I would say! I am trying to build up some stock for The Wear House, Ludlow and for homespun fair, Portscatho, Cornwall on 8th August next. Homespun is such a lovely Fair, great atmosphere, great setting! What more can I say...it's set in Cornwall!
Anyroadup...here are a few shots of some of the bags...

One wee small purse ...

and these Corset Suspender Brooches...

I have quite a lot to celebrate at the moment, with opening my little shop and having you lovely folks stopping by and leaving comments, so I thought I would have a small 'giveaway'. If you would like to leave a comment, for any reason, even if it's just to say 'hello'.....I will put the names in a hat, next Sunday and pick a winner. The winner will receive a Suspender brooch (not yet made??!!!) and a brand new copy of 'Cloth', pictured below. I am really taken with 'Cloth', it's fab :-)and finally, Billy Button Nose....he is six months old now and an absolute darling. We all love him so very much and he has made us very happy.....

thanks so much for stopping by. x

I'm a model you know what I mean, And I do my little turn on the catwalk...

Hello,
a post of many pictures today! I thought you may like to see how The Wear-House is evolving. The various rooms will probably change daily, as most shops do, but this place just gets better and better. We shall hopefully have a blog and website up and running soon for lots more info.
Here is the 50's inspired coffee lounge... A French chair and garden gnome, as you do...

entrance leading through to the walled courtyard garden...

looking up...walled garden...(the property was built in 1740, so you can imagine how lovely the walls of the garden are)...
decorative interiors and antiques, from Annie...

hen's teeth and Thursa's room...

'Pretty Rubbish' are two young gorgeous girls who rework clothing into wonderful vintage inspired pieces...

'Vintage Cate' and Zanie Sue's room...

my lovely young friend Ellie and her vintage clothing...

brand new textiles range from Ede...

and finally, decorative interiors and antiques from Jane...

I will have links and more info for anyone interested in popping along to visit The Wear-House and Ludlow soon...

I wanted to finish by showing you a couple of images of our dining area at home. It won't be long before a request is put in to clear a bit more space, from the current husband....till then I'm keeping stum.

I have enjoyed just putting this and that together and get daily pleasure from 'playing' with my bits and bobs. Not so much pleasure though, when the eyes are dragged to the left...(see pic below)...Three weeks of ironing, sitting there, rising higher and higher by the hour, looking at me.... misery and boredom written all over the weary pile! :-)

Thanks so much to all of your good wishes and again, I do apologise for not replying to lovely comments, but I have had to book at week off at work to try and 'catch up'....

Thanks for stopping by. x