A little bit of this and a little bit of that!!!

Well, I've only gone and done it!!!!!   A while back I made the decision to recraft and spark back a bit of life into 'Norahs' jewellery which was deemed for the 'odd & might come in handy one day' box!!! (We all have one surely! if not a box then maybe a kitchen drawContinue reading "A little bit of this and a little bit of that!!!"

Whats in the Box?

AHHH...THE BOX OF DELIGHTS.....There is a nice story behind this box and this is how it goes. This BOX had been in Norahs bedroom for many,many years. Her father had insisted that it remained in the family and it has...it now resides with lil ol me!!! Her father was known as a cooper by tradeContinue reading "Whats in the Box?"

A STITCH IN TIME…..!

The mooching is still going on....just as I think I'm ploughing through it all...a whole load more appears .......!!!!   It is so easy to get distracted. For example... I have come across these sewing needles and a few packets of old hook & eyes. Yet, as I hold each one to have a look,Continue reading "A STITCH IN TIME…..!"

HOW ODD!!!

RECRAFTED VINTAGE AWARENESS   So, what to do with all the oddments?         It was  inevitable that there were going to be the 'odd' earring here and a lonesome button there, even the broken pieces without clips or clasps!!!! I have a boxful! ..and this is the plan everyone...!      Continue reading "HOW ODD!!!"

MORE-ah about NORAH!!!

WHO'S THAT GIRL!! Thought it was about time I shared with you a little background about Norah. She was the daughter of a cooper (made barrels) and for those of you familiar with the tv series 'Steptoe & Son', her homelife as a young girl was very similar to this comical duo(including the horse andContinue reading "MORE-ah about NORAH!!!"

THIS WEEKS LISTINGS…!

Seems as good a place as any to pass on a few items that have been placed on ebay this week. All are listed until 4th May 2013.     These are just a couple of items. There are a few pouchbags which have also gone on.   I have been trying to find outContinue reading "THIS WEEKS LISTINGS…!"

NORAHS TREASURE.

NORAHS STASH!! What an evening! Phew! I have managed to list a few more delights onto our Etsy store. Mostly jewellery. It may not seem like a lot, but until you actually sit down and begin its a whole different story. Good fun though and it always feels good when you press the publish button...andContinue reading "NORAHS TREASURE."

GET SAVVY LIKE YOUR GRANNY!!!

BEEN ITCHING TO SAY THAT ALL DAY!!! YET TO BE LISTED, BUT THOUGHT I WOULD YET AGAIN GIVE A SNEAKY PEAK AT A FEW OF THE HATS DUE TO BE LISTED ON OUR ETSY STORE, SOON. (TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE BEST WAY TO PACKAGE AND POST THEM!) Absolutely adore this one. A gorgeous peachContinue reading "GET SAVVY LIKE YOUR GRANNY!!!"