Couldn't Resist

This dinner set had been in one of our local charity shops for months. The first time I saw it I adored the pattern, but restrained myself as we really didn't need a whole set. However, after admiring it for the 5th time I could resist no longer and took the plunge!
The set was made in Stoke-on-Trent like a lot of great ceramics, but I think it has a bit of a dutch feel.

Spoonflower

Spoonflower had an offer on a few weeks back where you could order a free sample. I'd thought about using their services for a while, but with an offer like that how could I refuse. Here is what I got back.

A few of the details haven't come out, where the contrast was low, but overall it's looking pretty nice! :)

Just wish they had a UK base now!

New dress!

Another great charity shop find that was shouting at me between the rails and was luckily in my size! Completed by a belt I bought in London a few years ago (excuse the hair, I'm due for a hair cut!)

Nursery painting

ooooo also forgot to show you the pics of the completed painting for my niece to be's nursery!


So here goes ..........

 and here's a close-up

  pretty darn pleased with how it turned out in the end! Hopefully my sister and brother in law, and of course my niece will be too!