Pinch punch first of the month!

Pinch punch first of the month!!! White rabbits, white rabbits, white rabbits!

Just wanted to say, I hope that May is a wonderful month for you all and that much luck and prosperity will come your way :). The sun is shining, there are blue skies and the birds are tweeting....looks like this month is going to be a good one. Best of luck to all my followers who are currently taking exams and handing in final papers. I hope that you are still getting to enjoy some of the sunshine.

Dominic Alves

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A post for my American followers!

Well mothers day here has been and gone but in America is still approaching ( 13th May). So here is a post for all my American followers for ideas of Mother's day gifts for someone who wants something unique for their mother. All the items below are either vintage or handmade and therefore are supporting independent sellers.

A beautiful poster made by Amanda Helmer. Her shop is beautiful and deffinatly one to take a look at!

A dozen paper flowers by Flower Thyme they can even be delivered gift wrapped and with a personalised message for no extra charge.

 How about a wonderful vintage candle stick. This piece has wonderful understated beauty and would look great both in a modern house or a house that favours the shabby chic look.

A beautiful handmade Sweetheart cocktail dress. The dress is made from lycra so it shows off the figure and the cut  is really flattering. Made by Onor.

 These fabric covered earrings are perfect colours for the spring and pastel colours are in this springtime. Would make a lovely mother's day gift....or you could just keep them for yourself!!

Mums (or should I say moms !?) need pampering too!! This body butter by Paradise Bath Boutique is wonderful at getting rid of tired winter skin and is a great way to spoill your mother.

I hope you have enjoyed this selection of gift ideas for your mother's. Please support independant sellers by buying something unique and handmade or fabulous and vintage this mother's day. A huge thank you to ewe and me yarns for putting this collection together

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The start of April = The start of the April showers!

I can't believe it is April already! It feels like time has really flown by since I have started this blog back in snowy December and I am really excited that Spring is now here and summer (my absolutely favourite time of year) is just around the corner. April so far has been very typical of Aprils in England....perfectly sunny one moment with lovely blue skies and then short burst of April showers the next! I really should learn to take an umbrella out with me as I keep getting caught out in the rain! Here are some snaps taken from a little wander in the countryside that I thought you would enjoy.....

A rather curious sheep!

This horse was really friendly and rather liked being stroked

And of course....my favourite pink wellies.....!!

Please note all photos are copyighted to me so please do not use in any way without permission :)


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The first blush of Spring

The weather is getting warmer and it is feeling more and more like summer here in England. Skies are blue, daffodils have bloomed, the grass is lush and there is little sign of the weather that the English so love to moan about and that we are so famous for!!! Out with the winter wardrobe and in with summer dresses... (I shall pretend to ignore the fact I still have to wear a cardigan with every outfit as there still is a breeze!). Clocks are changing at the end of this week signalling that summer is nearly here and people, mainly me ,are pretending summer has already arrived and it is much warmer than it actually is!Here is a lovely treasury by Helen which features my spring flower earrings and reminds me of today

My first ever video!

It is such a beautiful spring day here England and I am feeling in a creative mood so created this spring themed video with some of the items for sale in my shop. Rather pleased with how it has turned out :) .Hope you enjoy it.
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Spring is nearly here...

I can't wait for Spring, its such a lovely time of year here in the English countryside. The snowdrops and crocuses have already bloomed and I am waiting until all the daffodils spring up as well :). It makes everything look so bright and cheerful when the ground is covered in yellow! In the spring time in the country we also have lots of lambs in the fields surrounding my house. I can't wait!!

This morning my earrings were included in this Springtime treasury by Apryl who also lives in a small English village. I really love the pastel theme to this treasury so thought I would share it with you all. What are your favourite thingss about spring?



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