'Home' sick

Not that I'm counting or anything but, 2 more sleeps and then I will be in my own bed. Don't get me wrong I have loved looking after Ted and Gordon (my Mam's dog and cat) and its been lovely catching up with my friends properly. But I'm so more than ready to be at home with C and Nell and Oli, I've missed them terribly. I am looking forward to having a cuddle from my man and hopefully Nell wont have forgotten about me too much.

Today there was nothing planned, so I spent the day making some more new bags. This photo was taken earlier today but the second bag that I finished I will have to photo tomorrow, the light wasn't that good when it was complete. We had an exciting 20 minutes when Gordon decided he was going to escape into next doors garden (he's a house cat) a box of cat biscuits in hand and it was all over. They are both fast asleep now......and on that note I'm going to say goodnight. xx

I met Russell Brand!!!

Today I went to the Metro Centre with my friend Emma to see if we could get our books signed by Russell. We queued for just over an hour, which went over really quickly as we were nattering.

He gave me a kiss and a cuddle and said I was very good looking (I'm sure he says that to all of the ladies he meets) ;) He was totally charming and lovely.

I asked him to sign my book to me and Chris and he did just that......

'New'

Day 4 house sitting:

Yesterday I had a fab late lunch with a very good friend of mine (Hi Kelly!!) we nattered for ages which was great as I don't get to see her that often. After a mooch round Tesco I came back to my parents house and sewed til late.....

Today I met up with Nicola, you may know her better as smilernpb. We arranged a little while ago that when I would be here house sitting we would meet in Durham for a cuppa. I think we were both nervous about meeting up, but I didn't find it awkward at all Nicola is soooo lovely. She brought her youngest daughter with her and she is such a sweetie pie. We had a few cups of coffee and some cake/biscuits and chatted away, we then went for a walk round the shops and visited Durham Cathedral. Nicola also brought me a gift which was very kind of her, home made cookies, a re-usable cotton bag from the body shop and some coconut body butter (which smells good enough to eat). Thank you so much for a lovely afternoon Nicola we must do it again when I'm in the Northeast. The cookies are soooooo yummy!!! :D

When I got back I continued with my sewing and finished this bag, only a sneak preview mind, I will show you a full picture once its on my website. Well I'm off to make a cup of tea and I think I'll devour some more of those scrummy cookies!! And a little bit of hand sewing me thinks. Bliss!!

That little bit greener

Just posted over here, did you forget about our TLBG blog? The post is about CHOCOLATE!!!

Old friends

What a beautiful morning today, the sun is shining and I can actually see blue sky! Such an improvement on yesterday, it was awful, chucked it down with rain all day and I don't think the sky was any colour other than grey. So far while I've been here I have drank waaaay too much tea :D went on lots of dog walks, cut out some more pieces for bags and relaxed.

Yesterday (during the downpours) I met up with a friend who emigrated to Australia 10 years ago.....it was like she'd never been away, I love friends like that. All at once I felt 18 again and then straight away back into the reality that I am 30 and the need to feel all grown up! It made me think of how happy and content I am now and shocked that I feel so settled with Chris in Notts but in a nice way. Sometimes its just nice to go back to your roots, it makes you feel grounded and remember who you are, where you've come from and the things you went through to get there.

I hadn't slept that great since I arrived, being unsettled and all that, and have to say that I've felt quite tired and head achy. Last night was much better and I feel raring to go today. I have some sewing to start.....maybe I can get 3 bags made by the end of today? Hmmmmm the challenge has been set!

All things British and Beautiful

I'd like to introduce you to....

Which is run by the lovely Zoe and Becky

Peach and Pomegranate is an online boutique which showcases some of the best of British designers. Here you will find exclusive and unique gifts where many of the items are part of a limited edition or one of a kind.

I love this Apple Branch 'Breakfast for one' set.

And I am proud to say that I am now one of their suppliers :D There are a small selection of bags, some no longer available on my website so this is the only place you can get them and some of my very gorgeous cosmetic pouches.

These designs are exclusive to Peach and Pomegranate so get yours while you can!

Lovely Autumnal colours, perfect timing for the season.

This one is my fav.

Don't forget to follow the girls on facebook and twitter. Pop by their blog and say hello, they'd love to hear from you all.

Thank you Zoe and Becky for being such lovely people to trade with.

2:55am crikes!

2:55am :: Got up and dressed and drove my parents to the airport.

4:07am :: Left Newcastle International Airport

4:37am :: Crawled back into a then cold bed :(

5:30am :: Woken by Ted barking at nothing (thanks Ted)

7:08am :: Woken again by Ted barking (seriously Ted this is not happening every night)

10:00am :: Alarm goes off, Emma mutes it! Zzzzzzzz back to sleep

11:30am :: Naturally wakes up and gets dressed for a cup of tea and some toast.

It's slightly strange not having anything planned so to speak.....I'm going to have a tidy up and wash the dishes and then I think I'll have a bit of fun by turning my Mam's dining room into a bagladee sewing den :D

Come back later I've got a lovely post for and a fab online shop for you to browse!!