Saturday, 8 December 2012

typically.pretty.wish list - knitwear

Good morning and a happy Saturday to you good people! As it is turning colder this week in the UK due to a Siberian chill heading our way, I decided a little cosy wish list was called for to ponder over.
Here you go...


1. snowflake snood £25 - Fat Face
2. snowflake sequin sweater £32 - Next
3. textured loop cardigan £48 - Sparkle & Fade @ Urban Outfitters
4. cable half zip £ 79 - Boden
5. knitted fluffy fairisle jumper £42 - Topshop
6. antique market beret £19.95 - White Stuff

Have a happy weekend xx

Thursday, 6 December 2012

Birds, Butterfies & Baubles


I have been making some little stocking fillers this week using some oven bake clay and ink stamps. Have a go at making some holiday ornaments yourself, just grab some clay and impress your favourite images in to it with permanent ink. Make a hole using a straw, bake according to the instructions and hang with pretty ribbon or twine... Or if you are able, come along to the Bath Artisan Market this Sunday where I will have some of these brooches for you to purchase.

What decorations have you been making this week? xx

Tuesday, 4 December 2012

I'm Sizing You Up

Over the weekend, whilst at the markets, I noticed that many people didn't know what size to choose in bangles and rings, so I have put together a quick guide to sizing.

The best way to find out your ring size is to visit your local jeweller and they should accurately size you without any problem, but if you need to find out at home there is a way to get a measurement that is fairly accurate. Take some string or paper and wrap it around the finger you want to size, making sure it is pulled firmly around. Mark or snip the join and measure the length, this gives you the inner circumference of the size ring you want. 


You can then use this chart to work out your size. Remember that the string/paper needs to feel as snug as the ring you want to wear.

Right, now for bangles! The size of a bangle is determined by its diameter and the standard size that most places sell will be 6.5-7 cm across. To know what size is best for you clench your hand in to a fist and measure the distance between the outside edge of your index finger to the inside of your little finger. This gives the diameter size you require.
In my shop I sell three sizes; small - 6cm, medium - 6.5cm, large - 7cm, but I can make them smaller or larger if required.


I hope you find this little guide useful xx

Monday, 3 December 2012

Fabulous Frome

Well the people of Frome did not disappoint. I had such a great day at the Christmas Super Market; an event featuring artisan sellers, vintage flea stalls, farmers market and outdoor food and entertainment. Not only did I meet lovely new customers but also bought up some great pieces from the flea section of the market, including a dressing table mirror, winter coat and hat and a couple old French army bags.


I also received a great little parcel today, a beautiful gold dipped arrow head necklace from Rose & Anchor (find her beautiful pieces on etsy). Love love love it!
All round a very pleasing couple of days.





Saturday, 1 December 2012

Cold But Pretty

What a great market Bristol put on today, it was lovely to be a part of. The morning was bright and the waterfront looked beautiful in the winter sun. And although it was cold the lovely people I met, my 'Christmas jumper' and the hot mulled cider helped to keep me all toasty.

Now for the people of Frome to make tomorrows market just as amazing xx

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