Last week I published a blog post called, “Are the things we buy made responsibly?” The post was about a Panorama documentary which had exposed Marks and Spencer for using children to manufacture their clothes – child labour. I’ve never been the sort of person who kicks up much of a fuss or fights for…
Honestly I have no idea. I highly doubt we live in a world where everyone gets a fair deal, where everyone is paid fairly, where materials are sourced sustainably and where the whole process is honest, clear and fair for everyone involved. It is a sad thing to admit to yourself. Sometimes you just have…
Level 3 stationery addict here. I had hoped to write to you all and share things other than my spending habits. Alas, my addiction to stationery is realer than anything else that I could write… She sighs *feigning a sad expression, yet secretly filled with delight* (I should be an actress.) Let’s get started shall…
I’ve been spending. I hold my hands up and admit it. Now before you tell me off, just hear me out… I recently popped into Sainsbury’s in Canley, Coventry and walked straight passed the first few aisles. I noticed a woman was getting very excited and shouted to another, “I don’t know how many to…
Do you want to know how to knit the fabulous, simple and cosy Bam Bam Hat? Well then look no further for the free pattern!
The lovely folks at KnitCraftHQ recently posted a picture over on their Instagram asking for knitting bloggers to get in touch. When I saw the post my eyes lit up. Could I really call myself a knitting blogger? I had previously posted about my sock knitting experience, so I figured that counted… With that in mind I…
I purchased the Leuchtturm 1917 Jottbooks from the Funky Pigeon Store in Birmingham New Street Station. I’d seen them all over Instagram so I had a little impulse buy and bought a blue and a red one. I’m still undecided about the Jottbooks. There are a few things I like about them, such as the colour choices…
Meet my friends Peter and Paul. Do you remember the nursery rhyme? Two little birds sat on a wall, One called Peter, One called Paul, Fly away Peter, Fly away Paul, Come back Peter, Come back Paul! *add some enthusiastic clapping because you’re 3 years old, and having the best time ever!* Ahh nursery, those…
PrePerfection Challenge number 5: Blending! I hadn’t planned to create feathers from the start, but the piece evolved and that’s exactly what they became. TaaDaa *insert jazz hand* PrePerfection Challenge Number 5: Blending! What do you think of these feathers? #wild #feathers #pocahontas #canyoupaintwithallthecolorsofthewind #watercolour #preperfectionchallenge #rainbow #painting A post shared by Sandy (@sandeepbeep) on…
As you may know I’ve recently taken up watercolour painting as a 30 part challenge, known as the PrePerfection Challenge. This means that I can paint and improve, but by no means do I have the pressure or expectation of producing something perfect. Well that’s the idea any. However after sharing a few paintings I’ve…