Merry Christmas

Well, the presents are all wrapped and all that remains is to make the jelly for tomorrow’s trifle.
Before I sign out I would just like to wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Thank you for reading and I’ll see you after Christmas.
Jenny
PS I’m cooking Christmas dinner tomorrow.[.....]

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Chorlton Arts Festival 2011 – Call for Submissions

Just before you break up for Christmas take a look at this.
Chorlton Festival is back next year from 19–30 May. Submissions are now open and the organisers are looking for brand new performances in music, comedy, cabaret, poetry and special events, as well as exhibitions and artworks in unexpected places. [.....]

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Helen Button

I saw Helen Button’s work earlier in the year at the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair. I didn’t get to meet her at the event but caught up with her later to ask a few questions about her work and the process of creating porcelain tableware.

Helen’s work combines working with clay and[.....]

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Christmas Gifts for Writers

Some last minute Christmas gift ideas for scribes, wordsmiths, hacks, poets, novelists and all round stationery junkies.
The above is a selection Caran d’Ache inks which come in a beautiful variety of tints and hues – the colours of the Earth. Choose from Caribbean Sea, Blue Sky, Blue Night, Sunset Pink, Storm Violet, Saffron[.....]

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YuleTIDE’10 – Craft Fair on a Boat

I’ve encountered quite a few craft fairs this season but this is the first one to take place on a boat. YuleTIDE’10 is an open weekend and craft fair onboard the stunning decommissioned light ship LV21 at Gillingham Pier.
LV21 is a 40 metre steel-hulled lightship, undergoing a transformation into an amazing floating[.....]

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Gifts for People who Sew

Well, it’s coming down to the last few shopping days. Cut off dates for posting have been brought forward and the weather is threatening to cause more chaos. It’s all a bit stressful if you’re still Christmas shopping.
Still struggling for ideas? Here are a few suggestions for people who like to sew.[.....]

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Hello Old Friend

I could never have a two tone or colour co-ordinated Christmas tree. They look lovely of course and I’ve often admired them in other people’s homes. But for me, the fun of decorating the tree is in taking out the decorations we’ve collected over the years. They all have their own[.....]

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Jennifer Loiselle

My taste in jewellery is usually very simple. I tend to go for small, delicate pieces and classic shapes. These accessories are not my usual style at all but I have to say that I like them.
The designer is Jennifer Loiselle. She works with laser cut perspex to create[.....]

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