New Year, New Blog...

Well hellooooo there! Happy New Year to you, I hope you're well. For those of you who have been here before; I know, it's been quite some time...

...enough time for me to reflect and clear my head a little. Enough time for me to admit that I wasn't really enjoying blogging and enough time to come to grips with what it is I want to do.

I came to realise that although I still want my little corner in this bloggy world, I want my little corner to be different from this one...So, I politely ask that you come and see my new corner over HERE and let me know what you think. I'm sure there'll be some changes, tweaks and bumps along the road - but I'd love you to come along for the ride...see you after the jump!

Hugs,  B x

Missing you...but having fun!

I know, its been an awfully long time. I hope you have had a lovely couple of months. I have been enjoying the summer; painting furniture, sorting the barn out and celebrating my sisters' 30th birthday with a night in London and a trip with 'The Girls' to Marbella, Spain. Just wanted you to know that all is well and that now the kids are back at school, I will be back to some kind of 'normal"! See you soon.
Hugs,
B x

Pretty Little Things...

I really am enjoying making the little skirts and dresses that I have been creating recently for Little Bee but...

...skirts have to be sized and measured and stuff...

So, as a creative break I have been making these pretties...

...who doesn't love pink frills...

...made with love?

Oh, and I managed it; my whole week of blogging. I have to say it wasn't too bad. I actually think I became more creative and thoughtful during the process and I was expecting the opposite.

I couldn't fail to notice the lack of comments though, I tell/told myself that it wasn't about the comments. But looking back at my old posts I have to say I still can't work out the 'key' to writing a post worthy of readers' input. Some of my old posts which I would have expected to fly under the radar seem to have attracted lots of comments and others - that I really felt I'd put my life and soul into went practically unnoticed. Weird. I'd be grateful for any insight from you guys - that's got to be one way to get more comments!

Anyway, I'm pleased with my progress this past week. On the Little Bee front; I will be going to my first market next week. So, I'm busy making stock for that. It is in aid of Haiti, so helping a great cause too. I will be selling lavender bags, skirts, dresses and my new frilly pillows - it should be fun!

And this Friday is my birthday. I will be jetting off for a weekend break with my lovely hubby. I'm soooo excited, we are off to Copenhagen!

Wishing you all a fabulous week,

B x

I'm going to do it once a day...

Hi Ladies,


How have you been?


Did you have a good weekend?


We had one sick child, a night out with "The Girls" and a rained-off rugby tournament. So, all in all, quite an eventful weekend.


During the weekend I also did a lot of blog reading and decided that mine needs a bit of a shake-up.


I am a commitmentphobe (if that's actually a word) and I've always tried to avoid tying myself down - it's a wonder I ever managed to get married!


When I started blogging, I told myself that I wouldn't let it take over my life, that I would just do what I felt comfortable with and that has led to me blogging generally once a week.


On reflection, I have decided that I need a shake up. I need to say more. Get out there, stop 'hiding' behind single posts. So, for the next week I am going to blog everyday, at least once a day.


I know to some of you that may not sound particularly adventurous or challenging , but for me it will be an exercise in writing, time management and photography that I really need. So, good or bad, big or small, I am going to put it out there.





It's not about quantity over quality, it's about finding the quality in my everyday life.

See you tomorrow!

Blogiversary giveaway...

Happy Valentines Day to you all!




And Happy Blogiversary to me!




I really can't believe that a year ago today I started this amazing, enlightening journey.




I have made some wonderful blogland friends and learned a lot about women and how resilient and enterprising they can be.




In honour of this day I thought it appropriate to do my first giveaway. And because it's the day of lurve and I'm expressing my new found passion for fabric and all things crafty, I decided to give away my heart...

...made of calico, stuffed with English lavender and rice and topped off with an antique button - oh, and full of love!

For a chance to win, all you have to do is post a comment and become a follower (if you're not one already) Don't forget to leave your email address. Do excuse my amateurish first giveaway attempt but I'm not particularly techie, so all entries will be put into one pot and the winner will be picked by one of my gorgeous assistants; Jess, Max or Eva. There will be photo evidence of the event ;o)



The competition is for anyone, anywhere in the world, I will pay postage, and closes on Friday Feb 19th at 12 Midday GMT.

Have a fun week!

B x