Every Cloud Boutique...

I wanted to stop by today and introduce you to a lovely little boutique tucked away in the pretty surroundings of Dorset. Every Cloud Boutique is owned by the very lovely Charlotte Bennett and her little Aladdin's cave is full of beautiful and unique British handmade and fair trade jewellery, accessories, handbags and gifts.

I met Charlotte at BCTF this year and can proudly say that bagladee joined her list of designers back in May. There is a gorgeous selection of jewellery, bags and scarves......

Isn't this just the sweetest front for a boutique? Every Cloud has a website, where you can read all about the designers and view some of their products, you can even buy online!! Or if you are in the area why not pop in and have a look (tell Charlotte Emma (bagladee) sent you) :D

Directions:
At the bottom end of South Street (the main pedestrianised shopping Street in Dorchester) turn left through the Nappers Mite Tea Rooms and we are just out the back on the left.


From the Charles Street Car parks (near Waitrose and Goulds) go through the arch way just next to the County Cleaners and we are straight ahead of you.

Every Cloud Boutique

3 Nappers Court, Charles Street, Dorchester, DT1 1EE

Frosty

Well this morning I awoke to the garden looking very crisp and white, the first frost of the winter. It was nippy but the sun was shining so it didn't take long for the frost to melt. I remember waking to the sound of some poor soul scraping their windscreen. Brrrr!! But it was warm under the duvet, so there I stayed for another 30 minutes.

There are lots of things going on at the house of bagladee, DIY that is. Shower room complete, bathroom almost there, utility needs grouting (tiles) and the washer and dryer is on order and arrives on Friday. There is dust everywhere and sometimes I don't even know where it comes from...its just there. Thankfully with the studio being in the loft the dust is kept well away from all my lovely fabric and bags. Lots more cutting and sewing this weekend but not had a chance to take any photos. I plan on doing that this week. I've also been tinkering with my blog and website, some changes not that noticeable but more to come so keep your eyes peeled.

I'm off to have cake and coffee with a friend and then later out for Sunday lunch, hope you all had a lovely weekend.

Winter Warmers

You may have noticed in my side bar there is an Etsy Mini for my Mam's shop 'AuntyChristine's knitted niceties'. This is her little world where she loves to knit a variety of things, her favourite at the moment being mittens and beanies.

They are very warm and one size fits all as they are stretchy. Chris is a huge fan of them (not the feminine colours I might add) and has a few in his wardrobe. And I too have a few that I shove on when its cold out. And at £14 they are not badly priced.


Her fingerless mittens are fab, warm and snugly but lots of room for movement. Great for Mum's on the go, shopping, outdoor selling (for you crafters out there) and I have to confess I have even worn them in my studio when its been chilly.....totally practical for sewing :D Mittens are £8

She has a wide variety of colours and if you would like something in a particular colour she is more than happy to knit them for you.

****SPECIAL: BUY 1 HAT GET ANOTHER 1/2 PRICE, OR BUY A HAT GET MITTENS FREE****

My favourite beanie in her shop has to be this one, so pretty with all those flecks of colour.

And I'd team it up with these gorgeous lilac fingerless mittens.

And if you're a reader of my blog and you enter the code:

ACOCT2010

in the notes to the seller you will receive free postage/shipping (she will refund postage /shipping after transaction is made)

Ppffff!!

Today I:

:: slept in :(

:: got stressed at work :(

:: was held up and was over an hour late at leaving :(

:: banged my elbow and actually cried (I know....embarrassing!!) :(

:: made 2 clutch bags :)

:: ate some pizza for lunch :)

:: was hugged by Chris :)

:: has a friend coming round for coffee this evening :)

and

:: is making something simple and yummy for dinner! :D

so the day started awful but turned out good in the end!!!

New Moo Stickers

As requested by Bridget *wave* here is a photo of my new moo stickers (top set). The stickers at the bottom of the photo are my old ones.

The new ones are a lot more feminine and a lot more me (bagladee), I will admit that I had no input into the first ones which were designed by a man :D

Home sweet home

Helllooooooo, yey I'm back to making a mess in my own studio!! Everything was all unpacked Sunday morning and before we went off for Sunday lunch 'lists' had been made. The 'MEGA' list which includes everything, the 'Makes' list and the 'Manageable list' which is the one I carry around with me, daily tasks that I can tick off as I go.

While I was away I made these 2 custom brooches, yes I will make (almost) anything. This afternoon I made their packaging and wrapped them all up nice and neatly ready for posting.

Next on the list was to update all my paperwork with my new typeface for my logo. Its been a slow process this one, the last to be changed is my brooch packaging which I am working on. And while I was away my new Moo stickers arrived!! I almost squealed when I opened them :D

Other exciting things that happened while I was up north......the shower room is complete, the bathroom upstairs is 99.9% there and the utility is half way there. Off to buy a washer and dryer tomorrow (not that exciting but essential).

Not so exciting for my Mam was that while they were away their freezer decided it didn't want to work anymore :( I managed to save all the meat products but the same could not be said about the other stuff. Sorry Mama :( xxxx

My week....

I was 'up with the lark' this morning, cup of tea and dressed by 8. (That's early for me on a Saturday). I have packed all my sewing kit up, just in case I was tempted to do a bit more this morning. My suitcase is all packed, well to be honest it was all packed yesterday, not that I'm eager to get back home or anything :D

Yesterday I finished this bag, you may recognise the fabric, but I loved it so much I bought it in 3 different colours. The other colour (yet to be revealed) is going to be a clutch bag.

Its been a strange old week, didn't turn out at all how I thought it would.

I didn't: watch any films, read my book, write some tutorials, sew any felt purses, make a million (slight exaggeration) new bags, talk to Chris much (as he was busy working on our small but perfectly formed house).

However, I did: meet up with lots of friends, met Russell Brand, went shopping, caught up on the soaps, make 3 shoulder bags, half make 3 clutch bags, make 2 custom brooches, blog hopped (and read) til my heart was content, walk many doggy walkies, eat out, surf the net.

And that was my week in the Northeast house sitting......my next post will be from home. Still lots to show you!!