This year....

I'm being brave and exhibiting at the BCTF and I have to say that although everything that needs to be done has been written down I am PETRIFIED!!!!!!! This will be my first ever trade fair and I am hoping that it will open new doors for bagladee.

Its funny, I made the biggest sheet of paper by sticking A4 pieces together, sat in the middle and started mapping out exactly what needed to be done. It did look rather like I had lost the plot and was just scribbling ramblings down rather than a structure plan. Oh well.....

It did lead to another "To Do" list, but this time this list is far more important than any before, I have about 9 weeks to get everything sorted.....this includes new samples, literature, and an exhibition stand. I am hoping that at long last the book will be printed, yes I can hear you all saying "Oh Yeah I wondered what happened to that". I'm sure it looks like it was never completed, but I can assure you it was all done and dusted months ago, I'm waiting for the editor to finish it.....so unfortunately it is now in the hands of another.......still waiting!! *Sigh*

As from today my blogging is going to change slightly, don't worry I'll still be here....just it will be restricted to makes rather than just ramblings as time is very short. I may even sneak some tutorials in there somewhere :D Have a great weekend.....xx

You put your iphone where????

Thought I'd have a go at making an iphone cover from scrumptious felt....can you tell what it is?

A yummy scrummy doughnut.....not sure if I will make anymore, just wanted to make something off the cuff and fun. Sometimes you just gotta break the routine.

And this is how I sewed all the little sprinkles on :D

Oh how I miss it so

I am still without the all singing all dancing lap top :( so much was planned in and the 'To do' list has gone out the window all ready and we're almost through January all ready.

So far there has been copious amounts of sewing resulting in, new felt purses, new bags being finished and photographed, new pouches cut out and a new project.

Its taking me twice as long to tweak my photos in photoshop, but hopefully this week there will be new items added to my website, I've decided that all new stock will be added to bagladee.com all other stock will be listed on my Etsy shop......and as for my folksy shop I just haven't decided. Something has got to change this year so that I can fit everything in, so tonight I will be sitting down with a pad and pen trying to figure it all out!!!

Any suggestions??? I'd really appreciate it.

Birthday revisted

The gorgeous and vibrant bag and shoes that Chris bought me (All chosen by himself, he has impeccable taste)...

Beautiful sparkly open back dress, which I wore to my birthday surprise meal.....

My birthday cupcakes which came from Glasgow were so yummy, the icing is to die for :D

One single candle, not 30, at my request....

Yummy!!!

And on Tuesday it was Chris's birthday (yes 4 days between us, some say 2 Capricorns are a bad match, I say we both just know each others faults and traits VERY well) he had a Top Gear Cake with the Stig on it.

Mr & Mrs.....

....valentines day, a special day to show the one you love a little extra special affection. I always like to get something quite fun and quirky for my fella, but shopping for a man can be a challenge and since most fellas are not that keen on the 'lovey dovey' stuff (mine isn't) maybe something more practical or functional is the way to go?

How about these for ideas?

Well I don't know about you ladies but I love to get valentines flowers and I drop plenty of hints round about this time :D these are gorgeous and with a box of chocolates what more could you ask for? Hmmmm something sparkly that is traditionally worn on ladies fingers?!?!?! (if there are any blokes reading this, in particular mine, are you getting the hint??)

If you ladies would like something a little fun and quirky for yourself how about one of these and if your man doesn't get you one why not treat yourself.....always good to entertain some good wit and humour :D I think. It certainly made me smile.

If like me you are planning a dinner at home for 2 then there are some great table accessories here I love the fact you can choose a colour scheme. I'm more of a contemporary girl myself and tend to sway towards silver.

I'll be back tomorrow with some more Valentine's theme links......normal posting will resume once I get my all singing, all dancing lap top back. Hope the info helps.

Surprises

First of all let me apologise for nil photos in this post, I have lost the battle with our main laptop and it has gone off on its travels to be well and truly sorted out. I'm going to fill you all in on last night from my net book.

So to recap from yesterday morning, there was a champagne breakfast, followed by cards and presents, and wow what presents....Chris bought me a dress, some shoes and a handbag. And then said that all the presents were on one condition that I was to be all dressed up and ready to leave for 8pm. So I spent a leisurely day, playing on the wii, sewing and relaxing. Just as I was making a cup of tea in the kitchen there was a knock at the door, Chris said "You get it and I'll make the tea"......so off I went to see who was there (I always look out the window before) and there stood at the door was my Mam and Step Dad. I was soooo shocked to see them, the first thing I said to them when I opened the door was "What are you doing here!!" Chris had arranged for them to be here to go for a meal with us. I was so pleased.

After catching up for a little while we all got ready (me in my sparkly new dress and gorgeous shoes) and off we set in the car, with me still having no idea where we were going. About half way there I kinda knew where we were going and again so pleased as we arrived at the Dog and Duck one of my fav restaurants.

As we walked in Chris pointed over to the bar area where not only were Chris's parents and his Uncle, Cousin and his girlfriend were sitting but also my very good friend Andrea was there too. I was so surprised...I had no idea that Chris was planning all this.

We had such a good night, the food was great, we had a few bottles of wine, the service was as always outstanding, and the best part was that everyone was there. There were more presents too, Andrea bought me the most thoughtful gifts, she had some polymer clay cats made that were Nell and Oliver...they are so sweet the one of Nell is even smaller than the one of Oli. She also got me the most beautiful pen which is full of Swarovski crystals in the top and best of all she had a silver ring embossed with "Happy 30th Emma, love Andrea xx" and I haven't taken it off since. Thank you again Andrea!! I love them.

Then when we returned home Chris gave me one last gift....a box of cup cakes!!! Yey. They have (I should say had now as most of them have been devoured) pink, yellow, blue and purple icing and they are so nice.

I had the best birthday ever!!! I cant thank Chris enough, he is so wonderful I'm a very lucky girl and I love him loads :D

Its official....

I am 30 today!!! I know I cant believe it. I had such a lovely morning, a cuppa in bed, a champagne breakfast, gorgeous gifts from Chris....a dress, a pair of shoes and a Calvin Klein handbag.

And apprently I have to be dressed and ready to leave the house for 8pm tonight?!?! I wonder where I'm going???

Thank you for the card and gifts Rachel....it was so very kind of you to think of me, I love them.