Pretty Mess

I like a pretty mess don't you?

Dining Room Monochromatic Art Wall

Well thats a bit of a mouthful isn't it?!  I just wanted to share this image with you all as if you look closely on the left hand side you will see my Gelato print adoring the lovely walls of Erin Locechners dining room.  It is so nice to see where my prints end up and I am chuffed to bits to be included among this set of lovelies.  If you read my blog regularly then you'll know that I am a fan of Erin's, she has been kind enough to feature my work a couple of times on her blog which if you haven't read it yet then you should be!

Do it now:
Design for Mankind 

You can also find all the links to the other artists works over on her blog too.

Mountains

Notebooks

I had loads of fun making these little notebooks.

Tights today

Its warm enough to wear tights again!  This is quite exciting and got me in the mood for spring so I made a pretty spring sky montage - come on Spring, you can't be far away.

Also love these outfits.

Happy Big Love Day

Changes

I'm making a few changes around here - please bear with me!  Or is that please bare with me?!*  Anyone who knows the correct spelling, please let me know!  Also as I don't know how to make these changes without them being 'live' it will probably look a mess for a little while, sorry about that, I'll tidy up and get the best china out for the next time you visit I promise

Thanks

Caroline xx

* edit, I have been told by the lovely Belle that it is "bear with me" so now you all know! 

Lincoln in the snow and Craft Fairs

So it was quite an eventful weekend - we had snow, not just a dustin either - at least 5cms!!.  This may not sound too eventful for most people but it is a big deal over here - the country just goes completely loopy.  Everything stops and every single conversation starts with either "its a bit nippy today isn't it?" or  "its snowing" or  "i'll never get my car out in this" or  "its too cold to leave the house" or "make sure you wrap up warm"  or a variety of any of the above.

It was possibly not the best weekend to do my first craft fair but nevertheless I think it went pretty well.  It was quite quiet because of the weather but I sold quite a few cards and a some prints, and about half the people that came by said nice things and bought something, so I am taking that as a success.  Here are some things I learnt:

1.  It is not as scary as I thought it was.
2.  It is OK if everyone that looks at your work doesn't buy it - it is not a personal attack!
3.  I took waaaaaay too much stuff - next time I will be streamlining my collection, it wouldn't all fit on the table and I realised that I probably had too many prints to look through, but then choosing my favourites is always a problem.
4. It is very very good if you have a happy helper with you - thanks John, you were fab!

Things lately

Been really busy getting things ready for the Tower Barzaar this weekend (Engine Shed Tower Bar, Lincoln 10 - 5, come along!!).  I should really have moved my production line into my studio (ahem, spare room!) but I was lonely up there and Johny was home, so the tiny table in the lounge just about worked.  That little leather pouch is a snazzy business card holder, it is the most gorgeous soft recycled leather from Erin Templeton  I saw it over on fieldguided blog and then followed the links and it just sort of ended up in my hands!  Shouldn't be trusted with the internet, I buy stuff.  Other photos are exciting things to come so this is your sneak preview warning shot!