let sleeping dogs lie

Sorry I have been a bit sporatic with the old posting, I have been.... well not doing much other than working, dog walking and sleeping. My mystery box still sits under the stairs waiting to be opened, which I plan to do today. More of that tomorrow as working is over for the summer.

The dog walking does usually happen but has been a bit more important lately. My beautiful dog, has been a little creaky lately.

He is very stiff and sore when he gets up, which is not good news for a 4 year old. I think we didn't want to admit something was wrong, but that all came to ahead, when he hurt himself getting into the car to go to the groomers and started limping. The groomer propmtly told us he couldn't clip the dog and sent him home. So we have started to do shorter walks 2 or 3 times a day. We have also put him on cod liver oil tablets, which has made a huge difference. Our little pup has got a new lease of life and seems much happier in general. The big up side for me is extra walking.

Bird Houses

I spotted these on Sunday and I just fell in love with them. The colors and arrangement whisked me all the way to New England. They have fab blue slate roofs. Unfortunately the birds around here will have to wait for a slightly cheaper hotel.

They also had this chicken coup on show.Definitely a penthouse apartment for chickens.

If you want to have a look at some more, check out chic-hen's website here.

A selection of pictures from Mount Stewart

The calm before the storm first thing in the morning.

All set up, ready to go. Where is breakfast?

My table. I try on these smaller tables to hold back and not put too much stuff out but I'm not always too sucessful.

Pretty baguettes, really like this navy japanese fabric.

 

A few little zipper pouches.

My petite baguettes, with new chains. Love them, want one for myself.

Hard at work

I have been slaving away for the last few days doing turbo sewing to get some more stuff ready for my next craft fair. Why is it, we believe there is never enough stock???? Just a few more. Who needs sleep.

These little unmades are waiting to be matched and attached. I feel like a Vegas wedding chapel, hitching things together at break neck speed. No time to savor the prettiness. They will be mini clutches soon enough.

A mystery box

A box is living under my stairs, something very exciting is inside it. It has been there for a week but I dare not open it properly until after the fair, or I would get even less work done.

Projects

I should be preparing for Mount Stewart craft fair but my mind is else where. Mainly at work :(, but occasionally wondering to other things. A sneak peek.....

Fabric for sore eyes

A little bit japanese yummy fabric to keep you going, which dropped through the letter box.